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I did wonder why Gemini's responses were becoming a bit weird

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High tide at Ko-Kret, not really much to report as yet.

I have accounts with: - Bangkok Bank - The answer is no, now what's the question? Not the best App but they retain an online site to use with your PC unlike others. SCB - Easy to deal with, at least at our local branch, App is pretty OK but no online site "for security reasons". I have two accounts, one for my visa money which doesn't do much, and the other where my salary gets paid. We also have our mortgage with SCB. Krungthai - Great at our local branch as the senior teller speaks decent English. App is reasonable once you get used to it. Again no online banking site. Overall I would recommend SCB.

I've not seen one like that before 😞 Do you have an industrial tariff and/or Time of Use (TOU) metering?? The top box seems to be talking about peak-power (Peak and Off-Peak, but no idea what "H" is [Holiday perhaps]) and possibly units used at that energy level. The bottom box is talking about kVAR (reactive power). These values don't appear to be affecting the actual billing numbers.

LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - U.S. energy officials are reassessing the risk posed by Chinese-made devices that play a critical role in renewable energy infrastructure after unexplained communication equipment was found inside some of them, two people familiar with the matter said. Power inverters, which are predominantly produced in China, are used throughout the world to connect solar panels and wind turbines to electricity grids. They are also found in batteries, heat pumps and electric vehicle chargers. Read more: - https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/ghost-machine-rogue-communication-devices-found-chinese-inverters-2025-05-14/

I believe these units are active fan cooled rather than the convection cooled 5kW units. We added fans to our 5k units due to them running hotter than I really like when working hard although they never de-rated or shut down on overheat. They are also "outdoors" (under the car port) so ambient is pretty high. If you're not going to take it over 6kW most of the time then I suggest the 10k unit will do the job just fine. @Sophon I've split these posts off into their own thread for more directed responses.

Some reference photos for today. High tide at Ko-Kret And the Green House

https://www.thaiwater.net/ is worth a look but it can be a bit slow and confusing. Gemini AI says: - Unfortunately, specific, real-time data on the water levels and discharge rates of all dams in Thailand for today, May 14, 2025, is not readily available in a single, comprehensive source. The information is often spread across various reports and updates from different agencies. However, based on the available information, we can provide some insights and comparisons with data from last year (2024): Current Situation (May 14, 2025): Major Dams: Thaiwater.net provides some current levels for major dams: Bhumibol Dam: Current level is at 55% of normal capacity (27% usable storage). Sirikit Dam: Current level is at 58% of normal capacity (28% usable storage). Pa Sak Jorasit Dam: Current level is at 21% of normal capacity (21% usable storage). This indicates a significantly lower level compared to the other two major dams. Wachiralongkorn Dam: Current level is at 59% of normal capacity (25% usable storage). Chao Phraya River Basin: Reports from early May 2025 indicated a rising water level in the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok due to increased discharge from upstream, with northern runoffs around 1,900 cubic meters per second. Overall Reservoir Storage: A report from late April 2025 stated that the total water volume in large-scale reservoirs nationwide was 59% of total capacity, with 39% usable storage. This was noted as being higher than the same period in 2024. Mekong River: Water levels at key monitoring stations along the Lower Mekong mainstream, particularly in northern Thailand, reached alarm levels in late August 2024 due to persistent heavy rainfall. Nong Khai station reached flood level. While this was a situation from last year, it highlights the potential for rapid changes in water levels due to rainfall. Comparison with Last Year (2024): A report from late April 2025 mentioned that the overall usable water volume in large-scale reservoirs was higher (by 2,055 MCM) compared to the same period in 2024. In late September 2024, there were warnings issued for provinces along the Chao Phraya River due to increased discharge rates from the Chao Phraya Dam, necessitated by heavy rains and runoffs from the North. This led to concerns about potential flooding in low-lying areas. In late October 2024, further warnings were issued for downstream provinces of the Chao Phraya Dam due to heavy rainfall in upstream areas, leading to increased discharge rates up to 1,600 cubic meters per second.

This man was a really sad loss 😞 Warning - Some "grown up" words

You could try the electricbikereview forums https://forums.electricbikereview.com/ Several discussions on BMSs with on-off switches.

By popular demand. Nothing much happening as yet, but watch this space. Live stream from Ko Kret here: - EDIT The livestream seems to keep moving go to https://www.youtube.com/@eonsolution02 to see the latest.

Let me check if the cameras are online yet 🙂 I'll start a new thread for 2025. EDIT New thread started, locking this one to avoid confusion.

Like the Acropolis ...

I've tested Smart Load when we first got our Deye units, seems to function as advertised. It should do exactly what you need.

My understanding is that it pops up on their screen automagically when they scan your passport, they only ask if it doesn't.

Not sure why, but this popped back onto my radar, we Brits do make some of the best commercials ever. 🙂

Does your septic need sucking?

Yeah, it's on pause for a while due to lack of interest. I may start a poll to decide if we re-start 🙂 Can I be assured of a positive vote from your good self??

I was married to his sister!! Blue eyes, blonde hair, big bazookas, beautiful, Essex girl! Loved her to bits!

It's called "self-assembly" for a reason Otherwise, talk to your local bike-taxi guys, they know everyone and where to get anything!!