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If i take a 2x single phase invertor - can I have a eskom 3 phase supply? Or would that also have to be single phase?

Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated. Geyser wise I'm looking at gas geysers only. And for heating using a fire place for each unit. No heaters. Cooking will be gas and when available power the normal stove. Is there a way to decide how much each unit can be apportioned with a single phase system?

Just for my understanding The invertors will essentially do all the work of fetching power from either source and charging the batteries as necessary?

Thanks definitely then going to look at getting an Eskom backup. Point taken on the 3phase. I assumed 3 phase would be better. But it could trip on the 4kw as you say. I'll look at a single phase invertor. Maybe as suggested 2 x 8kw single phases.

Thanks for the reply. Wanted to know my daily use is about 50kw. That's night and day. Should my batteries be equal to my full daily usage? Or only for night usage I.e 30kwh? Also why would the batteries be less that 30kwh?

Hi All, Newbie here,with my first post. After getting a ridiculous connection fee from eskom(100k to connect only). I've decided after doing my research it'll just be better to get solar and manage my own grid. With a payback option I think I'll be able to pay my system off much quicker if I use the 100k towards the solar. I need to cater for about 1500kwh per month for 3 houses. It's a new development. A main house with 2 small flats. This is what I'm looking at and we'll appreciate any advice: Invertor: Deye 12kW Hybrid – 3 Phase Inverter Looking at a 3 phase Battery: 3x Alpha 10.1kWh – Lithium-ion Battery Chose the above because of its 90% Dod with 8000 cycles. Best i could fine. Solar panels: I'm looking at maxing out the solar panels to so : 29 x Canadian Solar 545W Mono PERC HiKU with MC4-EVO2 I'm looking to generate extra capacity during the day and also to get about 150% coverage for the rainy days. 1. Will the above cover my 1500kwh per month with a 750 day and 750night average? 2. The borehole and pool pumps will have their own solar kits. 3. Are the brands chosen good enough? 4. Any recommendation on installers in jhb. 5. My current setup doesn't have an eskom backup yet, but does have space for it in the future if need be. Will the solar system be reliable enough to go full no Eskom 5. Any other advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance