Hi, here goes my first post!
We have had about 4 quotes now for 4.00/3.9 kw system inc LG and Phonosolar panels. But we have got it down to one installer but cant decide on which panels to go for
1) ÂŁ11000 for 16 x 245w Bisol black panels
OR
2) ÂŁ13500 for 16 Sanyo panels...
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Okay, this may knock a few chins off but I'm going to say it anyway.....
The idea that a firm can become MCS registered and then sub-contract an electrician to do the electrical works is, in my opinion, a mistake.
The more common route appears to be the man with a sales background. He employs...
Hi, to all i've been a member some time now just not got round to saying hello.I've got a little more time on my hands now.I have to say there are some great stickies on this site many thanks to all.By the way Electrician by trade an old school spark (to) many years.
I am being offered Sanyo HIT panels at a fair hike in cost, but supposedly they are much more efficient (and also happen to fit my awkward roof quite well). Has anyone used these, and how much better is generation vs monocrystalline?
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Hi all, your help and expertise appreciated ( not to techie please as Im no sparky)
I have been quoted 2 differing systems, both 2 array one SE and one SW with a sb 4000tl-20 inverter.
One quote 3.75Kw with 15 Sanyo Hit 250w hybrid panels estimated Yield 2895KWh
One quote 3.96Kw with 22 BP...
Hi All, Just want to say hello and ask if anyone can recommend a good PV installation course. I'm based in London, but happy to travel. I really want something that will get me up and running, not just theory. Any thought on C&G 2372 v NICEIC?
I'm newish to sparking, trained up to C&G 2391 as a...
heh all,
what is the deal with these panels, pvsol figures are amazing comparable to sanyo, i can find very little info and where to buy them, PM if you know a stockist or any more info
thanks
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Hi,
This is my first post, and I'll come clean at the outset; I'm not an electrician nor a solar installer. BUT I am in the process of getting an install, and would like some help in choosing the best option. I have found an installer whom I like, and whom I trust (I was recommended to him by...
Got a call from my old boss last night asking me to quote and do a job this week because he's tied up. Did the quote for a kitchen rewire plus a c/u change, a dream of a job. Access under the floor, plasterer is making good, bonding in place already, IR test on the rest of the house is good...
hi
i'm not sighning it off, just doin some tests before a proper sparky sighns it off. will be doing my 2392 in a couple of weeks.
the ze is 284 so i suggested putting another earth rod in, will this help.
the PEFC is < 1 A, dont understand this
the PSCC is 0.66
the rcd test on sockets.
half...
Hi Guys
just a bit of advice please,can anyone recommend a decent shower, whats the difference between a 8.5kw shower and say a 10.5kw,would you get a better flow from the 10.5kw,or doesnt it work like that could someone please explain. Its going to be wired in 10mm cable with a rcbo...
I know the guide states a supply to outbuildings should come via a MCB,but, if the MCB is on a RCD rail and that MCB supplies the outbuilding CU via a main switch,RCD,MCB, is that not a whole lot of gubbins that realy is not required, can the supply out not be taken direcly from the switched...
Hey guys, Not been on here for a while.
Just wanted your opinions on which is better out of these two testers?
The MI3000:
Alphatek MI3000 Easi plus. Buy online or call
The MI3112:
Alphatek MI3112 Loop, PSC, PFC and RCD Combination Tester. Buy online or call
The MI3112 costs less...
Hi
I'm looking at connecting two or more groups of panels on a roof which are separated by velux windows. What's the best way of connecting them? I've seen installations with two DC wires strung between them over the top of the veluxes (aaaaagh!!) but was wondering if there's a better way...
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