Forums

Forums
Members
Transparent
Activity
 
Notifications
Clear all
Transparent
Transparent
@transparent
Moderator
Illustrious Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2022
Last seen: Sep 5, 2025
Profile Activity
Topics: 16 / Replies: 2447
AllTopicsReplies
Reply
RE: What crazy nonsense are inverter limits and why are they imposed?

I disagree. You don't even require G99 consent from your DNO if your inverters can't export to the grid! I have a plant room where I breed off-gri...

1 week ago
Forum
Energy Storage
Reply
RE: Isolating the system for a planned power cut

A great many ground-mounted local substation transformers are equipped with connection points for a generator.I've inserted an arrow in this photo, wh...

2 weeks ago
Forum
Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Reply
RE: Does anyone have experience of a smart water meter?

Fortuitously I have a copy of a letter from the relevant Minister of State to my MP: I would like to reassure you that all smart metering equipment ...

2 weeks ago
Forum
Your Home
Reply
RE: Does anyone have experience of a smart water meter?

I don't disagree with that. But water companies are incentivised to fit Smart Meters which incorporate remote control commands.It's a lot cheaper an...

2 weeks ago
Forum
Your Home
Reply
RE: Does anyone have experience of a smart water meter?

The water companies do have an advantage if/when Britain again experiences drought conditions, such as occurred in 1976.They can install stand-pipes '...

3 weeks ago
Forum
Your Home
Reply
RE: Does anyone have experience of a smart water meter?

The one company I know of who operate a network of smart water meters is Arqiva.I believe they have a water meter network in SE England. That's the ...

3 weeks ago
Forum
Your Home
Reply
RE: Say hello and introduce yourself

Whilst you're busy installing services (pipes and wires) I strongly recommend that you photograph everything. I actually draw my construction lines ...

3 weeks ago
Forum
Introductions, Forum Rules & Updates
Reply
RE: Say hello and introduce yourself

Well now's the time to think about it!There's no harm with putting in the (relatively cheap) pipework, and deciding later whether to add the active he...

3 weeks ago
Forum
Introductions, Forum Rules & Updates
Reply
RE: Say hello and introduce yourself

I'll admit that a 52v wall outlet is rare.I presently have just two, and both are in my study/workshop area. Most of my household DC wiring is for f...

3 weeks ago
Forum
Introductions, Forum Rules & Updates
Reply
RE: Say hello and introduce yourself

Hi @jarlatheoin You're in the right place. I'm a hands-on self-builder. Irrespective of the name of this forum, you are free to start any buildi...

3 weeks ago
Forum
Introductions, Forum Rules & Updates
Reply
RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?

That's the sort of good design we would expect from Tesla @toodles. There is another reason why an inverter/charger should incorporate current limit...

3 weeks ago
Forum
Electricity, Tariffs, Monitoring & Providers
Reply
RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?

That's what most people do if the system offers such a configuration. There's an obvious risk of damage due to over-charging if your inverter...

3 weeks ago
Forum
Electricity, Tariffs, Monitoring & Providers
Page 2 / 206
Share:

Join Us!

Podcast Picks

Latest Posts

Click to access the login or register cheese
x Powerful Protection for WordPress, from Shield Security
This Site Is Protected By
ShieldPRO →