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RCD if required and what type, re-solar panel installation?
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...
EricMark
Friday at 12:12 AM
Electrical Forum
installation
rcd
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Solar panel installation cable q
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...
EnergyGreen
Friday at 1:11 PM
DIY Electrical Advice
cables
gauge
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Qualifications needed for work on a solar farm
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...
Mad377
Tuesday at 10:38 PM
Electrical Forum
qualifications
solar
solar farm
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Wednesday at 9:49 AM
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Solar Iboost diverting electricity to the hot water tank
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...
pob1976
Sep 25, 2023
Solar Thermal Advice Forum
hot water
iboost
solar
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Sep 25, 2023
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Solar Panels
What is a combined MPPT/PWM Solar Charge Controller 100A?
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...
Sun Walker
Sep 25, 2023
Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
charge
controller
solar
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Sep 25, 2023
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Help with Solar pv earthing
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...
jimmyruk
Sep 9, 2023
Solar PV and Solar Panel Installers
earthing
help
solar pv
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Sep 22, 2023
SWDweller
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3 phase, Automatic Transfer Switch for Solar/Generator - EPS
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...
puntloos
Sep 20, 2023
Electrical Forum
3 phase
automatic transfer switch
eps
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Sep 20, 2023
pc1966
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Solar PV System with or without a battery?
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...
chris101
Sep 9, 2023
Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
battery
solar
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Sep 16, 2023
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Can I add solar panels to an existing system without losing my fits
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...
Sparkyrob
Apr 12, 2023
Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
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Sep 6, 2023
Max105
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Solar iBoost Screen Display not working
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...
DXB_Dorset
Aug 29, 2023
DIY Electrical Advice
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Sep 6, 2023
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Overpowering solar inverter
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...
barnaby91
Jul 14, 2023
Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
inverter
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Aug 21, 2023
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Proposal for an inverter for a solar system on a balcony
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...
wind01
Aug 2, 2023
Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
inverter
solar
system
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Aug 21, 2023
SWDweller
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AC Service Panel Max Solar Backfeed
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...
DavidF2
Mar 31, 2023
Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
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Aug 21, 2023
SWDweller
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Surge Protection Solar
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...
KBrownie
Aug 21, 2023
Electrical Wiring, Theories and Regulations
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Aug 21, 2023
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Solar SWA cable run 10mm or 16mm
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...
Paul_Wales
Mar 27, 2023
Electrical Forum
consumer board
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swa
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Aug 14, 2023
Lister1987
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ALFASOL 3 Solar Heating Controller
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...
EvSammy
Aug 9, 2023
Solar Thermal Advice Forum
controller
heating
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253
Aug 9, 2023
James
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Are solar panel inverters tied to earth?
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...
oscar21
Aug 7, 2023
Electrical Forum
earth
inverters
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Aug 8, 2023
oscar21
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Change to solar FIT payment contracts
Hi all Is anyone aware of the change to solar generation FIT payment contracts for existing installations. (FIT payment scheme closed in 2019)...
vitoboy
Aug 4, 2023
Electrical Forum
change
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Aug 4, 2023
oscar21
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Surge protection for solar
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...
Ben Murray
Aug 2, 2023
Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
solar
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Aug 2, 2023
loz2754
Solar
Solar system - Hybrid inverter in a shared RCD
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...
wawyed
Jan 15, 2023
Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
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Jul 24, 2023
paul2020
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Lessons learnt on pod point car chargers and solar
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...
Other_Tucker
Apr 6, 2023
Electrical Forum
car
point
solar
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Jul 18, 2023
Other_Tucker
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Schematic required for solar install
I have just joined. I have solar company and currently doing level 2 diploma. I need a schematic doing if anyone could help please
RSRenewables
Jul 12, 2023
Electrical Forum
install
required
solar
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Jul 17, 2023
DPG
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Retrofit of storage battery to existing Solar PV (worried about affect on FIT)
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...
sussex1962
Jun 30, 2023
Green Energy Forums | Green Energy Hub
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Jun 30, 2023
sussex1962
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Solar Panel Cable Run, New Build
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...
StringraySteve
Jun 2, 2023
Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
cable run
new build
solar panel
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524
Jun 26, 2023
snarler45
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Cable Current Capacity - Solar Inverter vs Normal Loads
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...
aesmith
Jun 24, 2023
DIY Electrical Advice
cable
capacity
current
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Jun 24, 2023
aesmith
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I am looking for feedback for my Solar project in Redding, California
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...
JamesLK
Jun 2, 2023
DIY Electrical Advice
feedback
project
solar
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320
Jun 2, 2023
JamesLK
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The Twisun photovoltaic modules from Maysun Solar
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...
wind01
May 10, 2023
Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
modules
photovoltaic
solar
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360
Jun 1, 2023
wind01
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Article
Solar firm goes bust after loosing MCS accreditation.
https://www.energylivenews.com/2023/03/31/solar-panel-firm-suspended-as-london-customers-cautioned-about-deposits/
Aaron b
May 27, 2023
Electrical News - Electricians News
after
mcs
solar
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3K
May 27, 2023
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Question
DIY New Solar - Grounding Question
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...
LordPadriac
May 26, 2023
DIY Electrical Advice
diy
grounding
solar
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324
May 26, 2023
LordPadriac
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second solar pv inverter and batteries?
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...
john boileau
May 19, 2023
Electrical Forum
batteries
solar
solar pv
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0
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404
May 19, 2023
john boileau
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Two solar iboost in one installation
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...
bigspark17
Jul 24, 2022
Electrical Forum
iboost
installation
solar
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2K
May 13, 2023
Hotwire
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UK
Equipotential bonding of the gas meter and water stopcock when installing solar PV system
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...
JimJJnr
May 3, 2023
Electrical Forum
bonding
equipotential
solar pv
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5
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735
May 4, 2023
timhoward
Looking for qualified solar installers
Are you a qualified electrician with experience of solar installation interested in developing your management experience and looking for a new...
RowanLennox
Apr 24, 2023
Electrical Work Up For Grabs
installers
solar
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589
Apr 24, 2023
RowanLennox
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Solar offsetting and realistic cost 400kW
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...
pc1966
Apr 22, 2023
Electrical Forum
cost
solar
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0
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280
Apr 22, 2023
pc1966
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Solar installation - DNO limit
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...
BeeJayEff
Mar 11, 2022
Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
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limit
solar
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7K
Apr 19, 2023
Simon47
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voltage reading on the output AND input of the solar panel battery controller?
any idea why do I get the same voltage reading on the output AND input of the solar panel battery controller?
Krishnamatt
Apr 19, 2023
DIY Electrical Advice
input
output
voltage
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225
Apr 19, 2023
Krishnamatt
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How did you approach your rooftop solar renovation? Curious to know the details
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...
PavelN
Apr 18, 2023
Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
rooftop
solar
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2
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406
Apr 19, 2023
snowhead
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Solar PV, diverter & car charging issue
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...
duke1290
Apr 15, 2023
Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
car
charging
diverter
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959
Apr 16, 2023
duke1290
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Shelly EM with AC charged solar battery?
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...
Max105
Apr 15, 2023
Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
battery
emon
shelly
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0
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553
Apr 15, 2023
Max105
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Electrician
Solar PV Technical Manager
Are you a qualified electrician with experience of solar installation interested in developing your management experience and looking for a new...
RowanLennox
Apr 14, 2023
Electrical Work Up For Grabs
electrical installation
manager
solar pv
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0
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410
Apr 14, 2023
RowanLennox
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