Well, the "free electricity hour" has come and gone.
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And I tried, I really did: a full load in the washing machine, pressure cooker making bulk mashed potatoes, my hot evening meal swapped to lunchtime (beef stew and dumplings), a batch of ice cream in the maker*, loads of washing up, and a whole bunch of heaters because it's a bit on the cool side today. And how much did I get for free? £1.15 (US$1.47) ... :sigh: I guess it was worth it - it's all stuff I've been wanting to do but either hadn't got around to or didn't need to for a few days. But I do feel a little cheated, which is weird, because normally I want my electricity a whole load cheaper than I have to pay! * Salted caramel if you are interested.
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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And I tried, I really did: a full load in the washing machine, pressure cooker making bulk mashed potatoes, my hot evening meal swapped to lunchtime (beef stew and dumplings), a batch of ice cream in the maker*, loads of washing up, and a whole bunch of heaters because it's a bit on the cool side today. And how much did I get for free? £1.15 (US$1.47) ... :sigh: I guess it was worth it - it's all stuff I've been wanting to do but either hadn't got around to or didn't need to for a few days. But I do feel a little cheated, which is weird, because normally I want my electricity a whole load cheaper than I have to pay! * Salted caramel if you are interested.
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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And I tried, I really did: a full load in the washing machine, pressure cooker making bulk mashed potatoes, my hot evening meal swapped to lunchtime (beef stew and dumplings), a batch of ice cream in the maker*, loads of washing up, and a whole bunch of heaters because it's a bit on the cool side today. And how much did I get for free? £1.15 (US$1.47) ... :sigh: I guess it was worth it - it's all stuff I've been wanting to do but either hadn't got around to or didn't need to for a few days. But I do feel a little cheated, which is weird, because normally I want my electricity a whole load cheaper than I have to pay! * Salted caramel if you are interested.
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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And I tried, I really did: a full load in the washing machine, pressure cooker making bulk mashed potatoes, my hot evening meal swapped to lunchtime (beef stew and dumplings), a batch of ice cream in the maker*, loads of washing up, and a whole bunch of heaters because it's a bit on the cool side today. And how much did I get for free? £1.15 (US$1.47) ... :sigh: I guess it was worth it - it's all stuff I've been wanting to do but either hadn't got around to or didn't need to for a few days. But I do feel a little cheated, which is weird, because normally I want my electricity a whole load cheaper than I have to pay! * Salted caramel if you are interested.
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
Hmm... if you get other opportunities at this I might say up the thermostat on the water heater to overheat the water and turn the thermostat down on the fridge/freezer to chill it out more. Most of the idea is just to 'bank' the hour's energy into those things not having to do anything the following hour(s). Could you install a large bank of high density batteries like Musk did over in AUS?
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Hmm... if you get other opportunities at this I might say up the thermostat on the water heater to overheat the water and turn the thermostat down on the fridge/freezer to chill it out more. Most of the idea is just to 'bank' the hour's energy into those things not having to do anything the following hour(s). Could you install a large bank of high density batteries like Musk did over in AUS?
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jochance wrote:
Could you install a large bank of high density batteries like Musk did over in AUS?
You mean, without having your insurer insist you put that thing as far away as possible from your house...?
Hmm idk about that angle. I've seen systems for sale here which will tie in solar panels and a generator run off natural gas. I think they're meant more for the areas which do floating electric rates. The idea is you use solar and natural gas and pulling from the grid when it's cheap to keep the battery bank charged. Regular use comes out of the batteries as it's basically the energy at its calculated cheapest cost, however it got in there.
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Hmm idk about that angle. I've seen systems for sale here which will tie in solar panels and a generator run off natural gas. I think they're meant more for the areas which do floating electric rates. The idea is you use solar and natural gas and pulling from the grid when it's cheap to keep the battery bank charged. Regular use comes out of the batteries as it's basically the energy at its calculated cheapest cost, however it got in there.
I have a friend that does that based on a free night time electricity plan. Banks into a few battery packs at night and runs off the packs during the day. He estimated a three year break even on the packs, then he is into the gravy! (as long as he can find a similar power plan)
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And I tried, I really did: a full load in the washing machine, pressure cooker making bulk mashed potatoes, my hot evening meal swapped to lunchtime (beef stew and dumplings), a batch of ice cream in the maker*, loads of washing up, and a whole bunch of heaters because it's a bit on the cool side today. And how much did I get for free? £1.15 (US$1.47) ... :sigh: I guess it was worth it - it's all stuff I've been wanting to do but either hadn't got around to or didn't need to for a few days. But I do feel a little cheated, which is weird, because normally I want my electricity a whole load cheaper than I have to pay! * Salted caramel if you are interested.
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
Oh. . . I get it now. From the message title, I thought you had no power for an hour. Been reading about the fragile condition of the Australian power grid and was probably primed for that thought.
