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    Solar generation in rain/cloudy conditions

    I just can't believe there is line fees. My mum in Margate also pays line fees to eskom directly. It's a home power capacity charge. Bill starts at roughly R900 before even using electricity. The rate is slightly less per unit if you use less but still. Also before my solar I used to buy...
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    Solar generation in rain/cloudy conditions

    Using grid now gives me heartburn an anti acid tablet can't take away... :cautious:
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    Solar generation in rain/cloudy conditions

    From grid yes. I had to pay for it and I don't like that.
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    Solar generation in rain/cloudy conditions

    At least you guys are getting something... less than 100w this side
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    Solar generation in rain/cloudy conditions

    As mentioned todays pv estimate looks dire. In fact if this prediction is correct it will be the worst day since I got my solar. It's also raining in PTA North so yeah.
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    The 'Massive' Gauteng Weather and Storm Warning Thread! The Sequel

    Raining in PTA north :unsure:
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    Solar generation in rain/cloudy conditions

    Yes I never tap into grid actually with the geyser but it means that I never get my batteries to 100% SOC. Not in winter at least will see if spring or summer changes things for me. I wouldn't usually topup the batteries but I'm on nightshift from 6pm to 6am so I have my laptop and pc on so 2 x...
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    Solar generation in rain/cloudy conditions

    Meh I'm topping up on grid now. :(
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    The Rugby Thread - Part Deux

    Good win by the boys. Are we ready for the All Blacks tour?
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    Solar generation in rain/cloudy conditions

    So dark outside if I didn't check the time I would have assumed it's like 7pm already...
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    The Rugby Thread - Part Deux

    Springboks vs Barbarians will also be on SABC2 and SABC+ btw for what it's worth. **delayed broadcast...
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    Who has tried Predros?

    Can I just add this is the best Chicken and Rice I ever had. Bought xtra hot basting. Jis this thing is perfection.
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    The Rugby Thread - Part Deux

    Surely SA A can't lose against Zimbabwe right. Very rusty start with some exciting bits in between though.
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    Major League Cricket

    Stadiums still very empty...
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    LIFEPO4 Battery discussion thread

    I have that. That is what I'm using on solar assistant.
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