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How many lights in the string? Go to the middle one and disconnect the wires, hopefully there will be 4, 2 in and 2 out to the next light. Insulate the ends. Test. If it doesn't trip you know the problem is in the second bit, if it does you know the problem is in the first bit. You can then split the faulty section in half in the same way. For obvious reasons, it's called the "Half-split" method ????

Probably not unless it's a dead short, you need an insulation tester, the Mk-1 eyeball is the best starting point.

Here we go. Cheap DIN rail consumer unit from MegaHome, 30A AC MCB same place. DC MCBs, DC MOVs and AC MOVs from Lazada. Do NOT try to save a few $$$ by using normal MCBs on the DC, conflagration may result if one opens when the panels are active. This is for two strings (inverter has 2 MPPT inputs) so you could lose one DC MCB and a pair of DC MOVs.

Didn't pay any. There's a thread somewhere on it. One of several companies doing it https://www.evereastlogistics.com/product_23128_SpeciallinetoSingaporeMalaysiaThailand.html Special line to Singapore/ Malaysia/Thailand Special line Special line express service to Vietnam/Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand from China -Good price -Door to door service, clearance at both ends, Duty free -Seasoned staffs with good service -High efficiency

Yeah ^^^, I'd start by looking for the usual suspects, wildlife or water, in the fittings or any junction boxes. Just hope there's not a taped joint underground somewhere.

When the rain stops I'll post a photo of ours ???? It could be a while.

It was a while back but you are probably right, still saved the 7% VAT ????

I have the .apk if anyone wants it please PM me.

It's happened to me a few times (or it's just forgotten my bill details), just re-enter the original data you used and everything will should might come back. Note that my version doesn't do passport numbers only Thai ID numbers.

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I thought the idea was pretty much dead now with better / faster WiFi, it was never wonderful (totally useless here). I have one somewhere, wouldn't even work well down an extension lead ????

From the linked article:- It could be the headlamp of an oncoming train!

Yes, I messaged them on their Line address they sent and a nice lady took about 60 seconds to verify it was me on video chat. Got the "KYC completed, do not used this chat for normal contact" message. Hopefully it will continue to work.

Customs HS Code 8708.99.0000 "Parts And Accessories Of Motor Vehicles" will net you 30% duty plus 7% VAT on the CIF value ???? https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/ You could ask the seller if they can do "Thailand Special Line" which is a China-Thailand bulk shipping system which somehow makes for zero payment at this end. I was offered it for a solar inverter, cost the same as FedEx but no duty or VAT to pay.

Now, where did we store those tracking devices?

ANFO is your friend!!

It's all set up and waiting ???? There's only 80 Baht in the wallet so no great loss if they do shut me down, but it's a handy app for paying in the Seven.

Thanks I'll try that, their email definitely says they will contact you, but they haven't yet.

I've got the QR and added them as a friend, are you supposed to call them or do they call you? I've been waiting for an appointment time for 4 days (they say 3 business days) ????

It didn't, seller didn't ship, Lazada cancelled and refunded. New one (slightly more expensive) on order and has shipped. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i2018040947-s6508042103.html

Just got Az dose 2 at Bang Sue Grand. I originally got a 16 week appointment from Siriraj, they were no help when checking if a new appointment at 12 weeks was available. Eventually my step-son sorted a new time and place using the Mor-Prompt App (I couldn't even log on) which is actually at 11.5 weeks, I'll take that. He also sorted one for a mate who I met at Siriraj, who interestingly got a text with a new date yesterday, he came to Bang Sue ???? Very well organised with lots of English speaking staff. No queue at 10.15 (early for 11.00 appointment), straight in, follow the big numbered signs. Even live music in the "wait to see if your arm falls off" area. Out by 11.05, hardest part was finding the way back to the MRT station ????

Not exactly breaking news but it's worth noting for those who have their solar battery packs inside their homes. A Tesla Megapack part of a giant battery project in Victoria, Australia, has caught on fire – creating a blaze that’s almost impossible to control. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. More https://electrek.co/2021/07/30/tesla-megapack-caught-fire-giant-battery-project-australia/

So, I've been asked on a number of occasions to clarify the various types of solar inverters and what they can do. Here's my Idiot's Guide. Off Grid So the classical solar installation would be a simple Off-Grid system. The panels charge the batteries and the batteries run the house. The grid is not involved anywhere although some users might install a generator type transfer switch so they can switch to grid or a generator if the batteries are dead. This system has the issue that the maximum load can never be greater then the inverter maximum output. On Grid or Grid-tie By far the most common system here in Thailand, it also happens to be the cheapest as there are no batteries involved. The inverter supplies power to the network whilst the sun shines, it is synchronised to the grid and so offsets the consumption from the grid. A plus of doing this is if you need more power than the solar is supplying it simply draws that extra energy from the grid in a totally seamless manner. On the negative side is that, because there are no batteries, if the mains goes off so does your local power even if the sun is beaming down. If you generate more power than your local loads are using then the excess is exported to the grid. The old disc-type meters happily run backwards during export saving up the energy for you to use later. This "net-metering" is technically illegal and if the meter reader sees the meter going backwards you will likely get a "no reverse" meter installed. If you already have an electronic meter these don't go backwards, indeed they might actually bill you for any power you export! In order to mitigate any export issues many on-grid inverters have a zero-export function so the inverter exactly matches what the load is using. Of course any extra power available from your panels is simply wasted. Off-Grid Hybrid In order to offset the disadvantages of an off-grid system the off-grid hybrid adds a mains powered battery charger into the mix. This allows the mains to top up the batteries or "help" the solar if the sun is feeling tired. Most have a "bypass" which allows the load to operate directly off the grid if necessary. These hybrids usually have several modes available depending upon how you want it to behave. The usual setting would be "Solar First" whereby the load draws power from the solar most of the time, if there's not enough solar then the extra comes from the batteries and if there's still not enough (batteries discharged) then the remainder comes from the mains. Of course, so long as you have solar and/or juice in the batteries you never actually end up in the dark even if the grid is off. Like the simple off-grid system this unit still has the issue that the maximum load can never be greater then the inverter maximum output. On-Grid Hybrid The on-grid hybrid is really the ultimate system combining all the advantages of off-grid (never in the dark) with the advantages of on-grid (no limit on power available if the grid is on). Again there are many modes to choose from the usual one would be "Self Usage". The inverter attempts to keep your grid current at zero where it can. If there's excess solar it charges the batteries, if there's not enough solar energy is pulled from the batteries to keep your grid consumption at zero. Most also have an "Essential Power" output which gives UPS like functionality when the mains is off to keep your important stuff (lights, TV, PC etc.) running when the grid is down. Like the on-grid systems these inverters can export to the grid if the batteries are full and you are making more than you are using. The same caveats regarding net-metering apply of course.

IMPORTANT UPDATE 25/04/22 - All of the guides etc. are now at https://www.localfoodheroes.com/ the links are later in the thread but since we are seeing interest again I've edited the OP. As a Brit I like my bacon sliced a bit thicker than is commonly available here at a sensible price. I'd also rather have "back bacon" not the "streaky" which seems the norm. So I had a go at curing my own. Instructions here http://www.localfoodheroes.co.uk/?e=541 do follow the quantities accurately. Prague Powder #1 from Lazada - https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i168877082-s209361163.html Ziploc bags, Lazada again (I got the biggest I could find) - https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i2330372790-s7881063502.html I left out the optional sodium ascorbate 'coz I couldn't find it. Pig loin from makro, looked for a piece with a bit of fat. I did just a 1kg piece just in case it went wrong, this was a mistake, should have done more After 6 of the longest days in my life we have a result. Looks, smells and tastes just like the real thing. Deemed totally acceptable by Madam, we've nearly scoffed the lot already. Hand slicing, even with Madam's razor sharp cleaver wasn't perfect. Slicing machine on order.

Some of you may remember us building this back in 2015. Thread here https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/481794-housebuilding-thread/?do=findComment&comment=9603407 Well the time has finally arrived for me to get my finger out and actually put some solar on the car port. We spoke to our local PEA office who were quite enthusiastic and helpful until we said we didn't want to join the government scheme (IIRC it's called My Solar Roof), the contract was too long and restrictive and the feed-in rate silly. So, we are NOT permitted to spin the meter backwards (net-metering) - At least not officially "don't let the meter reader see it going backwards" said the supervisor (he's not over enamoured with the government scheme either). That along with the costs associated with doing the job "officially", approved inverters, approved installers (no DIY) decided me to do this on the QT. Luckily for us (but not my wallet) we have a standing load of about 1100 Watts (mostly Madam's koi and the freezers), our base consumption hasn't gone below 1000 W for the last year or so (yes, I'm sad, we keep a log - ok the supply monitor does). So 1000W or so of solar would cover the base without the meter going backwards and still produce a visible saving on the power bill. A quick and dirty estimate:- 1000W x 5 hours per day = 5 units per day generated. Times 30 days per month = 150 units per month. @ 4 Baht per unit thats 600 Baht per month = 1 case of beer!! Our bill is usually 5500-6000 Baht so 10% reduction, enough to keep Madam's green desires happy. So I went shopping:- 4 x 300W solar panels from Global House - On offer at 3,890 Baht a pop. 2 x 600W WVC micro-inverters from AliExpress - 6,500 Baht for the two including duties and VAT. The cost of the "proper" mounting hardware scared me so a visit to our local steel supplier got us 11/2" square x 2mm wall thickness at 300 Baht a 6m length. I got 6 pieces, we don't need it all for 4 panels but I'm going to put all the mounting stuff up whilst I'm in roof-climbing mode. So 1800 Baht. We also need some stand-off parts to keep everything off the actual roof, I had some 3" x 11/2" x 2mm "in stock" so I made 36 x 100mm long stand off pieces. This steel would probably cost another 400 Baht or so. Washers, self drilling screws, angle fixings, primer and paint are all from stock, but I doubt they would cost more than a grand or so. So, we've spent about 25 grand to save 600 Baht a month. Payback period 41 months, about 3.5 years. I can live with that. I've not decided how to configure the rest of the roof space (there is room for 18 panels) yet, but if back-feeding remains off the option list I expect something with batteries is going to be on the cards (look up hybrid inverters). This would also provide a whole-house UPS facility and render our (noisy) genset redundant. Photos as we progress so hopefully all will become clear. Comments always welcome of course (or I wouldn't be posting).