Plug in solar

matt_drummer

I don't know how it is where you live but there aren't many balconies around here.

That'll be fine for flats I assume but most will be going somewhere else I would expect.

Is it just me that thinks we'll be seeing poorly fitted solar panels flying around the streets before long?

flaneurs_lobster

Is it just me that thinks we'll be seeing poorly fitted solar panels flying around the streets before long?

They'll take the place of kiddy's trampolines as the railway line blocker of choice when the wind gets up.

I'm grateful I live in a conservation area surrounded by listed streets, won't have to put up with these Lidl specials sprouting from every dwelling.

MouldyOldDough

How many people will be electrocuted by the panels - when they try to modify them ?

TroubledTarts

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81966713#Comment_81966713

Why would they modify them?

Do people with solar panels now electrocute themselves regularly please share the numbers lol

MeteredOut

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81966713#Comment_81966713

My guess is 2.

Are you opening a book?

flaneurs_lobster

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81966721#Comment_81966721

Difference is that existing panels were installed, generally on roofs, by professionals who have the right size spanner to hit the nails with.

What are the MSE rules on an online prize draw?

£20 each, pick a date sometime in the next year. First reported death where the coroner specifically mentions self instal solar.

Nearest the date wins the pot.

EDIT

My guess is 2.

Are you opening a book?

Great minds…….

TroubledTarts

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81966736#Comment_81966736

The cables are child's play male and female

I would suggest someone needs to be put up for a Darwin award if they electrocute themselves on DIY Balcony solar

QrizB

How many people will be electrocuted by the panels - when they try to modify them ?

How about nobody?

It's really quite difficult to injure yourself with 40 volts DC, and there are lots of safeguards against exposing yourself to 230 volts AC.

matelodave

It really doesn't really matter how idiot proof you make a device, there will always be an idiot who can defeat it ☺️

MouldyOldDough

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81966804#Comment_81966804

That's what I meant ….rain and electricity do not mix too well