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I decided to get solar panels, the inverter instructions say one can use type AC, so the existing 14 x RCBO CU seems OK, may be a good idea to fit...
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Hey! I'm about to install a 400W solar panel system at my home. I got monocrystalline panels and I'm coupling them with a 40A MPPT charge...
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Just wondering what are the requirements to work on a solar farm as an electrician involving high voltage, and what courses you would need to take...
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Hi, I have a Solar Iboost and I understand that when I export electricity, it gets directed to the hot water tank. Is it supposed to be directly...
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Hi, So I'm replacing a small old off grid with a new 7.5kw off grid, & being poor seek best value for my mppt, after long searches I find this...
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Hi all - I’m new to Solar PV, builder we do work for has fitted some integrated panels on his garage roof, there is a velux window nearby. Does...
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For power outages, my solar inverter (+battery) is able to take on the entire house load - as long as I unplug my collection of vintage kettles...
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Greetings, everyone, After dedicating over a month to researching Solar PV systems, I'm nearly ready to make a decision. I owe my progress to...
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Can I add solar panels to an existing system without jeopardising my feed in tariff? I have a 3.8kw system but was thinking of adding a few more...
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hi there, I have purchased a house with a Solar iBoost. Been working fine for 2 years, went on holiday and switched it off as it had a time...
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Hello, My current 2.5kW Solar pv array is in a less than favourable position, but there is plenty of space to expand the array. I have an...
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Hello everyone, I currently have two solar modules left over from an installation and I would like to use them to set up a solar system on the...
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Hi, I plan to add solar to my home and have a question about how many amps I can backfeed into my AC service panel using Net Metering. I know NEC...
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Ok, installing a new CU with type 2 SP. The installation has an existing PV 6 panels protected by a 16a MCB at the fuse board. TBH I don't really...
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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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I came across this controller that is used to heat a tank located in the loft of a house. The controller seems to be faulty as all 3 temperature...
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I'm in a questions asking mood tonight. I briefely looked at a job today and I need to recommend a board change but need to justify it. Firstly...
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Hi all Is anyone aware of the change to solar generation FIT payment contracts for existing installations. (FIT payment scheme closed in 2019)...
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Hi, We're looking at installing solar at a remote property which is on a TT system with out buildings supplied with underground cables (Stables...
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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...
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We just had a callback from a PV/Battery job because the car charger was working for 30s then turning red and stopping charging. We had...
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I have just joined. I have solar company and currently doing level 2 diploma. I need a schematic doing if anyone could help please
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I currently have a 3Kwh solar PV system which was installed over 12 years ago and getting a very good FIT payment and I don't want to lose it! I'm...
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Hi all I'm looking for some help on a query I have. I'm currently involved with a new build with the plan to fit Solar in the very near future...
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Hi,first off this does not relate to work I intend to DIY. I'm trying to sanity check information I've been asked to provide to the installers. I...
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Hello, I am asking for a double check on my project before I purchase any electrical parts. My inverter Solark 15k has a built in 200 bus and...
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Hello everyone, I would like to know how well the Twisun range of PV modules from Maysun Solar work. I am interested in buying them and I would...
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Good Afternoon All, So I have a new situation to me that I cannot seem to get a definitive answer for. I trained as an electrician and did...
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Hi all. We have had 7x 400w solar panels for a number of years now on our roof which is se/nw facing end terrace. 4 on se side 3 on nw side...
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One house two immersion tanks either end of the building, house has a good size pv array and battery back up, customer wants iboost on both tanks...
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Hi forum members, I hope someone can assist with my enquiry. I have been advised that to comply with BS7671 Reg 132.16 my solar and battery...
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Are you a qualified electrician with experience of solar installation interested in developing your management experience and looking for a new...
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We have a potential client who might be using around 300 MWh per year and someone has mooted the idea of installing solar panels to carbon-offset...
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Hi, I'm new here, having recently had nearly 13kWp of solar panels installed on a barn roof, feeding into two Solis inverters (covering about 10...
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any idea why do I get the same voltage reading on the output AND input of the solar panel battery controller?
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Hey everyone, I am a newbie in the subj and am curious: How did you study possible options? What you took into account when choosing your supplier...
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Hi, I have a 6kw PV with a 6kw Growatt battery and invertor. I have a solar iboost going to the hotwater tank. Recently I had a Ohme Home Pro...
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I currently have solar array and was going to purchase Shelly EM to monitor Grid in/out and solar production. So far so good. But I also plan in...
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Are you a qualified electrician with experience of solar installation interested in developing your management experience and looking for a new...
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