Last seen: Sep 14, 2025
Let me explain that term, then we can more clearly use it this discussion. The DNOs use the words looped and shared to describe similar situations i...
Yes!!I absolutely agree. 3-phase heat pumps and EV chargers would be so much better for the local distribution grid. Sad, but true.That app...
Apologies for arriving 'late' to this topic. We've been discussing the change from single-phase to 3-phase over here on a topic about DIY Solar u...
Erm... I carefully chose the adjective many when referring to installers.I deliberately didn't write 'major' or 'the majority of' installers. And wh...
@ellyse In 2021 OVO was one of three Energy Suppliers selected to administer the installation of heat pumps in 750 homes. OVO was assigned the SE Engl...
The quality of the installation is extremely important @ellyse A heat pump doesn't work like a gas boiler.It stays operating all the time, adjustin...
Three-phase Distribution Boards / Consumer Units I've started looking to see if there are 3-phase DBs which are more suited to the domestic market.T...
Only two sizes of PV panel cable are widely available: 4mm² and 6mm² I have never yet met an installation which requires the larger 6mm² option! Y...
Hi @ellyse and welcome. Your question is going to need responses from a number of us.I'm from a technical background, so I'll stick to those aspects...
Smart Meters is one of my pet subjects, so I'd really like to give a good response to these points. In my area the DNO is NGED. It has been their co...
Yes. Your inverter has two independent PV inputs.Each one is rated at 550v 13.3A maximum whilst operating in MPPT mode.So, for example, you could have...
I'm struggling to follow that.I need units 😉 So you have 6 Canadian Solar panels, each rated at 425w and connected in SERIES to one of the ...
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