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RE: Am I permitted to fit a second solar panel+inverter?

That's because you and he are only considering that new inverter also having grid export capability. Have a look at this posting from me yesterday.I...

2 years ago
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RE: ASHP choice help

Hmmm. Do you have the figure for the max output of the solar panels, as opposed to the annual accumulation? By my quick reckoning, this sounds like ...

2 years ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself

Welcome @steevjo Interesting see you're using Home Assistant on RPi.You might want to read the discussion on Connecting Home Assistant to Midea Heat...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar Thermal Data Collection

These photos of a vacuum tube might help to demonstrate the principle The copper tube is held in a plastic 'bung' which seals the open end of the ...

2 years ago
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RE: A beginner's journey into DIY home energy storage - no solar!

That's a good question @onevolt... and posted in the best place for an answer! Point 1 is to agree what we mean by a "certified inverter". If the ...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar Thermal Data Collection

Does this mean the photos are from a 'training' exercise? 🤔

2 years ago
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RE: Solar Thermal Data Collection

That's another useful set of photos. Thank you @sunandair It's likely that others will come across this topic in time to come.So I'm just going to p...

2 years ago
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RE: Jokes and fun posts about heat pumps and renewables

The science of Climate Change demands neither compromise nor clairvoyance; You won't gain anything by striking a happy medium...... whoever she may ...

2 years ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself

That's a lovely spot to live. Did you remember to set your watch back 50 years? 😉 You really ought to book a visit to meet the team at Kensa Heat P...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar Thermal Data Collection

That's a great photo @alan-m - for all sorts of reasons 🙂 We can see the flow & return stainless-steel flexible pipe run to the roof-top collec...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar Thermal Data Collection

Possibly. But I'm not aware of a 'reservoir' which allows that to occur. The one I have simply holds the liquid which has been allowed to drain out ...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar Thermal Data Collection

You are correct @derek-m A solar thermal system (which is pressurized of course) might contain water above 100degC. The 'proper' pipework has to be ...

2 years ago
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