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RE: Can I add an EV charger to a full consumer unit by coupling with a garage DB?

It might be technically possible to run an EV charger from a distant secondary Consumer Unit, but it's bad practice.There will be considerable voltage...

4 months ago
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?

Yes @editor - they are export devices at heart. The only reason they wouldn't export to the grid is because you've already used all their output wit...

4 months ago
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?

The German grid topology is different to ours in GB. The majority of domestic premises have a 3-phase supply. You would expect their regulations t...

4 months ago
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?

They are 'exporting to the grid' within the EREC definition. There is no current sensor to prevent electricity from the micro-inverters from being e...

4 months ago
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?

Sheesh... you really want me to go deeper into the technicalities?! There is a European-wide specification Requirement for Generators (RfG) It app...

4 months ago
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?

OK... So I have now received specific guidance on the legality of using such a Balcony Solar System in UK. In short, the answer is NO! Explana...

4 months ago
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?

I'm checking this same point @jancold ! Firstly, the product description doesn't provide detail of the micro-inverters themselves.But they're design...

4 months ago
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?

I share @derekdeleon 's safety concerns on the electrical side of the issue, The site description of the mains connection is vague and might have su...

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