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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

10 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...

10 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...

10 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.

10 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...

10 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...

10 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 ...

10 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...

10 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.

10 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...

10 months ago
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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...

10 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...

10 months ago
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