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Solar Panel Surveyor - what should I ask?
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Wasn't aware Pylontech did a 5kw battery, the US5000 is 4.8kw and it's usually recommended you only take it down to 10% DOD.Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Solar PV 5.25kWp SW facing (14 x 375) installed Mar 22
Lux 3.6kw hybrid inverter and 9.6kw Pylontech batteries
Daikin 8kW ASHP installed Jan 25
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powerful_Rogue said:You've chosen a good company.I would consider the bird proofing. I ordered it, but they forgot to put in on the van. By the time they came back out, we were inundated with pigeons.Also the battery you've got, that's not very big. Worth getting bigger and taking advantage of the 0% VAT if batteries are for you.- 10 x 400w LG Bifacial + 6 x 550W SHARP BiFacial + 2 x 570W SHARP Bifacial + 5kW SolarEdge Inverter + SolarEdge Optimizers. SE London.
- Triple aspect. (33% ENE.33% SSE. 34% WSW)
- Viessmann 200-W on Advanced Weather Comp. (The most efficient gas boiler sold)Feel free to DM me for help with any form of energy saving! Happy to help!1 -
Screwdriva said:powerful_Rogue said:IYou've chosen a good company.I would consider the bird proofing. I ordered it, but they forgot to put in on the van. By the time they came back out, we were inundated with pigeons.Also the battery you've got, that's not very big. Worth getting bigger and taking advantage of the 0% VAT if batteries are for you.
I concur too. We used the same firm (no battery, however) and have the old pigeon wiring installed t'boot.
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