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    Storage heaters and Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS)

    Could someone explain what's happening with storage heaters now that the off peak ( Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS)) meters are being switched off? Old storage heaters just needed an off peak supply ( separate board off a white meter/off peak). Then newer ones in t he last 10 years or so needed...
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    Battery How should I size battery system for a 75 kWh system powering a facility using 300 hWh a day. backup for short periods and peak hours but not prolong

    I have a basic model but not sure whats acually correct. I also want to have microinverters on each panel so any advice on that is appreciated.
  3. T

    Battery Solar/Inverter/Battery setup?

    Hi, In the following they have a solar edge inverter but a myenergi battery and myenergi Eddi. Doesnt this create an impossible headache for the customer to configure their system properly? View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj1Uk-feg_M&t=137s
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    Battery Solar/Battery Installers – Who Handles Your MCS Compliance?

    Hey folks 👋 Just putting some feelers out... I’m curious how many of you are currently handling all your own MCS paperwork and submissions — or if you’d consider outsourcing it to free up some time. I know the admin side can be a bit of a grind, especially with everything else going on –...
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    Battery What brand power tools (battery) you are happy with ?

    I have been using DEWALT for the past six years. However, I have had to replace my impact and combi drills for the past two years, and the combi started falling again. I also broke one hammer drill. Therefore, I am looking for something more reliable. What is your experience with those tools...
  6. Curiosity666

    Battery Can i wire direct from battery to instrument cluster fuse

    The dash in my 2012 ford focus stopped working.. after some testing, the ground is perfect but there is only .34v going to the harness for the cluster and same coming into the fuse.. there is 12v from battery to high current fuse but i havnt tested from there to engine bay fuse box yet.. the...
  7. S

    Battery Car battery health using a MFT?

    Can I check the voltage of the battery using my megger mft1722? If so what are the steps and settings I'll need to put it on ? Thank you.
  8. Tequila

    Battery How to arrange consumer unit to ignore car charger load so that it does not discharge home battery when called to charge from Octopus energy.

    So I have an issue with a Zappi car charger discharging my home battery when called to charge by the octopus intelligent system. This is happening because the Zappi charger load is measured by the main supply CT so is seen as a home load by the solar/battery system and the battery discharges to...
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    Battery Vehicle battery as a power source

    If I use a vehicle battery connected to jumper cables, which is then connected to the heating element of a kettle, which is then placed in play sand, in a metal container, will the sand then heat up?
  10. Charlie_Don't_Surf

    C&G 2365 Level 3 Diploma Project - Workshop and Storage Building Project

    Hi, just wondered if anyone on here might be able to help. I am currently doing the level 3 2365, and our project is to design the installation for a workshop building, which has a mezzanine area, restroom, accessible toilet and shower, male & female toilets and a main workshop area. Plus an...
  11. Admin

    JBOD Suppliers; JBOD Storage Server Suppliers. Who is best out of the 5 options?

    Just found some info. Here are five well-known and reputable JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) suppliers: 1. Western Digital (WD) - Known for high-quality and reliable storage products, WD offers JBOD solutions that are designed for both consumer and enterprise use. 2. Seagate - A leading...
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    Fused spur for storage heater

    Hi, If a storage heater has its own dedicated supply from an RCBO on the CU does it also need a fused spur? Thanks, Martin.
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    Newlec storage NLSH150 heater any info

    Not very familiar with storage heaters Newlec storage heater NLSH150 in clients property installed 2 years ago has gone belly up. Clients words are it got really hot so they switched it off and it wouldn't heat back up the day after. My obvious thought was a thermal cut out but I've had a look...
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    Help with Unidare storage heater

    I have a house with these storage heaters and I have no idea how best to use them? They are the Softline version which come with only an input and output option and no timing for when they should come on! After finding a manual it seems they should be always on input all day? And then the...
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    Battery Charging 12v Battery with Solar Panel?

    I use a small 12v 1.5w Solar Panel to charge my engine battery, quite often it's not powerful enough and the battery loses charge. If I buy a bigger one say 30w, would that still trickle charge (albeit faster) it, or would it damage it? TIA
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    Battery which charger for Sealed Lead Acid Battery 12V 7.0Ah?

    I'm planning on buying 12V 7.0 lead acid battery (item 38315 from Screwfix) to power a small water pump(Seaflo 12V 1.2 GPM 35 PSI Water Pressure Diaphragm Pump). I've searched a bit for which charger to charge up battery but was hoping someone would point me to an affordable option or tell me...
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    Dual/Single supply Dimplex Quantum storage heaters

    I am a landlord/owner of a flat. I am just about to spur off nearby sockets to provide the additional 24hr supply to new Dimplex Quantum storage heaters. Before i do some ugly surface mounted wiring I re-checked the heater installation manual. These Quantum heaters can be wired to a single 24hr...
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    Battery How to measure battery bank energy?

    Does monitor on a bank measure true watt hours if the batts have different state of charge?
  19. David1977m

    Battery Help picking a new SDS battery drill - Day 3

    Good morning I'm after a new battery operated SDS drill. I currently have a Bosch SDS hammer drill 240v that I bought 10-15 years ago for home use, however after being in Electrical vehicle engineering, I'm now doing L3 Electrical Installation and realised I'm going to need a battery SDS. I...
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    Battery At what voltage should a 1.5V battery be replaced?

    Hello, I used two 1.5v batteries for the remote AC. (AAA/R03P/1.5V) and Its expiration time is 03.2025. The battery is weak, and the air conditioner cannot be turned on. I replaced it with two new batteries and the problem was solved. I measured the voltage of both batteries. They are 1.54...

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