Could you vouch for the online store 'tradesparky', I never seen before?

[mrmisior]

Hi
I was after some basic solar setup for a shed and came across the:
www.tradesparky.com
They have no reviews anywhere, yet the website exists for 8 years according to 'who is'.
Any one ever bought anything from them?
Thank you in advance!

 

[whall3y]

Looks legit - https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08328827 , though I've never bought anything from them.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

The company was launched in September, according to their blog. Ring them up for some advice, see what gives .....

 

[Mottie]

Well, they take PayPal so easy to get refunded if they mess you about or send shoddy goods and give you the runaround if you use that method of payment.

 

[mrmisior]

made a sample order @ £100 with next day DPD delivery.
will see soon enough

 

[scbk]

Can't see an address listed on their website, which is never a good start!

 

[whall3y]

Can't see an address listed on their website, which is never a good start!

Its difficult to find one on Amazon - but I think they are safe to order from...

 

[mrmisior]

Can't see an address listed on their website, which is never a good start!

you are right.
i made my order based on this: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08328827
and paid with paypal.
should be fine, so I hope.
keep fingers crossed that the solar panel arrives tomorrow!

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

And ....

Google Street View is sometimes worth a shout, to see if they're premesis are legit though they're so new that's no good here .....

 

[mrmisior]

Panel arrived Friday evening by DX courier.

Looks new. Will be testing soon.
So far so good.

 

[mrmisior]

 

[scbk]

Big old panel, what are you using in terms of a charge controller and battery(s)?

 

[mrmisior]

Big old panel, what are you using in terms of a charge controller and battery(s)?

It has be XL because will be not in direct sun most of the day.
Anticipating 50-75W for most of the day and close to 300W for a couple of hours.

EPEVER® 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07R4M7ZLS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

100Ah 12V Photonic Universe Gel deep cycle
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00D8FR3PO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Actually copied my father's setup.

 

[scbk]

Thanks, my biggest solar setup so far is a 100w panel from amazon, a £7 charge controller and 2 scrap car batteries wired together

 

[mrmisior]

Thanks, my biggest solar setup so far is a 100w panel from amazon, a £7 charge controller and 2 scrap car batteries wired together

mine was exactly that! ended up using it to charge car battery because of the lockdown