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Got the Victron Multiplus 15000kva (so actually closer to 12kw) specced at the moment.

When i was researching it seemed that whilst dual is "ideal", the amount of work/complexity is only really beneficial if you're somewhere remote where you can't get a replacement within a day or so. There were also issues where different batches of the same unit might not work together in parallel, so if i bought 2 and one went bust, there's a decent chance i couldn't just slow a replacement into it's place.
 
Martynt74 said:
Got the Victron Multiplus 15000kva (so actually closer to 12kw) specced at the moment.

When i was researching it seemed that whilst dual is "ideal", the amount of work/complexity is only really beneficial if you're somewhere remote where you can't get a replacement within a day or so. There were also issues where different batches of the same unit might not work together in parallel, so if i bought 2 and one went bust, there's a decent chance i couldn't just slow a replacement into it's place.
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If they are speccing Victron then I would go with it, one of the best.
Very capable and to be honest off grid is really their original purpose.

I think personally I would still go with 2x inverters if it was me, but I can understand why some would prefer a simpler solution.
Especially if its your first solar engagement.
 
I think it was at my request for them the use their stuff as it felt they were the best option. Have the full quote somewhere. Will try and dig it out
 
if the invertor are in warranty - what would service repair time be ; having two you would just be running down warranty on two too.
Putting money into a V2L bidir charger (when they finally get released, eu in the lead of over uk) sounds a better investment.

Are panels tethered to roof by a frame at the roof edges - to avoid any compromise on weatherproofing.
 
jpaul said:
if the invertor are in warranty - what would service repair time be ; having two you would just be running down warranty on two too.
Putting money into a V2L bidir charger (when they finally get released, eu in the lead of over uk) sounds a better investment.

Are panels tethered to roof by a frame at the roof edges - to avoid any compromise on weatherproofing.
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Not too sure to be honest. Although the installer is based locally and is a cousin of our builder, so you'd hope something could be arranged as a temporary solution. Plus with a generator we should be fine. I'm kind of waiting for the rechargable battery units to drop in price. They seem to be coming down slightly. This would be ideal as a backup, and could be used elsewhere on the land for tools. My main issue with diesel generators is the noise! Obviously need to make sure it's kept charged, but seems it can be charged pretty quick so i could just take it to someone with electric :D

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Although i guess with a car with V2L or V2H technology this wouldn't be needed at all! I'll still have the petrol Jeep if it ever gets severe enough i've depleted the car. Guess i need to consider how i've connect the car to the house if the inverter isn't working though.

Headed up to the plot yesterday. The tubing in the ceiling was indeed for drainage. Seems an odd way to do things and have it routed internally. The developer had said the roof would drain through the walls, but i'd expected something else. Luckily it's not like we have much rain to deal with (albeit we have in the last week, which is why the inside looks wet in parts






Insulation is laid, and a brick added at the exits to allow for the final concrete pour which i assume will be done this week. Small outline set for the shower plumbing






In sadder news, our kitten also died 2 weeks ago. We took her to the plot and buried her (the builders looked at us like we were mental). Yesterday we went and created a small rockery. My wife also has the ashes of our previous cat which she plans to bury here and the dog can't have long left so it'll be a full on pet cemetary! I just need to find my dremel in whatever box i've stored it in to add her name into a rock
 
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Not much to update, but the concrete got pour, and then it's pretty much rained ever since. They therefore didn't get chance to waterproof the roof before Christmas. Amusingly the rain drops have indented the concrete pour! Don't imagine it causes much difference as it'll be levelled and tiled.




The house then flooded a bit as it continued to rain over Christmas. It's also been super cold. Today is 0C and "feels like" -9C, so it's not really had time to dry out either







Yesterday was Kings Day, which is pretty much the Spanish Christmas Day. Today the sun is out (contributing to the cold) and it's dry, so maybe we can start to see some progress again.

I also met up with someone with a small digger who is going to remove part of the collapsed wall for me to re-build.
 
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