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Thank you. What is your water source?

In addition to what Crossy said. The saying that lightning never strikes twice is not quite true. The following is what you need a fuse for: Nearby lightning strike generates EMP which causes MOV to degrade a bit. Next strike a few seconds later the EMP may ignore the MOV and start partying around the electrics. The fuse will blow and stop the second EMP pulse doing damage. If the fuse does blow then it would be sensible to replace the MOV at the same time as it would have been stressed to a greater or lesser degree..

Very interesting topic for me. Can anyone tell me if crushed plate glass is better than Zeolite for reducing turbidity in water?

I've got a better idea. Adjust the FX to make tourists dollars/pounds go further. (By the way, I would also be happy with that.) Edit. Oops. Only for domestic tourists. Must pay spec savers a visit.

Maybe it's a copy of Phnom Rung? Come off it Cambodia it looks nothing like any of your temples which, I should point out, are copies of Indian temples many of which are dedicated to the god Shiva.

That is absolutely correct and Huawei went to a lot of trouble to make it so. Having said that I wouldn't bother to do that If I was a battery manufacturer. I would make my batteries as compatible as possible to enable retrofitting and after-life replacements. This is from Mr. & Mrs. Google Sodium-ion batteries, like lithium-ion batteries, employ a CCCV charging method. This involves an initial phase of constant current charging until a predefined voltage threshold is reached, followed by a constant voltage phase where the voltage is maintained while the current gradually decreases. A configurable lithium-ion charger can be adapted for sodium-ion batteries by adjusting the voltage settings, as the same Battery Management Systems (BMS) integrated circuits can be used for both types of batteries. So although they are not quite drop in replacements for lithium ion chemistry batteries, they are not too different. Just don't expect to use 'em if you have a Huawei inverter.

That is correct. but the term "inverter" is a bit of a misnomer. It is the MPPT charge controller that charges the battery not the inverter. Currently, inverters tend to be all in one kits which include the charge controller. In the case of the "all in one inverter" the charge controller may not have the flexibility to be adjusted for different battery chemistries. But, as long as the charge controller has a manual setting it will be possible to adjust the charging voltage to suit any battery chemistry. It would be very difficult for any battery manufacturer to make a bespoke battery which only one charge controller (theirs) can charge.

There's a whole load of technical double talk in there which explains in grandiose detail what only experts can understand. Anything to keep the politicians out. I strikes me that there should be an independent frequency source to control national grid frequency nationwide rather than relying on generator frequencies pulling each other into line. Each generator has to be phase locked to this national frequency.

Agreed. However reading the T&C further on I seem to remember something about a parent being involved unless the minor is over 16 (18?)

Good question. However, shouldn't you be comparing prices of Lithium batteries in Europe with prices of sodium batteries in Europe? Also it's early days with batteries going to premium installers. I would expect the prices to reduce once costs have been recovered and bank loans paid back. Yes. I wondered about that too. The wording is proprietary inverters

Please note. As far as I am aware, Apps are effectively a direct online link between customer and supplier and as such are very secure. "Online" banking is via a web browser. This is not secure in the same way as an app. For example. How many times have you looked at something on the internet and later received advertising for the very same thing. That is not a coincidence. They are watching you

This article caught my eye earlier. https://www.ess-news.com/2025/06/16/italian-startup-releases-9-8-kwh-sodium-ion-battery-for-residential-applications/ Good news but I think it will be some time before such batteries are available here in Thailand. At daily 80% discharge they will live for almost 18 years. Can be discharged to 100% (but I doubt they would live very long if that happened too often). Italian startup Heiwit has developed a sodium-ion battery for residential use. Heiwit said the battery poses a lower fire risk, avoids materials with significant geopolitical concerns, and offers easier end-of-life recycling. “The overall cost is lower than lithium counterparts of equal capacity,” the company said in a statement. The system measures 700 mm x 480 mm x 170 mm and weighs 130 kg. It has a nominal power of 10 kW and an energy storage capacity of 9.8 kWh. The company said the system provides a round-trip efficiency of 95% and supports a 100% depth of discharge. It operates in ambient temperatures between -10 C and 55 C and offers a reported lifespan of 6,500 cycles at 80% depth of discharge. Heiwit conducted tests at its experimental plant in Caronno Pertusella, in the northern Italian province of Varese. “The battery, connected to a proprietary 6 kW hybrid inverter, is now fully operational and able to manage the storage and distribution of energy produced locally from renewable sources,” the statement said. During initial testing, the battery maintained thermal stability, with cell temperatures between 27 C and 28 C even under high cycling conditions. The company said the battery can reach full charge in under two hours due to “optimization of the cells and the advanced management of the inverter.” “This reduces the risk of overheating, prolongs the useful life and improves safety, making the system also suitable for installations without active temperature control,” added Heiwit. “The system can already be ordered,” said CEO Alessandro Gallani. “For the first few months, priority will be given to premium installers, with technical visits available at the headquarters to evaluate performance in real conditions.”

I just came back from visiting SCB in Buriram and received confirmation that age is not a problem for them. Tomorrow I will put that to the test and open an account. I will also register for the app. It seems a good idea to keep both accounts, Krungsri and SCB, open until standing orders and received payments are all confirmed.

Looking at your ID picture, that shouldn't be too difficult.

And there was me thinking that street food was all cookery hand carts and tables 'n chairs on the pavement (sidewalks if you are foreign).

I addition It seems that Krungsri is taking it upon themselves to decide who is, and who is not fit enough to have access of their choosing to their money.

I just got back from my meeting and it turned out to be a fruitless exercise. The opinion from the banks point of view is that, after your 70, you will not be able to remember passwords and pin numbers. I pointed out that if a 70 year old can't remember an app. pin number then you should withhold ATM access cards for the same reason. My wife added that Krungsri might well loose a lot of customers because of this rule. The young lady behind the counter agreed with this but then being as it's not her problem, I suppose she would. She did say that the rule was not limited to foreigners.

And so will the innocent van delivery driver. Never forgotten.

I agree with you on all points. I guess this maximum age rule must apply to new applications because when I passed 70 (that was a little while back now) I was not invited to stop online banking. Also, when I go to the bank on monday, I will be arguing the point that I am not making a new application but am simply reconfiguring the existing arrangement as per the banks wishes. I'll come back after the monday meeting and let you know the result.

I just tried to register again now that my passport number is in the system. Entered all the personal and account information as requested and, after a few seconds the response came back "Registration failed. Age of nationality does not meet bank criteria" I have no idea what this means except it will need another trip to the bank. Edit. I had a look at the terms and conditions. Here is a bit of relevant information (there may be more) "The User can apply for Krungsri Online/krungsri application through the channels specified by the Bank, such as the Bank's website, Krungsri ATM, the Bank’s branches, or the Bank’s application installed on mobile phone or tablet that can be connected to the Bank's network. The User must fill out all required information completely and accurately. The basic qualification of the User is to be of age 12 or over but not exceeding 70 years. The registration will be valid when the User receives a confirmation message via E-mail or mobile phone number registered with the Bank".

Forgot to mention. There was a flurry of activity when I asked if my passport number might be a problem. I had a new passport just over a year ago and made sure my bank was aware of this when I did my extension. They even photocopied the new passport. Today the counter staff did a few things on the computer and, after a bit of double checking, had me sign a document to say I agreed that this was my current passport number. No wonder there was a security problem when I first tried to register for the app.

Sounds good. I went to my near'ish branch this morning and presented the problem to the assistant. She made a few phone calls and came back with "you need to cancel your Krungsri-on-Line first because you can't have your mobile app registered whilst still registered for online banking". I would be loath to do that because there is still a risk of cancelling one thing and not being able to register for the other. My wife suggested to wait 'til October 1st which is in line with your excellent information above. So, like you, that's what I'm going to do.

When I read the article I thought something a bit more technical too. Strange to see scientists commenting and making a study of liars, cheats and thieves trying to capitalise on solar energy.

Did the clerk offer any route forward to resolve this problem? I will be going to my Krungsri branch tomorrow to register.........

I noticed the following in Science Daily today:- https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250611083736.htm Source: Boston University Summary: California s solar energy boom is often hailed as a green success story but a new study reveals a murkier reality beneath the sunlit panels. Researchers uncover seven distinct forms of corruption threatening the integrity of the state s clean energy expansion, including favoritism, land grabs, and misleading environmental claims. Perhaps most eyebrow-raising are allegations of romantic entanglements between senior officials and solar lobbyists, blurring the lines between personal influence and public interest. The report paints a picture of a solar sector racing ahead while governance and ethical safeguards fall dangerously behind.