Recent content by blackisleboy

Just another tool that if used properly can make life easier. Yes, get false alarms sometimes, but they are generally very reliable and can save a calf. We only use them for commercial tail enders ( no pun intended!) and the pedigrees. Renewal fee this year was 121 euros.

I have been quoted 38p per unit for a 1 year fix, but £3.77 per DAY standing charge. It's an import meter on a hydro scheme - we only import about 50 units per year - so its a helluva money for very little use. Does anyone know if we can not have an import supply and only use the export part of...

Just received import renewal quote from BG for hydro scheme- On a 1 year fix Standing charges up from 80p/day to 378p/day. With capacity charge for import, the quote is £1980/year. If I go to variable plan it is £2750/year. Currently £850. Last year we imported a total of 49 units..... Battery...

But they are locking their customers into deals at the 50p plus...

With import prices being quoted at 50p plus, then in actual fact PPA should be higher! When import was circa 15p, PPA was around 8-9p, so a 7p 'margin' - why does their 'margin' need to be 15-20p now?

I can't find a wireless camera with sufficient range to work on a 30 foot bale trailer when its loaded with bales. What one do you use?

Did you find one? I had a box, but can't seem lay hand on it. Would search harder if you still on hunt....

https://www.amazon.co.uk/FN-Technik-Rainwater-Inlet-Overflow-Protection/dp/B07TCY9KYY/ref=sr_1_10?crid=153Y7DHURD5S3&keywords=ibc+filling+valve&qid=1657817101&sprefix=ibc+filling+valve%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-10

Just achieved £220 per MWh at E-power auction - 1/12/22 to 30/11/23..... That's for a 500kw wind turbine.

We have a garden hose timer that switches off after a set time - once you know how long it takes to fill an ibc it is pretty accurate. Costs about £20, batteries last 18 months, and they are readily available in any garden centre or online.

That's why we use cold press rape meal....much more sustainable

Things have improved with us after using cold pressed rape meal in diet in 4-6 weeks pre calving ( 150g/day each) By pass protein balance is a problem. Worked for ewes too.

I would get on phone and shop around. Try epower - see what Stuart says. always found them reliable and offered good advice Stuart Stephens COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR T: 0191 245 7340 M: 07970 140199 E: [email protected] W: http://www.epower.net

Our FIT payment has risen 7% since 2019...... I think you better chase up on where your rises is going!

Correct....the pressure drop in the pipe will be tiny compared to the pressure at the pump. Pressure drop is a function of velocity in the pipe....if you use a larger diameter pipe the friction losses are smaller and the pressure drop is smaller. Its not easy to calculate accurately unless you...