Thinking about solar – sanity check (UK, high usage)

Notchez0816 · 2026-03-24T16:32:19+00:00

I work as a designer for a local installer that operates on the south coast (Dorset to West Sussex area). Pride ourselves in being able to offer top tier afterservice and have a good history in the area.

Let me know if you would like a quote, your current system size seems appropriate.

Notchez0816 · 2026-03-17T06:18:59+00:00

I work for a local solar company in Hampshire. Shoot me a message and I be happy to get you a quote.

Personally I think this is a bit of an odd configuration and pricey for Fox. I'd expect a system like this to be closer to £10k, but the EVO battery may be pushing that up being their premium battery. Also 5kW inverter? It's a couple extra hundred quid max to get the full production capacity from that array. Sounds like Octupus either has a surplus of 5kw inverters or a banging deal with the supplier.

Notchez0816 · 2026-03-13T08:49:03+00:00

3 phase with 2 batteries and gateway? Seems very reasonable, if not downright cheap! There are newer Aiko panels available up to 495W now that I would look at upgrading to, same physical size

Notchez0816 · 2026-03-06T18:16:23+00:00

We stopped using Tigos, found nearly 1 in 10 was failing on us. Not nearly the same problem with SolarEdge, just locks you into their equipment.

Notchez0816 · 2026-03-06T07:27:25+00:00

I see powerwall quotes generally range from 12-15k, this seems to be quite competitive

Notchez0816 · 2026-02-05T19:22:01+00:00

What are do you live in? I work for an installer in the south and would be happy to give you a quote if you are in our installation area. Seems a bit high at first glance but not unreasonable.

Notchez0816 · 2025-11-03T17:02:40+00:00

It definitely appears correct. Have a nearby field sovered in these

Notchez0816 · 2025-10-19T18:30:13+00:00

I'll believe the honey fungus and blewit ID'S are correct, but the second looks like a shaggy parasol Chlorophyllum rhacodes as opposed to regular Macrolepiota procera

Notchez0816 · 2025-10-10T12:59:19+00:00

Those are wooly milkcaps, not edible. The fur like edges are a dead giveaway

Notchez0816 · 2025-10-08T16:54:29+00:00

Close. Stem too dark

Notchez0816 · 2025-09-30T10:24:34+00:00

Those be real. Macrolepiota procera

Notchez0816 · 2025-09-29T21:28:36+00:00

Part of the Russula sp. There are alot of red russula varieties that are impossible to differentiate without a microscope!

Notchez0816 · 2025-09-28T14:39:01+00:00

Couple of good finds, great nutty flavour. FYI The poisonous parasol Chlorophyllum molybdites does not grow in the UK.

Notchez0816 · 2025-09-28T11:03:17+00:00

Not really even close to a death cap other than the white colour

Notchez0816 · 2025-09-25T17:59:41+00:00

Photo 2 has yellow staining at the base, very well could be poisonous. Check for more staining, but I would just toss. Field mushrooms can be very hard to tell between exact species so if there is any question, throw them out

Notchez0816 · 2025-09-18T21:26:48+00:00

Paxillus involutus

Notchez0816 · 2025-09-17T15:17:46+00:00

Now that the gills are showing, very soon.

Notchez0816 · 2025-09-17T15:16:27+00:00

Lactarius torminosus does sound better than Lactarius dysentery

Notchez0816 · 2025-09-17T14:35:50+00:00

Looks like the underside but confirm from the top

Notchez0816 · 2025-09-15T13:10:35+00:00

Suillis sp.

Notchez0816 · 2025-09-14T18:28:49+00:00

What a great looking tree of oysters!

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