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  1. S

    Ceiling grid panels which drop below the ceiling grid

    I am replacing in ceiling grid lights with LED panels, but the metal tiles drop below the grid rather than inside it, so the LED panels will be semi-recessed I don't think the client is going to be happy about this so I was wondering if there is a light which drops below the grid by 10mm to keep...
  2. A

    adding extra solar panels to motorhome

    hello guys this is my first post, i hope I am posting this one on the right section. aamseee I am looking for some advise. i have bought a Motorhome which has a solar panel (100w) and a leisure battery 110ah i am thinking of upgrade the solar panel by adding 1 or 2 two 100 Watts panels, my...
  3. Lou

    NW Solar | Solar Panels in North West

    Lou submitted a new resource: NW Solar | Solar Panels in North West - Solar Panel Installation in North West - NW Solar Read more about this resource...
  4. Lou

    Sogosolar | Solar Panels in London

    Lou submitted a new resource: Sogosolar | Solar Panels in London - Solar Panel Installers in London | Sogosolar Read more about this resource...
  5. O

    Mismatched panels & MPPT sizing

    Hi there, I just purchased a sailboat and its electrical system was put together in questionable ways.. It came with an 815W array of mismatched PV panels, linked to a Xantrex C40 (40A) PWM charge controller, charging a 1030Ah 12V lithium battery bank. First question: can mismatched panels...
  6. Ian1981

    Mcc panels and their Appropriate standard

    Can anyone tell me if a MCC panel is covered by BSEN 60294 and therefore is excluded from the scope of bs7671 as far as the scope of any inspection and testing of the fixed wiring for the installation? Thanks.
  7. Zdb

    LED artificial sky panels

    Has anyone on here fitted any of these and do they look any good? Set of 4 Sky / Cloud Scene 1 LED Panels 600mm x 600mm - https://www.ledpanelstore.co.uk/set-of-4-sky-cloud-scene-1-led-panels-600mm-x-600mm.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjb6NrpfQ4QIVAwbTCh2NewPZEAQYASABEgKM1PD_BwE
  8. J

    SSE DNO 4kw Solar Panels with battery storage, zero export

    Hi, I'm looking to expand our current grid-tied solar from 2kw to 4kw, add some battery storage and do zero export. Has anyone done this? Did SSE accept it? Any advice on equipment? Thanks all
  9. I

    LED Panels in a barn... yay or nay?

    Hi all, Been asked to do some work in a block of 8 stables. Owner has provided the materials for what he wants installed - led panels and twin and earth cable. I've suggested that twin and earth isn't the greatest cable type for the application, but I'm unaware of whether there is any reason...
  10. gmax21

    ProjectSolar, Solar Plants, conflicting advice. One meter 24 panels.

    Hey all, Thanks for any advice you might be able to offer. I thought I posted this earlier but apparently not, apologies if it is a duplicate. On Monday I'm supposed to be having an 8Kw system (24 x PLM-330MB-66/D Series - Evolution Ultramax with Growatt twin tracker inverter) installed with a...
  11. N

    SPD For Large Panels

    Has anyone got any knowledge of a decent SPD that I can retrofit onto large panels? Preferably I would like it to have its own enclosure and a set of VF contacts so that I can wire an audible alarm and light to them for ease of checking. I am struggling to find anything suitable. The USA...
  12. sam400

    Enlite LED panels 600 x 600

    For sale, 14x enlite LED 600x600 panels in cool white. They have been fitted for a week then removed so as good as new. £100
  13. J

    lutron- number of control panels

    Trying to price a job where they want Lutron to control the lights. Not worked with Lutron Before- as have only done a Loxone course. I understand the basic principles of wiring the lights back to the panel and then using the lutron cable/cat6 from the panel to the wall stations quick look...
  14. M

    Patchy PV panels

    We've recently fitted 14 PV panels (LG 320w mono). Some panels are solid black, most are a lighter grey most of the time. Some cells within the lighter panels are black. Is this cause for concern?
  15. J

    Combined East and South facing panels impact using a bypass diode

    I am new to the forum so Hi to everyone out there! I am also a new DIY Solar PV user and I am looking for some technical advice on an unusual string configuration. So some prelude before the question: I have been looking at Solar on and off bust its always been too expensive and the FIT's keep...
  16. Stephen Tromans

    Photovoltaic panels for park homes

    Has anyone knowledge of PV panels being fitted to a park home? I can find very little on the web. One firm I contacted said they couldn’t but did not give me a reason. Any information appreciated.
  17. zipper

    advice on installation of solar panels

    Been learning a lot just reading today on here. Hoping that someone can give us advice on three quotes we've received. Location: south facing roof of two storey semi. No shading, no obstructions. Quote 1: local installer, small family business, small profit last year 12 x 300W JA Black...
  18. Dave Edwards

    Increasing PV panels on a single phase grid connection

    Someone is connected to the grid with single phase supply and they have a 4kW PV array directly connected. They want to increase their PV generation, and add another 4kW. I keep reading that if you generate more than 4kW you need a "3 phase inverter to split the load". But I can't find out...
  19. P

    Siting of solar panels

    I'll be building a shed this year, and want to use solar panels with a leisure battery to provide lighting via 12 volt led lamps. The shed will lie north to south, and I want to know if I fit 2 panels, one on the east facing sloping roof and one one the west side, thy will get different levels...
  20. C

    808mm x 1580mm panels

    Evening all I am after a few of the smaller PV panels to replace some that have been viciously attacked by Rodents! The only ones I can find that are close are Panasonic 245w which are a bit pricey for this situation and I am not sure would work very well. The existing panels are 190w Antaris...
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