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@derek-m understood... I guess its possible .... but lets see the output on a sunny day as that should help as well. I'm not an electrician! But ha...
@transparent no apologies necessary - I very much appreciate the help and guidance. Its all a learning curve for me!
@transparent ah yes, your final thought seems very likely to be the case. Amazed in that case we produced anything at all!! on the subject of clamps...
@transparent thanks - sounds like generally its working correctly. I think the main thing I now need to see is how much we produce with direct sun. ...
@gutoffowc It should be recording both import & export even if not sending readings. I assume its SMETS2? Which uses its own network - not stand...
@derek-m I am pretty sure it is with optimisers on all panels. However its not entirely clear from paperwork. There is a small amount of early morn...
@transparent thanks for that. yes, I confirm output quoted was the totals per annum (i.e. previously circa 1500kw but last year under 900kw) I hav...
Have cleared access to get to the inverter properly (it's in a loft! Loft is insulated so should not suffer from excess heat/cold/damp) The inverter...
@derek-m it is. In my case I started with low knowledge (tried to learn via google etc) and relied on the installer. In general (even now) I believe...
@derek-m hmmm! Not sure I see the answer you propose unless you suggest we all switch off at home, industry, entertainment, travel etc etc .... and ha...
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