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RE: Running from backup generaor in powercut?

Us Moderators have had a (private) discussion in 2025 about peak current demand from heat-pumps. It certainly used to be the case that there was hig...

4 months ago

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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)

RE: Exploring the role of alternative clean heating solutions - Government Consultation

Yes, I agree that the dearth of public knowledge of energy issues is a major reason why there is so little engagement with future energy strategy........

4 months ago

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Government Schemes, Regulations, Training, Planning & Organisations

RE: Exploring the role of alternative clean heating solutions - Government Consultation

There's more to gain by submitting a personal response.It's extremely rare for individuals to respond to Government consultations. It looks like thi...

4 months ago

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Government Schemes, Regulations, Training, Planning & Organisations

RE: Running from backup generaor in powercut?

Interesting question. The usual assumption is that generation sources based on mechanical rotation will naturally provide genuine sine-wave output. ...

4 months ago

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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)

RE: Is it normal to use power from the grid when running off the battery?

The Eastron SDM630 range is known to me.I have one here, but it's still in the box awaiting a monitoring trial which has yet to start. Your meter wi...

4 months ago

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Energy Storage

RE: Solis inverters S6-EH1P: pros and cons and battery options

Or alternatively, forget the need to get entrenched with compatibility lists,and instead get acquainted with the Open Modbus Standards and certificati...

4 months ago

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Energy Storage

RE: Solis inverters S6-EH1P: pros and cons and battery options

Well that's of great interest. I'll tell you here of my interest, but don't let's expand on this discussion in this topic please.It's an enormous su...

4 months ago

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Energy Storage

RE: Is it normal to use power from the grid when running off the battery?

Well I'm pleased I suggested checking the CT connections, but wasn't aware that there's a meter also involved. I'd be interested to understand this ...

4 months ago

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Energy Storage

RE: Solis inverters S6-EH1P: pros and cons and battery options

A domestic 3ph Smart Meter operates in Vector Sum Mode. If a home with a single-phase solar inverter exports on one phase and imports on the other t...

4 months ago

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Energy Storage

RE: Is it normal to use power from the grid when running off the battery?

@johnnyb - check the connections for your Current Transformer at the inverter. Re-do them if in doubt and see if this makes a change. Also ch...

4 months ago

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Energy Storage

RE: Reliable, easy to use home battery options

Correct. LiFePO₄ cells mustn't be charged if their temperature is 0°C or below.That would cause permanent damage to the Lithium electrode plates. ...

4 months ago

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