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Kit is Solis RHI 3.6k 5G inverter and two LG Chem RESU 6.5k combined with an LG RESU+ box, which is a CAN comms gateway and busbars. I...
My original inverter installed in 2012 was replaced by ABB in 2016 after failing with a E031 error, my replacement is now getting around 6 year...
Two Auroras 9 years old 3000 and 5000 with 4 strings total. Only 5000 has RISO LOW GIF Red problem. Even after switching strings between 3000 and...
V.early days, just had installed solar.
No battery, also supply of some parts difficult at the moment so no App or Online monitoring.
I have a...
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looking for some advice on my recent install of a pv and battery for my domestic property.
I've noticed my smart meter readings...
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we cannot get hold of a pv shading tool / pv horizon meter anywhere.
How do others measure shading on a roof please?
Hi all I have recently been installing samil power solarriver inverters and have some trouble the larger of the range seem to be finebut the...
I have a small Pv farm 5KW. Some months ago inverter started to measure low Riso<1MΩhm (0.8). I tried to test each string alone and with one the...
I'm considering doing a solar pv and battery storage course in the new year. Having done some research I've found several different awarding...
Can someone tell me what the resistance should be for a Solar iboost Clamp? My clamp is regestering zero ohms and I want to confirm this is the...
Hi, I am embarking on setting up a solar panel installation business in Surrey and need to find decent PV engineers who are looking to be part of...
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I don’t understand why my battery has been charged from AC to 23% every time. Charging from AC is disabled in the app.
I...
I know PV installers sometimes use SWA to carry DC into the house especially when the PV is ground mounted.
Can anyone help me understand the...
Is it ok to have PV system into shared (household) RCD?
So I've had a system installed, but not yet complete/signed off. The issue is that the PV...
hi guys i'm trying to get my head round the following setup
growatt TL3 5kW 3 phase string inverter 14 panels @ 395W
Spa3000 TL ac coupled...
guys i have a question regarding gse in roof trays (portrait) and ja solar 395w all black panels
GSE say the 395's fit but they dont according to...
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We are due to attend a solar and battery storage course next week and we want to get the most out of it
is there any advice anyone can give on...
I have existing AC cable running from my garage to house which is 10m away, can I use this if I have Solar PV and inverter installed in garage
I thought I had an understanding of how to size an inverter but I think I have become slightly confused after taking to some proposed installers...
Has anyone used van der valk rail system - specifically pitched roof with their hooks & is it good? Thanks
...Replace it with a connection to a ground spike via the heat sink.
The 1.5kW GTI has no off grid capability.
This separates the house PE from...
I am in the process of designing several small off-grid systems to be used in different remote locations. I need to be able to easily generate a...
Went to investigate zero output on solar system and discovered a damaged panel.
But what surprised me was the damage (Obvious heat damage) to the...
Hi, would anyone know if a single dc isolator (local to the inverter) is sufficient or would an additional dc isolator be required at the panels...
Hi installing my first solar PV on my own home before starting the courses next year and need some advice on earthing PV.
System 6kw solar PV - 2...
I have an old sunnyboy 1700 and I'm trying to connect it to a 1kw wind turbine. I've been told that if I can get into the inverter software to...
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Add batteries to inc. BackUp on new On-Grid Solar, non-hybrid inverter, can it be done?
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Recently had 3.6kw solar installed, at the time shortage of batteries & roi figured batteries not quite worth it.
thinking otherwise perhaps...
Hi guys, I can fit 15kwh worth of solar panels on my roof space, and i'm debating if I should either export to off set my electric bills or go off...
Hi we have been asked to fit a Solis batteries and inverter to an installation and I wanted to check if the battery set up detailed will work...
Can you pair a give energy inverter with an immersion tank? Or would I have to get a solar edge inverter
hi, someones knows the service password for service options of kostal piko mp plus 3.6.2?
i need check it for a configuration.
Adding an EC charger and looking at options to include an SPD.
The consumer unit is plastic (but in good condition)
Options seem to be to add an...
Hello all,
To avoid too techy questions, i am the consumer not he installer. I have raised the issue with my installer who is researching it...
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Below is what I have found. You can do the math
Globally, crude's reserves-to-production ratio has...
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I'm having a PV system installed with a 5KW Amasstore GTX5000 Battery.
This comes with a critical load output.
I have the spec sheet but...
Hi folks.
Just got a quick question about the MCS. Is it a necessity that people registering with the MCS need a solar specific qualification...
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What's the process re changing export meter in a domestic house ? We've 2 customers who's meters now have a blank screen, the inverters are OK...
Hi I have a solar system on the feed in tarrif, my inverter is playing up, if i get a new one fitted will the FIT people be able to know if I have...
Hi, I have nearly finished installing my first solar system for my brother in law. havent installed a DC isolator on the string lines (none in...
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I had my PV/Battery setup installed in May and since then all my excess PV is just fed back to the grid for free.
When I initially tried...
My solar panels and battey system were installed and MCS certified back in 2016. unfortunately the installers went bust not long after the install...
does anyone have 70 of these left over we can buy . been waiting months for them to arrive and the new delivery date has today been cancelled...
I am thinking of having a solar system installed, but am very much a novice, I know that I want solar panels with a battery.
So I am looking for...
TLDR - I have a system that is supposed to have optimisers fitted, but I am not sure they have been fitted.
The detail:
Back in March I had a...
I’m installing 20KW of Solar on my Barn roof,
The barn is fed from a 3 phase supply originating at the house which is 80 meters away.
I’ll be...
HI Folks.
This is my first post so apologies if it's in the wrong location.
I recently installed a 3kw Solar system with an iboost diverter...
Hi all.
Bit of a weird one. Have solar PV with a iboost +. All was working fine until meter was exchanged for a smart meter.
The system is still...
Hi chaps. I have a potential install which is a 56kW micro array. The supply is three phase, but the array is going to be 380M from the house (yes...
I am looking to have a solar system installed with battery storage. I am in a new build semi-detached property in Kent, so therefore electrics are...
Afternoon,
Just looking at expanding my business and getting more into solar. I am part p niceic18th edition which means I can supply new...
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