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  1. D

    Todays wind confirms why I dislike cables clipped to fence panels

    Half me back fence is now in the next garden , and had i clipped swa or flex along the panels all this cable would have been ripped from its connections and live ends would have been flapping in the wind...
    • Dustydazzler
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    • cables clipped fence panels wind
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. HappyHippyDad

    A few general questions for any who fits solar panels?

    I still enjoy my work, but have a bit of an itch to try something a little different, perhaps solar. A few (Saturday coffee) questions for those of you who install solar panels in domestic situations.... 1. Do you do this by yourself (i.e one person) or do you always need a helper? 2. Is...
  3. C

    Hi all, my name is Darren and i am the owner of control 101. we build control panels.

    Hi all, my name is Darren and i am the owner of control 101. we build small to medium control panels and are always looking for new customers, so if you have a control panel that needs building feel free to get in touch.
  4. AVTeckie

    New LED panels in 1975 home

    I helped my parents update their basement lights as a Christmas gift. Replaced very old flourecent fixtures with new LED panels. I later discovered that the panels are still glowing even when the switch is off. Google suggested a couple options, but I thought I should check to see how much...
  5. J

    Seperation of circuit breakers in panels?

    I have a question around equipment & electrical separation of circuit breaker grouping that I want to reference against the Regs book. Initially believed this could be covered off by using 528.1 Proximity to electrical services (BAND 1 & 2 cables etc) Client has mixed circuits of 230V, 110V...
  6. stidge

    Led panels off multi occupancy sensors

    Hi all , I’m looking at installing 17 led 600x600 panels into suspended ceiling in changing rooms . There are 2 x entrances and showers so I’m thinking 3 x pir 360 ( occupancy sensors ) to control all lighting . Anyone have any experience with connecting all s/l together in sensors to turn on...
  7. johnbufton

    Solar Panels - What are best?

    I have an electric car and an air source heat pump (so we use quite a bit of electricity). We have a house with south-facing roof. I've had a few quotes but feel confused about the variety of advice we are getting. All agree that a battery is good. People have quoted between a 4kw unit to a...
  8. T

    Does Tesla Power Wall receive DC from the panels?

    Hi, Does the Tesla Power Wall receive DC from the solar panels? Or does the solar panels' DC get converter to AC by an inverter on the roof, and then the AC goes to the Tesla Power Wall?
  9. S

    Solar panels on shed: What cable requirements are needed to house?

    I am in the process of installing six solar panels on a new-build shed. I had planned on bringing the power from the 2Kw inverter to the main consumer unit in the home over a 4mm² armoured cable. This will be connected through a 25A 30mA SP Type B RCBO to the main rail in the consumer unit...
  10. L

    solar panels installation and test on allotment site

    hi we are after some funding for solar panels for a community allotment meeting room. 4 x 100 watt panels , controller and inverter. all come as part of a kit and will only be used to charge power tools and lighting..i am a retired industrial spark so will be installing it myself. problem is the...
  11. N

    Water damage solar panels

    Thank you allowing me to join this forum. I have a strange question about solar panels and possible water damage. I have had to remove 4 of my panels to allow the council to do repairs on the neighbours roof. The electrician left the panels on their sides on the scaffolding and did not cover...
  12. M

    Having trouble finding electrical panels indoor and outdoor

    All of our normal panel distributors are out and back ordered does anyone know who still has panels in Colorado or relatively close to southern Colorado?
  13. H

    PV Panels on a shed

    Hi All, Just looking for a bit of advice, I havent had much dealings with PV panels my self, But a charity I support locally who provide Horticultural therapy for Forces veterans are having a new shed built, and have asked me weather having PV Panels fitted would be worth their while. The...
  14. multimarcus

    5v 60A Power Supply for LED Panels — Choosing good cable size

    Hello everyone! I would like to power 8 LED RGB panels, each takes 5v input and according to the datasheet 20W. (I take every consumes about 4A x 8 approx 32A) I have a Power Supply from Meanwell. It has a single output of 5v and 60A, I could also opt for a slightly smaller one, 40A if better...
    • multimarcus
    • Thread
    • cable cable calculations cable size led panels power power supply psu size supply
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  15. Mark42

    Ceiling design for 600x600mm LED drop-in panels please.

    Good morning and a very happy lockdown to all :) I'm using this tedious 'holiday' to fit a new suspended grid ceiling in my large open workshop. Here's the provisional lighting plan, using drop-in 600 square LED panels from TLC. I have three existing circuits available (currently feeding 5 x...
  16. B

    Ireland rointe K serie in Dublin

    where can I get the control end panel " the plastic part "complete with controls etc for a rointe K serie ,it has 11 panels .I am in Dublin . It is not working correctly ,display goes white Thank you , Niall O Connor .
  17. B

    Maximum number of panels.

    I'm an experienced sparky, now semi retired, with absolutely no knowledge of solar PV, which I'm trying to do something about. My questions are quite simple ones, but ones where Google didn't provide a definitive answer. A typical 2kVA grid tie invertor is a Sunnyboy 2000HF which has a start up...
  18. P

    Enlite LED panels 600 x 600 Suitability

    Hi, I’m looking to fit up to 40 Enlite EN-BLP6060/40 36 W 600x600mm backlit LED panel 4000K lights in a general office with computer screens. Having not fitted many panel lights in the past, can anybody tell me whether these are a good choice to fit as regards light levels and glare problems on...
  19. ChipFanDave

    Home solar panels are they worth it ?

    I've had a small amount of spare time the last couple of evenings so had a quick look at whats available in the way of PV panels for the home. From the limited information I can get without numerous companies contacting me to sell me solar panels it looks like they aren't really worth the bother...
  20. M

    Solar Panels Bought a house with panels but no information.Help needed how to get contracts

    Hello, I have bought a house with panels with NO contract and the previous owner died leaving little or no information. My electricity supplier is Green star Energy. I have panels on both sides of the roof and according to paperwork I have they generate 2.884kw and I am been fobbed of by some...
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