Binky, Albert, anybody who might know...

[kme]

So this customer, who has just had 3.885KW chucked on the roof, wants a meter that can tell him how much he is generating, in real time, relative to how much he`s using. In other words, he wants to use all his generated power, without buying in, as far as possible (i.e. its bright & sunny, I can put the washing machine on to use up my surplus, rather than exporting it.

Now I know it could be done with 1 or 2 of the "owl" type monitors, a USB link, and a bit of software....but is there a proprietary unit on the market???

Thanks

 

[steptoe]

most inverters show it, unless its in the loft of course,

probably gonna need two meters then,

on on the PV cables, and another on the load side,

just get a couple of these

 

[kme]

Thanks, Canoey, going well mate - Got 3 jobs over nexct three days; then 4 or 5 next week

Happy daze.

Albert: Yeah, I know; but the inverter won`t reference the amount being generated to the amount being used.

I sort of need a differential current clamp, with (if t`were analogue) a centre unity meter; to one side he`s generating more than he`s using, to the other side at night - or when demand outstrips generation, iyswim?

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Thanks, Canoey, going well mate - Got 3 jobs over nexct three days; then 4 or 5 next week Happy daze.

That is VERY good news M8...... :x

Not just that work has picked up again for you.....

BUT you are getting some return out of your investment in training yourself for Solar!

:Salute :Applaud

That has just made me feel like another Guinness

Bl00dy good job you filled that fridge up last week! :^OROTFWL:slap

GuinnessGuinness

Me canoodler kid, sideboard and M107 will empty it before you can say "Oh Badgers Coffin Just Opened!":C

Hopefully the cash flow on these jobs is not too long and you are not having to stand too much expense before getting the dosh back in your own bank?

 

[kme]

1st decent payment in t`bank end of the week, my mate

Maybe we won`t be selling the house just yet - or t`wife :run

Thanks mate - you holding up alright?

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

1st decent payment in t`bank end of the week, my mate Maybe we won`t be selling the house just yet - or t`wife :run

Thanks:slap mate - you holding up alright?

If you do get round to selling the wife....

remember to post on the forum what the going rates are per hour for a well serviced lady!

You never know some of the rest of us may need to know what the going rates are....

and from some posts .... electricians are rubbish at working out their own costs!!!! :slap

:slap

works still tickin over up here...

quieter.. but still ticking!

so cant grumble!

Two phone calls today (existing customers) for definite jobs.....

One phone call.... (new customer).. possible job..

One quote dropped off for a 90% most probable job..

Another quote to write..

A message to ring someone about a possibility

Some outstanding maintenance work to get put in the diary....

And a minor repair at the father-in-laws to sort out when I am free..

PLUS

Mrs SL wants me to finish re-decorating the kitchen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

stops me wasting time surfin tinternets!

B-)

 

[binky]

Wattson PV unit - 2 amp clamps for PV (if you have mini cu) and main supply. Glows all sorts of funny colours depending on whether you are exporting, using, bit of both. Not particularly accurate, but a reasonable indicator.

 

[kme]

Binky : Thank you.

Paddler: ditto. That looks like the `ammer we need for the customer. Thankyou both very, VERY much. What would I do without you?

 

[steptoe]

they look like a nice tidy bit of kit,

I take it they are 'radio' controlled? no actual wires from the clamps to display unit?

 

[kme]

It appears so, mate.

Boys: "scoobs" awarded