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@deanjesper1951 3 күн бұрын
Was the monitoring kit included?
@johntisbury 3 күн бұрын
It’s not included as standard, I got it and Mark fitted it.
@jerrywatson966 7 күн бұрын
Hi John, I'm not sure about others here, but I miss your content. Are you likely to be posting again soon?
@johntisbury 7 күн бұрын
Hi Jerry, yes I will be! I have 2 videos in the pipeline. One on the second Tesla Powerwall 2 and Gateway 2 upgrade and the second will be on the A2A a/c we have fitted this year. Just seems no time to do anything at present! Thanks for making contact. Cheers John
@jerrywatson966 7 күн бұрын
@@johntisbury Thanks John, looking forward to the new videos. I have just completed my first year with my Daikin A2A multi-split and have been well impressed with both heating and cooling/dehumidifying capabilities .
@johntisbury 6 күн бұрын
@@jerrywatson966 they are very good. We have the Panasonic but equally impressed with their efficiency and power.
@amateurgolfer6947 11 күн бұрын
This ain’t a DIY job like the video casually suggests lol But thank you helped me feel better I’m not alone
@johntisbury 11 күн бұрын
@@amateurgolfer6947 thanks for watching. I guess your level of car mechanics decides whether it’s DIY or not, for some it is, for others maybe not.
@yourcleanerwindows6969 14 күн бұрын
Hi. Found this video interesting. I’m a window cleaner and offer solar panel cleaning as one of my services. You did a great job.
@johntisbury 14 күн бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@yourcleanerwindows6969 14 күн бұрын
@@johntisbury I have never seen the overspray attachment in action. If the panels are really dirty I often use a special scrub pad that had an over the top rinse bar and also a solar panel cleaning solution that contains a biocide to stop regrowth of algae.
@philriley1002 19 күн бұрын
Hi John, are you having issues downloading the data from the app? I am not being prompted to send the CSV. It is rather annoying
@johntisbury 19 күн бұрын
Just tried it this second and it's fine. Shows as data Text document but it is actually a CSV file.
@StrangerThenRedz 24 күн бұрын
I'm near to a big country park full of all types of birds so got bird control mesh wire installed by the panel installers, they didnt do a great Job and the Pigeons about 2 years later started nesting, it got bad so had to get them done again, hoping it lasts longer this time, I have more wood pigeon's near me which are twice the size of the common pigeon
@johntisbury 24 күн бұрын
It shows how determined they are. Have you had Wood Pigeons nesting, or just common pigeons under your panels? I didn't think Wood Pigeons would fit under the gap.
@alexdias5122 29 күн бұрын
Can anyone pls help me I bought a 70 plate m3 and got a same issue.. I’m in midlands.. pls give me a shout if someone can help me resolve this Thanks
@johntisbury 29 күн бұрын
@@alexdias5122 you don’t need to be a mechanic to fix this Alex. Many commenters have simply sprayed the points in the video with WD40 or similar. Don’t even need to take the wheel off.
@Ambienfinity Ай бұрын
I have the Hyundai service plan for my Ioniq HEV. It was almost impossible to book it in over the phone. I ended up having to do it via the website. But the service process itself I found quite useful. I was also automatically rescheduled, and take your point about the AI elements of the website, but to be honest I found it fairly painless.
@johntisbury Ай бұрын
I guess my real beef with Hyundai, and many other incumbent manufactures, is they are applying the same scheduling / maintenance approach to EVs as their ICE models. They are very different technologies and require a different approach to maintenance schedules and frequency. They have shoehorned their EV range of cars into their exiting ICE processes and methodologies.
@Ambienfinity Ай бұрын
I have a Hyundai Ioniq HEV, really like it, and have considered a Kona EV as my next car. It's just the charging infrastructure that concerned me, but there seem to be a growing number of charging points now. I managed to update the navigation myself by downloading the files from the Internet. It's a bit of a faff, but haven't had any other issues. Excellent overview of your Kona, thanks.
@johntisbury Ай бұрын
The charging infrastructure is growing weekly and there are now more charging points than petrol pumps in the UK. Charging anxiety typically affects non EV owners. If you can charge at home then there's no issue, if you need to rely on 100% public charging then the amount of miles you do and your location will certainly impact how easy/convenient charging is. The good thing is charging infrastructure is still ahead of EV adoption, both of which are growing year on year.
@peterexner5979 Ай бұрын
yep...thought someone installed some leaf springs on the front....getting new upper control arms this week....after 100,000km not too bad!
@johntisbury Ай бұрын
A good mileage!
@Yorkshireasaurus Ай бұрын
Interestingly I have the honeywell 3 port valve fitted on my new system since May this year and I’ve been bleeding the radiators constantly. Is the honeywell contributing to this or will I eventually get all the air out?
@johntisbury Ай бұрын
@@Yorkshireasaurus the Honeywell is not contributing to it no. Air takes times to bleed out, even more so in the hot water circuit. Until it’s heating season you may not get all the air out. Honeywell vales are okay but cheap, I replaced ours purely for longevity reasons.
@Yorkshireasaurus Ай бұрын
@@johntisburyThanks for the speedy reply. The gurgling from the honeywell valve is getting less and hopefully I’ll get all the air out at some point. I did make a note of the replacement valve and will probably replace mine at some point. Thank you.
@ellon118 Ай бұрын
Great video. Was most of your microbore piping replaced? With just the microbore piping coming out the walls left? cheers
@johntisbury Ай бұрын
@@ellon118 just the microbore coming out from the walls. Only done to remove the kinks in the bends.
@ellon118 Ай бұрын
Great video John, I have just stumbled onto your channel and right now, I;m in this same place as you, although I do not currently have any solar, which I think I will install first and just hope my gas boiler keeps going for another year! It will be interesting to see your newer videos and see what you had installed and why,. Cheers
@johntisbury Ай бұрын
Good to hear your plans. Solar first does make sense with a fingers crossed approach to your boiler. If you decide to go ASHP remember it's not a distress purchase option in terms of planning, installation and timelines. My later videos covers what we chose and any and then another covers the installation process from start to finish and post installation perfjoamcne, There's 3 or 4 in total I seem to recall.
@dh8496 Ай бұрын
Recommend playing this video at 1.5 speed. This guy talks very slowly.
@johntisbury Ай бұрын
@@dh8496 I’m sure viewers can decide for themselves whether to speed it up or not.
@rogerlevy57 Ай бұрын
Thanks but I don't like your method. I believe it is better to spray and kill the lichen first with simple household disinfectant. Most cheap disinfectants are just benzalkonium chloride at about 2%. check the label and DO NOT use bleach Add 1 L or this to a 5L garden sprayer with 50ml dishwashing liquid and top up with water. Spray this over the panels either in the morning or later afternoon when the panels are not hot, and leave for a day or a week. After that the lichen is all dead and very loose. Then use a soft pole brush, preferably one that you can put a soap stick in for extra cleaning of dust and pollen, squirting at low pressure and wash them down. Don't use a water blaster. I use a Raven brand window pole brush, it has soft enough bristles to clean a car, and has on control tap to turn off, water only or water with soap. The key is to kill the lichen first, it rots somewhat and lets go very easily, with no damage to the panel surface. There are specialist panel cleaners also, and if you prefer it can be sprayed on with a detergent dispenser than goes on the end of the garden hose.
@johntisbury Ай бұрын
@@rogerlevy57 thanks for your alternative approach
@juliandclarke Ай бұрын
Great video and thanks for the tips. Will have a go at my 12 year old panels
@johntisbury Ай бұрын
Glad it helped. Good luck with your cleaning.
@petersamwell5919 Ай бұрын
So useful and informative John. Many thanks. I have been horrified by the quotes I have been receiving from companies to clean my 22 panels so I think a water fed pole is the way to go. I have carefully studied the video and what you purchased (Gardiner SL-X22 pole) but the Gardiner website isn’t the most user-friendly site for a non-technical person like me. So would it be possible to ask you to list exactly what you purchased from Gardiners for your solar panel cleaning - pole I know is the SL-X22, but what brush, hose, spray kit, accessories etc. Then I can adjust if necessary to allow for my access and roof height etc.
@johntisbury Ай бұрын
Hi Peter, the website is not that user friendly for non-industry people. Here's the list, if you like drop me an email if it's easier for you. 1 x Large Overspray Kit OVERSPRAY-BR, 1 x Upgrade to a Quick-LoQ Angle Adapter Long 1 x Ultimate 26cm Brush - Flocked 1 x QuicK-LoQ Brush Socket 1 x 2x 2mm Standard Pencil Jet Capsules 1 x ULTRAFLEX Hose - 10m Length for 18-27ft 1 x Anti-Snag 'Hozelock Type' Male Plug 1 x Push-Fit 4 Way T-Connector for 4 Jet Brushes - no red clip 1 x Red Locking Clip for Push-Fit T-Connector Jet Hose (6mm OD) - per metre x1M I have purchased extra brush heads to do uPVC windows and soffits etc.
@petersamwell5919 Ай бұрын
@@johntisbury Hi John. Thank you so much. I've sent you an email re the above.
@tyrelirwin Ай бұрын
glad i found this!
@johntisbury Ай бұрын
Hope it helps
@bartosmar Ай бұрын
Hello, I am about to buy a 2019 Kona. I was at the Hyundai dealership yesterday and was told that this unit was not subject to battery replacement. Can I rely on this information 100%? The vehicle is unfortunately no longer under warranty, the previous owner did not complete the service interval. Should I go for it? I'm a bit afraid of the engine bearings.
@johntisbury Ай бұрын
Hi, tricky to say. Surest way to double-check is get the VIN number, there's a plate at the bottom of the windscreen with it on. Then key that into Gov.UK website or Hyundai's website for confirmation to whether it was effected, not all of the 2019's were.
@richardpeters9679 Ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. Very helpful indeed. A couple of things I did different. First, you can jack the car at the rear and get it high enough to put the axle stand under the front jacking point. Once that is done, I didn't bother with a second jack stand. Then, while working the joint definitely helps, I removed the spring wire from the rubber boot and peeled back the boot. Then I cleaned out all the horrible gunked up grease and replaced it with new. Taking the spring wire wrap off is the best option, I'm sure. It's a bit of a fiddle, but easy enough to get off and on again. Once the grease is replaced and the cover is back on, it is really easy to work the ball joint and get the new grease spread around. Squeak is gone! Thanks again for a great video!
@johntisbury Ай бұрын
Good tips Richard, thank you for sharing.
@MediaArchive2-z9f Ай бұрын
Watched Jocelyn Brooke Hamilton's 2004 Fuerteventura Naturally. Very good Parafotos Films
@johntisbury Ай бұрын
She is a good actress and model for sure.
@MediaArchive2-z9f Ай бұрын
@@johntisbury definitely
@ToddGreenIKR 2 ай бұрын
Super helpful, though the very loud intro put me off a bit. Thanks!
@johntisbury 2 ай бұрын
Sorry about the intro. I dropped the use of an intro sometime ago and now just get straight into the video.
@RetiredRhetoricalWarhorse 2 ай бұрын
Sorry to bother you here but it seems you're no longer on patreon, where we had contact some years ago. Is your photography still ongoing? It's hard to tell from your website.
@johntisbury 2 ай бұрын
Hi Marco, Good to hear from you. Patreon got more and more picky on what they consider adult content and removed more and more of my work so I deleted my account a few years ago. Photography is still going but less so now as there’s limit opportunities to sell / display and exhibit. I do more video work now.
@vincent-n6o 2 ай бұрын
How would I know if I need a new ball joint or I just need to lube it? I have a 2018 with 14000 miles.
@johntisbury 2 ай бұрын
@@vincent-n6o you won’t need a new ball joint after only 14,000 miles that’s no mileage at all, unless you’ve done all those miles off-road. Just needs lube.
@II_superluminal_II 2 ай бұрын
how do you get back home....???
@johntisbury 2 ай бұрын
2 cars, we’re only 40 minutes away. I’ve also had a loaner from them too in the past.
@timnz009 2 ай бұрын
Your smoke test doesn't show the full situation of your heat pump, you should be measuring the ambient temp in your alleyway or at the heatpump outdoor sensor vs ambient temp on the garden side of your house. Then you will see if there is a microclimate.
@johntisbury 2 ай бұрын
Good suggestion and a valid point for a detailed analysis of the situation this would be a good approach. The smoke test was good enough for me to understand the air flow patterns around the unit on different conditions. Looking at the stats for the past 300 days since installation it's obvious we are not suffering from micro-climating. I compared like for like installations on heatpumpmonitor.org
@linh811 2 ай бұрын
I bought an automotive syringe and injected grease straight through the rubber 'boot' without even taking off the wheel/tire. Had to drive it around for a few miles but the noise is gone.
@davidgordon773 2 ай бұрын
Hi John. I’m about to get my heat pump. I’m interested to know what size storage battery you have . You are clearly on Intelligent Octopus Go, as am I. I have 6kw of solar and a 9.5 kw of battery and wondering if this will run the majority of my heat pump usage. I’m finding it difficult to get my head around it all. I read recently about the new Cosy tariff with its three cheaper rate windows. Although a higher off peak rate there is the opportunity to charge the battery three times in a day as opposed to the once with Go. The proposed heat pump is 8 kw Daikin by the way.
@johntisbury 2 ай бұрын
Hi David, it can be tricky to forecast how much you need. During the last heating season 2023/24 we found that on cold winter days, circa 1 - 2ºC the battery lasted till around mid morning. We have a 13.5kW Tesla Powerwall. We've now added a second Powerwall brining us up to 27kW of battery storage, even that won't last all day. You should find your 9.5kW will suffice on average winter days of 10ºC or so. It's when it drops below 5ºC that heat pumps start using more electricity. Our 7kW Vaillant used 35kWh over 24 hours on days when it was 2ºC outside.
@davidgordon773 2 ай бұрын
@@johntisbury thank you John for your prompt reply. The extra battery capacity certainly looks to be a good option. Thank you.
@johntisbury 2 ай бұрын
@@davidgordon773 go have a look on heatpumpmonitor.org if you've not done so already. You can find comparable setups. There's Daikin installs on there and hopefully ones with a similar house size. It will give you some real world data of usage.
@Seungkim-y5s 2 ай бұрын
Was it covered under warranty??
@johntisbury 2 ай бұрын
Yes it was.
@Seungkim-y5s 2 ай бұрын
I had same problem. Thank you sir for the info. Have a great day
@dr.bundforah5267 2 ай бұрын
I just had a galvanized steel netting installed around my solar panels, but there are about 10 pigeons are still living in my roof. Will they eventually go away?
@johntisbury 2 ай бұрын
@@dr.bundforah5267 yes they will eventually leave. It takes a while for them to realise they can’t get back under the panels. They are homing birds and return to the same nesting point.
@1017cutlass 3 ай бұрын
What cabinets are those?
@johntisbury 3 ай бұрын
It came from here. Loads of configuration options, really well built and good quality. This is the super heavy duty one. www.ukworkbenches.com/collections/super-heavy-duty/products/super-heavy-duty-workbench
@davecavaghan7889 3 ай бұрын
As this was a heat geek assured install and they are supposed to be quality i can't believe they powerflushed your system into your bath,my wife would have thrown them out of the house.
@johntisbury 3 ай бұрын
Mark the engineer asked beforehand to see if it was okay. Otherwise it would have been a hose trailing through the house to the front door. With all the foot traffic in and out from the team on site it was a safer option. Plus I wanted to film the colour of the water.
@xyz5703 2 ай бұрын
🫢😁😂
@sweetvuvuzela4634 3 ай бұрын
"Thank you for sharing such valuable insights! Your videos always inspire and educate me. I appreciate your dedication to creating content that makes a difference. Looking forward to your next upload!"
@NikColman 3 ай бұрын
Now 20th June 2024 and I'm still waiting for a battery replacement so you did the right thing. Hyundai now ignoring my emails. Shame as I love the car and thankfully, I have not been hit with the BMS update causing slow charging.
@johntisbury 3 ай бұрын
Jeez, sorry to hear this Nik that's been going on a while then! Agree with you about the car, it's just their ethos and poor customer service from Hyundai that turned me off for ever buying another car from them.
@bull6950 3 ай бұрын
Tesla charged me $955 to fix this noise. I should of watched this KZbin video before I schedule with Tesla.
@johntisbury 3 ай бұрын
Ouch. I guess they switched to new version of the control arms.
@RickHawkins-rw5tk 3 ай бұрын
I tried to follow this, but I could not get the T50 hex bolt out after removing the nut. I hit the uncovered nut end with a hammer a few times, and it still did not come out. Is the hole holding the bolt threaded? I don't want to damage the bolt because I'd need the car to drive to a store to purchase a replacement.
@johntisbury 3 ай бұрын
No it's not threaded from memory. I suspect corrosion has set in between the bolt and the knuckle. Pump some oil, WD-40 or similar in to see if that helps to loosen the bolt. If you hit the end of the bolt with a hammer make sure the nut is still on the end of the bolt to protect the threads of the bolt. You don't want to knacker up the threads by hitting it with a hammer.
@RickHawkins-rw5tk 3 ай бұрын
@@johntisbury Thanks for the suggestion. I sprayed the bolt where I could, put the nut back on, replaced the tire, and lowered the car soon after I wrote my original comment. I scheduled to have my usual garage look at it to see what they say. If I don't like they're assessment, I try this again.
@karlsheehan4283 3 ай бұрын
Just used this on my 2019 UK Model 3 and it’s sorted it. Thank you so much. I found your guide really easy to follow.
@johntisbury 3 ай бұрын
Good to hear it was useful
@philreilly6959 3 ай бұрын
Hi John, I've found this a really interesting, useful and informative video. I'm hoping to have a Heat Pump soon (Octopus have surveyed but need to come back to check a couple of things). Your video is perfect for showing my wife and I what to expect. Thanks from both of us!
@johntisbury 3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful.
@AndyJHiscock 3 ай бұрын
Great video. The energy bills look abotu the same as my whole house (gas and electric & charging) so for me no real benefit.
@johntisbury 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Andy. I always think it's tricky to compare usage against someone else's as there's just too many variables around lifestyle, family size, comfort levels in term of thermostat settings, typical daily routines and how much electricity / gas is used.
@glupos 4 ай бұрын
I didnt get if you put any lubricant on the joint, or just move it around
@johntisbury 4 ай бұрын
Just moved it around. Lubed up the control arm pivot points.
@OH2023-cj9if 4 ай бұрын
Your electric bill is more than my gas and electric bill and I certainly use the heating! Something is going wrong if you are not saving money with that vast expense for solar and batteries, or your useage is like a factory unit.
@johntisbury 4 ай бұрын
If you want to compare usage then you need to compare like for like. Get yourself 2 EVs, 4 glass kilns, ASHP then we can talk. Even then it won't be like for like. There are so many variables brought into the mix, lifestyle, number of people in the family, routines, working from home or out all day the list goes on.
@youtubeandroidtv7090 4 ай бұрын
My Model 3 is a 2021 refresh - one of the first batches from Shanghai - and it has started creaking after 40,000 miles. Is it possible that it does not have the new front upper control arms?
@johntisbury 4 ай бұрын
Good question, unlikely but possible. The front upper control arms have gone through a number of iterations in design. No idea what the current part number is.
@DavidHeath-xg9os 4 ай бұрын
What's wrong with locating at higher up the wall, above hight of fence ?
@johntisbury 4 ай бұрын
Good question David. It's certainly a solution if micro-climating is a problem. As it turns out we don't suffer from micro-climating. Therefore wall mounting provides no benefits, adds installation difficulties lifting the heat pump due to its weight. There's the potential of vibration coming through the walls once wall mounted.
@DrewTimelapse 4 ай бұрын
Hey John! Appreciate the video. I'm needing to "loop" back and forth between A and B points, but thats not working on mine. Any tips?
@johntisbury 4 ай бұрын
Hmm. Have you reset the devices and reinstalled the app? This is the best I can offer advice wise.
@johntisbury 4 ай бұрын
to reset the device following the following instructions Step1: Release the battery and press the power switch Step 2: Press the power switch and push the battery back. Step 3: Hold the power switch for 10 seconds the red light will go on
@jabberthebut 4 ай бұрын
The joys of EV ownership!
@johntisbury 4 ай бұрын
TBF there’s way less to go wrong on an EV compared to an ICE car. Breakdown recovery stats from the RAC & AA supports this
@julianpalmer4674 4 ай бұрын
Just an observation at 3:35 your ladder is standing the wrong way around. The top of the treddle should be parallel to the ground roughly speaking. As yours is the opposite way you are stepping only on the rear corner of it, as a result your effective grip on it is reduced and with wet soles on your shoes this may increase the chance of a slip / fall. Please be careful
@johntisbury 4 ай бұрын
Thank you Jason, I will review my procedure for ladder / treddle placement. Appreciate you commenting and helping here.
@toffee6238 4 ай бұрын
Great video John. Very informative. Thank you. 😊👍
@johntisbury 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful
@neilcase 4 ай бұрын
You should be able to regenerate your ion exchange resin ... usually using salt water, as used in dishwashers
@johntisbury 4 ай бұрын
This is a very good point. Will investigate
@EVPuzzle 4 ай бұрын
Our panels were installed in 2018,2019 and 2021 never cleaned them until this year . Until this year they've self cleaned after rain but this year there's been an odd green dust layer that hasn't shifted so I've tried the same pole you have and will be buying one myself . Our roof needs 45ft reach to clean the very top edge so it so lucky with access. We're in a very hard water area but my intention will be to clean after or during rain for a free rinse Very interested in the 4 jet option you have with 2 in brush and 2 above that seems perfect
@johntisbury 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Nigel. A rain clean is a very good idea, a few people have mentioned that in the comments as their approach too - makes sense. I seem to recall you also capture rain water for car / garden use which is also another option. The 4 jet option seems to work well, 2 standard pencil jets and the 2 fan jets that come with the over spray bar. Gives the best of both worlds. It was the first time I'd seen the brush head at work on the panels with the camera attached to the gooseneck. The brush head needed to be swivelled a bit more as only the rear part of the brush was cleaning the panels. The front bristles didn't touch the panel! One to remember for next time. I also noted that a good cleaning technique was important. All too easy to miss bits if you are not methodical with your approach. I think camera work overtook the need to clean the panels properly!
@EVPuzzle 4 ай бұрын
@@johntisbury all looks so easy watching the video doesn't it . What did you need to order for the bar and extra 2 jets I find their site a bit confusing tbh not giving confidence whether things will fit
@johntisbury 4 ай бұрын
@@EVPuzzle the website does have a certain level of assumed knowledge, but I guess it caters for the industry rather than individuals like us. You want the Large Overspray kit £12.95 (from the drop down menu. Then if you want 4 nozzles the 4 way push-fit T-connector with jet hose £5.75.
@EVPuzzle 4 ай бұрын
@@johntisbury many thanks John , now tu decide whether I need the stiffer thicker version . Rowleys 8 section slx reached , just with a step but had lots of flex catching on bottom panel 🤔🤔 Think I've answered it for myself . Go for it
@johntisbury 4 ай бұрын
@EVPuzzle you can’t beat a stiff pole 😉
@johnbow100 4 ай бұрын
I spray mine with wet and forget, no need for brushes, it kills algae in about 2 days and lichen in under a week.
@johntisbury 4 ай бұрын
I'm not keen on using chemicals as we have pets and wildlife visiting our garden. Wet and Forget: storesgo.com/blog/dangers-of-wet-and-forget-is-it-safe-for-plants