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@artisanelectrics

29 күн бұрын

Check out the Sigenergy website to find out more about the product - www.sigenergy.com/en

@martinw245

28 күн бұрын

Fun fact... the "K" is pronounced in Knipex. It's K'nipex.

I've been working for a solar company in the UK for a few months now and we are really happy with Sigenergy. We recently left a job and had a warning flash up for an error so we went back. We couldn't diagnose the issue so we called Sigenergy. They looked into the issue after we confirmed the installation was correct. Turns out the earth rod originally installed, 15+ years ago, on the house was 20mm short of the depth required. All worked out by the smart "ai' hybrid inverter!

@artisanelectrics

27 күн бұрын

Wow thats fascinating, thanks for sharing!

That plant room is awesome!

@artisanelectrics

26 күн бұрын

I think so too!

Few end caps on the strut would have been nice seeing as everything else in the plant room has been done nicely 👍

I am just starting to build three 50kW solar power systems on the roof of a large farm. 380 panels and I will do them alone, or well, the farmer's son promised to help lift the panels. Wish me luck.

Awesome install & great video Artisan!

Perfect example of when in-roof solar makes sense. With that much solar covering the roof, it would be quicker to strip the slates and just reslate around the small bit of roof that has no solar. Those brackets and flashings look a right pain in slate!

@9111logic

28 күн бұрын

😀 I was thinking exactly that when I saw the layout, I've placed mine on the ground but if I had to do a roof-mounted system I would definitely remove the tiles and integrate the panels in the roof.

@tullgutten

28 күн бұрын

More firesafe to have on top mounted 😜😁

@9111logic

27 күн бұрын

@@tullgutten True, to a degree but there are ways to protect the roof structure other than tiles.

@peteglass3496

26 күн бұрын

That's what my sister did recently. The main ESE facing side had escaped attention, old slates and the oldest section needed felting properly for the first time so she has in-roof panels in some sort of tray and the best of the slates all round the edge. As it's the frontage, it looks really good. A few bonus panels on gables at the rear doing SW & WNW top up. Nice big battery but can't get them out of their hybrid only cars.

A bit late for this one, but a suggestion for a future install. Our Sailing club has concrete tiles on the roof and had Solar panels installed recently, the installers went for an in roof system so all they had to do was remove all the tiles where the panels were installed, added the tray system, then the panels, the result is very neat and no danger of a leaking roof, no bird proofing needed plus we now have lots of spare tiles!

Thank You for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste 🙏🏻 😊 ✌ ☮ ❤ 🕊

First class, well done to you all, keep safe and another great video to educate us all!

@artisanelectrics

26 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

We've installed a 300kW Sunsynk System recently in South Africa, fabulous install!

@artisanelectrics

29 күн бұрын

Wow that must have been epic!

@adon8672

28 күн бұрын

300Kw is a lot. What model of Sunsynk inverters?

@The_1n_only

28 күн бұрын

@@adon8672 6 x 50kW Sunsynk Inverters and 6 x 80kW sunsynk batteries

Two Points: 1. Victron Energy does a 3 phase inverter solution. 2. Where are your Fire Pro units in the plant room?

Well done to Lee all the work is done by you 👌 boss and everyone involved are on the gravy train 🚂🤦‍♂️🥊

A note on systems that supply 3 phase - most systems can do 3 phase * (you do get specific 3 phase inverters - eg victron) The way they do it is by using 3 units tied together - each inverter goes onto each phase and they keep each-other in sync. Then by using multiple smaller units - you can get higher available power in total, but while also not maxing the total load of each unit (or the full system) eg - 9KVA system may have a peak of 15KVA for 10s (motors etc) But, if you do 3x 3KVA - still 9KVA, but each inverter can peak to 10KVA, so a total of 30KVA peak ability. So yea, pro/con and overall for space - a single unit is nicer ... the 3x3KVA would be 3x6 total inverters ... so a lot of space This is where singular 3 phase units are nicer, since a 3-phase 3KVA (eg for ref) - x3 for 9KVA - but 9KVA in 3-phase vs 9 total units .... a lot of space saving

Very nice video great work 😎

@artisanelectrics

28 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Hi Jordan, I am so happy to see you choose Sigenergy, it is 100% the most cool and advanced battery option with 5-in-one feature in the UK! Great job! You are absolutely the high level as expected !👍👏🎉

@crystalbatterystorage

27 күн бұрын

By the way, I totally like the style you do the cables, because I am the same kind of person who just can't bear mess at all !

@artisanelectrics

26 күн бұрын

We were super impressed with the Sigenergy battery and can't wait to use it more in the future. Make sure to come back next Monday at 8pm as we will be uploading a whole video based around the Sigenergy battery.

@crystalbatterystorage

26 күн бұрын

@@artisanelectrics As a purchasing, I did a lot of research work on so many different brands, but Sigenergy is the only one I would like to recommend to you at this high end level. Indeed, I think the brand should be thankful for your choice, since you have so many followers online, and it is actually a great channel for people to know its name by your excellent work.

Lovely stuff that job 👍 Hope you used end caps on the uni strut always use galv spray and strut end caps in commercial especially in plant rooms, the little things matter. Great job.

great work

@artisanelectrics

28 күн бұрын

Thanks!

5:17 If they sent it to you, and you're reviewing it, that's sponsored.

@artisanelectrics

28 күн бұрын

Normally they pay big bucks but this is a little company I wanted to help out. I guess you’re right tho.

Skill Builder aired a recent video where the home user who designed an app to manage his solar system and battery pack .He actually makes money by importing from the grid at one price and exporting at another by being billed at different hourly prices during the day.

@PetrKlus

29 күн бұрын

The Victron system is rolling out a similar feature as far as I know, it also includes predictions based on usage history to make sure you have enough stored when you are likely to need it and the prices are high

You should try the SunSynk Hybrid 3-phase inverter, gives you 3-phase UPS also.😊 You can parallel up to 12 units if you want up to 1200kW⚡⚡

Hi Jordan, I'm not sure about what you said about the three-phase inverter being the only one available, Victron has been doing that for years in fact I could turn my two "in parallel inverters" system into a three-phase just by adding a third inverter. I am surprised not to see more Victron equipment nationwide, especially among expert and dedicated technicians like your good self. Thanks for sharing this one more experience with us 🙏

@shuhel02

28 күн бұрын

I prefer Victron, you can string three 15kw Quattros. Also why is this a backup? this setup should be feeding the house all day long.

@VinoVeritas_

28 күн бұрын

Artisan doesn't know what he's talking about. He'll say and do anything for sponsor money.

@9111logic

28 күн бұрын

@@shuhel02 backup was the word that caught me as well but, in all fairness, I think Jordan meant backup as well as providing "off-grid" energy, he didn't mention it there but he did later on. However, I think Victron is miles ahead being in itself fully configurable and only now other companies are trying to emulate some of its features.

@9111logic

28 күн бұрын

@@VinoVeritas_ I'm sure he's not all like that however it is pretty obvious that he is profit-minded having seen his charges but I like the way he works and the way he presents his company, not many businesses are as organized as Artisan Electrics company is.

@VinoVeritas_

28 күн бұрын

@@9111logic He has 8 people doing a job that 4 people could do and still makes a mess of it.

Victron has done 3 phase backup power for years.

As others have commented the Victron ESS takes some beating. 3* quattro setup 3 phase with Byd battery's. Scalable to any size you may realistically need, very robust, two ac inputs so easy to integrate diesel genset, modbus ip coms with fronius inverters for well behaved throttling of solar if battery's full and ac load low. Also high continuous and peak power and the byd battery's are happy at high c rate charge and discharge.

Very cool job. 👏 Ps. Might want to look into flat roofs. You had scaf on main roof but no fall protection on the flat. Can get portable barriers such as Kee Guard Safety Rail or mobile man anchors. (Sorry! Just done the height courses 😂)

Great job! Look forward to full video on this battery! Slate is always a pain for us too! I did think solar edge could do backup on three phase! Giv have got three phase AIO was coming!

@artisanelectrics

29 күн бұрын

Yeah I’m sure there’s more products coming - this is one impressive piece of kit tho for now!

@pmbpmb5416

29 күн бұрын

Solar edge do , at least I hope so as have just had it specified for back up with two Tesla powerwalls , although the 3 would have been better . This sigenergy looks interesting but I need the inverter separate so as to avoid exterior cabling on stonework .

@connordines667

29 күн бұрын

@@pmbpmb5416 solar edge would only work with there battery powerwall is only single phase backup

Impresive but I suspect it has an impressively high prise tag.

In our city they used steel nails and the slates started falling off the houses and hitting cars and basically wrecking shit. I always wondered why they didnt use stainless or copper nails, now I know they shouldve...

The genius speed flash are a game changer for slate roofs.

@artisanelectrics

27 күн бұрын

Definitely gonna try those on our next Slate roof

There're plenty 3-phase hybrid inverters with full 3-phase backup. Some, like Deye/Sunsynk, even provide 100% unbalanced output with max of 50% of nominal power per phase. For example a 12 kW unit will supply 6 kW to loads on one of the phases and remaining 6 kW can be split between remaining 2 phases.

@VinoVeritas_

28 күн бұрын

Artisan is a grifter. He'll install anything from a manufacturer that pays him sponsor money.

The rubber feet for the Valk system should have had the plates underneath as they react with the epdm roof what you have done there more than likely has invalidated the roof warranty

The angle of the flat roof panels is very low particularly if they have offgrid aspirations. 40deg is usually specified for optimal winter production, but I guess here they are grid connected and won't be so concerned about low winter sun.

Greetings from Germany and apologies for my bad writing. 3-phase-systems with 3-ühase-backup are very standard in Germany. You cpuldt try Fronius-inverters from Austria. They do single- and 3-phase inverters with a full backup option. SMA inverters from Germany also do single- and 3-phase inverters. Although they don't do a perfect 3-phase backup, Their backup are 3 single-phases. So 3-phase motors won't work. Both companys work with byd batterys from China. A big veriety of storage from 5kWh up to absurd amounts. And the batteries are stackable to have flexibility. Thanks for the videos and all the joy they give to me.

@hitechsolarltd2649

22 күн бұрын

They have to be certified for UK market and require G98/G99 accreditation in the UK.

@Peter-yj3qq

20 күн бұрын

@@hitechsolarltd2649 That is a good point. Thank you!

Slate 😮😢😢😢 run! It took 3 of us 4 days so feel your pain in slate😊. Bring the concrete double marleys or acme rosemary tiles😂any day

Bifacial panels really work much better when you have light getting into the panel from around the sides. Having it flat like this on the roof will increase production by only a little bit. Also, the cells themselves are bifacial, there aren't 2 cells back-to-back. This is still a great install, and of course if you get only bifacial panels you might get better prices anyway.

Nice job to get for sure. I do the Sigen equipment as well but i only seem to get jobs between 11-14k, i can guess or estimate the cost of that job, but cant really see how it could be a fixed price quotation without a site visit, unless maybe you just add a few extra days on (just in case). Not sure if this job was a while ago but the speedfit slate kits would half your workload, no slate puller or saw needed, just a screwgun and a grinder, much cleaner finish too.

is it me or are artisan going beardie?! 😂😂😂

@artisanelectrics

28 күн бұрын

The beards are growing strong recently 😂

As ever another great video. Some serious budget needed for projects like this. PV Ultra cable. Can it be buried? Reason I ask is that I recently had some extra panels & another battery added to my existing solar system (installed 1 year ago). As part of the new install I was told that the existing SWA cable from the roof panels to the inverter had to be replaced because it was not double insulated (so why was it installed originally?). The old SWA cable was neatly buried under gravel down the side of the house so was nicely out of sight. The new PV Ultra cable is double insulated but I was told it could not be buried so now I have a big black cable running down the side wall of my house 2m above the ground. Not ideal & a bit of an eye saw IMO. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

That’s a sweet plant room for a house

@artisanelectrics

29 күн бұрын

I know right!

That plant room is awesome! Also see Uviquiti networking gear :D Question, though: In the Netherlands, it is mandatory to earth/ground all rails and (indirectly) the panels, and have the earth wires ultimately coming together at the common earthing of the electrical system. Isn't that mandatory in the UK?

Genius have a new flashing that is a game changer on natural slate roofs and it’s called Speedflash. No ripping and removing any slates except for the first one to find the first rafters and then mark the centres and cut in with a grinder.

@artisanelectrics

28 күн бұрын

That looks great! Will have to try it next time

Does that inverter and battery have a built-in cooling system? 35 degrees in the plant room seems quite high!

FusionSolar provide three phase inverters for domestic and commercial use. Huge user base in Europe and all around the world except USA.

33:42 wow I see a lot of networking equipment that's not ubiquity other than the AP interesting set up.

The battery has 48kwh usable capacity. Most manufacturers state the total capacity, not the usable capacity.

Recommend some ply under that skip on the drive.

@edc1569

27 күн бұрын

You seen the price of ply

@GrahamWoodward-ww1zf

12 күн бұрын

@@edc1569 Cheaper than a repaired drive.

Great video and great job! Who was the manufacturer of the solar panels?

As ever, a great video....not sure who does your RAMS, but perhaps some edge protection should have been erected for the flat roof works? That said keep these videos coming, it's always good to see how other sparks work and a good place to pick up tips

@artisanelectrics

27 күн бұрын

Thanks! Always looking to improve, this time the survey said edge protection was not necessary but will definitely look into it more on the next one.

Nice van.

@artisanelectrics

29 күн бұрын

Thanks 🤩

It would be so cool to just make the roof out of PV panels. Much easier in the long run perhaps.

Is there a loss of solar generation per panel on the flat roofs? Just wondering about the ideal pitch being in the UK?

Are you back in the U.K. for good?

It's called a slate ripper but it does not rip the nail, copper is soft the slate ripper cut the nail.

By the time your head hits the ground that hard hat would have fallen off. If you are working at height you should always use a hard hat with a strap.

@gregcressey1791

29 күн бұрын

You are correct 🙂

@terrydennis467

28 күн бұрын

Hard het used for protection from falling objects while working under and around scaffolding, not while working at height.

@HA05GER

28 күн бұрын

A hard hat ain't saving anyone from a fall.

@jasonwilliams7171

28 күн бұрын

By the time they hit the ground their non existent Hi Vis won't save them either!!!

so y"all all started growing beards simultaneously?? lol loving the content😊😊

@artisanelectrics

28 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video!

By facial solar panels sound an interesting development

@artisanelectrics

27 күн бұрын

Yep - they are our standard now

Have you had any clients interested in a vertical bifacial array? Seems sensible now that power is so cheap during the regular solar peak. Seen some promising results from other youtubers, also due to the super efficient cooling of vertical panels.

@artisanelectrics

28 күн бұрын

I don't believe we have had any interest in a vertical bifacial array yet but I am expecting one sooner or later.

@MiesvanderLippe

28 күн бұрын

@@artisanelectrics looking forward to seeing the hardware and unique challenges!

Ecstatic to see the joy back in Artisan. Remember to keep thr balance & grow accordingly

Nice job guys, looks a brilliant system for the consumer. I really like the Sigenergy stuff

you’re mechanically and logistically challenged. You may be a good electrical engineer but I’ve seen several ‘less than optimal’ mechanical issues across several videos and that’s just the ones we see ! Working so far from home and relying on ‘just in time deliveries’ that are outside of your control (imagine if Just Stop Oil blocked the route one day LOL) is not the way to do it. As you transition to the next size of company/operation you need 6P implemented and that starts by making sure you have everything you need in your hands prior to install. By doing this you will save time and money.

@artisanelectrics

28 күн бұрын

Yeah I totally agree - it’s something we’re working on, not easy tho.

Bifacial panels don't have cells on the underside, it has glass underside rather than white backsheet.

Would be nervous a storm would lift them away.

@artisanelectrics

21 күн бұрын

Plenty of ballast and all calculations have been done for wind lift

Have you guys ever looked into Sunsynk or Deye Hybrid inverters I would to share pictures of personal installations with you

@artisanelectrics

27 күн бұрын

No - any good?

You all did a great job. Be VERY proud of yourselves and with a happy customer too.

@artisanelectrics

28 күн бұрын

Thanks, we were very happy with the outcome and managed to get it done in time despite the setbacks!

Very cool Jordan

@artisanelectrics

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

Why not east/west panels on the flat roof? With that setup you don't need spacing between to panels to prevent shading and it gives you a bit more enery(or at least consistent) on all days that are not sunny with a clear sky.

@Liam.......

29 күн бұрын

Because we're north of the equator, South facing is best. You'll get the most sun possible throughout the day

@mesodan

29 күн бұрын

@@Liam.......Power demand is typically higher at the end of the day though, not in the middle of the day.

@ShaunMcDonald

28 күн бұрын

East-west gives longer generation in the summer. South facing is better in the winter.

@HA05GER

28 күн бұрын

​@@ShaunMcDonaldand the winter you want the most capacity from the panel because we have little light. Probably way too many panels to suit demand in the summer but should provide enough in the winter to keep batteries topped up.

@HA05GER

28 күн бұрын

​@@mesodanthe customer has batteries so it doesn't matter when the demand is.

I hope you also learned to check the thickness of a wall before drilling it 😜 PS Very nice install and very nice house.

Is that Rishi’s weekend pad? 😂

@artisanelectrics

28 күн бұрын

LOL

i don't think it's advised to anglegrind the concrete tiles. instead there are special tiles that are made to be the mounting points for the solar. (50€ a piece is still cheaper than a leaking roof...)

@roycesmart8019

27 күн бұрын

Or use hanger bolts drill a 10mm hole through the tile and screw them in they have a large rubber washer and adjustable threaded rod ontop

On the Ford van - not everyone subscribes to TikTok; please put more about the new van onto KZread.

That Rainbow Spaghetti of Data looks questionable

Have we got beard growing competition going on chaps? 😅

@artisanelectrics

28 күн бұрын

Of course! 😂

Nice work sir ,i admire how you work

@artisanelectrics

26 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

I work in the motor trade and willing to come over and help do the review

I have seen whole roofs blown off in a gale. I would always strap the system down by attaching straps from the array to the side of the building. Are you sure you are following the building regs?

Please tell me no aluminium or zinc went near any copper nails 😖

The new ford is also the next gen transporter, all built by ford.

Hi mate ---- just watched your videos on FB and searched you on YT. Amazing stuff thank you for the content!

where is john

Out of interest who awarded you the " 5 stars " ? Or did you decide yourself you didn’t warrant 10 stars ..😉

Why don't you use radios to keep in touch with each other?

@artisanelectrics

28 күн бұрын

It is definitely something we can look into!

With you all working away did you all forget razors lol Or is this a new channel … Bearded Sparkies :)

@artisanelectrics

28 күн бұрын

Has a nice ring to it but everyone has just decided to grow their beards for once haha.

Solar madness first a nice job done only at what cost? 25 kwh inverter big? no i use a 50 Kwh inverter, now this is the only thing i have against solar. the cost of the whole instalation and the ROI, we can take two options the saving with a 20 cents a Kwh cost or with 2 cents, i say this because solar is a 50 year old innovation do you hope and believe this standing still will take a other 50 years if yes you can calculate with 20 cents if no it will be 2 cents. i am sure you will not have a roi with 2 cents, but that is the future!

Hi keep it up you are doing a great job and having fun making some brilliant videos superstar Ali Walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery up the walsall

@artisanelectrics

28 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video!

wouldnt of done basket on the roof like that 100mm tray wouldve been better

@artisanelectrics

27 күн бұрын

Why?

Rent a small telehandler.

I wonder how much pollution the manufacture of this Chinese kit creates and how long the panels last for.

@pmbpmb5416

29 күн бұрын

25 years on the panels

@JGS123WRPTP

29 күн бұрын

@@pmbpmb5416and that’s just the warranty. It’s also good to remember fossil fuels get shipped around too, nothings truly carbon free.

Why Diesal van ???

@artisanelectrics

27 күн бұрын

No choice at this stage - the electric one will be released in a few months and they will swap it out for us

@AdrianMcDaid

27 күн бұрын

@@artisanelectrics thanks for the info . As it is strange for some who sell's sunshine driving Diesal.

How much did it cost for the installation? Huge amounts of electricity 😂 what's the actual projected estimate? Details on the payback period please.... I bet a better investment is to invest the money? How much would it cost to replace a slate after the installation? I was verbally quoted a lot.

The wall fixings supplied with most solar gear is absolute crap. Yours is a case in point - why 100mm loose nut bolts?? 50mm would have been sufficient on a bare block wall. Why not just ship with without wall fixings? Its very wasteful. I did an install recently on a stud wall, I ran shallow strut across it to mount everything to. The fixings supplied all went in the bin.

@artisanelectrics

27 күн бұрын

True, its a shame really

I wish YT creators would stop referring to battery storage systems with islanding capability as Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) - they are not. Yes, some of the systems have very fast changeover switching times but if customers have critical devices in their installation, they should also use properly specified UPS to protect these devices. And yes, I realise that _most_ electrical appliances will not be adversely affected by changeover switching times typically quoted for contemporary 'gateway' control systems. Didn't see any reference to an independent measured earth electrode. Is that in your deep-dive vid that is to follow? Maybe the installation already had one?

@artisanelectrics

27 күн бұрын

Most home backup systems are not UPS but this one actually is - 0ms changeover time.

@protectiongeek

27 күн бұрын

@@artisanelectrics if the BESS is only operated as a switched alternative source, then it doesn't comply with Reg 21 of the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations if it claims 0mS changeover. If it is operated as a long-term parallel source (as I'm sure this installation is), the Loss-of-Mains protection will be based on Rate-of-Change-of-Frequency, which should be set at 1Hz/s with a 500mS delay to comply with ENA-ER G99. As RoCoF typically requires roughly 6 cycles to actually measure the rate of change (so, about 120mS at 50Hz), the LoM protection would typically take around 600-700mS to respond to a supply interruption, taking into account switchgear operation.

Thanks

Jordan..... Van der Valk is pronounced Fan der Falk

@artisanelectrics

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for that!

Couldn’t a slate roof be replaced with slate effect solar panels rather than be covered with standard panels?

❤ this, I think you’ve just surpassed Cory (with his London boat install, dec 23)

The Price Of Tools Has Become Ridiculous You Can't Use that type of Stripper On DC Marine Panels.. Nice But Too expensive

@Rs500ybd

21 күн бұрын

You only have one back use a brick lift ,

@Rs500ybd

21 күн бұрын

Finally Do not Stress. stress and doubt kills

Great video from Artisan. What a nice project, and I take my hat off to you. I was surprised at one thing here. I'm not a lover of H & S, trust me, but no hand rail on the flat roof for your lads?

Please stop letting your guys carry these panels over their shoulders. The pressure on the glass can and does cause micro cracking. I can share a report on this if you really want to look at this

10:41 obviously you in Britain haven‘t got a clue, since you mostly play along with singlephase… Meanwhile in Germany… We‘ve got the E3DC S10E Pro System, the E3DC Linea System, SMA STP 10 Hybrid and the whole Commerical System Series, etc etc… So maybe next time you buy your gear from Germany and get a proper system…

@pmbpmb5416

27 күн бұрын

Hope it’s more reliable than the tanks you send to Ukraine

Diesel 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

@artisanelectrics

27 күн бұрын

Electric coming soon...