Everything posted by Thunderdolt
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Has anyone tried the URTOP / HellermannTyton TWST Smart WIFI switch?
I bought one from acdc and have played with it but not installed yet. It seems to work fine. My intended use is to drive a contactor using the countdown timer. Like sonoff, I suspect it may not like pushing toward 16amps. Just because I am still wary of chinese quality control, although it is improving.
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My experience with a Victron MultiPlus 1600VA inverter/charger/switch
Personally for the extra safety factor I would have used 2.5mm wiring. But that's just me.😇
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Switching on outside lights with alarm system
You could be creative with these products. Connect a latching relay to this; https://qwikswitch.co.za/collections/products/products/qwik-switch-5-switch-input-module which will wirelessly switch on your lights that are connected to this; https://qwikswitch.co.za/collections/products/products/s5-relay And if your lights are on separate circuits it looks like an easy way of achieving your objective. I have used the standard kit and it worked well for me.
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weird random lights issue...
Would that be the frequency of the sine or the wife?😂🤣
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Solar fuses keep blowing
Yes, and remember that it's a slow blow fuse rated to 1500A DC.😮
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Anyone done business with solar panel energy coza?
Ooops, clicked reaction by mistake...sorry!
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Anyone using the new MultiPlus-II GX?
Back in the early 1980's we sold the world's first portable PC, the Osborne. It was very popular. Then Osborne announced that the new "deluxe" model with all the latest bells and whistles would be available in 6 months. Sales immediately fell to zero, worldwide, as everyone held off buying until the new model was available. Suffice to say the company almost immediately failed due to no cash flow. The deluxe model never made it to market. Osborne was no more. Since then most companies seem to have learnt the Osborne lesson. Never announce a new product until it is on the shelves.
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First Investment in Solar
No, but I never will deal with a postal address business. I want to know where I can go physically if satisfaction not delivered.
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DC geyser elements
I came across this product a few months back and asked on the forum if anyone had any experience or views on it. It looks like an option Carlysun might be interested in. B..t.w.it appears to be a South African product. https://www.sustainable.co.za/catalogsearch/result/?q=solarhotty
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Installer Payment Terms
Having been burnt on a non-solar project where the installer ran away with a 50% deposit, I personally would run from someone who wants 100% ! Look for someone else, is my recommendation.
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whats in a name... loadshedding vs blackout
If we didn't have load shedding we sure would soon have a blackout!
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Fibreglassing
The below link has containers from R700 and complete aquaponic system from R2950 that might suit your needs. http://www.flowbins.co.za/ Happy New Year
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How do I factory reset my Axpert WiFi card?
https://voltronicpower.com/en-US/Product/Detail/Wifi-Card#tab_menu1 The above link has an option to download the manual after registering with Voltronic. Hopefully the link works and the manual will have the method of resetting the box to default. Otherwise examine the box for a small button (often close to where the power plugs in) or a pinhole into which you can insert a unbent paperclip. Depress the button, or insert the paper clip and press against the resistance you feel (internal button),for 10 seconds whilst the power is ON.
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Victron ESS proposal
His handle is Ironman 😀
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Solar heating - EV vs Heatpump
Whilst researching for something else I came across this product; (The name caught my eye...like all hotties do.🙂) www.solarhotty.com. Claims to use PV to use existing geyser (upto 4kw) without modifications (dc to the element?). Would this perhaps be a viable (cost effective) solution for water heating with PV? (They also claim use for cooking?) The only people I could find selling it is sustainable.co.za at R4192 on "special". I did post about this on the "Product Opinions & reviews" forum but on reading this thread I thought it might be pertinent. Please excuse me if it isn't! Rgards to all.
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Solarhotty
Has anyone experience with this product? www.solarhotty.com Thanks in advance,
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Diy water turbine project
I nearly bought a property on the Lions River and was keen on hydro generation and found these guys. https://www.zmsa.co.za/en/categories/water-energy Maybe you can get some tips from them?
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Running geyser element on +/- 100vdc?
From ACDC List price R213.00 https://www.acdc.co.za/pages/product-individual?CSCOS2P25A
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Newbie questions
Assuming 100 degrees in a right angle?? 🙂
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Switching off plugs on non essential loads
qwikswitch.co.za have a solution(s) that you can control via the web or locally with a remote but they are pricey in my opinion.