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  1. M

    Battery How to use a Lipo battery to power a carcam

    Hello I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I have 4 x new Lipo rechargeable batteries 2900mAh 11.1v (32Wh) 35C constant and 65c discharge bursts (?? pass!). I would like to use them to power a car cam (not being used for a car) which has a micro power connection (like a USB...
  2. M

    Can someone explain how these storage heaters were wired via the contactor?

    Been round to a house to quote to replace some storage heaters for new panel heaters and came across a strange (to me at least) way of wiring the old storage heaters via a contactor in the board, as usually I see their own off peak consumer unit which powers up at night via economy 7. From the...
  3. littlespark

    Storage heater teleswitch

    There was always talk of teleswitch transmitters being switched off. Does anyone know if that is a thing, or whether it’s been done? I was at a local holiday cottage on Monday, owner said 2 out of 3 heaters weren’t working. I found one burnt switch, which I replaced, but nothing wrong with...
  4. chris101

    Battery 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 some wonderful individuals who generously shared their time and solar expertise with me. Currently, my inclination is towards a 7kWh optimized system...
  5. S

    Battery PV and Battery Storage training

    Hi everyone. I'm looking to do a PV course in the Glasgow area and wondered if anyone had any recommendations. I'm a member of Select and recently received an email about their PV/Battery Storage training but it seemed a bit pricey. Thanks in advance.
  6. F

    Battery Is this setup safe when using big inverter with lithium battery bank?

    I have an 5kW inverter and 48V Lithium battery with inbuilt BMS. As you would be aware, when inverter gets battery power, immediately the capacitors in inverter start charging drawing very high current. This causes BMS to trip thinking it is short circuit. Battery company suggests using a...
  7. S

    Battery Battery Storage and G98/G99

    Hi everyone, this is my first time using a forum so please don’t criticise to much. I recently done by EESS course but I didn’t actually find it to useful and still have a few questions. If you install a DC coupled system obviously that inverter will have a max output amperage. So would you...
  8. S

    Battery 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 thinking about having a 10Kw battery installed, the idea being that I can divert excess generation to the battery and also have the facility to top...
  9. W

    UK Storage heater help needed

    Hi all, I'm looking for a bit of assistance please from those that know more about this stuff than I do. Currently in a rented flat and there's an old style Breda (beige /grey) storage heater in the living room with an input and out put dial. When I used the heater in the winter last year I'd...
  10. P

    How to identify if the sunhouse storage heater has asbestos in it ?

    Hi I’ve recently got my first home I’m not entirely sure when they were built I’m thinking possibly 60s or 70s? My problem is the storage heaters as I would like to remove them and change them to something modern, they are sunhouse SSH18A-79352s my main concern upon opening it up to take the...
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  11. timhoward

    Battery Adding battery storage, MCS scheme membership requirement?

    What I'm wondering, philosophically, is if I leave a customers MCS certified grid-tied system completely alone, and add a 2nd inverter for battery charging (AC coupled), is there any requirement for the work to be done by someone in the MCS scam? My understanding is that the only thing...
  12. F

    Battery Battery Drain - Radio causing it?

    After having some significant dashboard work done, (entire dashboard and steering column removed in the process), on my UK 2017 RHD 1.6 Petrol Suzuki Vitara, the next day the battery was almost dead; it would only turn the engine over a few times and not start. Further investigation identified a...
  13. G

    Creda 79151 Storage Heater

    Morning I just wanted post this information for anyone that may come across these Storage Heaters as I have struggled to find any relevant information regarding asbestos and removal of the heaters I contacted Creda directly to ask if these contain asbestos and confirm date of manufacture...
  14. D

    Battery Piaggio mp3 mix the battery terminals mistake

    Unfortunately, I mix the battery terminals on my maxi scooter because the plus and minus symbols were not visible. I heard a click at some point and all-electric systems went crazy. After realizing the mistake, my scooter starts and stops just fine but after about 1 hour the battery goes dead. I...
  15. J

    Battery Battery disconnect switch

    Hi All, I have 24 volt landcruiser and have purchased a battery disconnect switch which I would ideally install on the negative terminal of the second 12v battery. The switch however is quite tall and I think its going to hit the bonnet when closed so am wondering if its okay to install the...
  16. K

    Battery Hilti battery charger or adapter

    Hi, I have been looking for a hilti Ca 7/36 battery adapter or a TCU 22H 120v charger or a TCU 12/24M 120v charger. Without one of the above I am unable to charge the batteries for my drill. Can anyone point me in the right direction, where I could purchase any one of the above? Preferably I...
  17. K

    Battery 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?
  18. littlespark

    Battery Reported content: Post in thread 'Safely Disconnecting Battery String'

    Post in thread 'Safely Disconnecting Battery String' by ampsie has been reported by littlespark. Reason given: Content being reported:
  19. A

    Battery Safely disconnect battery string

    Hi All, I'm moving into telecoms and looking for some help on disconnecting battery strings. I come from a domestic background so have not got involved in battery strings before as I never touched solar. My questions is thus: How do you safely disconnect a battery string that is housed in a...
  20. littlespark

    Battery Question for PV Battery experts

    Was having a look at our gas and electric bills today, and its getting depressing. I would like to keep using our appliances as and when we want... and apart from working out how to shut off the hot tub overnight.. i've not made any other changes. (will be confirming efficiency by using an...

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