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  1. bigbob1

    Adding PV array into existing circuit?

    Also the system must be registered within 30 days to the local Distribution Network Operator and fully comply with engineering recommendation G83/1....... Get reading!
  2. bigbob1

    Adding PV array into existing circuit?

    As an electrician there is no hassle in doing it correctly and running a 4mm cable in from the inverter to the fuseboard and putting it on a 16A mcb (rcd protected). Then you can use that job to get your MCS as long as you've followed the rules.
  3. bigbob1

    Adding PV array into existing circuit?

    anyone can install a pv system on a property, as long as it is part P'd. If your not MCS accredited the customer will not get the feed in tariff. You must install the system in accordance with the dti guide to installing photovoltaic systems 2nd edition, and IEE Guidance Note 7 to BS 7671 -...
  4. bigbob1

    Diehl 3800s inverter and problems with 61009-1 B rcbo's??

    the rcd is tripping fine, 26ms, i think it's somthing else in the house! i have even been thinking that it could of been the pulse meter? god knows!!
  5. bigbob1

    Adding PV array into existing circuit?

    if you just follow dti guide, mis 3002 and G83/1 you can't go wrong.
  6. bigbob1

    Invest over free

    firstly the fits is relevant to each meter, even if you have a 3 phase meter you can only claim 1 fits, 1 mewp number. So firstly get 3 1 phase meters on the 3 phase head, 3 mewp numbers 3 fits! this gets you around the g59/1 eng rec which is totally at the DNO's discretion, and basicly if he...
  7. bigbob1

    Invest over free

    Mark mate it's all under G83/1, you can install upto 16A per phase anywhere in England, i'm just gutted the bloke didn't build another 2 barns so that it was 30kw system for ya! the DNO would of wanted money to upgrade there incomer if it had been single phase. I've scrapped a couple of big...
  8. bigbob1

    Maximum demand when installing PV

    because it says you have to so you have to!! lol your signing off an ac circuit so you must put in the maximum demand for the main fuse, ie 100A main fuse maximum demand of say 60A, it's for the whole system not just your circuit. it's part of the supply characteristics.
  9. bigbob1

    kwp - kwh question

    south facing roof no shade 40 degree pitch 0.8x2.15x1073=1845.56 kWh/year SAP 2009 calculation
  10. bigbob1

    solar pv panels query

    any part P "Supplier" can sign off the AC side of the system, they will go in your mcs book as a supplier because they are supplying something you cannot do your self, so hence not sub contracted, if you want to sign your own part p tickets you will need your lvl 3 c+g qualifications, 2391 and...
  11. bigbob1

    Adding PV array into existing circuit?

    G83/1 Small Scale Embedded Generator (SSEG) A source of electrical energy and all associated interface equipment, rated up to and including 16 A per phase, single or multi phase 230/400 V ac and designed to operate in parallel with a public low voltage distribution Network. 5.2 Installation...
  12. bigbob1

    How do you know how much electricty goes back into grid

    the only way you can work out how much power is being wasted ie put back into the grid is to know exactly how much power you are useing and comparing that with what the inverter says it is generateing and taking the one away from the other!! or get a buy back meter installed! a good way of...
  13. bigbob1

    Diehl 3800s inverter and problems with 61009-1 B rcbo's??

    Thing that gets me is the inverter was in standby last night it was dark at about 6pm, his main switch that is 80A 30mA tripped out but the rcbo didn't, and he switched the isolator off and then the 80A 30mA stayed in, round there just now and it's on, inverter is kicking out power the panels...
  14. bigbob1

    Diehl 3800s inverter and problems with 61009-1 B rcbo's??

    no it doesn't need an rcbo i'll get a normal 16A mcb and replace it i thinks
  15. bigbob1

    Diehl 3800s inverter and problems with 61009-1 B rcbo's??

    I've installed a diehl platinum 3800's inverter, and it seems too be tripping an rcbo even when dark? anyone know if these inverters have a tendancy to not get on with rcbo's??
  16. bigbob1

    Segen

    Through Segen you can get any invereter you want! they do everything every type of inverter every type of panel, well sainsbury's is massive but they don't give you 5k credit to do your shopping do they!!!!?
  17. bigbob1

    Segen

    5k credit is 5 thousand pounds you don't have to pay upfront!! everything gets delivered in 24hours have to pay a little charge for rail delivery pallets are free, i have a dodgy diehl platinum 3800 showing an error and they reckon they will have a new 1 to me in 2 days.
  18. bigbob1

    Segen

    Yes i use segen they are very good and you can get any inverter any panel any anchor and they have a design tool on there reseller portal so you can design systems and save them for later use or instead of buying a complete turn key kit you can specify what you want as panels etc and it figures...
  19. bigbob1

    At the end of my rope! What should i do??

    with your 2391 you are able too do testing, if you work for a company that is niceic/napitt registered you can sign off test certs. If you get yourself on the books of an agency they are always looking for test engineers.
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