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Wow, frankly, I don't quite understand the meaning of that... But you got me worried. Waiting for a response from @Crossy

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Here's the thing... I'm planning on placing the inverter, batteries and panels in the vicinity of the old house - it's got a nicely sized and perfectly angled/oriented (for solar) roof, also a better sized and protected from the elements area to place the solar equipment. And that's the only reason for my initial plans on keeping the older overhead line, even though it's indeed clearly inferior to the newer, high quality underground cable. Or the location of the solar hardware is not really a problem? If chosen to keep and use the new house/underground line... At the moment I don't quite understand how I could go about a grid connection design (for emergencies) if using the underground link to the meter since it is located away from the proposed location of solar hardware. Would I need in that case run two additional lines instead of one, linking the new house to the inverter placed at the old house? As in one line for a "normal" state of connection to the inverter, and then the second line just for the emergency connection to the grid? Or is it going to be an ATS automatic transfer switch positioned at the new house that will be handling that situation via a single line? Again all other solar hardware is planned to be kept at the old house location. As you can tell, I'm still quite lost,. And yes, I'll definitely let a "Pro" handle the actual design and implementation. Over here, I'm just trying to wrap my averse to all things electrical mind around the basic concept. Thank you!!

IMO, the very least, the newly added structure is missing corner columns. I think the biggest concern could be strong winds and wind-induced vibrations, leading to significant oscillations and potential damage. Just to make sure, I'd suggest seeking an opinion from someone with at least a rudimentary knowledge of structural engineering.

Crossy, I really appreciate your invaluable advice on all things electrical. Sorry, I could be totally wrong on this but.... to my untrained eyes (not a structural engineer by any means) the design of that roof add-on looks to be suspiciously structurally deficient to be able to support long term the weight of that many panels.

Thanks guys So it sounds like I'd need to choose one of the meters as the "master" and then proceed from that. I'm thinking about selecting the older house as the host location for the solar panels and hardware. Does it mean then that it would make the most sense to choose the analog meter/overhead line as the only link to the utility company? In that case how should I go about the digital meter/underground line? Completely disconnect or leave it in the idle state? Sorry, I don't know much about the local electrical regulations/common practices.

Hello. I"m interested in a solar system that would be capable of covering the vast majority of our electrical needs, I don't know much about solar and all things electrical. I live in a newly built house located at a distance of approximately 15 m from another, much older house, which is occupied by my parents in law. Both houses are on the same lot/property. Each house is connected to a separate electrical meter. The older house is connected via an analog type, while the newer house - via a digital. Both meters reside on the same pole. The digital meter supplies electricity to the newer house via an underground cable , while the spinner is connected to the older house via an overhead line. I pay all electrical bills. I'm thinking of installing a hybrid system with batteries that would be big enough to cover both houses electrical needs while still having an option to draw from the utility company during the prolong rainy, overcast weather. All solar equipment (panels, inverter, batteries) will reside in close proximity to the older house. Questions: 1) How would you configure the connection to the utility company considering the above-described situation with two meters/households? 2) Would it be OK to run an underground cable from the solar station to the second house electrical inlet with an estimated run of 20m? Thank you

Some "snake oil" as is the case with gasoline additives?

OK, after looking into the topic I've discovered that the letter B(x) with the number stands for the biodiesel percentage content. With palm oil being the most likely bio-sourced additive produced in Thailand. The "Super Power" grade is what I'd assume to be the marketing term for the premium diesel grade, which is specific to the particular fuel distributing chain. Other chains market their premium grades under different names.

Apparently the V6-fitted Everest models are extremely popular in Australia where Ford is still having trouble delivering enough of them just to keep up with the demand. I'd assume they'll also release the V6 version of Everest in Thailand sometime soon since they have already introduced the V6 Ranger over here.

Diesel vs Diesel B7 vs Super Power Diesel B7 What's the difference between them? Why is the Super Power Grade so much more expensive? Which grades are acceptable for a modern car?

Which border crossings are available in the North? I've been told everything is closed. I'd rather consider an Agent instead of driving, flying long distances. Could you please suggest an agent(s) in Chiang Mai?

Does it mean that I can fly out of country to the nearest foreign airport and then come back on the same day visa exempt? And that would allow me then to apply locally for Non-O?

Not qualified on the basis living in the vicinity of the office making their own rules. My wife was with me. No problems with documents. I'm on a 30-day extension of the tourist visa.

Maehangson. Just called Chiang Mai, they said no problem to do the 60 days family visit, but...... since I live in the vicinity of Mae Hangson then have to follow their rules! My initial goal was to get the 60 days extension and then convert to Non-O. Now I don't have any other options left (5 days left on my current visa extension) but to drive to Savannacket and apply for a Non-O over there. My immigration office people told me "just" to fly to Syngapore from Chiang Mai and apply for Non-O from over there. I don't think that route is the best option. I've never done this before but remember reading that Savannacket has some shop on the Thai side specializing in Visa matters? Where can I get more info? Do they also require 400K for single entry Non-O?