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January 19, 2021
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Are you part of an OVO Smart Home trial? Request to join our private trialist group!

  • January 19, 2021
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Are you part of an OVO Smart Home trial? Request to join our private trialist group!

Updated on 16/01/25 by Chris_OVO:

 

OVO ‘Smart Home Trialists’ private group is live!

 

Have you successfully applied to take part in one of our Smart Home Trials?

 

If you’ve had the new technology installed in your house already, request to join our private group of trialists, here!

 

Once your request is approved, you’ll be able to:

  1. Share and discuss the latest developments of the trial and the technologies involved. 
  2. Get advice and support from other trailists and experts. 
  3. Have access to a safe and private space to document your experiences and learnings.

 

Can’t wait for you to join! 

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    Tim_OVO
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    May 13, 2021

    Sorry about that, @Bell. It looks like our door staff didn’t get the message.

     

    I’ve come down to have a word and they’re happy to let you in now. Pop in when you can:

     

     

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      jason.lewis
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      June 3, 2021

      Newby checking in! Had our ASHP installed two weeks ago and all going well so far.

      [Heat] Pump up the Jam! Yr2000 4bed detached, Radiators, triple glazed, ASHP Daikin 7kw R410 mono + 250l UVC, 5.6kWp Jinko/Enphase solar @195°, Tesla Model Y
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        June 3, 2021

        Hi @jason.lewis and welcome - we’ll need to wait for a Moderator to add your [color=#3b6889]F[/color][color=#298070]o[/color][color=#138b55]r[/color][color=#339931]u[/color][color=#54a03a]m ID[/color] to the access list for the Treehouse.

        In the meantime, you’re welcome to browse here on the open/public area.

        There are two topics which have content that’s been derived from discussions within the Smart Home Treehouse:

        1: Obtaining permission from your DNO

        2: Using a heat-pump to reduce your carbon footprint

        and please complete your [color=#3b6889]F[/color][color=#298070]o[/color][color=#138b55]r[/color][color=#339931]u[/color][color=#54a03a]m Profile[/color] page so we get the basic background details on you. Thanks.

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          Tim_OVO
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          Tim_OVOAuthor
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          June 3, 2021

          You’re in, @jason.lewis 

          See Jess’s comment here for some good starting points: 

           

           

          We’re always happy to have another Smart Home trialist onboard. I’ve updated your profile so you can now access the Smart home trial area here. Why not introduce yourself and tell us about your setup in the welcome thread:

           

           

           

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            Davemc123
            Newcomer
            June 4, 2021

            Just had a new heat pump installed. Just in time for the hottest day of the year. 

              Jess_OVO
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              Jess_OVO
              OVO Staff
              June 4, 2021

              Just in time, @Davemc123! :joy:

               

              Great to have you onboard! - I’ve just given you the key to our Smart Homes Trial so why not introduce yourself and your new setup here -

               

               

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                Luca Fiderio
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                June 8, 2021

                Had a powervault  installed end of November last year but haven’t seen any Kaluza information since then?

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                  June 8, 2021

                  Hi @Luca Fiderio and thanks for looking in :)

                  I don’t think the Trial period is due to start until October ‘21. It was never scheduled to operate during the 6 summer months because that’s stated in the T&Cs. But there have been other issues which prevented any software control by [color=#00c030]Kaluza[/color]’s [color=#B00020]Flex Platform[/color] during Dec-March.

                  I’ve posted a lot of background detail within the Smart Home Treehouse. We’ll just ask the Moderators to allow you access and you’ll then be able to see that.

                  @Tim_OVO or @Jess_OVO please...

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                    Tim_OVO
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                    June 8, 2021

                    Hi @Luca Fiderio and welcome, good to see another Powervault-er here. 

                     

                     

                    I’ve posted a lot of background detail within the Smart Home Treehouse. We’ll just ask the Moderators to allow you access and you’ll then be able to see that.

                     

                    Done, the topic is here, have a look and post any questions or feedback you have :)

                     

                     

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                      Amarritt
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                      June 12, 2021

                      Hi, I've had a Mitsubishi Ecodan 8.5kw installed by Elite  Renewables Ltd. 

                      Interested in how other people felt the retrofit went for them? More to follow!

                      Andy

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