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I used the term head like I heard the electricians use it. A year ago, I had some issue (some loose contact that was causing it to heat). I had to cal...
🤣 Well, I never managed to get the HA solis "sensors" properly configured on HA´s batpred, (I tried to leverage the solis Modbus integration...
Indeed! And my apologies, I should have expected you had assessed it. 😊 And I also found the reason for the multiple categorisations ...
When the grid is off, there it could be that the neutral cable is interrupted. In this case, there´s no earthing! Chances are that if that happens, it...
Given the weather has been relatively stable, the empirical results seem worth sharing. 🙂 I am assuming it is condensing I dropped the maxim...
Ok. I am concerned that the earthing arrangement being as below, it should have a rod added to it. I am curious since one EICR reported it as TN-S,...
The diagram below is a simplified view of the internals of the Solis S6 hybrid. The earth shows against the grid port connects to the consumer unit...
Exactly what came to my mind. Octopus is one of the few where the employees will explain where they have a limitation or challenge to address whatever...
As the Iberian blackout reminded us, anything you don’t exercise now and then can show a habit of sulking when you really need it… 😄One small...
The diagram describes what happens inside the Solis. All these relays are electronically controlled by the firmware it runs. By bonding I understan...
Clearly, we have to be very careful with comparisons. It is up to each individual or company to decide on what they see as comparable. Having said ...
Solis confirmed that the S6 works with a single battery (pack) via CANbus. So the BMS connected via CANbus needs "to take care" of any communication r...
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