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    Battery Siren battery (where is it)?

    Where os the battery backup for the siren? I have ordered a Yale wireless system to replace the current old and faulty Accenta G3. I know that the G3 system has a feature whereby if the power is cut the siren goes off.. When I install the Yale system I want to disconnect the mains power...
  2. E

    Battery Energy is imported from the grid when there is enough generation (battery never got below 70% yet)

    I have on grid system with 2 strings going to dual MPPT inverter and 6kW battery. It usually happens when there is no generation but as seen on the photos below it does happen on occasions when solar production is sufficient to cover the load. Sometimes this trickle of import will add up to 1kW...
  3. westward10

    Battery On car battery charging.

    Now I haven't charged a car battery since my teen days but it seems our two year old car like many now are dependant on a good charge for all the functions to operate, the stop/start rarely works and the dealer who we know told me what I already knew it does not go far enough each day. They have...
  4. C

    Solar how to use unwanted energy

    i have 4 x 1.2 kw systems and i want something like powerwall or powervault to use excess energy during day toi charge batteries which will automaticall feed loads when pv stops
  5. J

    Battery Extra PV system & a wiring issue with battery CT?

    Hi everyone, I have a quick question if I may? I'm thinking of adding a second PV system to my existing rooftop PV & battery setup. As the parts will be second hand due to lack of FITS & poor export prices, I'd like to install as much as I can myself to save money (I've already bought the...
  6. mattg4321

    Storage box for cordless gear

    Looking to have a bit of an upgrade of my cordless tools. I'll be sticking with Dewalt as some of it is still in good nick. I find it irritating carrying multiple small cases around for various drills etc, batteries, chargers though. Can anyone recommend a storage case suitable in size for a...
  7. V

    Battery Should a negative cable be connected after the shunt on a start battery?

    2017 Isuzu Dmax with a smart alternator. Shunt on the negative terminal of the start battery. The picture attached shows how the Negative from the dc/dc charger was connected, prior to the shunt. I feel that I should move it to after the shunt to allow the smart alternator to work properly. Is...
  8. D

    Battery Attaching battery balancer to battery series

    I have two batteries in a series. The balancer has a black, white, and red cable. I understand where the black and red go, but don't understand where the white "pole" goes. It is only a single cable. Do I need to attach a splitter to it, or do I just attach it to one of the terminals in the...
  9. S

    Battery Solic 200 alongside Battery system

    I've seen similar questions but not one that specifically answers my question. I have a Moixa battery system in my house that uses a clamp sensor on the live feed to use excess solar power to charge batteries, that's all fine of course. Problem is, and you may guess this, when I fit the...
  10. T

    Battery Need 12V 2A Battery and connector

    Hi, I sometimes wish to use my mobile router off battery. Its one of these https://www.4gltemall.com/huawei-b625-261.html#:~:text=Huawei%20B625%2D261%20is%20a,name%204GEE%20Home%20Router%202. It needs 12V, 2A. I can get a battery for this. But what is the name of the connector used on the router?
  11. jjjinx

    Storage heater not heating up but powered

    Hi guys, I'm on a job where one of the storage heaters isn't heating up. it is a dimplex model FXL18N 2.34kW. There are two of these heaters in the property but one is not heating up. I've checked & bypassed the supply using peak supply to verify that electricity is getting into the heater...
  12. Y

    Battery 12V voltage drop dual battery camper installation

    Hi there I can't wrap my head around a problem I have when trying to connect my dual 12v battery system in a camper. When I plugged in my VSR ( Orion from the brand Victron) i measured the + input was 3 volts although engine running (and app saying 14v input...). I thought the wire were too...
  13. M

    Battery DIY Battery storage system?

    I have an 8kw solar array and I'm interested in a battery. They all seem mega expensive and can't justify the return I would get. I wondered if anyone had built there own battery rack and whether it worked out much cheaper.
  14. C

    Help pricing storage heater job

    Hi been asked to quote for removing 4 storage heaters, and to include disposal of them, then replace with 4 new Dimplex storage heaters. I have sourced cheapest price for heaters, as she requires price of supply and fitting, but have never done priced for storage heaters before. I have checked...
  15. J

    Battery Need an installer for my home. Solar + Battery

    Hi All, I am looking for an installer to install 1. JA 455W PV panel X10 (Approx £1800) 2. GivEnergy 5kW inverter + 8.2kWh battery (Approx £3600) I have a 4 bed detached house in Wokingham, with a pyramid hipped roof. Best Regards
  16. P

    Battery tool repair advice for a battery charger

    I have a mapole 12/24v battery charger 2014 model approx.it will not charge it switches on and lights up the transformer is buzzing but no life at the 12/24v have cleaned all connections I removed the rectifier so how do I test it or just buy a new one thanks petekay
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    Battery Central battery through continuous lighting system

    Have dealt with central battery systems in the past, fire rated cable that either loops in and out of the luminaire using ceramic terminal blocks or dropping out from a junction box (again with ceramic terminations/connections) down to the luminaire with standard cable as long as it is kept...
  18. S

    Battery Small solar/battery system problem

    Hey guys, hoping someone can help with my problem.! A client of mine asked me to rig-up a little solar system to power a diaphragm air pump (230V/3A) for a cesspit. Solar/low voltage isn't something that I'm that familiar with (I'm a sparks), would have much rather just laid some new armoured...
  19. U

    Battery Any battery storage system worth having ?

    I already have a 4kW PV system that will be 10 years old in September, just looking at how much my electricity cost will increase in March when my fixed rate ends i'm starting to wonder if any Battery storage system is worth investing in now that energy prices and going mental.. My Electricity...
  20. N

    Newbies in UK and storage heaters, off peak, all stuff

    Hi, My husband and I recently moved to the UK and a new flat, after living always in accommodations. We have some big answers about the electrical system in the flat, and I hope you could help me. I'll leave you some photos to explain ourselves. Q.1: we have one switchboard that says “storage...
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