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    Recommendations for sourcing 3.2v LifePO4 "EVE" or other quality cells in the UK?

    Thanks. Direct link for grade A EVE 280Ah https://www.fogstar.co.uk/collections/lifepo4/products/eve-lifepo4-280ah-prismatic-cell Any other forum members experienced with this supplier?
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    AliExpress: Beware OYE Store!

    Sorry to hear, good luck with the refund. I think acting quickly and having capacity test evidence are key. 122Ah sounds really bad. The worst one I got was around 160Ah, which almost met my need. In the end I sold them for around 20% less (with total honesty) locally (although...
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    3.75Kw solar panels + inverter UK

    Ok thanks but I'll pass.
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    3.75Kw solar panels + inverter UK

    Hiya, A few qns please: 1. What Sofar inverter is it and did you upgrade the warranty to 15/20 years? 2. Are the panels these-> https://midsummerwholesale.co.uk/buy/eurener/eurener-375w-mepv-zebra-ab-half-cut-mono ? 3. Would you consider selling only: Panels Inverter (depending on model)...
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    My first Solar project

    Another thought on the vertical panels that I didn't see mentioned is that I believe some manufacturers don't permit supporting at either end on their longer (>2m) panels (for surviving high wind loads I guess). They'd be sheltered by the fence somewhat but it might be worth checking the spec...
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    Did anyone else run out and buy a 48V EG4 battery after watching Wills Video?

    Has anyone managed to get one in the UK please? Signature Solar don't appear to ship here.
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    DOES ANYONE know of another used wholesaler of Solar Panels

    Anyone know if the UK has any equivalent please? TIA
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    UK Help needed with 5.5kw hybrid grid tied I'm old school C&G trained so would appreciate some help

    Not full G99 but.. a) for my G98 DNO notification I wrote "N/A" under installer qualifications. I carefully provided all details requested, clear wiring diagram etc. It was all fine. b) I am currently in the G99 fast track process and also wrote "N/A". A network engineer did actually call...
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    Sanben Battery store AliExpress

    Lest anyone doubt SANBEN are OYE, or otherwise are any better...
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    Recommendations for sourcing 3.2v LifePO4 "EVE" or other quality cells in the UK?

    I have been using the non-smart Daly (80A/16s) as a newbie. I found that curiosity and other concerns (dodgy cells from OYE store) lead to me manually checking voltages often as they approached high or low charge. With hindsight I'd just paid a little more for the smart one, and I'll certainly...
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    AliExpress: Beware OYE Store!

    Thanks. I will order one of the capacity testers. Following advice in another post I cleaned all the battery terminals and busbars. I had unpacked them all in my gloomy garage and hadn't noticed they were really grimy. I got a 10A bench supply. It would take too long to charge them from...
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    AliExpress: Beware OYE Store!

    Sorry, have been busy with work. I'd scanned about half and they were all P721s. Will do the rest asap. I haven't decided on an accurate capacity testing strategy yet. I'm actually tempted to put them on eBay (with a totally honest description of course), take the hit and consider it a...
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    AliExpress: Beware OYE Store!

    If my cells are all 180Ah I'll be pleasantly surprised lol
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    AliExpress: Beware OYE Store!

    Thanks, yes I am hoping some at least are above 170ah. My non-scientific estimate based on reviewing electric usage on my smart meter and the SoFar unit is that the bad one is 148ah. I was going to get the cheap capacity tester that Will mentioned in a video but then read in many comments...
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