new model sma 3600tl- 2

[andyrush]

Hi can anyone tell me what they think of this inverter, i am now having panels installed on a split system 12 panels on south west side and 4 panels on south side is this a good system for this set up?

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Hi can anyone tell me what they think of this inverter, i am now having panels installed on a split system 12 panels on south west side and 4 panels on south side is this a good system for this set up?

 

[babba]

I disagree that inverters are okay to fit in lofts in UK. Anyone that has ever worked in a loft space in the summer will tell you that the heat in there can be utterly unbearable.

We only fit in lofts if all other options have been exhausted.

One point I would like to make is regarding fans and air bricks in loft spaces. We've cut 4inch holes into the gable end next to the inverter and fitted grills. It doesn't seem to be a good idea. We've done this twice and on returning to the sites we have found large dust build up on the fans in the inverter. If you're going to do it, avoid inverters with fans.

Ditto...

 

[babba]

Hi can anyone tell me what they think of this inverter, i am now having panels installed on a split system 12 panels on south west side and 4 panels on south side is this a good system for this set up?

Read this thread you will find a 12 / 4 split will not work... so save your money and give it to the first installer who will tell you honestly it will not work, if you need to educate your installer, I think he is in the wrong job. The bottom line is that there are a few idiots out there that don't really know what they are doing, they don't really care because they won't be here in 12 months to pick up the pieces when you realise that you have bought a load of rubbish and the guarantees won't be worth the paper they are written on.
http://www.electriciansforums.net/p...please-unbalanced-strings-wrong-inverter.html

 

[Gavin A]

Hi can anyone tell me what they think of this inverter, i am now having panels installed on a split system 12 panels on south west side and 4 panels on south side is this a good system for this set up?

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Hi can anyone tell me what they think of this inverter, i am now having panels installed on a split system 12 panels on south west side and 4 panels on south side is this a good system for this set up?

what panels?

4 of most panels aren't enough for a string on that inverter, only if they're higher voltage panels such as the panasonic N series panels or something like the jetion / HJ solar 50V panels.

 

[babba]

what panels?

4 of most panels aren't enough for a string on that inverter, only if they're higher voltage panels such as the panasonic N series panels or something like the jetion / HJ solar 50V panels.

You also need to think about the inverter the new chickencomwong kicks in at 80 V see link below.

chickencomwong.co.uk

 

[moggy1968]

That link doesn't appear to be working baba, are you sure it's correct.
I'm really interested as I have an install to do on my hen house, 20 panels on one side, 3 on the other, and this inverter sounds like it would be just the job!

 

[babba]

That link doesn't appear to be working baba, are you sure it's correct.
I'm really interested as I have an install to do on my hen house, 20 panels on one side, 3 on the other, and this inverter sounds like it would be just the job!

I noticed that link wasnt working, another company gone to the wall but dont worry Im sure someone will install it.
Will the chicken house pass an EPC ?

 

[Gary K]

chickencomwong !!!!!! sound like a dodgy chinese takaway. LOL

 

[liquidity]

Don't count your eggs...

 

[moggy1968]

I noticed that link wasnt working, another company gone to the wall but dont worry Im sure someone will install it.
Will the chicken house pass an EPC ?

Ah yes, the insulating qualities of chicken s***

 

[Gary K]

Ah yes, the insulating qualities of chicken s***

Don't be silly-let it rot and generate all the heat you need