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And in the latest shock news... here in the UK an Audi e-tron Sportback electric is 10 times more expensive than a Citroen Ami I'm not seeing any evidence that the Citroen Ami is no good, is low quality, is unreliable, etc. And I could put 10 of the Citroen Ami's in a 5s2p configuration...

I feel sad too but I am also concerned there may be a 'slippery slope' developing here... I am not based in the USA and so unlikely to ever use SS, CC or any of the other major US-based solar suppliers. My comments are just from an outsider's viewpoint reading these posts which, as @shopman...

Oh... fantastic... that's alright then... I'm sure the OP without an inverter for 4 months is suitably reassured that all is OK and it wasn't deliberate :unsure: 6 emails and one phone call isn't an oversight IMHO - but maybe I'm just old fashioned? ? Why is it these days that so many...

Dear Mr @Plum Crazy Rob, We are sending you this letter regarding your solar installation. After an inspection of our line, it was brought to out attention that there are solar panels on the north side of your property. Seeing the panels in the yard we would like to know why you only have 4...

You have customers who know what a volt is ? :eek: Maybe if you count @Hedges and @RCinFLA as your customers? ;) A long time ago, just after the electron was discovered, I got a degree in electronic engineering and still can't get my head around whether it's an electromagnetic force, an...

Been here virtually a year and just realised this is my 1000th posting! :eek: Note to self... must get out more ✈️⛱️?:cool::ROFLMAO:

Excuse me.... Did you not read Code of Conduct... rule 3.. " Be civil. If multiple members complain about disruptive behavior of a member, they will be banned. Be respectful to others, and treat others how you would like to be treated." I personally find your comments regarding our @Hedges...

LOL... lucky you... I had to use a soldering iron to build my first computer. Not just for connecting bits together, but soldering all the components to the PCB... Yes, I am that old 👩‍💻👵

LOL... 7 answers all saying the same thing. See, we do agree about some things on here :)

I'd say it depends on the amount of storage you are looking at. For 5kWh it would not be much more cost effective by the time you've added all the bits (BMS, housing, fuses etc). But if you are looking at 15kWh+, then yes, still cost-effective. I have a DIY 280Ah (14.3kWh) system, which worked...

@crossy Sure, I could ignore him... but then I won't see the technical inaccuracies that need to be corrected for the sake of others.

I thought most people on here want to save the planet by getting a chainsaw out on those pesky trees ;) Well done Will & everyone who contributes.

Unbelievable! Another incorrect posting from our new self-claimed solar-emperor. @Solarcabin Channel PLEASE ONLY ADVISE ON THINGS THAT YOU HAVE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT There will be less power loss if you run the high-voltage DC from the panels to the house, rather than invert to 110V...

So, I was browsing the BBC news and came across an article about Chinese manufacturing... But, in my mind's eye, I'm thinking... they've surely just taken a picture of @timselectric's yard ;) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-68838219

Why did you delete all your questions that I spent time thinking about and answering? Even if you have solved your issue, the benefit of a forum is that others can search and find answers to similar problems. If you remove all your questions my time has been wasted :(

To all including @Will Prowse, @Supervstech, @upnorthandpersonal... Am I being unreasonable or do others have an issue with @Solarcabin Channel? This new member has been here for only one week, but has made already over 290 postings, a number of which contain technically inaccuracies...

Nice thread idea! I get a lot of satisfaction from fixing anything that is broken, rather than having to buy new. Usually those things are electronic or electrical that I fix for myself, family or friends as that's my background. But I was very proud when I successfully replaced a bearing...

I see where you are coming from and I suspect it will be eventually removed... once @Crowz wife has had the change to read it, that is! However a) our solarcabin friend has put me on ignore, so he won't see it and b) as I mentioned above... When I started this thread it was initially put on...

Look on the bright side (pun not intended)... We can all(*) start celebrating after Fri, 22 Dec 2023 @ 3:27 am UTC :) ☀️ * By all, I mean all on this thread - apologies to our southern hemisphere members!

Or... 18K is for 18 Kelvin... maybe that's the temperature you have to super-cool that inverter to, to get the advertised output ;)

Of course, sharing experiences, sharing issues & answering questions is what the forum is all about. I was, of course, referring to the arrogance, provocation and misogyny in your replies, but, unsurprisingly, you've seemed to have missed my point. Oh!... I see now... your latest posting as I...

I agree, but, if the OP doesn't agree to share, I think this thread should be removed, as the subject/title is rather damning of SS, without evidence. (sorry, just IMHO that is... I'm just a member here!)

... is that you, my @Solarcabin Channel friend? ;)

And kinda sad... the older I get the more I appreciate the things that I have kept from years gone by. I have stuff from the 80's and early 90's that says Made in Britain, or Made in USA, or Made in Germany and they're built so solidly will probably outlast me.

Two problems... a) Where do I buy triangular panels and b) You'd have to factor in the losses caused by the shading that the kids generate :unsure::LOL:

Get your ? now, before the DIYSolarForum kiosk runs out ?

but then provokes @sunshine_eggo with... eh? :confused: .. but has signed up with the name @Solarcabin Channel and profile says "I have several books and cabin plans available for free or low cost on my website." And personally I find it distasteful when you say... Sorry, but this is...

With all due respect, if I were SS and saw that picture, why would I spend tech time helping someone integrate a DIY battery pack, if they didn't buy the battery system from me? Also... I trust that is a _very_ temporary system. It needs:- a) a lot of tidying b) some insulation around those...

I'd pay a grand more to "DIY it" for the enjoyment, knowledge and flexibility it offers ?‍??‍??‍? :)

There are only 10 types of DIY Solar engineer...