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In my region Western Power has taken this approach. It's probably widespread practice. The local substations have circular connection ports for a 3-...
Pre-assembled of what capacity @diverted-energy ? The most common LiFePO4 cell used for DIY storage is 280Ah because it offers the cheapest £ per kW...
I'm afraid I don't have the test equipment, nor the budget, to test the various Chinese MCBs, MCCBs, RCDs and surge-suppressors at full operating cond...
Zeeman is a Chinese manufacturer. Their website provides scant detail of their ANMH fuse range. It isn't even clear if the 'ANMH' name refers to the...
In which box? ... the Mason enclosure manufactured by Seplos? And do I assume we're discussing the 'size' in Amps, as opposed to millimeters? 🤔 I...
Is that question for me @jeff ? When researching the range of torques I was likely to require for installing LiFePO4 batteries it was clear that I n...
We need to think of this from the alternative viewpoint. If a short-circuit were to occur, a 16S (48v) LiFePO4 battery would supply about 20kA. It i...
I think we'd all be interested to hear how the build progresses @batalto. Please take photos as you go in case someone later asks a question which cou...
I think most people would identify with 'lack of capital' being a major hindrance. However, if your solar PV plans for the roof are implemented firs...
Those are lot more expensive than using 125A MCBs. An MCCB (Moulded Case Circuit Breaker) above 125A will cost you about £75 (incl VAT) from China an...
Even if you can't get the ASHP installed before winter @hughf why not take that house 'off-grid' too? You already have the experience to do so. If y...
I think most properties would struggle to maintain domestic heating in the absence of electricity from the grid ! 😲 I'm not sure that I've properl...
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