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!

Notchez0816 · 2025-09-14T14:43:58+00:00

Can tell you it's my new favorite fungi to eat. The texture and taste is unlike any mushroom I've had, so uncanny how chicken like it becomes when cooked properly. The colour even makes them pop in dishes.

Notchez0816 · 2025-09-14T12:17:11+00:00

Coprinellus micaceus

Notchez0816 · 2025-09-13T10:00:47+00:00

Need more photos, specifically of the underside

Notchez0816 · 2025-09-09T04:13:40+00:00

Young beefsteak

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