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dudester
post Oct 3 2023, 10:47 AM

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mind sharing your appliance usage to reach 800rm tnb bill?
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post Oct 3 2023, 11:56 AM

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QUOTE(netflix2019 @ Oct 3 2023, 11:48 AM)
I suspect it's the amount of light bulb. And also washing machine.

My house semi-D. At night i left some lights on total about 15 x 12w LED light bulb. Probably that's why.
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Maybe is your fridge. I changed my 10 year old fridge, my bill drop average 30rm from 220-250.
Also i noticed if you use air purifier, it is high consumption.
I have similar to both , 3 ac (2 hp + 1hp + 1hp / 8hrs daily), LED bulbs all.
so is quite high if you get 800rm.

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post Oct 3 2023, 11:59 AM

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Strange question.
I have plans to renovate house, maybe fix/replace roof tiles.
If i am installing Solar Panel, does it mean i dont need to care the part cover by panels?
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post Oct 3 2023, 12:10 PM

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QUOTE(loserguy @ Oct 3 2023, 12:07 PM)
No, solar panels are above the tiles. Rain water will flow in from the uncovered parts higher than the solar panel, so you still need those tiles.

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Nice idea though, lol. They have solar tiles, but I don't think we have them here.
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Yes I mean like this pic. The panels will add as a layer over roof tiles. Means it provide some weathering over existing tiles, I dont have to rebuild my old tiles.
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post Oct 3 2023, 12:12 PM

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QUOTE(billyboy @ Oct 3 2023, 12:07 PM)
water proof solar panels a little tricky. most installer pretty bad (ie will leak after installation). some are good. ask them what type of bracket and system they use. cool2.gif
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If like the pic standard installation, I believe there will be leak between the panels. but at least is not directly hitting the tiles.

Global warming getting quite bad, klang valley storm also stronger wind....
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post Oct 3 2023, 12:15 PM

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QUOTE(billyboy @ Oct 3 2023, 12:12 PM)
some do it as part of the roof....

this from old SEDA BIPV program....

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This one is SO COOL!

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post Oct 3 2023, 12:17 PM

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QUOTE(loserguy @ Oct 3 2023, 12:15 PM)
As long as there are no leaks, please remember that the water will still flow under the solar panels from the parts left uncovered by the panels.

Nowadays not easy getting people to climb up there for roofing works. Very expensive even if can find sweat.gif
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good point. if there is leak under the panel. headache to fix tiles !
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post Oct 3 2023, 02:15 PM

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QUOTE(Clueless07 @ Oct 3 2023, 02:05 PM)
Well…. I hope we can be like u.
Rm250 is a steal.
My was around 500-600. For 2 airconds. Only on at night.
The aircond is well maintain…. Dunno where the leakage
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2ac for 500 600 is crazy.
Fridge and Ac is usually the main cause. Even Oven dont consume as much unless you bake everyday.
Are you AC and Fridge old and non inverter?
Computer? TV and monitors?
Bulbs using LED?

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post Oct 1 2025, 10:09 AM

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Hi can recommend Solar provider for my installation?
So far i have reached out to Solarvest and Verdant Solar.
Copying my neighbour's installation, I count 18/19 panels. How much roughly should I budget? Market price range?

Is a terrace house in selangor. No battery needed.

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post Oct 2 2025, 10:13 AM

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QUOTE(virtualgay @ Oct 1 2025, 09:11 PM)
i am using solarvest - pls dont go with them... they cut corners here and there
nightmare to deal with them
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Will probably skip them. Ask for quotes and takes forever for person to respond. Other company already provided.
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post Oct 3 2025, 09:34 AM

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QUOTE(virtualgay @ Oct 2 2025, 02:53 PM)
the only good thing is they never chase u to make payment
what is bad about them:
1. workmanship very bad as they outsource to 3rd party installer then the 3rd party installer further outsource it
2. due to multi tier outsourcing u need to talk to 3 different ppl from different company to get things fix
3. the db box provided by them is worst than the one we seen in low cost apartment and it is so small - if u want to upgrade in the future it wont work
4. ask them about string vs micro - they say they dont like micro only do string
5. after sales - sucks to the max as never really answer question, ask them question have to wait 3 days baru respond

conclusion - dont go with solarvest
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yes after 3 days. Someone from Vestach contact me. at first wondering how they got my number. Thanks for your input.
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post Oct 3 2025, 10:11 AM

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Just to share my quotation gathering. Quoted price range from 26K to 31K
Scope - KV, No battery, 12 KWP, ATAP

Quote order low to high.
Ver**** S**** - Quote received. Fastest responder. 11.78kwp, Fox-ESS inverter, 19 Panels.
P***green - Quote received. 11.16kwp , Hoymiles inverter, 18 panels.
North*** S**** - Quote received. 12.065kwp, Huawei inverter, 19 panels

S****vest - Waiting for quotation
Mil*** S**** - Waiting for respond
Brill**** S**** - Waiting for respond
SOL* Ener** - Waiting for respond

Welcome any input. I will probably just go for the lowest.
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post Oct 3 2025, 11:04 AM

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QUOTE(MGM @ Oct 3 2025, 10:41 AM)
P***green - Quote received in Jan2025,  11.07kwp , Hoymiles inverter, 18 panels. Quoted $30k.
What is the current price?
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28K

 

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