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PJ Garbutt

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  1. Hi, I have the 12 x 545W panels, 8kW Sunsnyk Inverter and 2 x 5.12kw Volta batteries. I am looking for an installer to assist and install the system and need everything else supplied to complete the "on-grid" installation. I am based in Fish Hoek and on the COCT grid. I don't think it is worth selling electricity back to COCT? I am on pre-paid account and the house is 3 phase with two instant water heaters, the one draws 31kW, there aren't any geysers. I need the 3 phase supply converted to single phase and then the DB Board spilt to suit the new solar system. Based on the improved power generation I want the panels installed at 40 deg - 2 strings of 6 x 545W panels. I also need a heat 9.3kW pump installed and connect it to a 200l geyser and two 30lt water heaters. The heatpump normally draws 2.21kW with a max of 3.35kW. I would like to power the heat pump during peak solar power production. I would also like the Inverter set so that I can manage how it works, with an aim to keep CoCT supplied power to a minimum. If necessary I may add 4 additional PV panels later. At the moment I have a full house, 6 adults, but in the next 6 months it will become my wife and I, with guests from time to time. Please let me know of any installers willing to complete this project? Kind regards PJ Garbutt 0828960276
  2. Are you batteries still performing well?

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