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RE: DIY solar upgrade - Considering adding more panels

The only reason for that 'computer cable' will be to transfer status data from the battery so that it can be viewed using the App for your inverter.If...

2 years ago
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RE: Time to Speak Up on OFGEM’s Standing Charges

For reference, I've just upgraded my chart which shows the electricity standing charge rises since spring 2019. This uses data extracted from the la...

2 years ago
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RE: DIY solar upgrade - Considering adding more panels

If you're going to be storing the energy in batteries for your own use, then it makes financial sense to max-out the roof with panels which will last ...

2 years ago
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RE: Broken evacuated tubes

The answer to that question can be seen here in the topic about adding more solar panels 😎

2 years ago
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RE: DIY solar upgrade - Considering adding more panels

Over here in a topic about solar thermal panels(!), this question was asked: I'm unclear whether you are considering fitting fewer than the 10 po...

2 years ago
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RE: How much more can we learn and then use ourselves from @transparent’s systems?

Then you don't require consent from your DNO. 😀 G98 is the certification required for a device to be connected to the grid for export purpo...

2 years ago
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RE: Would you accept this heat pump installation?

I agree.A second black downpipe next to the one around the corner would've looked less conspicuous.The flow, return and electrical supply could all be...

2 years ago
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RE: How much more can we learn and then use ourselves from @transparent’s systems?

Here's a top-level system diagram @judith Most of the 'mains' 240v stuff is running from the batteries.There's a separate consumer unit for t...

2 years ago
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RE: Will heat pump heat hot water without increasing the temp in my home?

It depends which side of the fence you're on. The MCS regulations do little to protect customers,but they're of great value to the accredited instal...

2 years ago
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RE: Will heat pump heat hot water without increasing the temp in my home?

Yes, @judith is correct. You must be given site-specific information about your installation, not just generic documents from manufacturers of applian...

2 years ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself

Very true. The best way to train engineers is to breed them. But even that's thwarted by regulations.I can get safety-glasses and hard hats for a ...

2 years ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself

With a technical CV like that @jancold you'll soon find yourself answering questions from others here! True. I started with an off-grid arrangeme...

2 years ago
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