malcolminthemiddle

2 hours ago, cjinchiangrai said:

You can certainly add a beneficiary to the account.

Not according to SCB. Have you been able to do that?

28 minutes ago, allane said:

I don't know the answer to your question.  But, why don't you jointly start a new account, instead of trying to convince the bank to modify the existing one ?

Be aware - for a very obvious reason, you can't use a joint account for Immigration purposes.

Exactly - You answered your own question.

I was told by someone, who has apparently done it, it was possible to add a second signatory to an individual's fixed term bank account used for immigration purposes. I thought this would be handy for inheritance planning so yesterday I went to SCB to enquire. The bank said multiple signatories was not possible unless the account was a joint or business account. Has any one added a second signatory to an individual’s fixed term bank account (or other type of individual account) in particular one used for immigration purposes at SCB or any other Thai bank? Thanks in advance.

Can any one recommend a flowering bush/shrub suitable as a centre piece to a lawn with full day sun. Thanks in advance.

What are the legal binding warranty periods for construction work and associated equipment in Thailand?

I heard that structural defects is 5 years?

Reference to the corresponding Thai legislation would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

2 hours ago, maxpower said:

Many hybrid inverters use Wi-Fi connection made through a custom adapter. Some of these carry unique ID and allow only one master account that might not factory reset. This can make life difficult when support stops and the customer wishes to make changes to a system. The monitoring port is open at http://www.lantrunsolar.com

Our system can be factory reset as they did it once before but can no longer contact the factory. I have this app and can monitor the system.

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The product site has some wayback history http://web.archive.org/web/20190607203930/http://www.lantrun.com:80/

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I believe that someone in Thailand has the knowledge and contacts to fix the OP's problem.

I am actively searching for this person and may have found them. Thanks again.

1 hour ago, maxpower said:

Not sure the Lantrum name is still trading, might have done the Shenzhen dance.

I believe that is the case.

1 hour ago, maxpower said:

 

Lantrum, Gem, Must, Shuker, Goodwe are some of the names these inverters go under. Chinese manufacturers often leave support to the distribution network under more than one name leaving end users searching for technical info. Names can disappear or change over night along with the distributors and installers.

Unfortunately, our installer provides no support.

1 hour ago, maxpower said:

 

If your installer is not supporting your equipment, dig around for someone with hybrid inverter experience.

Problem with that is our installer is the system admin. Without the access codes other companies who could help have no access to the system.

1 hour ago, maxpower said:

 

First step would be to check fault codes, battery + inverter setup parameters, charging sensors if fitted, BMS (if applicable), battery condition and connections.

On the case. Thanks.

7 hours ago, Crossy said:

 

No advantage to using a 3-phase inverter, the meter will still measure the nett energy used (or exported if running backwards).

 

My thoughts exactly. Thanks.

12 hours ago, Metropolitian said:

I have re-read this thread and one thing just come up my mind. And got an 'aha'.

 

Can it be that there was no power outage (on the phase where the GTI connected to) but undervoltage.

And the inverter not kicking in as it was assuming that the grid still works.

That explains when switching the main breaker it will kick in.

 

 

 

I believe that when there is a power outage all three phases are cut. But next time the power goes down I will check. Thanks.

Thanks to everyone who responded. The problem still exists but we are working on the first assumption that the problem is with the batteries. Unfortunately, the manufacturer no longer provides technical support. ???? 

A new question. The inverter is single phase whereas the incoming load is 3 phase. Our meter is the multi-directional type i.e the meter turns backwards with the power generated by the solar system during the day. Is there any negative effect of having a single rather than 3 phase inverter? Thanks in advance.

Apologies for the delay in posting pictures. Here are some pictures of the wall mounted part of the system. The inverter is a Lantrun type Aegis5000ES 5000W/230V/50Hzl48Vdc/Backup 2.3 KVA.

I found this. I think the issue maybe with the software? 

2 hours ago, Crossy said:

 

When you simulate a power failure by opening the main breaker do the batteries stay on longer?

Yes. When I simulate a power failure by opening the main breaker the batteries kick in and stay on.

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When you say the batteries are at 90% how are you determining that? Can you check the voltage of the battery pack and the individual units? (do you have a multimeter?)

I have an app that gives me a live graphic of the system including battery storage.

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Some photos of what you have including the type number of any of the kit would be handy.

I will take some and post.

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EDIT It's also worth running through the configuration menu of the inverter and checking that there's nothing "weird" (like the wrong battery type), these things can forget sometimes.

How would I do that? Thanks

37 minutes ago, Crossy said:

You'll need to give us more information about your system, particularly the inverter and how the backup is supposed to sense mains failure.

That's beyond my technical level. Although the back up did work perfectly before. I cannot think of an event that would have upset the system. 

37 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

How old are the batteries, do they have a good state of charge?

3 years old. They are regularly serviced and hold a charge of 90% +.

37 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

Can you force the system to start up once the mains has failed (buttons on the inverter)? 

If I turn the solar off and then back on during the outage the batteries will kick in but only for a minute or less.

37 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

It certainly seems to be something around the failure detection gubbins, but we need more detail as there are many different ways this may have been implemented.

 

I have a 5Kw solar system with back up batteries. Recently the back up batteries have failed to kick in when there is a mains power outage. If I simulate a power outage by turning off the main breaker the batteries kick in. If I turn off the main breaker during the power outage the batteries still fail to kick in. My installer has already reneged on his service agreement and is of no help. I have tried resetting the solar system by turning it off and back on. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

Thanks Dr Treelove,

I was quoted 150 baht/m2 by tee2green excl delivery and laying.

Having difficulty justifying this very high price.

Does anyone know where I can buy Seashore Paspalum grass, commonly used on golf course fairways?

I am after approx 200m2 for my house garden located between Cha Am and Hua Hin.

Thanks in advance

I will be taking the family on holiday in August, first to UK, then Ireland and back to UK.

Do I apply for the UK or Irish visa first considering that extra time is needed for both applications?

Thanks in advance.

Toons Bar. Soi 6  5 mins from Palm Hills. Nice, clean expat bar. Does food. Harry the owner.

I am searching where to buy in bulk weather and UV resistant individually numbered tags. Anodized photosensitive aluminium or similar.

Can be custom made. Size approx. 150 x 100mm with corner hole. White numbering on red background.

They are to hang on the handle of a built in garbage collection door to show the garbage collectors that the garbage needs collecting.

Thanks in advance.

Section 50 of the Land Development Act BE 2543 sets out the remedy for late/unpaid fees within a licensed project. Ultimately, if after 6 months fees are unpaid, a lien can be placed on the title deed at the Land Office which prevents the plot being sold until the fees are paid. Hope this helps.

Section 50
The person liable to pay the fee for the maintenance and management of public facilities under section 49 paragraph two who makes such payment later than the specified time shall be liable to a fine for the late payment at the rate prescribed by the Commission.

The person who fails to pay the fee for the maintenance and management of public facilities for three consecutive months upwards may have the service or the exercise of right in the public facilities suspended, and in the case of failure to make payment for six consecutive months upwards, the competent official has the power to suspend the registration of rights and juristic acts in respect of the developed land of the person whose payment is in arrears until full payment is made in accordance with the rules and procedures prescribed by the Commission.
 

It shall be deemed that the obligation arising from the fee for the maintenance and management of public facilities is the obligation which is subject to the preferential right on account of the preservation of an immovable property over the developed land of the person whose payment is in arrears.

Is there no legal remedy?