Replacement inverter

andy15959

My aurora power one inverter has developed a E031 fault, it's 10 years old, can anyone recommend a company in Lancashire to replace the inverter?

Spies

Eco renewables should be able to sort you out

They're at Bamber Bridge, Preston 

gefnew

Try reading this companies info on faults and advice they give, based in Preston.
About Us - RED Electrical
or could do this ABB Aurora inverter fault code E031 fix / repair - YouTube

Heedtheadvice

I had good (word of mouth) reports for both companies.

Pity you has Aurora in the first place -don't have a good reputation from what I have read.

Do consider future proofing rather than  straight replacement in case you wish to expand  or add batteries in the future. Might  be a good cost saving in the long run.

Netexporter

Yes, I'd replace it with a hybrid inverter, to allow for batteries to be added.

Solarchaser

E031 is the standard fault for that inverter.
It tends to start with dry solder joints and then it burns the track around itself and sometimes kills the relay.
If you are OK with a soldering iron, and are fairly handy you can sort it yourself for about £5

Edit, the relays have went up in price since I repaired my 2, they are £6.50  now

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/355978691244?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=oeirbczyquw&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=DtbsXk1pRsq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Spies

Netexporter said:

Yes, I'd replace it with a hybrid inverter, to allow for batteries to be added.

Is this allowed if the inverter is in the loft?

Netexporter

You could still have the inverter in the loft but the batteries would have to go elsewhere to comply with the new guidance. Probably easier to re-site the inverter, in that case, as you need very heavy cabling to the batteries.

Ectophile

PAS 63100:2024 says you shouldn't have batteries in the loft.  But it isn't law, and it's not a British Standard.

Many people do aready have batteries in their lofts.

Getting 10 years out of an Aurora inverter is pretty good going.  Mine lasted 6.  It came with a 5½ year warranty.  I can't help thinking that the manufacturer knew they were going to fail.

Netexporter

But it isn't law, and it's not a British Standard.

But just make sure your insurer will pay out if you go against the guidance.

Spies

Netexporter said:

But it isn't law, and it's not a British Standard.

But just make sure your insurer will pay out if you go against the guidance.

I haven't actually heard of any home storage batteries going up in smoke?