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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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?
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
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  7. 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...
  8. 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 .
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. polo1

    Dimming led panels

    Hi all, thoughts/advice please. Best/most cost effective way of dimming existing 1200x600 led panels? Set up - The panels are currently wired/switched in four banks of three fittings each. The fittings are Ansell 56watt dimmable, but were installed (by others) & kept on the existing on/off...
  14. R

    Wanted Alarm Panels for Practice Rig

    I am looking for some old Alarm Panels to make a practice rig, if anyone has any going spare? We use mainly Galaxy and Scantronic in work, but it would mean buying new systems as they tend to bin the old systems from customers houses as they are beyond repair. It will also come in handy for...
  15. R

    Old Alarm Panels

    I’m looking to get some old Alarm Panels such as Honeywell Galaxy and Scantronic. As I am looking to make my own practice rig at home to get familiar with the panels and how to wire them. Could be a long shot if anyone has any they are willing to sell?
  16. T

    Led panels in false ceilings

    Hi can any one tell me if led panels or led recessed lights in a false ceiling need fire hoods? Massive void above false ceiling to ro the roof School premises manager
  17. K

    Effects of Scratches on Solar Panels?

    I'm seeking professional, third party advice. We recently had a system of LG NeON R 370 solar panels professionally installed on our home roof- 16 panels, so just under 6kW for the whole system. Unfortunately, the installers did not do a good job. To get the panels up to the roof, they placed...
  18. happysteve

    Is there a standard battery for alarm system contol panels?

    (Domestic) I don't touch alarms, out of my area of expertise. However, while doing other electrical work, quite often I'll switch off the circuit (or board) and the alarm will go off, always due to the fact that the backup battery in the control panel is dead. Restore power, alarm stops. My...
  19. sythai

    Which LED panels...?

    Morning all.... Just seeing which LED panels you Guys recommend please? We've got an office to replace x24 existing 600X600 modular (4x18w.) Need something simple to fit and with decent warranty 5years+ and that will also give out a brighter light than what they currently have. Thanks very...
  20. ziggie12

    Solar Panels vs Interter

    I want to purchase a 50kw 3 phase grid tied inverter(attached) for my bakery however out of the required 50kw panels required my roof top can only take about 30kw(97 x 330w panels) worth of panels. How will this affect the output performance of my inverter? Will it still work?
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