Why did my Installer have to extend my cables?

My installer had to extend my cables due to separate locations of mains and solar supply and AC coupler and battery. He used Cat5 cable which ran from the downstairs cupboard where the meter and solar supply is up the wall to the loft where the Solus AC coupler and battery is.

Can I use solar iboost+ with immersion heaters?

Solar iBoost is designed for use with up to 2 immersion heaters each rated up to 3kW for water heating in the home, each immersion is used in turn by the Solar iBoost+. The immersions should have thermostat controls but no electronic controls between the Solar iBoost+ and the immersion. It should only be installed by a qualified electrician.

Can solar panels run in series?

Hence, even partial shading can cause a significant drop in performance on strings wired in series. In other words, a single panel can bring down the current for the entire string when wiring in series. Luckily, solar panels have built-in coping mechanisms such as bypass diodes and half-cells.

Does solar iboost+ have a winter/summer/off timed setting?

Yes, a useful feature in Solar iBoost+ is the option to switch rapidly between Winter/Summer/OFF Timed settings. This is useful if you want to use grid power to top up the free hot water but the duration and start time might be different according to the time of year and how you are using any other heating system.

Why are solar panel connections important?

Understanding solar panel connections is crucial for both efficiency and safety. As solar panels become increasingly affordable, newcomers and seasoned users expanding their systems stand to gain optimal energy outputs through a deeper knowledge of how different wiring methods affect the characteristics of their solar string.

How does solar iboost+ work?

Immersion elements must contain a thermostat, your electrician will check this. When the set temperature is reached the thermostat operates to switch the element off. The Solar iBoost+ automatically switches over to heat the 2nd immersion if connected and when the immersion(s) is/are satisfied ‘Water Tank HOT’ is displayed.