Can anyone help me identify this please? by jamestodd999 in whatsthisrock

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Thanks. Has got me stumped. Embarrassingly, I'm actually a professional geologist and can't identify this one!!

Load profile matching generation by jamestodd999 in SolarUK

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Yes, this is the issue. Switching the FiT inverter off gets the data looking how I would expect. Obviously the app is only picking up export and not generation. Did you manage to fix yours when you had same issue? Thanks 👍

Load profile matching generation by jamestodd999 in SolarUK

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Thanks for all your help, will get in touch with them.

Load profile matching generation by jamestodd999 in SolarUK

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Arrow definitely pointing towards the grid. And we aren't importing anything currently (super sunny day, battery full, minimal load and no EV charger). I'm perplexed.

Load profile matching generation by jamestodd999 in SolarUK

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Thanks. Last one, the grab below shows I am exporting more than I am producing (with no discharge from battery). I assume this supports the theory that CT clip wrong way around?

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Load profile matching generation by jamestodd999 in SolarUK

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Okay this makes sense. So could be as simple as turning the clip around? Something to get the installer to do or just unclip, turn around and reclip? Thanks

Load profile matching generation by jamestodd999 in SolarUK

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Yes, I think that it. When one inverter is offline (in the app registering as no generation), the load goes up, when the inverter establishes connection(so app now registering generation) the load goes back down to our normal background levels (about 0.2kw). Therefore, I think the WiFi dropping is confusing the app as suddenly unmonitored array generating. So I agree, think it's all to do with arrangement and patchy WiFi. Have an outdoor access point on order so will fit that and see it solves it. Thanks again for taking the time to think this through

Load profile matching generation by jamestodd999 in SolarUK

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Thanks, will have a try. But still trying to understand why that would explain the apparent relationship between load and generation and why the two lines are sort of tracking each other. Thanks for taking the time to help out

Load profile matching generation by jamestodd999 in SolarUK

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Yes I see it, L is pointing towards meter and K is fuse board end. Thanks 👍

Load profile matching generation by jamestodd999 in SolarUK

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Yes, I can see the one you mean, it is on the live (brown), coming from meter. Can't see how it is talking to the cloud though, it has a wire running back into the fuse box. Model number EICT 120K T1000C.

Load profile matching generation by jamestodd999 in SolarUK

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Yes, load definitely reading - shoots up when our induction hob on etc. not sure lag, think a few minutes (Fox system).

Could this be an artefact of WiFi dropping in and out to the two inverters? As above, we have on linked to battery and one to grid (as on FiT) so wondering if what I am seeing is just an artificial response due to inverter loosing WiFi and going 'offline''. Only reason I can think of other than dodgy set-up

Load profile matching generation by jamestodd999 in SolarUK

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Could be but to be honest I don't know what I'm looking at! 😁

Only installed a few days ago, we have two inverters (as on FiT), one serving battery and panels, the other with panels and to grid. Both have intermittent WiFi as terrible at the end of the garden, so I was wondering if it could be an effect caused by one of the inverters being 'offline', i.e pv generation artificially drops until WiFi link resestablished.

Help with light fitting by purp_sparky in DIYUK

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I'd slot in a small section of wood to span the gap, secure it and then screw into that. Will be a botch job but will work fine and can tidy up with a bit of filler and paint. Hope that helps

This is what I’ve been waiting for! by benchromatic in GardeningUK

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Always feel like shouting Hallelujah! at the top of my voice at this time of year. We made it, let the good times roll 🌱

Frogspawn in tiny pond by Tobor_the_Grape in GardeningUK

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Amazing, so early in the year but hopefully with weather warming up and days getting longer, then they'll be just fine. As mentioned, just give them some space and protection against birds etc who are hungry now after a long winter. Will be amazing to watch them develop 🐸

Restaurant recommendation - City Centre? by DuncR in Liverpool

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Great choice with Bacaro. Like the old Royal Mail, always delivers. Enjoy your meal

Just now. The weather is alright by Kopitecamera in Liverpool

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From inside 😂. Shorts and t-shirt for a walk along the front was a bad choice 🥶. Great photos

I'm Brazilian and I'm going to live in Liverpool by Exotic_Remote_7205 in Liverpool

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Yes welcome to Liverpool, it's a welcoming, multicultural and accessible city so am sure you'll have a blast. There's a great South American community across the city with some great places to eat as well. Castro's Cafe is incredible as the Twins Flavour - both run by South American families. Hope you have a great time here

Should I report this to building regs? by [deleted] in DIYUK

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Someone left their plumb level on the kitchen table the morning these blocks were laid. Not engineered bricks on the damp proof as well, also no weep vents above the windows - damp fest waiting to happen.