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    Solar immersion wiring, Sunsynk smart load

    Hi, I'm after some help please. I have a 21 panel 8.5kw system with 5kw export allowance and a Sunsynk 8kw inverter. The inverter has a smart load ability which I'm hoping will save me buying an Eddi or isolar. From what I gather, this will let me set a surplus load to go to this smart load, so...
  2. dburrow2

    Recent PV and battery install - smart meter readings misaligned

    Hi all , looking for some advice on my recent install of a pv and battery for my domestic property. I've noticed my smart meter readings tracking higher kWh usage than my read out from the inverter. I've already had the installers out once to take a look and they are saying the CT clamp is...
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    Surge protection for Solar panels...

    Hi, I have recently had 18 solar panels (390W) fitted to my roof. The system is a GivEnergy. A Gen 1 Hybrid 5kW inverter (Gen2 version could not be sourced!) and a 9.5kWh battery. It all works well (although not much use with just winter sunshine). My question is: I'm sure I have read that to...
  4. TTtttt

    Is it possible for many more if not all electricians to be trained up regarding solar PV

    Is it possible for all or at least most electricians to be trained up in the wiring of solar PV installations, particularly the iBoost or Eddy or similar boxes? I have had two iBoost and I still have no hot water ability as iBoost boxes seem to be a disaster and absolutely impossible to find any...
  5. wawyed

    Solar Solar system - Hybrid inverter in a shared RCD

    Greetings, I have a solar 5kw system installed with a hybrid inverter (no batteries yet). My electrician decided to add an extension board for the solar installation as my main CU couldn't fit all the required switch due to lack of space. I have dual rcd consumer unit with no high integrity so...
  6. woodster92

    Superdeal Meter: how do they work & best way to connect Solar & Battery storage

    I have a client on a Superdeal tariff from SSE, the Superdeal Meter has 3 sets of tails coming out of it feeding 3 DBs: (i) DB1 - the main board for the house, (ii) DB2 - a small board for all storage heaters and (iii) DB3 - an even smaller board for electric water heating. Very high electricity...
  7. bigspark17

    Solar on a metal roof

    Hi all. Installing some panels on a shed roof (trapezoid) just wondering your thoughts on earthing the roof. The roof sits on the wooden structure of the building. What should i do with earthing? 1- earth bond the roof back to garage cu 2- earth bond to a local earth rod 3- no earthing
  8. bigspark17

    Solar metal roof earthing

    Hi all. Installing some panels on a shed roof (trapezoid) just wondering your thoughts on earthing the roof. The roof sits on the wooden structure of the building. What should i do with earthing? 1- earth bond the roof back to garage cu 2- earth bond to a local earth rod 3- no earthing
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    Solar CT installation

    Afternoon guys, I have a solar installation. The panels and Fox ESS hybrid inverter, Fox Cube batteries, are all installed in the garage. They feed into a mini consumer unit in that building. This in turn is wired, via armoured cable, into it's own MCB in the main house consumer box. I am...
  10. bigspark17

    Solar i boost taking out thermal cutout

    Hi all. Has anybody experience solar iboost creating problems with immersion heater safety cut out? Does the iboost somehow heat the tank higher than the thermostat or does it have something to do with the iboost heating via DC.
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    Best solar qualification?

    I'm considering doing a solar pv and battery storage course in the new year. Having done some research I've found several different awarding bodies, course providers etc. Just wondering which courses people have done? EAL, BPEC, LCL? Any recommendations for places to take the course...
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    Dual phase Solar install with Battery - Getting batteries to cross phases.

    Ok so I am an electrician but don't really do solar, my partners sister has a holiday let complex, due to her energy bills rising to £36k a year they are going to get a solar and battery storage system installed... They generally close over the winter so the load during the winter will be just...
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    For Sale Pylontech US2000 48V 2.4kWh Lithium Storage Solar Batterys(2)

    Due to an upgrade I need to find a new home, I'm offering for sale these Pylontech US2000 48V 2.4kWh Lithium Storage Solar Batterys(2) in superb condition Current Type: DC System Configuration: Hybrid Voltage: 45.1-50 V Brand: Pylontech Type: Battery Power Source: Solar Application: Back-up...
  14. Raptor0014

    Solar and splitting tails

    Evening all. I have a question as I can’t get my head around something with solar PV I’m going to be working on a new build in a couple of weeks as the contractors have installed the electrical installation incorrectly as per the customer request when buying and are now refusing to correct...
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    fault on solar panels

    I'm in need of help with my SMA Sunny-Boy solar panels. Model-SB4000TL-20. Fault code-35 Isolation resistance. Only happens when both DC lines are running at once. Left DC running on its own works fine. Right DC running on its own works fine. Both DC running together doesn't work - isolation...
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    About to attend solar PV Course

    Hi We are due to attend a solar and battery storage course next week and we want to get the most out of it is there any advice anyone can give on the course i.e. questions we should be asking that would be beneficial to us Our installation of the panels is very limited so we want to come away...
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    Electrician Jobs Solar Electricians Needed In Hampshire and Surrounding areas!

    This is a permanent role. We are currently looking for an approved electrician with a minimum of 1 year experience in Solar. Good salary and benefits available. Feel free to message or contact us on 02080599433.
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    Fix Shed Solar Lights

    Hi, I purchased these from Amazon about a year ago. They worked okay then stopped working. There is a few alternatives to buy but are very similar and wondered instead if I could figure out what is wrong with them I could fix them...
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    Solar iboost connection on an unvented system

    Just thinking of putting a solar iboost on to a Santon premiere systemfit, as it says there should be " NO electronic controllers between the solar iboost and the immersion and mechanical thermostat are sutible for the solar iboost " has anyone installed one any help appreciated and boy that...
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    Grid-Tie Inverter Question - Adding Solar Capacity...

    Good Morning All! Always appreciate reading the great ideas and conversations in the forums, and now actually have a chance to ask a question! We’ve got an existing PV system for our house which was installed by a local Solar company. System today looks like: 34x LG335 Panels Enphase iQ7 Micro...

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