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    UK Combining 16a solar feeds

    I have 2 x 16a eps feeds coming from 2 x solar inverters. I want to combine them to feed a 32amp db that will be used in case of power cuts to run an isolated circuit ( only switched on in case of power cut) in the house What’s the best approach for this?
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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
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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...
  6. D

    Solar PV going in - Time to replace consumer unit?

    Hello, DIY'er here looking for some advice. In March 2023 we should be getting 5.5kW of solar PV going on the roof feeding into the current consumer unit. The current CU is a Wylex, probably about 15 years old, plastic, 100A main switch with 2 sets of RCD protected MCBs. Installation last...
  7. 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.
  8. R

    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...
  9. C

    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...
  10. 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...
  11. F

    Solar system issue. Please help

    Good morning all, I don’t understand why my battery has been charged from AC to 23% every time. Charging from AC is disabled in the app. I was told it’s because we do have not enough sun at moment to keep the battery on a safe lever (safe level of 23%?). There is no information about that...
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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...
  13. richardg

    Solar PV earthing earth rod or main earthing terminal in house

    Hi installing my first solar PV on my own home before starting the courses next year and need some advice on earthing PV. System 6kw solar PV - 2 strings Solis Rhi inverter 20Kwh pure energy battery’s The solis inverter has its own TT system to run as a floating neutral when in UPS mode which...
  14. A

    Solar and Mains metering

    I have solar which sends excess watts to the mains. I would like a clip on meter that would show what power I am exporting or importing,
  15. K

    Location of Emergency Shutoff for Solar Project

    Hi!! I'm trying to complete a one line diagram to appease my electric company (AEP Texas). AEP is telling me: " 1) Please note that the AC Disconnect cannot be connected directly to the meter; it must go thru the service panel. One Line will need to be revised. 2) NOTE: If a side line tap is...
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    Problems with Solar Panel/Bilge Pump

    Sorry if it's in the wrong spot, feel free to move. The specific setup: 12v Bilge Pump wired to a 24v solar panel with a resistor (I think). The situation: I'm a teacher at a school and we have 2 stream tables that have historically been run with a bilge pump connected to a small solar panel...
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    Using solar panel DC output to feed immersion heater?

    Just an idle thought - has anyone any experience of using the DC output of solar panels to directly feed an immersion heater, to avoid the expense and losses associated with an inverter? Evidently, a changeover relay would be required to utilise the usual 240V AC supply at times of low or zero...
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    Solar Panels Add batteries to inc. BackUp on new On-Grid Solar, non-hybrid inverter, can it be done?

    Hi, Recently had 3.6kw solar installed, at the time shortage of batteries & roi figured batteries not quite worth it. thinking otherwise perhaps now with such big increases coming but mostly would really like battery backup. Reading conflicting info. from what I understand a A/C battery system...
  19. B

    Overclocking a solar inverter?

    Hi. I am going to have a solar power system installed and it will include a 13kW battery and a Zappi charger to use with my electric vehicle. The Inverter is spec'd at 3.6kW, which I think is consistent with what the grid will allow. I've been looking into now many solar panels to have and...
  20. C

    Solar Panels Barn Earthing for Solar, 80 Meters from Cut Out

    I’m installing 20KW of Solar on my Barn roof, The barn is fed from a 3 phase supply originating at the house which is 80 meters away. I’ll be installing some 35mm 4 core to minimise the losses to <1% volt drop between the barn and the point of supply located at the house. The Earthing at the...
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