Rory Kilpatrick
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Rory Kilpatrick got a reaction from Denns in Changeover switch /deviceAll these comments and tips are fantastic. Thanks to all. TaliaB ,your drawing makes a lot of sense. Do all you guys agree that a steep angle ,say 45/50 degree for mid -winter would give me at least 75% of panel rating for a good couple of hours . My maths tells me that +/- 2 hours would probably charge one battery to full from say 30% SOC for want of putting it simply.
Dennis ,I was Eskom direct. It was a mission but I was a very happy guy when my deposit eventually got back into my account.
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Rory Kilpatrick got a reaction from esmail-kassir in Deye VS Solis what is the best Hybird inverter software/HardwareI have connected my 5 kw petrol genset{Zongshen} with built in AVR to my Solis S6 6kw gen port.
Inverter set up to draw 3000 watts,so therefore gennie runs at 60% of rating.
Works like a charm
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Rory Kilpatrick got a reaction from Antonio de Sa in Panel direction/mpptForgot to mention that Eskom was switched off on day of commission and still off
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Rory Kilpatrick got a reaction from Scorp007 in Solar tubes or heat pumpI rely totally on rain water harvesting so have too look after volumes. I have 150l XTREME geyser with a solar collector . It is a long run from geyser to bathroom .I installed the gas geyser right outside bathroom with a solar to gas valve (R1 000.00 Dewhot) which has temperature setting screw.I fiddled around with temps and found our optimum shower temperature .If geyser temperature is around 25 degrees ,hot water tap is set full on and then adjusted according to incoming temperature . If incoming water is below that temperature gas stays on. I shower early morning and evening ,wife during the day .Showers are quick for water saving reasons . Once I have my solar install done it will assist on inclement solar pv days
I AM STILL ON THE ORIGINAL 9KG GAS BOTTLE FROM LATE AUGUST INSTALLATION.
I save about 5 litres of water per shower as all the water in the pipes that has cooled down is now instantly useable .
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Rory Kilpatrick got a reaction from Scorp007 in Panel direction/mpptJust wanna say THANKS.
The fact that you and others on this forum are prepared to share knowledge and advice is fantastic.
Pretty sure that you guys have saved a lot of anguish and frustration for many many un-informed folks.
What are pro's and con's of 3X5kw battery vs 1X15kw please
For me it's all or nothing.
Again Many Thanks
