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That's true for the LV (Low Voltage) level of the grid, which operates at 440v (3ph) and 240v between phase and neutral. It's not true for all the...
Apologies, I don't follow what you've written @batpred The possibility of damage from surges doesn't increase with 'high powered' devices. In fact...
Re-read what I wrote: It has an internal oscillator. There are two ways of implementing that. 1: The output from the backup port is always at...
That diagram is almost useless @batpred The Solis inverter itself is 'off-page' to the left,and they haven't even bothered to label the two mains co...
I'm finding it difficult to follow your descriptions. There are two different classes of grid-tied inverter: 1: Those which synchronise to the 50H...
That's correct. I was mentioning it as something which would be a future requirement. Both arc-detection and surge suppression devices (SPD) are l...
Yes, there's a mass of technical assistance available from contributors to the DIY Solar Power Forum. They tend to be more technically knowledgeable...
I hear what you say about the levies which are loaded onto the electricity bills. But I still think the infrastructure upgrades are the biggest prob...
What do you mean by "the software"? Are you referring to a piece of code which runs on a PC and just does upgrades (via a serial port perhaps)? Or...
Have you tried going to Fogstar's website and looking for downloads? It took me about 10secs to find the instructions there! 🤔
Merely having air-release valves present isn't enough.They also need to be placed at the highest points in the pipework because that's where the air w...
There are few heat-network schemes in UK @chris12 but I agree that they are more common in Eastern Europe. New ones are being put in when rubbish in...
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RE: Electricity price predictions
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RE: How many people are happy with their ASHP and do you believe them?
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