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      Simple question - which specification earthing cable is recommended for 8 PVs - 2kw. I plan to run via lugs down to a stake in the...
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      spacebicuit replied to the thread Inverter Help.
      Thanks - I tried the sunny design software - when I try the polystring configuration it will only allow me to add the 2nd array with the...
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      My setup consists of 8 250W Sanyo PV and a SunnyBoy 1700 Inverter. I have 6 PV mounted on a flat roof in tubs facing South - they work...
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      spacebicuit replied to the thread Microinverter Help.
      I'm ready to add my 2nd array to my grid generation meter. I've checked the documentation for each inverter: Sunny Boy (6 panel array)...
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      spacebicuit replied to the thread PV Earth.
      So a lug screwed and held between the washer and bird wire to my earthing point for each row?
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      spacebicuit replied to the thread PV Earth.
      What is the main panel in this context? Please see my setup in the photos below, I have drilled the panels to add bird protection...
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      Should an array PVs be earthed. I have 6 mounted on plastic tubs on a flat roof and 2 on a pitched roof, 2 distinct strings. Internally...
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      spacebicuit replied to the thread Microinverter Help.
      Just noticed something - my main inverter has two DC inputs. I'm trying to establish if this will enable me to use 2 separate strings...
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      spacebicuit replied to the thread Microinverter Help.
      On the isolator switch there is a sticker that reads: AC1 20amp AC22 15amp Does that help?
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      spacebicuit replied to the thread Microinverter Help.
      About the panels - these are clearly marked positive and negative so I know their polarity. so the question is more about the polarity...
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      spacebicuit replied to the thread Microinverter Help.
      I've been busy adding bird protection to my main string, today I managed to mount the 2 remaining panels which will make up the second...
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      spacebicuit replied to the thread PVOutput.
      I figured it out - on the "Device Managers" tab of PV Bean, for the SMA Manager" for Sunny Explorer there is a collapsible element where...
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      spacebicuit replied to the thread PVOutput.
      Thanks I had seen that thread when i was Googling the issue. In my case if i close Sunny Explorer and double click the plant file which...
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      Is anyone able to help with exporting generation data to PVOutput? I am using PV Bean and Sunny Explorer to connect to my inverter via...
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      Is it safe to drill through the metal frame of a solar panel? When tapped it eachs as if it is hollow. I'm need to add bird protection...
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      spacebicuit replied to the thread Microinverter Help.
      I've cut the old MC3 cables off and crimped my own MC4 - 6 panels of the original string are online and generating I believe - waiting...
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      spacebicuit replied to the thread Microinverter Help.
      The Ecoflow microinverter arrived yesterday, the packaging is very impressive - a bit like unboxing a new iphone! Next challenge - I...
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      spacebicuit reacted to szczepan's post in the thread Microinverter Help with Like Like.
      Yo can connect two panels in paralel and then to one input of microinverter. My system is composed like this and it works fine:)
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      spacebicuit replied to the thread Microinverter Help.
      Yeah for the price differential it is not worth scrimping for a few quid. Just want to check that there is not a drawback to using a...
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      spacebicuit replied to the thread Microinverter Help.
      I've run the cables outside under a tile but they do not reach my solar panels so I need an extension. The panels themselves use the old...
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