Hi, I am and an IT prrofessional of 25 years, based in Northamptonshire. I have many hobbies and interests - IT, electronics, micro-controllers and programming, 3D printing, RC flight (helicopters and fixed wing), electric cars, renewable power and self-sufficiency, crypto mining, photography, pc gaming, running, cycling, canoeing, wild camping... and most recently smart home automation.
diy is my motto and the best way to learn. If I have an idea or see something I like, I try and build it small scale myself and use it. If I get bored and forget it I know I did not need it in a first place. If I cannot stop using it then I would go ahead and scale up. Right now I am scaling up my energy storage and output capacity to complement already maxed out 8KW roof PV system. If all goes to plan I expect the battery and new inverter to pay for itself in less than 5 years! Hope I can get some good advice here and once the project is done then I can give back by sharing my results and experience.
hello camelot!
Re: hello camelot!
Hello and welcome to the forum.
3.87kWp PV
10.24kWp PV SolarEdge system
Tesla Powerwall 2
100 x 47mm Navitron tubes (still being installed!) Now likely to be removed for more PV.
MK2 PV router DHW diverter
Morso 5kW WBS
Vaillant AroTherm 10kW ASHP
Nissan Leaf
10.24kWp PV SolarEdge system
Tesla Powerwall 2
100 x 47mm Navitron tubes (still being installed!) Now likely to be removed for more PV.
MK2 PV router DHW diverter
Morso 5kW WBS
Vaillant AroTherm 10kW ASHP
Nissan Leaf
Re: hello camelot!
Hi and welcome
Solar PV since July '22:
5.6kWp east/west facing
3.6kW Sunsynk hybrid inverter
2x 5.12kWh Sunsynk batteries
1.6kWp Hoymiles East/West facing PV on the man cave
Ripple DW 2kW
Ripple WB 200W
5.6kWp east/west facing
3.6kW Sunsynk hybrid inverter
2x 5.12kWh Sunsynk batteries
1.6kWp Hoymiles East/West facing PV on the man cave
Ripple DW 2kW
Ripple WB 200W
Re: hello camelot!
Welcome to the forum diy, you might find this thread helpful.
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... =14&t=1194
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... =14&t=1194
19.7kW PV SE, VI, HM, EN & DW
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
Re: hello camelot!
Welcome, you've come to the right place!
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Oversees an 11kWp solar array at work
Oversees an 11kWp solar array at work