diff --git a/apps/predbat/config.py b/apps/predbat/config.py
index a2597786..8287494b 100644
--- a/apps/predbat/config.py
+++ b/apps/predbat/config.py
@@ -321,7 +321,7 @@
         "unit": "p",
         "icon": "mdi:currency-usd",
         "enable": "expert_mode",
-        "default": 0.1,
+        "default": 5,
     },
     {
         "name": "metric_battery_cycle",
diff --git a/docs/configuration-guide.md b/docs/configuration-guide.md
index b9e864ae..839afa3c 100644
--- a/docs/configuration-guide.md
+++ b/docs/configuration-guide.md
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ If you are using expert mode then these options maybe worth reviewing:
 |---------|---------------|-------------|
 | input_number.predbat_forecast_plan_hours | 24 | If you set this to 24 then you will have quicker updates, the cycle repeats itself anyhow |
 | input_number.predbat_metric_min_improvement | 0  | Charge less if it's cost neutral |
-| input_number.predbat_metric_min_improvement_export  | 0.1  | Export only if there is a profit |
+| input_number.predbat_metric_min_improvement_export  | 5  | Export only if there is a profit |
 
 You should set **select.predbat_mode** to 'Control charge'
 
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ If you are using expert mode then these options maybe worth reviewing, otherwise
 |---------|---------------|-------------|
 | input_number.predbat_forecast_plan_hours  | 24 | If you set this to 24 then you will have quicker updates, the cycle repeats itself anyhow |
 | input_number.predbat_metric_min_improvement  | 0   | Charge less if it's cost neutral |
-| input_number.predbat_metric_min_improvement_export  | 0.1  | Export only if there is a profit |
+| input_number.predbat_metric_min_improvement_export  | 5  | Export only if there is a profit |
 | input_number.predbat_metric_battery_cycle  | 0-2  | Higher numbers mean less charging and discharging but higher costs |
 | input_number.predbat_best_soc_min |  0 | Can be set non-zero if you want to force a minimum charge level |
 
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ If you are using expert mode then these options maybe worth reviewing, otherwise
 |---------|---------------|-------------|
 | input_number.predbat_forecast_plan_hours  | 24 | If you set this to 24 then you will have quicker updates, the cycle repeats itself anyhow |
 | input_number.predbat_metric_min_improvement  | 0  | Charge less if it's cost neutral |
-| input_number.predbat_metric_min_improvement_export  | 0.1  | Export only if there is a profit |
+| input_number.predbat_metric_min_improvement_export  | 5  | Export only if there is a profit |
 | input_number.predbat_metric_battery_cycle  | 0-2  | Higher numbers mean less charging and discharging but higher costs |
 | input_number.predbat_best_soc_min |  0  | Don't use non-zero otherwise all slots will be force charging |
 
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ If you are using expert mode then these options maybe worth reviewing, otherwise
 |---------|---------------|-------------|
 | input_number.predbat_forecast_plan_hours  | 24-48 | If you set this to 24 then you will have quicker updates, going to 36/48 for a longer plan |
 | input_number.predbat_metric_min_improvement  | 0  | Charge less if it's cost neutral |
-| input_number.predbat_metric_min_improvement_export  | 0.1  | Export only if there is a profit |
+| input_number.predbat_metric_min_improvement_export  | 5  | Export only if there is a profit |
 | input_number.predbat_metric_battery_cycle  | 0-2  | Higher numbers mean less charging and discharging but higher costs |
 | input_number.predbat_best_soc_min |  0  | Don't use non-zero otherwise all slots will be force charging |
 
diff --git a/docs/customisation.md b/docs/customisation.md
index c953da86..b85e2ef2 100644
--- a/docs/customisation.md
+++ b/docs/customisation.md
@@ -271,8 +271,9 @@ Do not use if you have multiple charge windows in a given period as it won't lea
 You could even go to something like -0.1 to say you would charge less even if it cost up to 0.1p more (best used with metric10).
 
 **input_number.predbat_metric_min_improvement_export** (_expert mode_) Sets the minimum pence cost improvement it's worth doing a forced export for.
-A value of 0.1 is the default which prevents any marginal exports. If you increase this value (e.g. you only want to force export if definitely very profitable),
-then exports will become less common and shorter. The value is in pence per 30 minutes of export time.
+A value of 5 is the default which prevents any marginal exports as they must be worth at least 5 pence for a 30 minute slot (less for shorter slots.
+If you increase this value (e.g. you only want to force export if definitely very profitable), then exports will become less common.
+The value is in pence per 30 minutes of export time.
 
 **input_number.predbat_rate_low_threshold** (_expert mode_) When set to 0 (the default) Predbat will automatically look at the future import rates in the plan
 and determine the import rate threshold below which a slot will be considered to be a potential charging slot.<BR>