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  1. 10th November 2024, 09:49 AM #151
    turnstiles
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    Quote Originally Posted by ErrolFlynn View Post
    That's not much at all.
    It is sometimes less - when the fridge and freezer are at optimum temp the thermostats stops them cooling until the temp drops and then they kick in again. Currently (the water heater has not yet switched on) shows the fridge and freezer, plus my laptop which now uses power all the time as the battery is dead, is currently (HAD to use that pun ) using 148w. Once the water heater switches on, and the sun is shining, it will go up to the 440w figure. And all of this is coming directly from the solar panels and the batteries are not being used (and are full).

    Just took a screenshot (9.44am) of my power app:
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    It shows my house is currently running on less power than an old 60w incandescent bulb!! Which means fridge and freezer are at maximum coldness.

    When the batteries are full (96-99%) the PV charger usually drops to the level of usage.
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  2. 10th November 2024, 09:54 AM #152
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    Quote Originally Posted by Moondog55 View Post
    Two of those batteries are enough? Dirt cheap compared to Elons packs.
    I am very envious of your rhubarb too
    !0kW of battery storage is plenty - especially for a sole occupant. (Power usage wouldn't be a lot different for a couple)

    I wouldn't go near anything with the Musk name attached to it!

    Early on I thought I might need extra panels - but that is now not necessary.

    Yes the rhubarb is looking good finally. Time to star picking and freezing. Rhubarb crumble in winter is a must!! (Well...anytime really lol )
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  3. 10th November 2024, 01:32 PM #153
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    Great update! Wishing you better luck with the new inverter. That's a lot of coriander. Some love it I guess
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  4. 10th November 2024, 03:04 PM #154
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    Quote Originally Posted by r3nov8or View Post
    Great update! Wishing you better luck with the new inverter. That's a lot of coriander. Some love it I guess
    LOL - A friend of mine refers to coriander as 'the devils weed'!! I love it - use it in stir fry and salads.
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  5. 11th November 2024, 11:23 AM #155
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    Quote Originally Posted by turnstiles View Post
    LOL - A friend of mine refers to coriander as 'the devils weed'!! I love it - use it in stir fry and salads.
    Yeah, I don't mind it in small doses, but some have the gene that makes it taste like soap. Others simply don't like it
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