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  1. Dan

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

  2. K

    Why gas boiler want fire using solar hybrid inverter

    Hi my name is Gintas I connected solar hybrid inverter to my house ring supply and it work very well everything except the gas boiler for on demand hot water, the radiator heating works fine any idea why boiler want fire when I open the tap?
  3. L

    Spd solar panels

    Hi got a 8 panel solar system on bungalow, changing the board to 18th edition spd board Solar feed is chased into wall so will this need a type B rcbo or can you get away with the type A rcbo. Also reading multiple different things about spds do I need one installing at the solar inverter...
  4. oosti_1

    12v Solar camp light setup

    Hello, I'm new to this and I'm looking for someone to review my wiring diagram. I'm not sure if I need a fuse block because I'm using an XTM branded kit that includes 4 LED light strips. They advertise that this can connect directly to a battery with alligator clips. XTM 4 Bar Light Kit -...
  5. Electrical2go

    Electrical2Go - Green2go Launches for All Your Solar, EV Charging and Renewable Needs

    Electrical2Go - Green2go Launches for All Your Solar, EV Charging and Renewable Needs Green2Go - for All Your Solar, EV Charging and Renewable Needs In a world where the need for sustainable living has never been more important, the birth of Green2Go, our new sister company, couldn't have...
  6. Rockingit

    Recommendation for solar powered lighting, please

    So a family member wants to put an outdoor light or two on the end of a driveway, purely passive and solar powered. These used to be naff and not worth it, but I know technology has come on. Lots of units out there but which ones are actually worth the buying?!
  7. Electrical2go

    Green2go Your Destination for All Things Renewable

    We're pleased to introduce Green2Go, the newest addition to the Electrical2Go family! This dedicated platform is the ultimate destination for our renewables lineup, featuring quality products like EV chargers, solar panels, inverters, and battery storage solutions. Green2Go embodies our...
  8. K

    Block schematic of Solar PV and battery

    I am a Napit registered electrician and want to get into Solar PV and battery storage. I have boot camp booked in April but am not hearing good reports of the outcome of this training. In the meantime I want to do as much research as possible so want to review the elements that go to make a...
  9. HappyHippyDad

    What is a 'plug in' solar panel system?

    My best mate has been medically retired from the prison service at the young age of 52 and has time on his hands :D He's looking at a 'plug in' solar panel system. I've a read through it and with my limited experience of solar it looks like is is no different to a normal solar panel system...
  10. R

    Solar givenergy inverter

    Hi there, anyone had any experience with the generation 3 inverter I'm having problems connecting to the hotspot feature. Thanks
  11. R

    Solar givenergy inverter

    Hi there, anyone had any experience with the generation 3 inverter I'm having problems connecting to the hotspot feature. Thanks
  12. H

    Solar PV Installation on Complex Roofs: Need Expert Advice

    Hello fellow professionals, I'm currently facing a challenging scenario that involves the integration of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs with complex geometries, including varying slopes and multiple obstructions like skylights and HVAC units. The project aims not only to maximize...
  13. Artimuskillz

    Subpanel feeder breaker size?

    This is a solar tie in generating 22 amps max current, hence the 25a/2p breaker on the subpanel but is there any reason the breaker feeding the subpanel has to be an 80a/2p? Can it be a 50a/2p? Attachments IMG_0010.jpeg 514.6 KB · Views: 2
  14. R

    Solar iboost panel dead

    Hi, had solariboost for around 4 years, noticed other day couldn't hear it so looked at panel and nothing, went to the sender unit and that's fine it's flashing evey 10 seconds as it should so what could the fault be? Any help or advice appreciated as don't want to get ripped off. Thanks
  15. H

    Large Solar Install on Asbestos Roof

    Hi wondering if you could help with some advice Been running an Essex/suffolk based electrical firm for last 20 years, mainly light commercial, new build sites. due to a lot of sites needed renewables I recently did my solar courses but not MCS registered to date. One of my other customer owns a...
  16. B

    Solar immersion controller

    Can someone recommend an immersion controller that turns the immersion on when the is excess power from solar panels. Thanks
  17. LouiseSJPP

    Solar and battery bank: how to intelligently limit draw from incoming supply?

    We have a 5.5kW incoming supply, which cannot practicably be upgraded due to our remote location in the mountains. Can I use a PV array and battery bank to augment this supply? We don't need lots of power, but with a 1.5kW water heater, a 2kW kettle and the odd 3kW power tool, we keep tripping...
  18. spud1

    Does an RCD still function when Solar PV is generating?

    Hi everyone, I wondered if anyone could help me with something that has been niggling me please?! When a Solar PV feed in circuit is installed and added onto a spare way of the RCD protected side of a split load dual RCD consumer unit (i.e. other final circuits are protected by that same RCD)...
  19. R

    Can I install an EMI filter to an existing solar system without jeopardising my feed in tariff?

    Can I install an RFI / EMI filter (designed to increase efficiency with a photvoltaic (PV) solar energy inverter) to an existing solar system without jeopardising my feed in tariff? https://www.eetimes.com/schaffner-emc-emi-filters-optimize-pv-solar-inverters/ Thanks
  20. MikeM3

    Solar Power Expert Needed

    I am a retired Electrician and started looking at Solar Power, (Black Magic to me), after much reading of "How To", I decided to build myself a system, bat as I don't have a roof, I live in a ground flat, I decided to build a portable unit, I get the sun in the living room in the morning and in...

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