Everything posted by Mark
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How to force Axpert out of bypass mode
Setting 1 I think... SOL vs SBU vs UTL
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My install has started
Surely not... that's not good... especially with all those panels as well!!
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Lead Crystal - Are they really as good as their claims?
Very interesting video here:
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My install has started
My darn... lovely... make sure the morning, midday and evening facing panels are on different MPPT controllers ... sure you have that sorted though.
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My install has started
Wow nice... do you have panels on the other side of the roof to catch morning sun? Enjoy!!
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Forum Notifications
Hi Jay Someone comments on something I follow - can the toggle be enabled please. I want to turn of email notifications. Thanks Mark
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PV Output Team - Southern Africa
Hi All Just reminder that if you have software that will upload it would be great to see you join this PVOutput team.
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Electrical Accidents
"Potential to mess up the experiment" Understatement...
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Axpert MKS 3kva usb com port issues
Are you using a usb hub or anything like that... otherwise if its just usb direct to laptop then make sure the laptop sees the device, The inverter, as Com1 (that worked for me).
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Axpert MKS 3kva usb com port issues
You need the driver... on the device, what is a model number? or a very close up pic would maybe work!
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Axpert MKS 3kva usb com port issues
http://www.energialternativa.info/public/newforum/ForumEA/E/MppSolarPatrol_13.exe I know Ed has a version (of SolarMon) for the 3kw in pipeline so this will get you through till that is available...
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Axpert MKS 3kva usb com port issues
Try the free version of SolarMon... will help you sort out the issue. Ports are easy to setup, etc Are you running the 5kv..? Otherwise I like mppsolarpatrol...
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Infinisolar 5kw Plus
How did the training go... expensive kit but what do you think of the Rate of Return on the investment?
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Articles on Solar, Net Metering and Eskom Power
In hot climates this is perfect... reduce evaporation and generate power.... very good idea.
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Axpert MKS 3kva usb com port issues
Someone mentioned moving to older drivers in Win10. Can't remember when but they said this solved the problem.
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PowerForum Solar Data Collection - using a Raspberry Pi 3 :-)
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PowerForum Solar Data Collection - using a Raspberry Pi 3 :-)
Just downloaded... installed... and wallaaa... very nice little interface - all settings easily accessible. Now... do they have a nice specification for developers..??? (ahh Attached) VE.Direct-Protocol.pdf
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PowerForum Solar Data Collection - using a Raspberry Pi 3 :-)
Nice guys... I like the direction this is going. As a non-techy I really see huge benefits for all!
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Relays and Relay Options
Nice TTT... Time to start saving... M
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Relays and Relay Options
Stumbled over this and it looks really interesting for automation... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMTronic-USB-RF433MHz-8-Channel-Relay-Board-controller-/271756465024?hash=item3f45f29380:g:NxgAAOSwmrlUyJAb
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Wind Turbines
Ja Ja... divorce would loom large in the headlights after I run over the bank manager...
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Excess solar to heat water
The internal relay can handle 5 amps maximum at 230 volts, as long as the current is below 5amps. Interesting - manual says 60V @ 1A
- Wind Turbines
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Excess solar to heat water
- Excess solar to heat water
Agree with TTT... I am also considering the BMV relay (dry contact ???) and am also an "unschooled electrical novice" - Excess solar to heat water