January 13, 20233 yr Author 10 minutes ago, Bobster. said: Well my system is inside what used to be our linen cupboard. I've seen installs in at least two shops and one medical practice near to me. I don't know if there's a regulation that says you must put it there, or you can't put it there. It would be interesting to find out. Where are you situated? Maiden Electronics, out near Kyalami, are offering a trolley product which is essentially a 3KW pure sine inverter on top of a cabinet with batteries in it. This is a load shedding solution, but a superior one. Their default is SLAs, but you can pay the extra and get lithiums, or gels or whatever. https://www.maidenelectronics.co.za/sapphire-hybrid-3kw-puresine-hybrid-inverter-on-a-trolley-with-2-x-105ah-batteries Hi tx. My husband is a master electrician. MIE. and can build it. However due to compliance and insurance risks he refuses to do trolleys.
January 13, 20233 yr Author 7 minutes ago, Bobster. said: I think the concern is around the type of batteries. Look at older pictures of PV systems and note the huge banks of lead-acid batteries. You want that lot somewhere well vented. Some earlier types of lithium batteries had a fire risk. I understand that gel batteries have a fire retarding component. So there was concern (but regulation) at some time. The LiFe batteries that are common now are pretty safe. You get different type of lithium. LIfepo is safe no burning componet apprently. Other lithiums give off dangerous chemicals if in contact with fire. If im correct also an issue to extinguish a fire on it.but still nobody can direct us to legislation in this regard. In COC courses they state No Batteries in a house but i need to see this in a SANS. I will try and find a post on this issue
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