panels

  1. 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...
  2. 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?
  3. 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...
  4. 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.
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. R

    solar panels fitted to static caravan.

    Hi any experts out there that have fitted solar panels to a static caravan connected to site supply via 3 pin 230 volt.Straight forward or complicated.
  10. A

    Need help with control panels.

    Is there anything out there to help me get my head round control panels and control circuits. I was stuck at a job trying to get a metal barrel press to work automatically. Press start button, press comes down, squashes everything, pressure switch activates and it comes back up and hits the...
  11. The Solar King

    Fire Incidents involving Solar Panels

    A series of documents have been published by BEIS, prepared by the BRE National Solar Centre. Can be found here: Fire incidents involving solar panels - GOV.UK - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-incidents-involving-solar-panels Recommendatioons for the PV industry is the one to...
  12. A

    Help for Led Panels needed

    Hi Everyone Has anyone had any problems with 600x600 panels. I fitted some for a client and after a couple of days they have started tripping the MCB.They are on the same circuit but 2 switches and sometimes they seem to be fine but at times they would trip the Mcb. I have tried to isolate the...
  13. S

    Mcs Sign Off

    So I've just fitted a 12 panel system to my own property in Leicester. I'm 2391 inspection and test qualified but don't really want to go to the expense of doing the course to be mcs as I am already to busy and don't see the market growing now feed in is so low. Is there an independent test...
  14. N

    Commercial lighting arrangements/advice

    ive not really worked too much on commercial installations so i thought id post this and see if i can aquire some useful info. Client wants : -light installed in a multi-suite space rental type deal -there is a suspended ceiling in every suite. It is not the standard 600x600 panels that i am...
  15. D

    Removal of panels - Small job, anyone?

    Hi, Is there a Solar electrician/installer available to help out for this small cash job, please? I'm after 2Kw worth (9 from memory) panels and their supporting frames to be uninstalled/removed from a north facing side roof in London E13. Pretty flexible with dates, still nothing planned as...
  16. HandySparks

    LED Panels, surface mount

    I've not used LED panels before, but thinking of suggesting them for a ladies changing room refurbishment in a golf club, so appearance is important. The room is about 4.5m x 9.5m. Ceiling height is about 2.4m at a guess. The existing lighting is by three LED round ceiling bulkheads, plus LED...
  17. Rincewindwiz

    Solar Panels do not reduce Electricity Usage significantly - Confused

    I installed a 4Kw system in November 2015 From commissioning to November 2016 I generated approx 3500Kwh My electricity bill for Dec 2014 – Nov 2015 was 1477 Kwh Dec 2015 – Nov 2016 was 1309 Kwh and my pattern of usage has not changed significantly in this period - apart from a change from...
  18. R

    Series parralell ?

    Can anyone confirm my wiring for 4 x 120w panels, my controller is 50 v max, so im going this layout. .
  19. M

    Hello

    Quick introduction. 28 yr old qualified spark with the boring PAT qualification test and inspect, design and verification, compex 08 and 09. Think That's it. moved into the switchgear side of the industry 3 years back building switchgear parking elsewhere like distribution systems changeover...
    • Matt Williams
    • Thread
    • hello panels switchgear systems welcome
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  20. B

    How often should PV panels and the inverters be checked or maintained

    I'm only asking out of curiosity I am not an electrician or PV specialist I'm just a consumer and I have panels on my roof and and inverter in the loft and something else in the consumer unit. (Noob) I know nothing about them The landlord got some government funding a few years back and put...
    • beachlover
    • Thread
    • checked every inverters maintained often panels years
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Solar Thermal Advice Forum
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