Epic Solar PV Installation: How we installed Enphase Microinverters and the Alpha ESS Smile B3 +

[@TurreTuntematon]

Perfect with those Enphase 😊

[@dennisfarley9183]

Hi just a quick question - can emphysema micro inverters be used in a in roof installation. Regards

[@dorewoodman]

Hi Dennis, Yes they can.

[@billy_wizz]

Nice vid. Read thst the iQ8 panels and 5P battery are now available in the UK. Will you be installing these? If so, a video would be fantastic to see.

[@kingrs]

Another great video as always. So you have 12 x IQ7+ (3.54kW total) and a Alpha B3 3.0 kW inverter with 5kWh of storage on this setup. Does the AC couple battery storage system output not count towards your total generating capacity for the G98 DNO application?

[@redeyedzombiegaming5590]

Hi mate how did you manage to get your live status to work on the App. Great video

[@dorewoodman]

Hi, thank you for the comment and glad you enjoyed the content. Are you referring to the Enphase App?

[@redeyedzombiegaming5590]

Sorry mate I meant say the enphase app

[@lawrencenathan1]

Does the alpha function off grid, with the Enphase inverters then continuing to generate?

[@TheSnowborder1]

Hey Dore, I'm seeking advice on a situation with my Mitsubishi Ecodan. I purchased it in the UK where it's popular, then brought the whole system to Poland. The local services were surprised and had minimal knowledge about this model. Eventually, we got it running, but they were surprised by the absence of a heating element supporting the house heating circuit. The heat pump has been operating for five days in our newly built bungalow with one underfloor heating circuit. However, it's struggling to raise the temperature around the house, although the hot water seems fine. To ease the load, we closed off some room circuits, hoping the pump would perform better. The plan is to reopen these circuits as the temperature rises, but after five days, there's been no noticeable improvement. I had intended to reach out to Mitsubishi service for advice, but I still need internet in the house. Could you advise if our approach seems correct? Additionally, I'm curious about why there's a heating element for the house circuit. Any insights would be appreciated.

[@dorewoodman]

Hi, it shouldn't require an element as back up for the heat pump itself, presuming the heat pump is sized according to the heat load of the property the distribution to the UFH circuit shouldn't be an issue. Did you install a Mitsubishi Pre Plumbed cylinder? How many zones are wired into the FTC? I would be checking; Actuator heads are operating on the UFH manifolds to the zones requiring heat The heating distribution pump is circulating when the UFH is calling for heat The ASHP is recognising the signal for heat from the UFH circuit The dipswitches on the FTC are set correctly The flow rate is sufficient between the ASHP and distribution internally The diverter valve is operating correctly between heating and hot water

[@TheSnowborder1]

@@dorewoodman thank your for your reply. The property features a 95m2 bungalow equipped with 100% UFH, with new and well-insulated structure. The heat pump has a capacity of 5KW with FTC6 and a pre-plumbed cylinder, connected to only one circuit. Both the actuator heads and the manifold are brand new, along with the UFH system. We attempted to regulate the temperature by closing some heads on the manifold, but unfortunately, it didn't yield any positive results. My assumption is that the dipswitches are preset for a single heating zone along with domestic hot water, which I currently have. The only component not yet linked is the wireless room controller. I found it perplexing when you mentioned the UFH calling for heat, or the ASHP recognising that signal. Nonetheless, as per the installer's advice, it might take a couple of weeks for the system to adequately warm up, especially considering the newness of the house and its current low temperature, compounded by the cold weather outside. Do you think this scenario could be the case?

[@kingrs]

Which is your preference for the location of the battery backup system: Loft, under the stairs or in the garage?

[@danmurphy7338]

We have been having the same issue with the Alpha and linking to the app. We are now having issues with the ct clamp. Alpha are saying we need 2 due to the zappi and eddie as the clamps aren’t working together on the seperate apps. I am wondering now if I have a faulty ct clamp.