25 Apr 13 2:05 PM
No expertise in flues, so I defer to your knowledge in this area. I expect all the Newzealand manufactures of wood stoves will be using this flue cube system in the future....read more
23 Apr 13 7:43 PM
Sounds like gobldygook....read more
6 Apr 13 7:32 PM
Hi Harmless. Do you run your asko on an inverter. If so what wattage. Thanks Peter...read more
2 Apr 13 7:02 PM
Yep that first link had mixed reviews. The price is more than I was hoping, However ........... May be better to get more pv and a cheaper machine. Who would have thought it was difficult to buy a was......read more
2 Apr 13 12:38 PM
Thanks Harmless. Will check the asko out....read more
1 Apr 13 11:37 AM
Hi Thanks for your reply. Yes alot of them only have a cold water inlet and are name plated rated at 2200 watts so my 1800 watt inverter will not handle those.However as you say they heat there own wa......read more
28 Mar 13 6:32 PM
Hi any one using a washing machine off grid. Contacted harvey normon re a bosh front loader and they don't recommend any of their products off grid. response from bosh follows From: Whitley, Matthew (......read more
24 Mar 13 7:39 PM
Do you expect the smart meter to radiate more emf than the present one?, Why would that be?...read more
13 Mar 13 8:10 PM
Yep batterys are the big unknown. The batterys I presently have should last for 7 to 10 years. If not abused. They also could last for only a year if not charged and discharged properly. They could fa......read more
8 Mar 13 12:34 PM
Hi . I personally would go for agm batterys or flooded. Add a decent battery moniter to your system also, especially if using sealed batterys. I assume that you will have to pay gst on any that you im......read more
3 Mar 13 4:59 PM
I think it is the other way round. You choose a power company and they use the line company to transport your power. Your bill is with the energy provider and not the line company. Selling power is ea......read more
1 Mar 13 5:28 PM
You don't have to connect to the grid. You can buy battery's and maintain your own usage....read more
1 Mar 13 5:22 PM
Exactly . But a broad statement that the cost of my quote is too high is of little use without being able to see the quote. A decent electrician needs to be payed a decent wage. Maybe more than $13.75......read more
26 Feb 13 7:31 PM
Yep when i last put in a kitchen the builder commented that Kitchens are very expensive workshops. !!. However Fitting a kitchen can be quite fiddley , is the quote you have inclusive of fitting, if s......read more
15 Feb 13 9:24 PM
Town water is simple . Tank water = pumps and storage and maintenance. We manage well on tank water, you get more attuned to water and how much in the tanks, Also if you have a water tanker delivery s......read more
13 Feb 13 6:57 PM
Living off grid is not cheep electricity. It is most often done because of the cost of getting the grid to your house. Grid power is cheaper and simpler than battery's and inverters. However in the co......read more
9 Feb 13 12:03 PM
Interesting, keep us posted on the power you produce and how it is working. Yes home made panels are a marginal affair , also you are not allowed to use them on a grid connect system....read more
2 Dec 12 6:16 PM
Hi my system was deigned by a geo engineer . What ever system you use , you will need an engineer to provide a design suitable for the council. My system is a standard 2 tank design with the auto siph......read more
28 Nov 12 7:15 PM
Hi The system I have is a 2 chamber one . There is a coarse filter between the first and 2nd. the second one is a lot smaller and has an automatic siphon. once the second chamber is full it automatica......read more
8 Nov 12 4:56 PM
Xantrex ps1800. I think they are called Advanced Trident on new north tce Auckland. It was some time ago so models may have changed, and there may be other good ones at the right price out there. Have......read more
22 Oct 12 9:17 PM
Hi I have an off grid holiday home, and use a Bosh instant califont. It hasn't missed a beat, great for a crowd of people as you never run out of hot water. also on arrival you can get a hot shower wi......read more
16 Oct 12 7:39 PM
Sorry I dont have enough experience with the modified wave inverters to say if it is, or not the type of inverter you are using that is causing the problems. My sine wave inveter is a Xantrex. Works w......read more
15 Oct 12 8:29 PM
that is a modified sine wave. Actually better to call it a square wave inverter. My inverter is a pure sine wave and I dont have any buz from the stereo. You say the house is buzzing? What exactly is......read more
15 Oct 12 7:26 PM
Where is the hum coming from? Sinewave inverter? and as seeker says a bit more info. Do you have the same problem at an on grid house withe the same equipment? Ideas, maybe run all your sound gear on ......read more
4 Sep 12 7:26 PM
Panels last for 25 years to 80% of rated output. My system runs water pump stero , lights, and fridge frezer. Hot water is gas .Cooking is gas. Heating is wood....read more
4 Sep 12 5:19 PM
depends on how much power you intend to use. Solar power is more expensive than grid power, It can be cost effective when the grid is not at your door ,and a long cable is needed from the line company......read more
21 Aug 12 6:02 PM
On first glance I would think the 200 watts of panel is not enough. But you need to know the energy consumption over 24 hours. Also how many days autonomy you want or need should there be no sun. Mayb......read more
20 Aug 12 7:34 PM
The model I got was SR237nme. So I think 237L , not a big fridge/freezer , but we find it adequate.The build quality is not as good as the ecold and grams but i felt good value for money. Was $559.00 ......read more
19 Aug 12 8:31 PM
Hi You don't need an expensive fridge to get an energy efficient one. I have a samsung fridge/freezer that uses 339 kw per year, only $550 on special. ( actually uses less than that in situe) A very g......read more
31 Jul 12 8:03 PM
Check out this aussie site, it will give a list of modules approved for there grid conect. May be of Help. http://www.solaraccreditation.com.au...read more
25 Jul 12 8:42 PM
Are the prices too high or are they a realistic reflection of the expertise needed. It isn't just a matter of ticking the paperwork. The work needs to have a certificate of compliance, and the safety ......read more
18 Jun 12 5:42 PM
Hi The hot water could well have a 3 kw element. So 1.3 kwh the other things. 1.3 sounds like alot for a fridge and modem. Heating at the moment would account for allot of the power bill. Maybe check ......read more
30 May 12 6:01 PM
What you need is a crystal ball. Pv prices have dropped considerably, but will they drop even more? . The states are putting a tariff on the Chinese panels because of dumping. Will this increase the p......read more
28 May 12 6:34 PM
The company you choose to use for the grid connect should be able to answer your questions, If they cant maybe they should be avoided. Pv power is still expensive with payback still around 10 to 12 ye......read more
8 May 12 7:59 PM
Watt power crisis in Auckland were a couple of years ago advertising a pv hot water system....read more
26 Mar 12 7:02 PM
Would that be with subsidies.?...read more
19 Mar 12 6:31 PM
Grid tie,the only way is to do it right with your lines co in full knowledge. As for trade me ,there have been prosecutions recently for trademe suppliers selling sub standard gear. Maybe they have go......read more
6 Mar 12 9:42 PM
That is a small system. 4 lamps at 5 watts is 20 watts.That wiil draw 1.66 amps for 8 hours. 13.33AH. rule of thumb it is best not to drain a battery more than 20% . This would mean a 70 AH battery. A......read more
27 Feb 12 4:12 PM
Use once a year , then leaving a solar charging system for 11 months could be a problem. Maybe a small inverter generator may be an easier solution?. However additional info on the watts of the led la......read more
17 Feb 12 5:12 PM
12 volt you can do yourself. But be careful , 12 volts can still create a fire . Make sure you use Quality fuses and or circuit breakers. Ask questions if not sure. There is an American forum on solar......read more
7 Feb 12 8:29 PM
Check this out on a sparkie forum , and see if you can follow it! http://www.electricalforum.co.nz/index.php?action=more_details&id=1327370300...read more
6 Feb 12 9:04 AM
7 watts for 700 lumens is fantastic. Will be interested in your report back. There are new standards for down-lights , Have you looked into them? Thanks for the update. ...read more
31 Jan 12 4:47 PM
The micro inverter side may be ok , But I was more concerned with the other end. Anyway, I assume it is in newzealand you are hoping to connect this? I would be interested in how you get on with the l......read more
22 Jan 12 9:15 PM
some of those hours may be in the early morning or evening so the output from your panels may be allot reduced at these times?...read more
22 Jan 12 7:40 PM
So lots of differing data . If I use 95 percent rating it comes up with 1542 pa. Anyway solar Chris your actual data would be the best to follow . Is this grid tie or off grid?...read more
22 Jan 12 7:30 PM
PV Watts V1 . Put in 1kw and it says 1243 kwh pa. ...read more
2 Jan 12 8:39 PM
Actually all solar panels for sale at the moment claim around those figures. The problem will be claiming the warranty from the panel manufacturer in 25 years. nofear, after 6 years is your friend abl......read more
1 Jan 12 3:03 PM
LED lamps seem to be starting to be more main streem. I see bunnings have a 4.5 watt gu10. Maybe look to fit more lamps at a lower wattage? The one at bunnings looked to be the same physical size as t......read more
1 Jan 12 2:58 PM
Looked at spin ray looks dodgy to me. They show a photo of a adapter plug that plugs into a micro inverter. The pins on that plug would have 230 volts on it and be a potential souce of electrocution. ......read more
14 Dec 11 5:23 PM
So is this per year or per month....read more