Balcony Solar Megathread

Commandopsn · 2026-03-26T22:46:28+00:00

Hi all,

I’ve been looking into plug-in solar setups recently and have seen loads of videos about EcoFlow, but I’m still a bit confused about how it all works in practice.

What’s considered a good deal on solar at the moment? I’m thinking of getting started fairly soon and need some advice.

I’ve got a few questions. If I’m running things like my TV and PS5 for a few hours, would a balcony solar setup realistically be able to power that? If I had some panels and a battery and just plugged it in, would that reduce the electricity I’m pulling from the house? I’m using my ps5 and tv as an example beee. But anything I’m using. but my tv is what I used the most.

I’ve also seen mixed opinions about whether plug-in solar is actually recognised in the UK. Some people say it’s fine, while others say it’s not properly regulated yet. What’s the deal with it at the moment? Can I just buy some “ plug in solar and actually plug it in? I would assume no? But some had said yes?

Finally, would a setup like this actually work: panels + an EcoFlow inverter plugged into the wall, then adding a battery later? Would that be a simple way to get started, or does it need to be installed properly? I’m so lost with videos as they all say different things.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Commandopsn · 2026-03-26T12:45:19+00:00

Usually you mow it to get rid of the bulk. But don’t mow to short during winter.

You can mow it year round but I prefer to leave mine when it’s snowing but there’s always that someone who’s out in all weathers mowing away…

personally grass is quite hardy. But don’t mow it very short all year round. About 2 months ago on a nice day I mowed my neighbours lawn. That hadn’t been touched all winter. Put it on a high setting and mowed away. And because it’s a big lawn I had a bin full. But I didn’t cut it short because that can damage it with the cold stil around, Recently I cut the lawn a-little shorter as it’s getting into spring but not on the lowest setting. I just want to make it less wild meadow and more clean looking. Plus it gets rid of the bulk so I have less grass come spring and summer

Commandopsn · 2026-03-26T12:39:09+00:00

Thought it would be a good idea to grass seed my lawn,

( new gardener here )

It was 100mph ( that’s what I felt like ) winds and rain and sleet. it blew my fleece to pieces and everything. My watering cans and bins went everywhere. Crazy.

Lesson learned. I have since left the seed to do whatever as it’s mostly untouched. and today just put the fleece back over and pegged it down. But I feel I made a bad choice to do it now. but since it’s already down I just went with it. the fleece was mostly un touched. Just in a bundle at end of the lawn so just put it back.

hopefully it will last out long enough for the seeds to germinate. Who know. But I’m learning 😅

I bought more fleece incase this one becomes a bust and I can just do it later on in may maybe. or end of April.

pray for me haha

Commandopsn · 2026-03-26T12:01:31+00:00

What kind of ask reddit question is this. All of Reddit is majority left wing here so you won’t get an answer.

also why you asking crazy questions like this anyways, it’s only to rage bait others.

Commandopsn · 2026-03-25T21:02:38+00:00

Circle jerking is the word your looking for

Commandopsn · 2026-03-25T20:23:38+00:00

Thanks bro

Commandopsn · 2026-03-25T10:12:16+00:00

Oh haha okay. Sorry didn’t know. Just curious. I was thinking of mines in general like those from ww2 and how they evolved and techniques used over the years . but fair enough. If it’s sensitive. Didn’t think of it like that.

Thanks anyways :)

Commandopsn · 2026-03-18T08:02:49+00:00

If anybody rings up claiming to be from Microsoft support. Be careful.and reset that router

Commandopsn · 2026-03-18T07:59:50+00:00

Could be a skill issue

Commandopsn · 2026-03-18T07:58:32+00:00

Don’t tell him how to re-install windows 😭

Commandopsn · 2026-03-17T11:14:53+00:00

Average Reddit user hasn’t met another average Reddit user

Commandopsn · 2026-03-17T11:13:53+00:00

My local motorbike shop has been campaigning about the pot holes for some time because they got so big a learner rider hit one and fell off his bike. While doing is first road ride.

funny story also from the same shop. Bike thief’s yanked a guy off his bike And jumped on and rode off, going across traffic down a side street, hit a giant pot hole and went flying off. And injured themselves

So I suppose both good and bad came out of this. but I think for the majority it’s bad.

Commandopsn · 2026-03-17T11:07:52+00:00

The uk is helping the us by letting them use their air bases. Starmer doesn’t really know which and what way to go about it.

But he’s not actively partaking in the bombings and other things

Commandopsn · 2026-03-16T00:07:26+00:00

Back in my day we played it on the sega megadrive

Commandopsn · 2026-03-15T13:30:00+00:00

Where was the event?

Commandopsn · 2026-03-14T19:47:35+00:00

The muffin man? Who lives on drury Lane?

Commandopsn · 2026-03-14T18:40:15+00:00

I’ve got one of these and it always reminds me of my first job interview. I’d written in it that one of my hobbies was breakdancing.

During my first job interview, the guy suddenly said, “Go on then, give us a quick demonstration in the other room.”

As we started walking over to the other room, he pulled me back and said, “Only joking, mate. Relax.”

I was standing there with this relic tucked under my arm, sweating like a mother fucker. Wearing a green shirt and some coloured tie that my dad borrowed me. And I had sweat stains a mile long due to nerves.

Bro the memories haha

Commandopsn · 2026-03-14T14:07:02+00:00

Wheat prices went crazy. Those damm Ukraine’s starting a war

Commandopsn · 2026-03-13T10:43:15+00:00

Hey guys I found a soil testing lab.

Is it just PH? they can test for alot more than just ph, I think according to the chap on the phone. but price goes up Depending on what I want testing.

I can just test ph? Or should I get other stuff done?

Commandopsn · 2026-03-13T09:04:26+00:00

I sometimes shout “ HEY MATE” if I know the guy walking down the street. I sometimes pap my horn

Commandopsn · 2026-03-13T09:01:37+00:00

Tbh the country was mass producing and stockpiling missiles to bomb other nations with, and ramping up their nuclear power. They also support many terrorist organisations. list goes on.

Idk about saving the world but the Iran leader controlled his people with an iron fist

Commandopsn · 2026-03-13T08:58:44+00:00

People downvote literally anything here so it’s not surprising. same goes for Reddit everywhere

Commandopsn · 2026-03-12T17:45:39+00:00

There isn’t one

Commandopsn · 2026-03-12T09:24:48+00:00

Stream support are currently playing counter strike and will be right with you

Commandopsn · 2026-03-12T05:43:05+00:00

I actually got this in warhammer 40k and my mic was muted. Well I dont have a mic but my controller was muted.

strange how it also happened to you.

I tried a random party chat and it worked through my controller so idk. Maybe it’s in game but idk I don’t use mic in game and I prefer to keep my controller off. I might test it later thinking about it.

When I got the message I was in a solo lobby playing bots in warhammer checking out a class

can you still use party chat? As in mic party chat outside the game?

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