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    Client interference

    I understand John's point of view and I kind of agree that the bloke wanting to do some of the install himself is no big deal. Though when it's a new build the building regs are strict with codes the electrics have to comply with. I would have a word with the home owner and explain the you...
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    Help with my setup

    I've still not received confirmation from DNO regards my g98 application. I know you said they are slow Binky but 10 month. Wow
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    Replacing Downlights

    Sorry OP I can't advise on any downlights to use. I've never come across any requests by letting agent to change spots/downlights though I believe HMO comply to different rules regarding fire regs over std BTL ATM I'm in the process of building a new extension on my own property and from July...
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    Where does poor Workmanship end and contrary to regs begin?

    I bought an oven for a rented property. It came with a 13 amp plug on it. The instructions basically said plug and play. It wasn't till I called the manufacturer for a different enquiry that they stated even though the oven is plug in. The socket should be on its own MCB not on a ring/spur.
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    When is £200 less than £184 ? 🤔

    I stopped DD after moving to octopus. You get 14 days with them to pay. Working out ok for me so far though Ive not looked into cheaper bills if DD committed
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    DIY solar battery storage

    My v is 50.2v. and battery temp is 6.4 Deg. Inverter 19.5 deg
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    DIY solar battery storage

    What voltage do you have?
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    Working with other sparks

    I'm not trying to sound like an *** but I'm Not sure why you would need praise for doing your job. You have 1 pair of hands, You are obv doing the amount of work that you need to do so why worry someone else is doing less work than you. Your a number at the end of the day and when they have...
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    DIY solar battery storage

    this is the link to setup i ran. i worked my way through it and set everything as it says in the manual... stopped my battery's discharging to the grid though I've since found out it was the timer discharge that was set wrong...
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    DIY solar battery storage

    make sure this is set to stop
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    DIY solar battery storage

    There's a section that is for timer chargefrom grid. Os this turned on?
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    DIY solar battery storage

    Have you turned on the self charge? Or have you set it to charge from grid at certain times?
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    DIY solar battery storage

    In the inverter?
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    DIY solar battery storage

    Did you click the wake battery option?
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    DIY solar battery storage

    I always send a email to Solis. They do reply though upto 48 hour later. Once the conversation has started they reply pretty much instantly
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    DIY solar battery storage

    I downloaded the Solis setup manual that shows you what all the settings needed to be set at for pylontech (same as fox) install. When I get home I will send you the link. Have you checked the meter setting in the inverter to make sure it comparison to your setup.
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    DIY solar battery storage

    When you set the self use. Did you manually turn off the other settings. This caught me out when I first installed batterys
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    DIY solar battery storage

    Have you checked your inverter settings. Should prioritise Self use Battery Grid
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    The solar panel racket.

    Ouch. 😄
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