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  1. kropaske

    What export options are there currently?

    No it's not worth to export for pathetic 4p per kWh that most suppliers offers. Some does 10-12p but certain criteria needs to be meet, like owning EV. Depend how you use your energy it may be better to install less panels and invest in battery storage to maximise usage of generated energy...
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    Electricity technical dictanery

    Sample here...
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    Don't like how kitchen fitters have connected oven and hob

    If one of the appliance develop a fault and needs isolating you also loosing other cooking appliances. Not the case with 2 separate circuits If fault in the wiring needs isolating the circuit you will loose both cooking appliances. Not the case with 2 separate circuits. If client want to...
  4. kropaske

    Don't like how kitchen fitters have connected oven and hob

    Yes, you are right and I would not have a problem to connect both to 32A existing supply however having full kitchen refit including running new supply for the hob, it would be much wiser to run another cable and keep both appliances feed from separate circuits. This would give more flexibility...
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    Solis Battery installation

    This is AC coupled charger/inverter therefore it will be compatible with any PV system as it rely on AC input and not DC
  6. kropaske

    Don't like how kitchen fitters have connected oven and hob

    According to op, there is one above the counter. The question is if the first electrician had all the specs why did he/she not install second supply for the oven. Or why did he/she not install appropriate isolators for both appliances instead just left the cable dangling under the cabinets?
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    MCS qualification or not?

    Look at Flex-orb Flexi-Orb (Flexible Energy Oversight Registration Body) - https://www.flexi-orb.com/ Its alternative for MCS and recognized by some energy suppliers
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    Recommendations for Insurers please?

    I used to use Simply bussines for insurance but last 2 years they were very expensive. Now use those people: https://www.tradesmansaver.co.uk
  9. kropaske

    How to get phone signal and internet in basement

    You need 4G router with external antena such as this: https://www.broadbandbuyer.com/products/43235-tp-link-tl-mr6400-5g-xpol-1-v2-21/ Then you need one of those "sim only" plan £10-£15 per month with unlimited data and you will insert this sim card into the router. Alternatively speak to your...
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    Is this wireless receiver/switch suitable for a bathroom?

    I've used Those on few occasions and they seems fine. Relatively small receiver so could hide it in light fitting itself if big enough. Ip66 rated switch so no problem for bathroom. Seems quite similar to one from your link
  11. kropaske

    Lucien's quick Tuesday quiz

    Its got to be Pirelli. F1, F2, F3 uses several thousends per racing weekend not to mention public sector
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    SP/DP RCBO's for domestic .Do you have a preference ?

    Had a chat about this with a spark that worked in Germany and Poland and 1P+N (spsn) rcbo are in fact allowed i assume it would be the same in France otherwise why would they be available to buy - commercial install perhaps. Ring final circuits are also allowed there but very rarely used. As...
  13. kropaske

    Solar panels installation advice

    I've been following that thread as well. 5.5k all incl is not bad. What brand inverter and panels you opted for?
  14. kropaske

    Solar panels installation advice

    I've uploaded new drawing with what I had in mind but yes shed DB feeds some sockets and lights as well. I was thinking close to 4k. I don't want all the bells and whistles. Quick Google search: Inverter Panels Optional Battery And on the top of that isolators, some cables and frames
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    Solar panels installation advice

    Given recent energy prices and further increases on the way i've been think about PV install to reduce costs a bit. I've got flat roof on my shed i can use which does not have much shading so in summer I get around 11hr of sun. I could probably squeeze 9 panels there possibly 3.6kW. Wife...
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    Heating Wiring Problem - cylinder thermostat not working

    Before you go any further with this make sure you have the legionella prevention switched off in Nest settings as having this activated even with HW an CH in off boiler can kick in
  19. kropaske

    Advice following EICR

    They do but additional assessment is needed (more money). You will then be listen on Rented Sector Scheme and CPS as able to do inspections. Of course that does not change the fact that this eicr is full of carp
  20. kropaske

    Customer wants round back boxes and round sockets, round everything!

    Those clips are only suitable when wall is dot and dab or fully plastered afterwards, otherwise set your boxes flush using bonding/foam/screws or whatever you prefer

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