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@rossowheels the convention is that there should be a Gate Valve on the cold supply into the Domestic Hot Water Tank.This is sometimes labeled DHW - ...
Can we have some links to those you're considering please @tomasmcguinness ?! I think we're basically going to say "follow the manufacturer's instru...
Yes, I agree with that thinking. There's one other group who would benefit greatly from having storage batteries: those in social housing.So I'm goi...
I think @nazuro1041 needs to note this ! There's a lot of capital outlay to install a storage battery and inverter.There's no certainty of recouping...
Grid Flexibility Services have been offered by DNOs for many years,usually allowing them to cope for a few years pending grid upgrades. I posted som...
I think I should leave James and others to investigate and comment on the various financial approaches for export income. I do know that there are n...
1: If your capital outlay is based on future income from a tariff that can't exist in future, then you're going to be sorely disappointed. The overn...
Lots to think about then! Let's start with this diagram: a: On the left is your existing Consumer Unit (Distribution Board) to which an existing...
What you've written @nazuro1041 provides us with an excellent overview of what you want to achieve, but the Sunsynk inverter doesn't work like that! ...
What you run the cable through will affect its current rating (and hence voltage drop). SWA is intended for direct burial in the ground... the wette...
I would be surprised if the battery chemistry is going to be a major factor in your viability assessment. The major costs are installation time,...
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