Mummy Bear Bakes
@mummybearbakes.bsky.social
Baker of yummy treats
Loves renewable energy and EVs
Returning to playing the 🎻. Now playing folk music.
Loves renewable energy and EVs
Returning to playing the 🎻. Now playing folk music.
I reckon my 2800 Octopoints for October are looking less likely.
October 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I reckon my 2800 Octopoints for October are looking less likely.
I think it's because we don't need to charge that often so we can really pick and choose the appropriate night.
October 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I think it's because we don't need to charge that often so we can really pick and choose the appropriate night.
And while I was typing, an email dropped to say there's 2 hours free charging tomorrow. Hurray!
October 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
And while I was typing, an email dropped to say there's 2 hours free charging tomorrow. Hurray!
The full 2800 which is about £3.50 (or a mini Constantine/nearly a pair of socks). Oh, and the good feeling of charging when the grid is greener.
October 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
The full 2800 which is about £3.50 (or a mini Constantine/nearly a pair of socks). Oh, and the good feeling of charging when the grid is greener.
Just booked. Thanks for your help.
September 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Just booked. Thanks for your help.
Just booked. Thank you so much.
September 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Just booked. Thank you so much.
Thanks John. I appreciate it.
September 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Thanks John. I appreciate it.
Disappointing that the Sheffield gig has an age limit on it. My son has just started playing melodeon and it would have been a great opportunity to see you play.
September 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Disappointing that the Sheffield gig has an age limit on it. My son has just started playing melodeon and it would have been a great opportunity to see you play.
That's annoying.
September 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
That's annoying.
Interestingly, I've plugged in today for the free hour, but the car has only charged since 2.30.
September 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Interestingly, I've plugged in today for the free hour, but the car has only charged since 2.30.
I had a similar issue. We disconnected our zappi to add the car rather than the charger. This failed and we reconnected the charger again. Apparently data is lost with each re-connection so they can't see if you charged in those 1/2 price August slots. I raised this and they gave me a £3 credit.
September 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I had a similar issue. We disconnected our zappi to add the car rather than the charger. This failed and we reconnected the charger again. Apparently data is lost with each re-connection so they can't see if you charged in those 1/2 price August slots. I raised this and they gave me a £3 credit.
I'm probably overthinking it. This greener nights octopoints rewards thing is new and I like a challenge. It'll probably all come down to pennies in the end.
September 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I'm probably overthinking it. This greener nights octopoints rewards thing is new and I like a challenge. It'll probably all come down to pennies in the end.
How does ev charging on IOGo, when you're trying to get the greener nights octopoints bonus, work during these free sessions please? Does it have any impact on the calculation? Thanks
September 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
How does ev charging on IOGo, when you're trying to get the greener nights octopoints bonus, work during these free sessions please? Does it have any impact on the calculation? Thanks
We spoke to several before finding the right one. Many of them came across in the same way that double glazing sales people often do. One of them even tried the 'it's only this price if you sign up now' trick. He was sent on his way. It was the local independent that we chose.
September 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We spoke to several before finding the right one. Many of them came across in the same way that double glazing sales people often do. One of them even tried the 'it's only this price if you sign up now' trick. He was sent on his way. It was the local independent that we chose.
That's £14/kg. I'm buying mine direct from the local dairy farm for £7/kg. Given that's in bulk. Cutting out the middle man might be the answer.
September 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
That's £14/kg. I'm buying mine direct from the local dairy farm for £7/kg. Given that's in bulk. Cutting out the middle man might be the answer.
charging slot occurs but it's a bit of a pain. I believe it's possible to sort with CT clamps at install but definitely worth discussing with your installer.
September 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
charging slot occurs but it's a bit of a pain. I believe it's possible to sort with CT clamps at install but definitely worth discussing with your installer.
or you might not. We're on IOGo and if we get extra slots outside of the 11.30-5.30, the car drains the battery as well as pulling from the grid. It's fine during the cheap night slot as we schedule the battery to charge throughout. You can work around by force charging the battery when a cheap...
September 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
or you might not. We're on IOGo and if we get extra slots outside of the 11.30-5.30, the car drains the battery as well as pulling from the grid. It's fine during the cheap night slot as we schedule the battery to charge throughout. You can work around by force charging the battery when a cheap...
We've had our system nearly 3 years. We got a 5.2kWh battery and I regret it often (but there was a wait for the bigger one and I was impatient). If you've already got a home ev charger, check whether the setup of the system is going to allow the battery to drain into the car. You might want this...
September 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM
We've had our system nearly 3 years. We got a 5.2kWh battery and I regret it often (but there was a wait for the bigger one and I was impatient). If you've already got a home ev charger, check whether the setup of the system is going to allow the battery to drain into the car. You might want this...
Good idea. The transition to varifocals is way trickier than the transition from an ice car to an ev!
August 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Good idea. The transition to varifocals is way trickier than the transition from an ice car to an ev!
I'm on my 3rd or maybe 4th pair. They do take a bit of getting used to. Takes a lot of head tilting to get it right.
August 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I'm on my 3rd or maybe 4th pair. They do take a bit of getting used to. Takes a lot of head tilting to get it right.
First pair of varifocals?
August 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
First pair of varifocals?
Not overkill at all. We've got 5.2kWh and I wish I'd had the patience to wait for a bigger battery.
Also, what Bill said about the ev charger and inverter is a valid point.
Also, what Bill said about the ev charger and inverter is a valid point.
July 30, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Not overkill at all. We've got 5.2kWh and I wish I'd had the patience to wait for a bigger battery.
Also, what Bill said about the ev charger and inverter is a valid point.
Also, what Bill said about the ev charger and inverter is a valid point.