Last seen: Jul 4, 2025
@mike-patrick I think your usage will be nearer 5,000kw over the course of the year. If you are using 15kw in the summer, you will 100% be using more ...
@boblochinver given you've already got the inverter, couldn't you just replace the batteries? is you inverter programmable to other battery outputs? I...
@boblochinver honestly I reckon I could make a system very cheaply these days. Get the panels of gumtree, pick up a used hybrid inverter and the batte...
@boblochinver personally I decided on string rather than micro inverters on my panels. The main reason was efficiency and cost. You get maybe 1 or 2% ...
@mike-patrick I'd suggest you just use this website, it can calculate your generation.
@editor has your heating been on?
@kev-m just the flow temperatures. I lowered the temperature at higher ambient to 25° when it's above 15° outside and then it increases down to 55 at ...
@boblochinver I think you agree talking about peak power output and depth of discharge. Peak power output is what it says on the tin. Depth of dischar...
@boblochinver just looked up your battery and it looks like a rebrand of the Pylontech batteries. I'd have a look and compare but they look identical ...
@mike-patrick batteries are fairly useful in taking off the hard edges, even on a gloomy day like today my battery is currently at 73% charged
@boblochinver You could look at getting a second inverter string, thereby allowing you to get maximum out of your array? I have 2 strings plus a micro...
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