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There are 2 inverters feeding into a dorman smith C16 rcbo , every time I visit this site (communal area power) it has tripped.
it switches on...
Morning, I was just looking for some advice on what other sparks would do for the following scenario:-
A detached Garage is going to house a...
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Is it possible for solar panel monitoring to over state the actual power generated by the system? My friend’s 6.4kW system has generated...
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Our 4kW solar system generated 4.4kWh today (Sunday 13/03/23) compared with our neighbour’s 6.4kW system which generated 19kWh. Clearly...
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So, I already have solar (an older FITS installation) and it's been particularly successful so I want to extend this.
I'd like to do two things at...
We have solar PV panels (1.5kw) and I'm curious about fitting an immersion diverter to use any spare solar energy for heating water rather than...
I have some solar panels producing up to 10 KW and I wish to switch a 13 amp socket on when solar is being generated and off when solar stops and...
Please see attached diagram, can someone advise on if this TT connection is correct for an outside solar metal enclosure as shown in the diagram...
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Help please, this is my first post on this subject regarding solar panel / battery installation into house with 3 phase supply.
I am a DIY level...
Hi, I have a dual RCD board made by Hager installed a couple of months ago.
It is high integrity, which I understand to mean RCBO’s can be...
So my friend's inverter is not working and fault code says - bus voltage unbalanced. Has anyone come across with something like that?
Inverter is...
Hi, I'm after some help please.
I have a 21 panel 8.5kw system with 5kw export allowance and a Sunsynk 8kw inverter. The inverter has a smart...
Hi, I have recently had 18 solar panels (390W) fitted to my roof. The system is a GivEnergy. A Gen 1 Hybrid 5kW inverter (Gen2 version could not...
V.early days, just had installed solar.
No battery, also supply of some parts difficult at the moment so no App or Online monitoring.
I have a...
Hi. We are planning a loft conversion and I want to arrange the velux roof windows so that I maximise the space available to install solar panels...
I would like to learn more about solar panel installations, with a view to fitting them.
I cant find any in the Gloucester/Stroud area but have...
I have 2 x 16a eps feeds coming from 2 x solar inverters. I want to combine them to feed a 32amp db that will be used in case of power cuts to run...
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Is it possible for all or at least most electricians to be trained up in the wiring of solar PV installations, particularly the iBoost or Eddy or...
Greetings, I have a solar 5kw system installed with a hybrid inverter (no batteries yet). My electrician decided to add an extension board for the...
I have a client on a Superdeal tariff from SSE, the Superdeal Meter has 3 sets of tails coming out of it feeding 3 DBs: (i) DB1 - the main board...
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Installing some panels on a shed roof (trapezoid) just wondering your thoughts on earthing the roof. The roof sits on the wooden...
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Installing some panels on a shed roof (trapezoid) just wondering your thoughts on earthing the roof. The roof sits on the wooden...
Afternoon guys,
I have a solar installation. The panels and Fox ESS hybrid inverter, Fox Cube batteries, are all installed in the garage. They...
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DIY'er here looking for some advice.
In March 2023 we should be getting 5.5kW of solar PV going on the roof feeding into the current...
I'm considering doing a solar pv and battery storage course in the new year. Having done some research I've found several different awarding...
Hi all. Has anybody experience solar iboost creating problems with immersion heater safety cut out? Does the iboost somehow heat the tank higher...
Can someone tell me what the resistance should be for a Solar iboost Clamp? My clamp is regestering zero ohms and I want to confirm this is the...
Evening all.
I have a question as I can’t get my head around something with solar PV
I’m going to be working on a new build in a couple of...
Ok so I am an electrician but don't really do solar, my partners sister has a holiday let complex, due to her energy bills rising to £36k a year...
Due to an upgrade I need to find a new home, I'm offering for sale these Pylontech US2000 48V 2.4kWh Lithium Storage Solar Batterys(2) in superb...
Good morning all,
I don’t understand why my battery has been charged from AC to 23% every time. Charging from AC is disabled in the app.
I...
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I'm in need of help with my SMA Sunny-Boy solar panels.
Model-SB4000TL-20.
Fault code-35 Isolation resistance.
Only happens when both DC lines are...
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We are due to attend a solar and battery storage course next week and we want to get the most out of it
is there any advice anyone can give on...
This is a permanent role. We are currently looking for an approved electrician with a minimum of 1 year experience in Solar. Good salary and...
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I purchased these from Amazon about a year ago. They worked okay then stopped working. There is a few alternatives to buy but are very...
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I have a solar iboost unit on my hot water system. It's about 3 years old. It's been working fine up to now but appears to have died. The...
Hi installing my first solar PV on my own home before starting the courses next year and need some advice on earthing PV.
System 6kw solar PV - 2...
Just thinking of putting a solar iboost on to a Santon premiere systemfit, as it says there should be " NO electronic controllers between the...
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