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timwaskett.bsky.social
Tim & Kat's Green Walk
@timwaskett.bsky.social
160 followers 70 following 270 posts
Mostly making YouTube videos about green tech and our zero carbon home
https://www.youtube.com/@TimAndKatsGreenWalk
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If you're looking for a big, comfortable, roomy, electric SUV, could the Kia EV5 be for you? I test the low-end Air trim and see how it compares to the competition. Kia really are on a roll right now, but should they be upping their game with charging speed? ⚡️

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Want an electric SUV? This one is hard to fault. Kia EV5 "Air" review
YouTube video by Andrew Till / Mr. EV
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January 17, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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£5000+ Saved in 4 Years… When Will My UK Solar & Battery Pay for Itself? It's time for an update on the ROI of my solar and battery installation... there will be graphs and spreadsheets.
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#solarpanels #homebattery #solarpv #solarpower
When Will My UK Solar & Battery Pay for Itself? £5k Saved in 4 Years
The start of a new year means it’s time for an update on the break-even / ROI of my solar and battery installation. Let’s dive into the numbers… there will be graphs and spreadsheets. If you're…
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January 17, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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I was also very glad to get rid of methane gas from my home, not least because I can't smell it! There's no way I'd want to replace that with something even more explosive.
January 10, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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This Smart Security Camera Sees AROUND Corners! Check out my review of the Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight
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#trackflexfloodlight #reolinktrackflex #reolink #smartfloodlight #ces #ces26 #ces2026
This Smart Security Camera Sees AROUND Corners! (Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight)
Reolink have sent me their new TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi to take a look at, and I’m pretty sure they designed it specifically for me based on my feedback after reviewing the TrackMix and the Elite…
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January 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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tillathenun.bsky.social
0–62mph in 3.3s.
Up to 407 miles of range.
13-minute charging.

I take a sneak peek at the very impressive Zeekr 7GT. ⚡️

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Charging champion? Say hello to the Zeekr 7GT
YouTube video by Andrew Till / Mr. EV
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January 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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speaktothegeek.co.uk
Check out the new ULTIMATE Zigbee and Thread adapter for Home Assistant - made by the guys behind Home Assistant! Meet the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2:
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@home-assistant.io @openhomefoundation.org #smarthome #homeautomation
Home Assistant Just Got a MASSIVE Upgrade: Meet the ZBT-2! Ultimate Zigbee and Thread Adapter
The Open Home Foundation / Nabu Casa have released the Lechonk of Zigbee and Thread adapters in the form of the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2. Check out my review and teardown! Buy the Home Assistant…
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January 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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I found some time to add a couple of really helpful quality of life improvements to my solar tariff optimiser tool recently. And then I made a video about them, as you do:
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#Solar #GreenTech
Solar Tariff Optimiser - quality of life update
YouTube video by Tim & Kat's Green Walk
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January 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
timwaskett.bsky.social
I found some time to add a couple of really helpful quality of life improvements to my solar tariff optimiser tool recently. And then I made a video about them, as you do:
youtu.be/WYK4inWTVuo
#Solar #GreenTech
Solar Tariff Optimiser - quality of life update
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January 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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tillathenun.bsky.social
We're often told how rubbish charging infrastructure is in the UK, but is it really so bad?

From queuing to costs, here's how I found charging in 2025. ⚡️

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UK EV Charging: Better Than You Think (But Still Too Expensive): My experience in 2025
YouTube video by Andrew Till / Mr. EV
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January 1, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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Did Octopus Just Make the BEST EV Charger? I give you my 4-month verdict on the good and the bad of living with the new Octopus Charge:
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#EVCharger #EV #ElectricCar #ElectricVehicle #OctopusCharge @octopus.energy
Did Octopus Just Make the BEST EV Charger? My 4-Month Verdict!
The new Octopus Charge, the EV charger from Octopus Energy. I’ve had it installed for 4 months now so let me tell you all the good and bad things about it before you place your order. Use my link to…
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December 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Glow Smart Meter Display and Home Assistant: Configuration Tutorial - 2025 Update
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#smartmeter #smets #hildebrand #glow #cad #ihd @home-assistant.io
Glow Smart Meter Display and Home Assistant TUTORIAL (2025)
I’ve finally got around to updating this tutorial after two and a half years and things have moved on somewhat. There’s now a really useful integration available via HACS from Megakid which…
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December 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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I just keep making these videos, huh.
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#solar #greentech
Autumn - When heating overtakes solar
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December 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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@eon-next.bsky.social I'd like to politely request that you implement a public API for your tariff prices. That'd really help me out with a tariff tool I'm building. I'd be ever so grateful.
December 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
timwaskett.bsky.social
I just keep making these videos, huh.
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#solar #greentech
Autumn - When heating overtakes solar
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December 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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tillathenun.bsky.social
Kia continue their winning streak with the EV4. More space than the EV3, up to 388 miles of range, comfortable, good to drive. What is there not to like? Well, I find a couple of things. ⚡️

Here's my review of the low end 'Air' trim. At £34,695, could this be your next EV?

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Great range, good value, but is it enough? Kia EV4 'Air' full review
YouTube video by Andrew Till / Mr. EV
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December 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Tesla say the water under the trunk of my Model 3 is "normal". Let me show you where the water is: youtu.be/jajnmn6_KCY

#Tesla #EV #UsedEV #Model3 #ApprovedUsed #CPO #CertifiedPreOwned #Waterleak
Water under trunk in Model 3 is "Normal" say Tesla
After getting my car back from Tesla having water leaks fixed, I discovered there was still a sloshing water sound in the boot of my car. Let's take a look at where that's coming from and find out…
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December 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Very informative video from ​⁠@OctopusEnergy discussing the unique use cases and reaction to the upcoming Intelligent Octopus Go changes!

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#intelligentoctopusgo #octopusenergy
Changes to Intelligent Octopus Go with Greg Jackson
YouTube video by Octopus Energy
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December 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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When someone offers you a second hand home storage battery, how much would you be willing to pay for it?
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#GreenTech #Solar
Second hand home storage battery value
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December 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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When someone offers you a second hand home storage battery, how much would you be willing to pay for it?
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#GreenTech #Solar
Second hand home storage battery value
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December 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Why you NEED a WiFi 7 Mesh! A look at the ASUS ZenWiFi mesh products, and can I stretch my WiFi across my village?
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#WiFi7 #WiFiMesh #MeshNetwork #WirelessMesh #WiFiExtender
Why you NEED a WiFi 7 Mesh! ASUS ZenWiFi connects across my village!
ASUS have sent me a selection of their WiFi 7 mesh systems to take a look at. I’ll unbox the lot, plug them in to have a play, and then try out a little WiFi range-based experiment - can I bridge two…
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December 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
timwaskett.bsky.social
Welcome back, Dan!
#EV #GreenTech
danevsolar.bsky.social DanEVSolar @danevsolar.bsky.social · Dec 6
Big changes to the popular Intelligent Octopus Go tariff coming soon! Hopefully this video helps to clarify what’s changing.

BIG CHANGES coming to Intelligent Octopus Go - Full Breakdown for EV Drivers!
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BIG CHANGES coming to Intelligent Octopus Go - Full Breakdown for EV Drivers!
YouTube video by DanEVSolar
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December 6, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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speaktothegeek.co.uk
Let's have a play of the new TV Quiz add-on for Ken's Pub Quiz!
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#pubquiz #quizgame #quizapp #tvquiz #christmasquiz #moviequiz #musicquiz #quizteamaguilera #quizquizstofferson
TV Quiz now available for Ken's Pub Quiz! Game Walkthrough!
We've released a new TV Quiz add-on for Ken's Pub Quiz. Join me on a play through as we get quizzed on everything from British sit-coms to US dramas. Get Ken's Pub Quiz now! (Apple / iPhone):…
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December 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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tillathenun.bsky.social
How much money have the solar panels and batteries saved us this year, and are they making a meaningful difference in Autumn now the wretched electric radiators are on? Let's get our geek on and dig into the data! 🤓

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Do solar panels still save money in Autumn? Our battery and solar results
YouTube video by Andrew Till / Mr. EV
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December 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
timwaskett.bsky.social
@octopus.energy also have a blog post about these changes here, which helps to clarify a few things:
octopus.energy/blog/intelli...
December 5, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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danevsolar.bsky.social
So, what does everyone make of the new Intelligent Octopus Go changes? As clear as mud!?

My understanding is…
December 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM