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Earthing home PV/battery system for use in power cuts
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<blockquote data-quote="SolarSystem" data-source="post: 526943" data-attributes="member: 35039"><p>Hello folks, I've searched forums for similar but couldn't find answer! I've had a quote for domestic solar PV system (4.6KW) with batteries (2x3.5kw) for 3 bed south west facing bungalow on the coast. Usage would be mornings and evenings mostly, one adult all week long and then two at the weekends. We have a combi boiler so gas water/heating. but I'd like to be able to run an electric radiator in a bedroom for an hour or two sometimes. Will switch to Octopus for export.</p><p></p><p>We get a lot of storms and some power cuts, so I asked about having the system work during a power cut, i.e. off grid, and the installer said it'd have to be earthed at the property so that anyone working on the grid wouldn't get zapped if I have a live system when they're down. Can anyone explain to me how the earth works and what's required? I understand you need a rod in the ground, I'd appreciate knowing what that means in reality! </p><p></p><p>Any advice much appreciated.</p><p></p><p>Quote is £8800 installed (but not including any earthing to be off grid). The guy is an electrical engineer and seems very competent. It's pretty tough getting anyone around here as they're chocca!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SolarSystem, post: 526943, member: 35039"] Hello folks, I've searched forums for similar but couldn't find answer! I've had a quote for domestic solar PV system (4.6KW) with batteries (2x3.5kw) for 3 bed south west facing bungalow on the coast. Usage would be mornings and evenings mostly, one adult all week long and then two at the weekends. We have a combi boiler so gas water/heating. but I'd like to be able to run an electric radiator in a bedroom for an hour or two sometimes. Will switch to Octopus for export. We get a lot of storms and some power cuts, so I asked about having the system work during a power cut, i.e. off grid, and the installer said it'd have to be earthed at the property so that anyone working on the grid wouldn't get zapped if I have a live system when they're down. Can anyone explain to me how the earth works and what's required? I understand you need a rod in the ground, I'd appreciate knowing what that means in reality! Any advice much appreciated. Quote is £8800 installed (but not including any earthing to be off grid). The guy is an electrical engineer and seems very competent. It's pretty tough getting anyone around here as they're chocca! [/QUOTE]
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