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You don't need to run separate/different mains circuits for off-grid operation @homonid I simply have on-grid and off-grid consumer units next to ...
As you'd expect me to, I've just checked the spec of that SPH5000 inverter @majordennisbloodnok Let's note that the off-grid (backup) mains output...
BEWARE of IMPOSSIBLE OFFERS! When evaluating the much lower costs of assembling your own DIY battery, we all tend to look around for the best price....
I think I need to add another comment to this thread @homonid Solar Inverters have two different types of 'mains output' at 240v 50Hz AC. A: If t...
Yes I agree with @jamespa - that's the temperature sensor, stuffed into an open-ended copper tube. If you closed off the end with a piece of foam,...
Here's a temperature probe in a 'pocket' on the side of my tank.So this is the sort of thing you're looking for @trbob You'll see I've also stuffe...
Perhaps it works out the DHW temperature by using a thermostat on the return flow back to the heat-exchanger. But, if so, then that would suggest th...
Well, the Ecodan might have its own temperature sensor on/in the DHW tank. But an ordinary immersion heater only has internal thermostats.One is adj...
How does the Ecodan unit know that the DHW tank has reached the target temp? Is it possible that your immersion heater has been set internally to 59...
It's interesting that @majordennisbloodnok was describing the Priorities system for a Growatt inverter...... because so was I. Growatt are using dif...
Let me echo what @majordennisbloodnok has written about the 'Priorities' configuration which inverters use. When evaluating such options, it's impor...
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