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  1. baldelectrician

    Recommend a replacement inverter

    We don't normally do PV, however I was called to a PV inverter with no power, 6 years old Found supply OK, however fed through a AC type RCD. PV inverter has power, no display etc, no fuses blown Supply Zs OK, voltage at strings (about 260V in afternoom, east west split) DC and AC isolators...
  2. W

    Which inverter for water powered generator

    Hi there I’ve only seen inverters for solar energy or camper vans …I’m looking for information On buying an inverter using a water power wheel using an alternator. A lot of the videos don’t give the precise instructions needed. Also a question about getting power from an inverter 220v to about...
  3. happysteve

    Omission of fault (and overload) protection for inverter

    I don't "do" solar, but I've been asked to comment on an aspect of a new domestic solar installation by others. There is no overload or fault protection, except for the service cut-out fuse (unknown size, assume 80A). TN-C-S. Installation is as follows (have only seen a photo of part of it...
  4. W

    Proposal for an inverter for a solar system on a balcony

    Hello everyone, I currently have two solar modules left over from an installation and I would like to use them to set up a solar system on the balcony. The system has an output of 800 W. Can you recommend a suitable inverter for me? Thanks for the help.
  5. F

    Is this setup safe when using big inverter with lithium battery bank?

    I have an 5kW inverter and 48V Lithium battery with inbuilt BMS. As you would be aware, when inverter gets battery power, immediately the capacitors in inverter start charging drawing very high current. This causes BMS to trip thinking it is short circuit. Battery company suggests using a...
  6. B

    Overpowering solar inverter

    Hello, My current 2.5kW Solar pv array is in a less than favourable position, but there is plenty of space to expand the array. I have an additional 4kW of solar panels that I wish to add to the array as even during peak production we are lucky if we can achieve 1800W out of the 2.5kW so...
  7. S

    TN-C-S earth and Island mode inverter

    I am installing a Victron Quattro in an island mode configuration (in the UK, the DNO is the NG). I will be adding a stand-by generator. My property has a standard TN-C-S (PME) earth arrangement. I am an electrical engineer (testing) not an electrician. The regs state the DNO earth cannot be...
  8. A

    Cable Current Capacity - Solar Inverter vs Normal Loads

    Hi,first off this does not relate to work I intend to DIY. I'm trying to sanity check information I've been asked to provide to the installers. I want the solar invertert to connect in the garage, where there's a DB fed from the house via SWA. This is what's asked .. As the proposed PV...
  9. S

    Recently qualified EESS installer

    Hi. I've recently passed an EESS course with LCL snd just done my first inverter and battery install with parts supplied by the customer. My question is what are the inverters, batteries and solar panels people are recommending? The inverter I installed was a SOLIS paired with a Pylon tech...
  10. S

    Suitable RCBO for EESS install

    Hi Doing my first Inverter and Battery install on a domestic property having just completed my EESS course with LCL. Question is how do I install a bi directional RCD/RCBO at the distribution board to supply and feed back power from the the inverter? I think I need an RCBO to the standard...
  11. S

    FRONIUS IG Plus inverter very noisy.

    Hi. Our local Primary School has a couple of these inverters, installed what must be around 15 years ago. Visiting the school recently, I was surprised at how noisy they were - with the sun out, they can be heard clearly in the next corridor, through double doors. I think, pretty clearly...
  12. I

    Solar New Solis inverter trips house electrics

    Hello there I have just installed a new Solis S6-GR1P3.6K-M-DC Inverter - this replaced a 10 year old+ Sungrow inverter that failed/out of warranty! None of the wiring set up has changed other than a new AC plug for the Solis inverter. I have a 16-panel 4kw system. It seems, when the inverter...
  13. G

    Diode CL04-12 110v 60HZ inverter

    This is for DIY connecting a 110v 60HZ solard inverter from 12v DC battery to 110v AC 60HZ output. Using a CL04-12 Microwave diode that I already own. I want to know if this diode is right for this. I want to protect my inverter while I use the electric power from electrical power Co. And what...
  14. LeeH

    Solar Inverter Go Boom Boom

    This happened on the works array over they weekend. Lost most of the magic smoke from it, don’t think l’ll get it all back in again. Also fried the DC isolation so couldn’t isolate, had to crack open the emergency rubber gloves and matt. Enjoy!
  15. L

    Solar Inverter tripping occasionally at startup

    Hi all, My 3 month old grid tie inverter has tripped on 3 occasions at startup. Have read plenty of threads here about similar issues but unclear as to the fix. So for my setup the inverter goes to a separate mcb on a separate secondary consumer unit. There is rcd protection here and it does...
  16. V

    Q for installers... do you tend to direct customers toward 3.7kw inverter for g98?

    on a standard size property, as a installer do you tend to advise / direct customers to a 3.7k inverter and stick to the g98 / notification after install? saving the cost and time of a g99 process. Where the installation may benefit from a larger setup, but for ease and cost , just to go with...
  17. W

    Kindly asking for Advice on DIY inverter setup

    Hi everyone. The owner of the business I work for along with myself have created a DIY inverter setup that is giving us some issues. We bought all the equipment new about a year ago and have been using the system in the office to supply uninterrupted power to a few devices. The setup is made...
  18. V

    solax x1-hybrid-3.7-d inverter , dc switch?

    hi on the solax x1-hybrid-3.7-d inverter, trying to find out the purpose of the rotary dc switch, underneath the inverter. does this isolate the battery storage or the strings? thank you
  19. R

    Outdoor Housing of Battery and Inverter - advice

    I have run out of viable space (that Mrs will let me use) to house my inverter and battery for when my solar arrives next month (GivEnergy). So have been looking at alternatives. Originally looked at stainless steel and GRP kiosks but that was going to cost me nearly £1500. So now i am...
  20. L

    Inverter over 3kw what am i doing wrong

    Hi I would like to install an 8kw inverter with a battery in parallel with a 3kw inverter with a battery and about 1kw of solar I have 3kw solar installed on a 3kw inverter already. I was hoping to use an export limiter grid side. Dose anyone see any problems with this. I have been told it's not...

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