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  1. Yoult1976

    Balcony solar in Ireland

    Hi, Has anyone come across DIY balcony solar panels? These are solar panel kits you can buy that plug into a regular electrical wall outlet. They have become very popular in Germany, particularly those living in rented accommodation as you can easily take the panels with you when you move and...
  2. M

    Adjusting water temp. Aquafficient solar

    Hi How do I adjust the water temp? Thanks
  3. Krys89

    EV charger installation, sharing CU with Solar panels

    Hi My first post here, so apologies for any mistakes. I think it will be DIY job with electrician sign off if required, but would like to do as much as possible by myself. Aim is to install 32amp commando socket in my shed to plug in portable Tesla EV charger and future prove it so proper home...
  4. vjsmarwick

    UK Air to water heating with solar pack

    Good evening fellow sparks ! Here’s a question for all you guys working with Solar as part of your installation ! I have a pal that’s had one of these all singing and all dancing airsource heating systems fitted complete with solar panels and a 5kw battery storage ! He has an off peak supply...
  5. Cambi8989

    Need Advice on ATS for PV System.

    Does Anyone know of a switch or ATS that can work in the diagram attached? Was told by the manufacturer that these inverters can work solely as hybrid inverters. However it appears the ATS Inside the Hybrid inverter can not be avoided. Under Normal circumstances the Inverters want to sit in...
  6. P

    Which 4 awg is best for application? 4 THHN THWN-2?

    need direction on which type of 4awg copper to buy. context is an 85 foot run on bedrock carrying 50v/50a from solar panels to battery house. will be in plastic/metal conduit. is there one type of 4awg that would be best? it seems the cheapest is 4 thhn thwn-2 ...
  7. P

    which is less dangerous DC 123V/20A or 50V/50A?

    which is less dangerous DC 123V/20A or 50V/50A? or does it not matter at all? context is an 85 foot run on bedrock between solar panels and battery house. i've researched and gotten no definitive answer, just confused. i'll probably end up putting this wire in rigid bonded conduit anyway but...
  8. anitahooda

    What’s the most efficient way to angle solar panels for DIY projects?

    This question is aimed at DIY enthusiasts working on solar projects who want to optimize the efficiency of their solar panels. The angle at which solar panels are positioned can significantly impact their ability to capture sunlight and convert it into energy. By understanding the most efficient...
  9. Leo Breydon

    Solar Panels Is Panel Angle REALLY That Big of a Deal? (My Installers Were Pretty Relaxed...)

    So we just had our solar panels installed last week – super exciting! 🎉 But one thing that's been bugging me is the panel angle. The installers weren't super precise, saying it would only make a small difference... but now I'm second-guessing everything! I've been doing some research on the...
  10. S

    Solar PV on Duoplain/ Double plain style tiles

    I'm looking for advise on the type of mounting system suitable for these types of tiles. These are sort found on new build houses. They are interlocked and nailed. Has anyone go experience of fitting solar to roofs with these? what mounting system did you use. Any tips to avoid cracking the...
  11. Adam00

    grid tie solar to a consumer unit in a shed that is fed from the main consumer unit

    Could you connect grid tie solar to a consumer unit in a shed that is fed from the main consumer unit in the house or is this not allowed due to how it complicates safe isolation?
  12. B

    Reported content: Post in thread 'Day 2: Solar and Wind for Domestic Properties - is it worth doing either?'

    Post in thread 'Day 2: Solar and Wind for Domestic Properties - is it worth doing either?' by Steve-S has been reported by brianmoooore. Reason given: Content being reported:
  13. Dan

    Day 2: Solar and Wind for Domestic Properties - is it worth doing either?

    I apologise for doing my day 2 late on in the bloody day again. I'll do my day 3 tonight. My daughter had her mate stop over so they were partying till 3 so I couldn't sleep until they were lol - now my sleep has been knocked out of whack. So I'll do my day 3 after midnight I think. Anyway my...
  14. Retroelectric

    UK Solar and Battery Sign Off

    Hi If a new build has solar and battery fitted, but no paperwork or sign off has been completed, what are the implications? Do you need a mcs cert for BC sign off like Part P for an install?
  15. D

    Help understanding little solar production

    Hi all In need of some advice to help understand little generation on PV system. The set up is: 5kw hybrid inverter 10kw batttery storage 2 x strings of 6 x JA solar 420w panels (2.52kw per string) Tigo optimisers for each panel I was producing 2.3kw around 9am (south facing) and this...
  16. P

    training for solar installation?

    Hi, I'm an electrical engineering graduate, many years ago, but have no electrician qualifications. I've spent the day trying to understand how qualifications work for electricians and nothing I studied at four years of university was this complicated. I'm looking to install PV, domestic...
  17. James

    Help on solar planning

    Here is my idea, I have a large detached garage with a pitched roof, looks like about 30degrees but haven't been out to measure. each side has a space roughly 3m x 11m I think I can mount 18 panels comfortably on each side. a standard pallet seems to come with 30 panels so i intend to mount...
  18. P

    Off grid solar and grid and bonding

    I am living in the north of Thailand where the grid is very unreliable (rainy season outages multiple times per week or once a full week). I started with solar and grid 8 years ago. At that time it was integrated but with lead batteries at some point the batteries were bad and the grid tried to...
  19. carl9254

    EV/Solar Online Training

    Evening guys. We’re a tad quiet at the moment so we’re trying to fill the lads time with training. Ideally online webinars, structured web content, maybe with a bit of an exam at the end where you receive a certificate. We’ve done Solar edge and the Tesla EV/Powerwall ones. And Myenergi too...
  20. Dan

    Solar Storm causing Northern Lights to glow! Show us your pics!

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