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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...
A high standing charge for gas has another consequence. A household which installs a Heat Pump will most likely also replace its gas cooker (or hob-ov...
I haven't yet looked at the efficiency of the Growatt SPF5000ES inverters @chickenbig David Poz has made some observations related to this subject i...
I'd appreciate more detail regarding the PAS2035 energy assessors please @hamish-mcmichael. I've recently spoken with someone who is PAS2035 approved ...
A-hah! A new topic. I'll add some pointers back to the other relevant ones: This question has arisen from the discussion Anyone want to share costs ...
Well the ones I have here are certainly more efficient than that! The monitor in front of me is running on 19v which has been supplied from a DC-DC ...
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RE: I need help with Ecodan ASHP
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