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    hannesvn got a reaction from TimCam in An alarm for power outages?   
    Gave it some more thought. If I use a relay with a NO nd NC output, I could connect those outputs to my buzzer via a 2-way switch. That way I can silence the buzzer, and at the same time arm it for the next change in status.
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    hannesvn reacted to TimCam in An alarm for power outages?   
    This will work, and you can power the buzzer from the inverter output. Also install a switch to switch the buzzer off, or it will sound the whole time Eskom is off.
    Others use an indicator light instead of a buzzer, and place it in the kitchen and family rooms which are most frequented.
    When Eskom is ON, the light is OFF, and when Eskom fails, the light is ON.
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    hannesvn reacted to Nitrious in I took the plunge, but have concerns.   
    Grid tie, aka grid export is a expensive exercise, so no, the wheel spinning backwards in this case gives you no reward. 
    Your panels are picking up around 60-70% of your load from your graph, you only use the balance from the grid, this is your current benefit. 
    Another 4 panels should keep you from using grid power. However a proper analysis of your power needs hasn't been established yet. 
    Perhaps discuss your objectives and steps taken so far, as a means to guage where you are with your goals
    At least your system has good building blocks, with extra panels and maybe 1 or 2 extra batteries being the question
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    hannesvn got a reaction from Scubadude in I took the plunge, but have concerns.   

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