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Welcome to the Tech Corner!

  • March 6, 2026
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Chris_OVO
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Welcome, everyone, to the Tech Corner!

This exciting new space is dedicated to fostering technical conversations within the Forum. Below, you'll find the types of discussions we're eager to explore and our vision for developing this exciting area.

We invite you to engage in conversations about innovative products like heat pumps, solar PV installations, electric vehicles, smart thermostats, and other groundbreaking technologies.

we'll also look at new and emerging technologies and their transformative applications in the real world.

Please remember, this isn't the place for account-related questions; those belong in other areas of the Forum. Our dedicated team of Community Managers will keep everything organised. If you have any questions about the Tech Corner, don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to the inspiring conversations and invaluable insights this space will bring!

 

We’ve already had a great first article shared by ​@BPLightlog that you can check out below

 

Renewable energy jokes never get old.

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      Will be interesting to see what the future holds for us hopefully all good for us and planet 

        johnr64
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        • johnr64
        • Newcomer
        • March 6, 2026

        HI All,

                  It sounds great as i`m a geeky mid 60`s boy and also a Radio, Computer, and Mobiles Phone (Custom roms etc) enthusiast and have a A.S.H.P and Solar Panels installed in my home.

        Sadly this thread has come too late for me as I`m in the process of changing suppliers due to OVO dropping Air Source + incentive and my 2 year fix coming to an end in a few weeks.

        I`d hopped that being a loyal customer for over 5 years would have be enough to get another great deal but due to the volatility in the middle east this is not the case,

        so that`s me going QRT,

        a quote from Hitchhiker's Guide “So long and thanks for all the fish”

         

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          • tony1tf
          • Rank 4
          • March 6, 2026

          Hi John

          Wonder why you've signed off with "jhjn", and presumably your callsign m0avd.

          Shame you're leaving OVO. 

          de Tony, G3OVH

          Peter E
          Super User
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          • Peter ESuper User
          • Super User
          • March 7, 2026

          HI All,

                    It sounds great as i`m a geeky mid 60`s boy and also a Radio, Computer, and Mobiles Phone (Custom roms etc) enthusiast and have a A.S.H.P and Solar Panels installed in my home.

          Sadly this thread has come too late for me as I`m in the process of changing suppliers due to OVO dropping Air Source + incentive and my 2 year fix coming to an end in a few weeks.

          I`d hopped that being a loyal customer for over 5 years would have be enough to get another great deal but due to the volatility in the middle east this is not the case,

          so that`s me going QRT,

          a quote from Hitchhiker's Guide “So long and thanks for all the fish”

           

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          Hi ​@johnr64 

           

          Welcome to the tech corner. You don't have to be an OVO customer to join us here. I moved to the flexible, eight-legged one a few years ago but still come on here as a volunteer to help out. With your background you're the sort of person we want to interact with. My background is amateur radio (as an SWL only - I was a good friend of G3SED) before I got involved in serious exams at school and college/uni but carried on with electronics and now into green tech with an A2AHP and an EV and a great fan of Douglas Adams.  Please stay around. There are plenty more fish to be had. 

           

          Peter

           

          Reducing my yearly fossil fuel usage with an EV (-900 litres petrol), A2AHP (-8,500 kWh gas) and Timed Immersion heater (-1,500 kWh gas)
            Chris_OVO
            Community Manager
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            • Chris_OVO
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            • March 9, 2026

            Hey ​@Disappointed 1, 

             

            I've been diving into some exciting research on unique energy methods from around the world! I'm really hopeful that we're making some positive changes in the way we think about generating energy.

             

            ​@johnr64 We're really sad to see you go, but we completely understand that you have to make the best choices for yourself and your air source setup to get the most out of it. As Peter mentioned below, even if you're no longer a customer, you’ll always be a valued member of our Forum community! You can still connect with a wonderful group of people who are eager to help, share advice, and offer support. We’d love for you to stay involved in any way you’d like!

             

            Also, i’m a big fan of your hitchhikers reference 😄

            Renewable energy jokes never get old.
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