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by Lincs Robert
Sun Sep 03, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Security cameras….
Replies: 7
Views: 2416

Re: Security cameras….

Lincoln - I’m quite happy to do DIY
by Lincs Robert
Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Security cameras….
Replies: 7
Views: 2416

Security cameras….

Hi all, Slightly off topic - but I was wondering if any of you have experience of home security camera systems that you’d be willing to share. There are loads available & at a wide range in price. Reviews of almost all on Amazon, for example, show some criticism of most - hence asking. Ideally I...
by Lincs Robert
Sat Aug 26, 2023 11:31 am
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Advice/Suggestions please.
Replies: 21
Views: 7607

Re: Advice/Suggestions please.

I’ve just researched this, the US5000s do come with a slightly longer cable (210 or 200mm), as opposed to the 180mm cables that come with the US2000s.

HTH - Rob
by Lincs Robert
Mon Aug 21, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Do not get a Smart Meter fitted.
Replies: 16
Views: 4741

Re: Do not get a Smart Meter fitted.

0.7kWh. So exactly what is the issue here? Your monthly consumption, which is probably now being measured correctly, is a drop in the ocean compared to your standing charge - is it not?
by Lincs Robert
Sun Aug 20, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: DC coupled battery help on FIt system
Replies: 15
Views: 3369

Re: DC coupled battery help on FIt system

Another possibly is to use Solar Kit for the new installation. It has a feature called export limitation & can be set to apply that at the site level - if that makes sense? Ok, you will have to use SE optimisers, but so what?

It’s worth investigating further I think.
by Lincs Robert
Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Sun Sync?
Replies: 4
Views: 602

Sun Sync?

Does anyone have experience of these? A family member has just got one an installation of 10 panels, a 3.6kW hybrid inverter & 2 x 5.2 kWh batteries. Seems a no frills & cost effective system. I’d not heard of them before & wondered if there was any experience amongst forum members. Cheers
by Lincs Robert
Sun Jul 23, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Pylon / Lux oddity ….
Replies: 21
Views: 3332

Re: Pylon / Lux oddity ….

Interesting. Have you switched EVERYTHING off? All the gizmos & also the main power? Should help narrow things down possibly?
by Lincs Robert
Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Pylon / Lux oddity ….
Replies: 21
Views: 3332

Re: Pylon / Lux oddity ….

That’s what I do anyway, plus, my Lux units don’t have Wi-Fi. They did when originally installed, but I fitted the wired Ethernet LAN dongles when they became available. I’m a firm believer that Wi-Fi should only really be used for handheld devices, with anything that can having a wired connection 👍
by Lincs Robert
Fri Jul 21, 2023 1:11 pm
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Pylon / Lux oddity ….
Replies: 21
Views: 3332

Re: Pylon / Lux oddity ….

Thanks for that, I’d wondered what the “download firmware” button on the app was for ……
by Lincs Robert
Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Pylon / Lux oddity ….
Replies: 21
Views: 3332

Re: Pylon / Lux oddity ….

The app doesn’t download the firmware on the actual inverter - does it? I’ve always asked the guys in China & they’ve done it for me. Support is haphazard enough on the ACS units as it is & I don’t really want to screw things up by doing it myself I’ll eyeball my devices later - they are in ...