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RE: Single vs. three phase for heat pump, EV and appliances

@transparent what are you producing today, I’m only getting 0.1, overcast. Is this typical of what we should expect during winter

8 months ago
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Electricity, Tariffs, Monitoring & Providers
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RE: Single vs. three phase for heat pump, EV and appliances

@transparent I spoke with their boss when it began to go wrong and he said it’s typical of the standards but would get it sorted. The sort of site man...

8 months ago
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RE: Single vs. three phase for heat pump, EV and appliances

@transparent I spoke with the cable guys and they said it’s not always the case three phase is in the street, reason was of course, why have you not c...

8 months ago
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RE: Single vs. three phase for heat pump, EV and appliances

Another though, if I overloaded the 100 amp supply, how would they give me a more powerful feed without using another one of those phases.

8 months ago
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RE: Single vs. three phase for heat pump, EV and appliances

@toodles I thought they were going to spread the load in my house onto the three phases but told they won’t. Said they only ran the three phase in in...

8 months ago
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RE: Single vs. three phase for heat pump, EV and appliances

@transparent I think using the term electrician is going too far, these guys are cable jointers, no formal training in electrics. The guys that fit th...

8 months ago
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RE: DIY solar upgrade - Considering adding more panels

@transparent I will opt for the proper crimper I think it’s handy to have for future use as this solar theme is infectious. I’m expecting some smart ...

8 months ago
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
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RE: DIY solar upgrade - Considering adding more panels

@transparent thank you for that, I’m fairly picking up on this subject. while I have you, is there a specific gauge of panel cable you recommend and...

8 months ago
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
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RE: DIY solar upgrade - Considering adding more panels

@derek-m at that angle I would lose a panel in the weather we get. My dormer roof came off not that long ago solar would be a kite.

8 months ago
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
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RE: DIY solar upgrade - Considering adding more panels

@bretix you probably know this but a panel out of sun or shaded can turn off the others on that string. I know some have diodes but I believe it still...

8 months ago
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
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RE: DIY solar upgrade - Considering adding more panels

Scottish power just emailed me with an excuse for not using the three phase tails although fused them all. Just in case I get a burn out they can use...

8 months ago
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RE: DIY solar upgrade - Considering adding more panels

Ok done some research on the information I have so far, see what you think. running a solar system above the capacity of the inverter is helpfull i...

8 months ago
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
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