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Yes, it's a good many years since I've worked with PLCs, and the technology has indeed got a great deal more sophisticated. But I think the crucial ...
The control system under investigation/development is to receive data inputs which require a lot more software than just a PLC can offer. These includ...
I've re-jigged the colours/labels on the diagram I posted on the previous page earlier today. Does this make things clearer? The inverter in the...
@chickenbig - my storage battery configurations are under perpetual development, which means that the connections are being changed weekly. I'm attemp...
Yes, please do query. This is a very important point! I alluded to the mechanism I use to prevent grid-export higher up this thread, but it warrants...
Let me address the point made by @batalto first... Exactly. You've hit the nail on the head. What you need is a double-pole switch to divert one...
That link seems to be data from autumn '21 @prjohn Have you seen any costs of electricity by region since the April increase?
And how will their system protect the batteries against damage from charging below freezing? See this reference. Technically, yes. Legally, no! ...
Good question @chickenbig The MCS installation certificate is required by the agency who arranges for you to obtain SEG (Smart Export Guarantee) pay...
You'll need to better define what sort of inverter you're looking to buy, @batalto where the battery connects and what devices you're intending to su...
I have lots of thoughts on inverters @batalto ! Most people assume that an inverter will be able to charge a battery from the Grid and then operate ...
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