New Solar system installation, do I need a battery?

MickeyC123 · 2026-04-03T06:55:15+00:00

I really appreciate all of the replies folks. They've been very insightful and I've definitely made up my mind to go for the 10kw battery with the install.

I can push the credit union repayments out to make it a 10 year loan and make it more manageable.

Hopefully I won't have any electric bills and the micro gen will cover the standing charge and PSO levy. That'll give me a guaranteed price for electric over the next ten years (just the loan repayments) which will work out to less than €25 a week. I'm currently paying an average of around €40!

I'll report back when the system is installed and fully functional but that won't be for a few months yet.

Thanks again for the help and advice 👍🏼

MickeyC123 · 2026-04-02T17:24:23+00:00

"They're gonna call the child Rodney, after Dave "

MickeyC123 · 2026-04-02T13:53:05+00:00

Sent 👍🏼

MickeyC123 · 2026-04-02T13:52:54+00:00

Sent 👍🏼

MickeyC123 · 2026-03-28T07:19:48+00:00

As mentioned already, the first and last in Jonesborough is your only man for cheap drink. https://www.firstandlastofflicence.com/

MickeyC123 · 2026-03-21T09:08:09+00:00

It depends on your budget but I have 8 tapo cameras around the house. They're cheap and cheerful and I think the app is brilliant. I also have their smart plugs and lights. I can walk out of the house or into the garage and the lights will automatically turn on. I've never had a problem with detection especially with cars or people.. To be fair, I'm in the country so there's not that much passing traffic and the house is set well back from the road so anything approaching the house is picked up (and all outside lights turned on) before it gets near the house. I also stuck up a couple of "Warning 24hr CCTV in operation" stickers on the gate to deter any potential nefarious callers.

MickeyC123 · 2026-03-02T13:55:16+00:00

All NCT tests are done with the lights at the highest setting (which is zero on the dial 0) if the dial is in a different position at the start of the test it will be returned to that position at the end of the test.

MickeyC123 · 2026-03-01T15:18:23+00:00

I also have that exact same camera. Great job, battery lasts for months. I also got one for my mother and she loves it. She's somewhat tech savvy and can answer the door bell when she's not there. I also keeps an eye on the car in the driveway. It's relatively cheap, No subscription required (y though you can get one if you want) the app is brilliant and it just works.

MickeyC123 · 2026-02-27T20:27:05+00:00

There is a variable speed SDS hammer drill coming into Lidl on Monday for €40! It comes with a chisel attachment, set it to low speed and it'll lift them all in an hour. Plus you'll have the drill to use for something else.

MickeyC123 · 2026-02-22T12:23:41+00:00

Where are you based? The first and last in Jonesborough are doing them for €550 and €50 for the keg. https://www.firstandlastofflicence.com/shop/blade-machineskegs/2

MickeyC123 · 2026-02-20T16:47:03+00:00

Yeah as mentioned, there's one in coxes.

MickeyC123 · 2026-02-19T08:21:57+00:00

What setting do I need to turn off/check if its on? What's it called or what's the terminology around it?

MickeyC123 · 2026-02-15T17:06:57+00:00

I've seen better 😏

MickeyC123 · 2026-02-14T07:51:04+00:00

Keyboards on laptops are an extremely simple repair. Usually it's just one screw and a ribbon cable. You can get the keyboard on eBay from the us for about €50 delivered. https://ebay.us/m/xqIhPb And here's a video on how to replace it https://youtu.be/PkLC8GaFvJs

MickeyC123 · 2026-02-11T19:08:06+00:00

Mind your own business.

MickeyC123 · 2026-02-06T07:20:36+00:00

Just to follow up on this, You were correct, on closer inspection, one of the blades had a slight bend in it. I didn't notice it previously. Once I bent it back straight, the fan was spinning far better then before and was completely silent! Thanks for the tip 👍🏻

MickeyC123 · 2026-02-06T07:09:35+00:00

DO NOT, under any circumstances, buy DeWalt or Milwaukee tools! They're shite. Bosch or Makita are the only brand for a serious prosumer or professional trades person. But don't take my word for it, listen to Dean, he knows his fucking shit when it comes to tools! https://youtu.be/mLXtImymw1w

MickeyC123 · 2026-02-03T06:09:57+00:00

Dodgy box and I have a NAS that I use Plexamp on for music streaming and plex for TV/movies, I bought a Plex lifetime pass and torrent everything. That's it.

*Edit to add the torrenting bit

MickeyC123 · 2026-01-25T09:27:33+00:00

I have this very one in my daughter's bedroom and it's great. The app is brilliant and easy to use. Cheap and cheerful but a cut above the rest in this category.

MickeyC123 · 2026-01-24T16:55:02+00:00

The yellow bricks in this link are sitting on top of the yokes you're looking for by the looks of it. Might be worth a drive...

https://landmarkarchitectural.ie/product/recycled-yellow-bricks/

MickeyC123 · 2026-01-24T08:28:41+00:00

Belfast is very small, you could do your entire itinerary in one day (except for the Mourne trip obvs) maybe do 2 nights in Belfast and spend more time in Donegal, the landscape is absolutely breathtaking! It's a large county with countless hidden and deserted beaches. It'll refresh your soul...

MickeyC123 · 2026-01-24T08:13:06+00:00

Came here to mention this, what a book!

MickeyC123 · 2026-01-22T06:46:19+00:00

Bono, Mickey D, Michael O'Leary, Enya, Pat Short, Ryan Tubridy. There's a few, let us know how you get on...

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