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Yes, unfortunately i have already ordered an inverter and not seen that function on the specs. 

Due to my limited competence i have gone for the simplest option available and gone for Britmantoo's recommendation on that front.

Not ordered any panels yet, as mentioned by someone, the prices seem to be inflated to what they were just a couple of months ago but i might have to bite the bullet soon as my stuck at home due to Covid projects are mostly complete, Already painted external house walls, dug up and relaid patio , regrouted all floor tiles in the house and downstairs bathroom so need something else to occupy myself, especially with the kids going back to school

So, after reading this and Crossys car port thread, if the meter man were to see the meter running backwards, the likely worst outcome would be they would change the meter to one that wont run backwards. Is this correct?

With the size of system i am planning, (<2kw) i dont think i would be exporting much most days anyway and could probably just run a couple of aircons through the day of the meter reading (+/- 1) rather than turn off the system, at least then we would be getting a nice cool, de-humidified house for a few days.

your thoughts and wisdom welcome 

1 hour ago, northsouthdevide said:

provided you don't let your meter reading be in the negative to last reading, or that it's not running backwards when it's read. 

Yes, thats the only thing that worries me. no problem when im at home but when travel restrictions lifted, i work overseas, so it will be in the wifes totally forgetful hands to unplug the GTI on meter reading day. Looking back at our last six months it has always been on the same date, ie 5th of the month but now thinking more about it, what if that falls on a holiday and they come early. What are the consequences if they see the meter running backwards?

Edit. just seen Crossys post #20, that would solve it,

31 minutes ago, Crossy said:

I wouldn't go over a couple of kW of connected panels just plugged into an outlet, but it's a quick and easy way to get going with a few panels.

 

We're currently pushing 21A from our car port, I'm going to up rate the 220V cable from the current 2.5mm² (which gets decidely warm) to 4mm².

Yes, wouldnt be doing that as my carport is on the north side of the house, i will only be putting one row of panels in as a second row would be in shadow of the house for most of the year.

it is 5.8m wide so will be limited to 5 panels , possibly 6 with a small overhang to the sides depending on exact dimensions of panels i buy. 

There is a rake of 5 degrees down towards the north so was comtemplating making frames that will be hinged on the south end so that during April-August they would be in lay flat position (ie 5 degrees tilt to North) then during Sept to March tilted 15-20 degrees to the South. Not sure yet if the added expense of having to make individual frames for each seperate panel and having to raise/lower them twice a year with my proclivity to mash my fingers would be reclaimed by the extra watts garnered

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

1 hour ago, northsouthdevide said:

connected to cheap plug in grid tie inverters like this. 

I've got those Suoer GTIs (one 600w, one 1000w).

Work well but the fans are a bit noisy.

Each 330w panel generates 1 unit/day.

Edited 1 hour ago by BritManToo

So, if i understand this correctly, you connect your PV panels to your GTI and then you just plug these into any household socket? Or have i completely misunderstood.

looking at possibly DIY 6 pv panels onto carport roof but was worried about the tie in to my electricity system as not had the best of experiences with local "qualified electricians"

Had this conversation with the wife, she just accepts it will be the same cost as normal, tried to explain that the term isnt as long, extra is paid for electricity in IEP as classes have A/C which hasn't been used and they haven't been paying the teachers ( not the Foreign teachers anyway, not sure about the Thai teachers ) and they haven't been giving the children school meals, again part of the package,  so how can they justify the same pricing.

Not the end of the world for us but i know for a lot of the parents, school fees are a major part of their expenditure but they all just seem to accept that the costs will remain the same without questioning why

On 6/24/2020 at 9:46 AM, webfact said:

BOT implemented pre-emptive measures on Friday telling commercial banks to hold off on paying interim dividend and buying back shares. 

is this a legitimate response, to order banks not to pay dividends. 

Seems to me to be an easy way for those making the decision to make some big money since after they announced this, banking shares tumbled 5% when the SET opened on Monday

Was at CW on Thursday to renew EoS based on retirement.

Arrived 10am went to Kbank and got statement and letter and update passbook,             cost 300baht

went to photocopy shop and got copy of last page of updated bankbook                         cost 2 baht        (all other pages done at home)

got new 1year Extension  (all relevent paperwork copied at home)                                   cost 1900baht

went to copy shop and got copy of passport page with new Extension                             cost 2baht

got new ME re-entry permit                                                                                         cost 3800 baht

total expeniture of 6004 bht. of which 4 baht was for photocopies or 0.07%,

hardly a game changer is it

Incidentally i was finished and on my way home before midday so less then 2hours . Now is the the time to renew if yours is going to expire soon 

Quite possible, i have a friend not of the UK but british, he was born in Malaysia and grew up there with his British parents until he was about 11 or 12 years old

15 hours ago, ukrules said:

It could create a big problem, especially if it leads to another 'shutdown', this is why I expect there will be multiple countries on the list and the flights will all start around the same time.

 

It's not just up to Thailand who comes here, they will need to agree reciprocal terms with other countries. I can only imagine the negotiations happening right now.

 

China will be demanding other countries are allowed to travel starting on the very same day the Chinese flights begin - the others won't be so keen on that for obvious reasons. They won't want to become Chinas excuse.

 

I'm thinking of the countries which don't kiss Chinas ass, countries like Japan.

I think if there were to be a rise in infection after letting certain "preferred countries" back in, the numbers of infections will start slowly and increase slowly at first  giving plenty of time to suppress the new cases long enough to invite additional "dirty countries" back in and allocate blame and negatativity accordingly

2 hours ago, Ron jeremy said:

There is no way in hell a child has the opportunities in Thailand then they do living in the west.not true. And the quality of life is nowhere near the west. Make all the excuses you want, not a chance anyone should be raising their children in Thailand.i don't see young families in the west lined up at immigration trying to get their families a Thai visa because it it THE place to raise a family

So you say i am wrong in my believe that Thailand is better for my children to grow up than the UK, 

Could you tell me on what basis as.....

2 hours ago, Ron jeremy said:

the vast majority of the home country bashing is from people in the UK, I have never been,

1 hour ago, Ron jeremy said:

sorry to hear about the UK, never been

In fact , do you actually have children of your own? You only talk of Nephews and Nieces but you think you know better than i, how best to to raise my children!!!

3 hours ago, Ron jeremy said:

don't see young families in the west lined up at immigration trying to get their families a Thai visa

Not eligible so why would they?

2 hours ago, Ron jeremy said:

Seems funny not many young people in the west are flocking to Asia for a better life,

Funny that, i have one son in his 20's from UK, Guess where he has chosen to be,  go on guess, need a clue, it aint the UK

17 minutes ago, Paiman said:

Depends where you go, fer example you would not be able to enter Nigeria, Angola.... if it is older than 10 years.( yellow fever)

ok, thank you, looks like i do need to get new one then as possibility of Angola if these travel restrictions are lifted

30 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

https://www.thaitravelclinic.com/cost.html

1200 baht

govt clinic so may have long waits

 

https://www.saovabha.com/en/clinictravel.asp?nTopic=4

cost not listed but likely similiar to above

govt clinic

 

https://www.medconsultasia.com/vaccinations

1700 baht

private, usually no waits

Thank you for your response. Having followed the links i have learnt for yellow fever it is a lifetime cover, so wont be needing it as i had 10 years go, I remember the Doctor telling me it lasted for ten years but also had the full range of vaccinations at that time so think i have got mixed up with Hep A, but once again Thank you for your time and effort you put in to assist people on this forum. It is much appreciated

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

I am not aware of anyplace in Pattaya for this. There are places in Bangkok and, at least in the past, there was someplace in Laem Chabang near port

Hi Sheryl. do you know which places in BKK and a rough price estimate. TIA

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

That's my problem. I have been here 7 years and never done a 90 day report, due to travels. Had been advised that I must have a 90 day report to obtain CR at CW imm office. My useless Oz embassy does not provide service to provide CR, others do. However with Mr Covid I will most likely have to do one. Pretty sure that if it's your first you need attend imm office. 

Me too, was my first 90 day for about 4 years, i work offshore so was also always in / out before needed to do one.

To be fair, it was quite painless, arrived around 10:30 and got 90 day report done by 11;15. got queue ticket number for cert of residence (counter B) and was seen to immediately as no one in front. only problem was i had to nip downstairs to get photocopy of the 90 day report confirmation i had just done but got that and was sorted and out of there by 11;45.

so now i am all sorted apart from DL as just after i received the cert through the post, they announced that they were extending the validity of old DL for another month

On 5/12/2020 at 8:05 AM, DrJack54 said:

I also need to obtain a certificate of residence for car licence. I deal with CW. Been told many times on Thaivisa that I need a 90 day report.

went a couple weeks back to get mine.

all i needed was 90 day report. passport copy of main page, visa page, and last entry page.

completed form and payment.  as no yellow book etc, they not give me immediately but sent by registered post to be signed on delivery to address on 90 day report. This was at CW

17 hours ago, lelapin said:

This is the stagnant water near my wall.

 

how about putting some screen door mesh fixed to underside of the grating, will still allow water to pass but stop mosquitoes perhaps?