Solar Panels Query

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Hi guys n gals! Been away for a week in North Devon (Exmoor is great! ) so only just back this evening.

Need to know what set up the installers have done to offer advice here. As everyone has said, this will undoubtedly be a grid tie set up. This means that, left as it is, if/when the grid goes down, so does the grid tie inverter. Please read my solar thread for more details here.

If SHTF then you really must be prepared. You need a suitable controller, the right inverter and a bank of deep cycle batteries along with various connectors and correct cabling.

DON'T mess with the installation without understanding what it is first. If the set up is such that the solar panels are connected in series for a high voltage, you can get a shock! Also, if there is a problem cos you've touched it then they'll try and sting you for it.

Re batteries, never tried the Trojans so can't comment on them. However, I do use Xplorer 125ah deep cycle batteries which, so far, do a great job. You can check 'em out here (you can find these guys on fleabay selling a pair for £169.99 delivered - item 120734871401), they are an excellent price and have a 4 year warranty. Definitely far superior to the deep cycle 113ah Lucas batteries I originally tried.

First things first. What system have they put in ie what voltage solar panels, how many, how are they configured for what input voltage to the grid tie inverter?