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The difference Solar tracking makes
On Monday (26 June) I conducted an experiment with a 370w JA Solar panel which I mounted to a pallet on casters so I could move the panel about and catch the best of the sun. I should point out that the panel is at at ground level in my garden so I do have to move the panel a lot to avoid shadows from trees and roofs and…
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SolaxCloud - no idea on app dashboard. Help!
Morning all! Is anyone able to signpost me towards what all the icons and lines mean on the app dashboard ? I am totally lost as to what means what. I’m actually pretty tech savvy. But, how this all works has gotten me completely lost! TIA
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Lux Invertor Set up with Flux
I've had my 5.6Kw PV, Lux 3.6 and 6.2Kw batteries for about 7 months now. I switched to flux a few months ago, with good results BUT:My panels are SW facing so at their optimum at peak Flux export time 4-7pm. This is great on a cloudless sunny day as I can turn off the forced disharge and get maximum 3.6Kw export AND keep…
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Solar PV documentation
A bit of advice please having read some posts about not receiving documentation at end of installation in a timely manner. I am having an 8Kw system and 10.24Kw battery installed mid November. Have installed a smart meter in the hope of exporting any surplus. What documentation should I make sure I have before I pay the…
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System size versus inverter
Hi - I’ve been quoted for 2 systems and wondering what will work better for our usage? Both systems have been quoted of a similar size 6.56 vs 6.09kWOur annual consumption is ~5000kWh 1) 16* 410w Canadian Solar panels 6kW Growatt inverter 5kW Growatt battery £12100 2) 14* 435W Canadian Solar panels 3.6kW GivEnergy inverter…
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Export meters
Does anyone know which electricity suppliers can fit export meters please? I've got new solar panels and need to export to the grid without a smart meter, so an export meter is needed. Many thanks!
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Correctly sizing A2AHP
I'm trying to get quotes for two rooms to be air conditioned and then to use the units to heat in winter, my living room has a large volume because it has a mezzanine in it, I estimate I would need at least a 5kw wall unit in there, the bedroom is much smaller and a 1.5kw wall unit would likely do the trick in there. Why…
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Tesla Powerwall 2 - Solar generation during power cuf
Hi, This is a question for anyone with a Powerwall 2, configured for backup during power cuts. Does your solar inverter work and charge the battery in this state, if so then what inverter do you have? I guess the same for installations where it doesn't work, it would be worth knowing which inverter types to avoid. Tesla…
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Rent a roof issues
I have a solar panel system via a shade greener. At the time of sale we were advised any issues with the roof they would remove the panels for appropriate repairs. I noted a tear in the roof felt which required repair I got a contractor who advised I would need to remove column of solar panels to complete the repair. I…
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Insulated Internal Doors
We are arranging to move to an air source heat pump. The house is generally well insulated but has an unheated conservatory which we don't use when it's cold. One of the conditions is that we replace the current doors from the house to the conservatory, which are wood/single-glazed glass pane french doors, swapping for an…
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Smart dishwasher with Solar
I'm not able to find the answer online so thought ask here. I have a solar array and my dishwasher has broke. I'm wondering if any smart dishwashers have the function to only run the heating cycle when the panels are generating the most, but switch off when other loads come on like toasters washing machines ect..
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My year with a battery - A year of savings.
Hi All, the numbers are in… I have an old FIT system from 2014 and am currently in my 9th
year. It paid for itself in FIT payments
alone a couple of years ago, so decided to fit an AC coupled Battery and
inverter. This was fitted in April last year, 6.5kWh battery, so not huge but a
good useable amount. I got a much better…
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Insulating roof space
We have an early 70s brick built house with concrete tiled roof. There is black roofing felt beneath the tiles. There is about 100mm fibreglass insulation between the ceiling joists but most of the area has been boarded out. We're wondering what is the best way to increase the insulation - do we aim to put some kind of…
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What to do with a slightly spicy pillow?
If anyone uses reddit, and goes on r/spicypillows you'll see batteries that have swelled up My power bank is only ever so slightly spicy. I've basically discharged it and left it be. I could take it on a tip run with other stuff but equally not sure whether there are other alternatives in terms of where to dispose of it? I…
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Rain water harvesting for garden irrigation tank size?
I've just seen they have put the unit price of water up to nearly £4 a m3, we live on a small holding and 95% of our water is used outside for animal and plants. I've spoken to Anglia water about an alternative tariff but they are aimed at agriculture/ industry, we simply don't use enough. We already have grey water…
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Solar Panels on outbuilding
I have been planning to put solar panels in/on to a new roof but my Local Authority are "Planning" to thwart me. I'm already 2 years into the maelstrom that is planning an extension onto a 1924 house in the green belt. I was hoping to get rid of a 1970's pitched roof on a hideous brick extension, but so far the LA (and the…
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Lowest night time rates to charge a battery, if you do not have an EV ?
What is the best electricity tariff for the lowest night time rates to charge a battery if you do not have an EV ? Trying to estimate the best sized battery to give a sensible ROI. Octopus Go or Intelligent would be great at 7.5p night rate but do not have an EV. So trying to see what is next best. Planning 4kW PV with…
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Replacing faulty and old solar panels with higher wattage. FIT question.
Current situation is 12x200w panels on roof of 3 storey house. Panels are 12 years old and one has failed, as they are connected in series no power generated! Scaffolding is in place to repair and has cost £800 so wonder whether l should consider replacing all of them whilst it is up. Cannot get 200w so it is likely the…
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Growatt ML33RTA battery LEDs
Hi, I have Growatt ML33RTA battery. not connected to anything. when i turn it on thek blink for few seconds then settle down to one red LED and 2 outer blue LEDs.......i can t find what this means in manual.RED = onBlue1= onBlue2=offBlue3=offBlue4 = on if anyone can pleae guide me where i can find any information on this?…
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Wood burning stoves
These are quite pricey to install but can be pretty cheap to run Do they still have the indoor air quality issues that they've been plagued with in the past? If so, that's a bit of a deal breaker
