Circled in red, hot water consumption should be under the solar curve
In this story, we’ll outline a great quality system, expertly installed and supported by an exceptional solar company, then a saga of customer complaints, despite the system performing better than promised.
Charging your car involves cables, so we’ve gathered a few hints and really useful tricks for managing the situation without accidentally killing someone. [Read more…]
Image credit to Nigel from JNA Electrical who was there to rescue this customer and get them up to standard.
It’s come to our attention recently that at least one customer has found his EV charger isolated, locked out, and served with a defect notice after a visit from his local electricity network, Energex. [Read more…]
I inadvertently brought a flyer home from a trade show recently, and my wife did a double take that stopped her and the recycling process in its tracks. She was fascinated and horrified at the WiFi control logo on this hot water tank
“I can’t even have a shower in peace now…WHY ! does hot water need WiFi?“
Vale Trevor Day, 1984 – 2024.
Last month the electrical industry lost a much loved son. I’d like to celebrate a life cut short and underline the importance of mental health.
This would NOT be a good addition to your shack; in fact, Samil inverters were no good when they were new.
As solar power systems age and power prices climb, an upswing in used solar is hitting the secondhand market. But please don’t think these bargains are something you can screw to your roof and easily save a few dollars with. [Read more…]
The whiter the image, the hotter the area.
Recently, I found myself back on the roof of a shed I hadn’t worked on for at least a dozen years. The solar hadn’t gone anywhere, but damn, it needed a clean. [Read more…]
Like any complex modern technology, solar inverters often have flaws. In this post, I’ll explore one of the most curious problems I’ve seen in recent years. Thanks go to Sungrow for keeping my job interesting… [Read more…]
Is your system performance within normal range? Without good monitoring, you’ll never know.
As an installer, there’s one thing I have always tried to explain to customers. You need to keep an eye on your solar. It’s not just about economics but a legal obligation in many cases. Read on while I explain why monitoring is important, how to get it, and how to keep it working. [Read more…]
A show of hands for a pop quiz after a training session
Has it really been a whole year since we last enjoyed the warm embrace1 of the Melbourne convention center? It doesn’t feel like it but for those who couldn’t attend, please read on while I document a few random pictures from the enormously busy exhibition floor.
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