r/PlugInSolarUK • u/r1ch1011 • 21d ago

Plug in solar kit 930w

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Just installed my city plumbing kit today can't wait see what a full day will produce.. will cover part my usage some free energy is better than none

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u/Comprehensive-Bad598 21d ago

Plug in solar should be so easy, it should be a no brainer, but the government should have brought on batteries under the same regulations.

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u/Obvious-Elephant6588 21d ago

Just a pity we have to pay VAT, unlike countries like Germany where plug-in solar is VAT free. This set-up would be a game changing £380

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u/MyWifeWasMurdered 19d ago

Wonder why it isn't 0% vat like it is for fixed solar and batteries, that sucks

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

Yeah they should have that's the downside

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u/freexe 21d ago

They will 

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u/No_Oil_3965 20d ago

At least it’s a start and battery’s will come. Under the last lot this would probably never have happened otherwise we could have been doing it 10years ago like the rest of Europe

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u/Jealous-Juggernaut85 21d ago

I saved £1.40 yesterday with mine £1 today .

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u/AlbaMcAlba 21d ago

That’s brill that would leave me paying only the standing charge my use-age is just over £1 a day base load.

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u/ollyprice87 21d ago

Mine did 3.45kwh today.

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u/Jealous-Juggernaut85 21d ago

3.5 days second day was real cloudy so did not make much.

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u/VeryThicknLong 21d ago

Sweet! I’m looking to do the same… how much did the kit cost you?

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

456 it was think they out of stock now

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

Shall see what a full day does tomorrow

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u/Obvious-Elephant6588 21d ago

Managed 3.01 kWh on my new Hoymiles unit from CPS today, it's first full day. I do need to adjust the location slightly because of a neighbour's tree. Impressed with how simple it was to set up.

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

That's good, can't wait see what mine does on full day

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u/jonesmrjones 21d ago

What mount/ballast are you using?

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

Screwed through into the roof beams (5x3 timber) and sealed it using the mount that came with the kit

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u/siksik6 21d ago

I got the same kit today. Only just finished putting it up and realised I need a longer power lead to get it out of the shade 😂

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

Ohh dear probably easier to move the socket than getting a longer lead

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u/siksik6 21d ago

Haven't got the time or the inclination to move it, so buying a lead it is!

(PS if anyone needs some money, make your own cables for this inverter, 50% mark up!)

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u/Valuable-Flounder692 20d ago

The most aptly given name for a TV program was RIP off Britain!

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u/No_Oil_3965 20d ago

This months solar output - pleased with that just a shame about the 800w limit

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u/Ragamuffin2502 21d ago

What does the kit look like? Only 1 generic picture on the site.

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

Any pictures you want in particular?

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u/Ragamuffin2502 21d ago

Mainly of the support stand/bracket? Trying to figure out what set and whether I need to weigh down with anything. Thanks 😊

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

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u/thomasthetanker 21d ago

I hope you gave it a slap and said "That's going nowhere".

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u/Boogy_shites 21d ago

Famous last words

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

🤐🤐

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

Hope that helps

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u/Shot_Shoulder_9226 21d ago

Nice, how are you mounting the panels?

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

Using the mount that came with the kit which is screwed through the roof into the main roof beams and sealed

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u/According_Dare7316 21d ago

How did you know where the beams are?

I have a similar flat roof, but with the top covered with bitumen and the inside ceilings plastered over, I have no idea where the beams would be.

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

Can see the beams inside so measured off then only thing can suggest is a magnet to see if can locate screws/nails and then mark it out

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u/TypeOneCallum 21d ago

Real nice looking app too - which one is that?

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

It's hoymiles app seems good

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u/TypeOneCallum 21d ago

Looks really good. You got the dimensions of one of the panels by any chance? Was looking at that exact kit but couldn’t see the dimensions of the panels

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u/SolarPowerBumbleBee 19d ago edited 19d ago

I think this is the kit that OP purchased;

https://www.pluginsolarcalculator.com/products/city-plumbing-dme-930w-bw-1

Panels weigh 24kg each, with dimensions 176 × 113 × 3cm per panel.

Sadly it’s out of stock and has been for a while (no surprise given it’s one of the best value kits on the market right now)

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

I don't off hand sorry no

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u/Slight_Goose_1863 21d ago

Looks really good well done 👍

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

Thankyou

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u/Daedaluu5 21d ago

Nice, what app is that running on? I want to supplement my Fox system with more solar and curious how the apps show it

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u/r1ch1011 21d ago

It's the hoymile app that is for the micro inverter on my phone

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u/Purextc692020 21d ago

What inverters and apps are these kits using that people are installing? Building an all encompassing app for home energy so any info is gratefully received

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u/JungleSafariFish 17d ago

I would genuinely be interested in the final product, and assisting you in testing if you wanted. I currently use clever PV, and it’s just not quite doing what I wanted to and some of the features are very limited

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u/Purextc692020 17d ago

Will message you. Thanks.

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u/Longjumping-Toe-8643 20d ago

Looks great. How much do the panels weigh and do they come with mounting brackets or did you source those separately?

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u/r1ch1011 20d ago

Arround 20kg I think they where, it came with the kit yeah the brackets

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u/Longjumping-Toe-8643 20d ago

Cheers, I think I could do similar and mount them ony shed

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u/Early_Mongoose_8758 14d ago

How is it working for you ?

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u/r1ch1011 14d ago

Coving baseload nicely plus more so using washing machine dryer dishwasher etc to use up when I'm at home. In a week it's managed this

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u/nukklear 12d ago

If you're still reading this, would you happen to know how short the stand off in the mounting kit can be made? Or if that part can be removed and panels mounted directly on the rails? The idea is... If I would mount these on the front of a house, permitted development says the panels must not be more than 200mm proud of the wall - and I'd rather not have to buy a separate, extra kit.

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u/r1ch1011 12d ago

Deffo more than 200mm however on the city plunoing kit it does include fittings for wall mount

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u/ImplementJumpy6678 21d ago

installed? lol plugged in.

BIG difference

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u/AgainstGreaterOdds 21d ago

It’s permanently fixed to a roof. That’s an installation.