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Depends. Hindsight for me, our system, 8kW, (Deye) and probably should have went with two 5kW inverters. Gives a bit of redundancy, in case one or only, has an oops. Also, the Deye 5kW is on the approved PEA list of inverters to use, as is their 10kW for 3 phase connections. We don't need 10kW and 5kW wouldn't be enough during a week of crap weather. Or charging the EVs, which was a complete after thought, and not even considered when sizing the system for the house. Thankfully produces more than enough for both, and then some on sunny days. Slight angled roof is preferred, or so our installer stated. When he assessed the job, said very good, not really kissing my butt, as contract was already signed. Just confirmed my design was a good one.

Same with SeaGate drives (now part of WD), and the newer, better spec'd drives were cheaper in the USA, at the time. Really strange. Back in 2000, I used to buy lump crabmeat (shelled & picked through), excellent & inexpensive in USA, and yep, from TH. When I got here in 2000/2001, I couldn't find it, as good or as cheap. Better & cheaper than anything out of the Gulf of Mexico, or the drying up quantities out of Chesapeake Bay.

Also grind if fine, and use a French press. Even pour through a natural paper filter, as the press screen won't catch the fine grinds. Plus it filters the cafestrol out, or so I read. I also think the fine grind gets you a stronger & better yield.

Some of my Sony camera kit is made in TH, and, rare, but I'm happy if & when I can get the USA price here. Cheaper in USA ... That's just sad 😂

Not from elephant, but from civits. Actually raised here at Chumphon, TH, and saw them, had coffee, and nothing special. Nothing like the prices quoted. Royal Development Project ร้านกาแฟขี้ชะมดโครงการพัฒนาส่วนพระองค์ จ.ชุมพร Kopi luwak Asian Palm Civit

And yet ... MIA from this list: source

I missed that 2ACs running almost 24/7 (damn speed reading, today, 2X 🙄) Yea, that 7k is looking about right now. Especially in needing to run, means not very good, or major sun exposure and mediocre construction, if bldg that hot.

Missed the price, oops There'e 3 Whizdom condo bldgs at same location, older - newer. Good Luck with the sale to OP

More silliness, as this morning it was chilly and damp. GW/MMCC ... Lovin' it 🥶

Price & complex name (Whizdom ?) would be helpful and avoid lots of annoying queries. Connect Inspire Essence

What a crap production day today. Woke up, and I guess ESSs shy of 60%, as only 68% now. Just now started producing 2+kWh, (vs 1kWh or less earlier (9.7kWh of PV) so 3-4 hrs of that, and we'll be back at 100% before production drops off to ... not enough 😂 Using less than 300w: 2 frigs 1 fan 65" TV/laptop. Guess I should be on the phone, too small & annoying to type. Time for a park run with the dog 😎

OP is talking about just a 3 month recon holiday, so more than enough room. Especially if having a small kitchenette, with medium size frig, water kettle & microwave. I would need at least 50sqm, if living here longer, just enough to do home cooking in. 1 bdrm, 1 eat in full kitchen.

Do they have a proper paint booth ?

That's what the Q would be. An appointment, then, was something like 1 month wait. Excellent work, as long as you can still drive or have a 2nd mode of transport while in the Q, waiting your appointment date.

Age of ACs and if inverters will make a big difference, and of course, keeping them maintained & clean (filters). ฿7000 = 1450 kWh/units of electric. That's about double our normal usage, and Sept wasn't exactly a hot month. We used 20kWh a day on average when home in Sept, so would be 600kWh @ ฿2800

Only found 1, the Toyota dealer near RTAF Wing 23 base. Has quite the long Q though, or did, way back when used.

Really haven't noticed beans sold in anything larger than 500gr bag, which we get delivered @205 per or 410 a kg, and order 3 kgs at at a time. 100% Arabica (espresso) beans As good as any others we've sampled and the least expensive I think we're done experimenting, as been a few years and still haven't found anything better. For others, that don't need to fondle their beans before buying: Cafe Roma using the French press of late:

@DonniePeverley That sounds really high, as the most we us, is ~1000 kWh a month and that's <5000 PEA bill. We're abusive with the AC, use electric appliances in kitchen, and even charge EVa Not UK, but compared to USA, electric is not that cheap in TH, same or more depending where living in USA.

2 Kitchen appliance worth bringing with you, if feasible, especially if starting out: Instant Pot Duo 7 in 1 Ooni Pizza oven (gas) Both a bit silly priced here, if you enjoy home cooking.

Also a Yank, and I think most things, in UK are a tad more expensive than USA, AND ... I find most things are about the same or more expensive in TH, for everyday living. Many thing much more expensive here in TH. Anything involving labor is much cheaper in TH, along with tax base; mainly RE, being fairly non existent. Of course healthcare is far cheaper in TH for Yanks, and you'll find it much more accessible than UK I believe, though not free as the UK.

For those 'patient, DIY folks:

I does & did, as a 3 stage filter. Metals are my concern, hence the RO delivery route.

Definitely as that's no brainer.

Agree, and did take out chlorine taste/smell, and with .XXX micon filter, all biologicals. Just as stated, maybe not any metals, if having, and I don't think any countertop filter will do that, as I asked the dealer if they even offered one, low or high end ... answer was NO. Hence why we went with RO delivered. 170-180 is standard ppm for tap water.

ROI will be much quicker than 10 yrs, with no power cuts, steady current, protecting our electronics. I actually expect 10-20 trouble free out of PV & batteries, and hopefully inverter, well maybe 10 yrs on inverter. All will be cheaper in future to replace.