Hi, I am and an IT prrofessional of 25 years, based in Northamptonshire. I have many hobbies and interests - IT, electronics, micro-controllers and programming, 3D printing, RC flight (helicopters and fixed wing), electric cars, renewable power and self-sufficiency, crypto mining, photography, pc gaming, running, cycling, canoeing, wild camping... and most recently smart home automation.
diy is my motto and the best way to learn. If I have an idea or see something I like, I try and build it small scale myself and use it. If I get bored and forget it I know I did not need it in a first place. If I cannot stop using it then I would go ahead and scale up. Right now I am scaling up my energy storage and output capacity to complement already maxed out 8KW roof PV system. If all goes to plan I expect the battery and new inverter to pay for itself in less than 5 years! Hope I can get some good advice here and once the project is done then I can give back by sharing my results and experience.
hello camelot!
Re: hello camelot!
Hello and welcome to the forum.
3.87kWp PV
10.24kWp PV SolarEdge system
Tesla Powerwall 2
MK2 PV router DHW diverter
Morso 5kW WBS
Vaillant AroTherm 10kW ASHP
Nissan Leaf
10.24kWp PV SolarEdge system
Tesla Powerwall 2
MK2 PV router DHW diverter
Morso 5kW WBS
Vaillant AroTherm 10kW ASHP
Nissan Leaf
Re: hello camelot!
Hi and welcome 

Solar PV since July '22:
5.6kWp east/west facing
3.6kW Sunsynk hybrid inverter
2x 5.12kWh Sunsynk batteries
1.6kWp Hoymiles East/West facing PV on the man cave
Ripple DW 2kW
Ripple WB 200W
5.6kWp east/west facing
3.6kW Sunsynk hybrid inverter
2x 5.12kWh Sunsynk batteries
1.6kWp Hoymiles East/West facing PV on the man cave
Ripple DW 2kW
Ripple WB 200W
Re: hello camelot!
Welcome to the forum diy, you might find this thread helpful.
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... =14&t=1194
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... =14&t=1194
15kW PV SE, VI, HM, EN
42kWh LFPO4 storage
73kWh V2H EV
7kW ASHP
200ltr HWT.
3G
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit
42kWh LFPO4 storage
73kWh V2H EV
7kW ASHP
200ltr HWT.
3G
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit
Re: hello camelot!
Welcome, you've come to the right place!
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Oversees an 11kWp solar array at work
Oversees an 11kWp solar array at work