Last seen: Feb 18, 2025
@transparent I’m sure somebody mentioned damage by not shutting down properly earlier in the thread. I have a procedure document that details shut dow...
@bretix I’m on the octopus go tariff and it’s 7p per kw from 11.30 through 5am my batteries discharge to grid 4pm to 5pm but during the winter my 10kw...
@transparent will read it in bed tonight. We have been ranting off subject, but priceless I may say. May I ask if the solar cables are polarity consc...
@transparent my wife says I am too fussy and I reply with that it’s the way I am hard wired. There is only one way and that’s the correct way to the b...
@transparent it’s an mcb, and I think it’s more to do with these halogen bulbs, meant to be 10 watts but they present more like mini heaters. It’s dis...
@transparent might have to consider weight as well, that’s a load of panels, with things like wind loading and possible snow on the roof
@bretix octopus do a thing called an Eddi that feeds the surplus into both your heating and hot water cylinder. I’m sure the max you can generate is...
@transparent it’s resided in a cupboard for about 4 years, delayed when my roof came off and a home rebuild. She had my ears bleeding and reluctantly...
@derek-m sorry 10 watt bulbs, yes it’s not desirable. Aside from the fuse popping the thing would heat the house.
@transparent may I ask you a question please it’s not relating to these subjects but an educational matter. But feel free to say no and I won’t be of...
A thought and perhaps a daft one. If I fitted panels with micro inverters on my garage roof I could orientate them any way without loss from shading....
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