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    Solar PV vs Grid usage

    Have you reversed it an tried it?
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    Solar PV vs Grid usage

    Is the top CT clamp pointing in the right direction can't see from images. Also if a electrician can confirm. If the meter is reversed wired would this still work but give false readings? Another option, again a electrician can confirm if this will work. Try the clamp on the neutral but...
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    DIY solar battery storage

    Sorry berserkerboy. I'm not allowed to answer this one. Binky said Ive got to leave the electrical side to the expert's 😜 Though I do know grounding and earthing are not the same (technically)
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    DIY solar battery storage

    I was going to comment. Can't you find the contact of your local tool hire or solar installers and shop around these first. Tbh buying a pre cripmpet set would be the quicker/cheaper option imo
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    DIY solar battery storage

    Nope. Not something I would recommend. My battery's didn't reach the isolator so I purchased another set with crimped ends. https://voltaconsolar.com/pylontech-battery-cables.html
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    Hi all

    Hey
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    Advise on Solar, Battery installation.

    You probably won't get anyone to complete the paperwork as there's a bit more to it than just installation. From what you have discribed the installation is a mess and whilst You may be able to find someone to rectify the problem I doubt they would find this easy. Trading standards,. Citizen...
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    Purchasing a house with solar

    Yeah. I presume you can't start claiming it after all these years though the woman at the dno did say if I purchase the property send over the MSC serial number and proof of ownership and they will look into if for me. Still find it strange someone would have gone to all this trouble and...
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    Purchasing a house with solar

    Ok. Thanks for that
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    Purchasing a house with solar

    Would a DIY instal be registered with the MCS?
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    Purchasing a house with solar

    Update on the property. I received a call yesterday from my local DNO. After giving her the address she confirmed no one has made a claim for fit payment at that address. I asked recently or historically. She replied no one ever has made a claim. This get a bit strange imo. Why would...
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    Solar PV vs Grid usage

    The only thing I can think of is your battery's are being charged from the grid and then discharging through the day/evening. If octopus metre is saying you are using this amount then you need to check the settings or ask the fitter to check them. How many solar panels do you have. As a...
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    Solar PV vs Grid usage

    Do you have the octopus image showing 9kwh usage
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    Can we sell on the forum?

    Didn't know we had a market place
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    Purchasing a house with solar

    Yep. And tbh I don't have a clue what the fit payments are and as you say. it could help with rentability
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    Solar PV vs Grid usage

    Is the inverter set to charge from grid? I'm a bit confused as are you say 9kw is double your usage?
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    Newbie to Solar Panels and Batteries. I have a question can you help please ?

    As Binky says. (Forum expert imo ) let them settle for a few weeks and winter sun is not the best for acurate readings. Not aware of the solarman app though a quick Google doesn't give it rave reviews. Common comments are laggy and glitchy. There's prob a 3rd party app that works better and...
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    Purchasing a house with solar

    Tbh It may not happen at all. Im just trying to build a picture of where I stand regards the property before I offer. then employ my solicitor. Thanks all for your advise.
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    Newbie to Solar Panels and Batteries. I have a question can you help please ?

    Which app are you using to get the figures. Some apps are not very good and have a bit of a lag in updating figures. How much energy are you talking about going back to the grid?
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