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What the ? Solar panels revisited

Minkey

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My solar panels have now been installed and I have noticed that my domestic electric meter is now flashing up rEd anyone know what this means??
 

Jaws

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My solar panels have now been installed and I have noticed that my domestic electric meter is now flashing up rEd anyone know what this means??
Get on to your supplier straight away..
The meter is indicating tamper ( if it is the same as all three of ours ) and things could get awkward with them claiming someone has tried to fiddle it..
 

Minkey

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The solar panel fitters were sent to look at my boiler which has cut out 3 times in 3 weeks. So whilst here I asked them about the message on the meter but they had no idea about that, aswell as no idea about the boiler.

I phoned the electricity company and they have no idea either so going to send someone sometime. :(
 

Jaws

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The solar panel fitters were sent to look at my boiler which has cut out 3 times in 3 weeks. So whilst here I asked them about the message on the meter but they had no idea about that, aswell as no idea about the boiler.

I phoned the electricity company and they have no idea either so going to send someone sometime. :(
At least you have reported it, so your covered
 

Jaws

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My solar panels have now been installed and I have noticed that my domestic electric meter is now flashing up rEd anyone know what this means??
Sussed it mate.. Reverse Energy Detection ... rED

Looked it up on the Siemens site
 

Oldandbald

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It is. It means the meter has detected current running the wrong way through it. Your solar panels are obviously working. You've done the right thing in reporting it promptly as John is right - it can also be caused by a ham fisted attempt at by passing the meter.

It will need an engineers visit to sort it but everything will work ok while you are waiting so no need to worry.
 

Cougar377

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Cool. Sounds like you've just boiled my kettle for me , Minkey. (y)
 
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