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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...
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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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Hi all doing a high end new build and client has solar and battery storage going in (done by others for mcs grant ) I was talking to plumber about...
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Hello 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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Hello 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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Hi all. 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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Hi all. 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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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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Hello, 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...
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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...
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Hi all. Has anybody experience solar iboost creating problems with immersion heater safety cut out? Does the iboost somehow heat the tank higher...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Hi 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...
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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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Hi, 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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Hi all 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...
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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...
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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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