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JohnnyB

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RE: Is it normal to use power from the grid when running off the battery?

I assumed they need to be connected to the supply to measure the volts to work out the kWh used so there needs to be a separate breaker. I guess it wo...

3 months ago

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Energy Storage

RE: Is it normal to use power from the grid when running off the battery?

I do, but I didn't realise using 3 single phase boards was an option and the electricians haven't been great on considering my pocket when speccing th...

3 months ago

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Energy Storage

RE: A Smarter Smart Controller from Homely?

Is that a PWM pump? That is what I should have had fitted and they are finally going to change it over. The Samsung mimms unit should then vary the s...

3 months ago

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Thermostats, Volumisers, Buffer Tanks, TRVs, Pumps, Piping, Valves, Radiators & Controls

RE: A Smarter Smart Controller from Homely?

@papahuhu I have the max temperature set at 35° with Homely. You can contact your installer or Homely and ask them to change the max temperature your...

3 months ago

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Thermostats, Volumisers, Buffer Tanks, TRVs, Pumps, Piping, Valves, Radiators & Controls

RE: A Smarter Smart Controller from Homely?

@papahuhu Sorry for the slow response but mine doesn't stop and start frequently. I have a newbuild house with UFH a 5kW HP which is oversized but th...

3 months ago

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Thermostats, Volumisers, Buffer Tanks, TRVs, Pumps, Piping, Valves, Radiators & Controls

RE: Is it normal to use power from the grid when running off the battery?

The second photo was after his visit on Friday. It is taken before the front cover was put back on and the notes written in pencil are normally cover...

3 months ago

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Energy Storage

RE: Solis inverters S6-EH1P: pros and cons and battery options

Do you know what it does and how it works? I've noticed there is a opton to turn it on but haven't seen any info on what it does and how it works

3 months ago

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Energy Storage

RE: Is it normal to use power from the grid when running off the battery?

That is how I have been contecting on the laptop but being 5 minute intervals it doesn't show the detail I would like to see. Last night we were pull...

3 months ago

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Energy Storage

RE: Solar wiring and EV

Do you have the Zappi and trying to use the solar excess to charge your car? I've had Zappi's since 2018 so am reasonably familiar with them but have...

3 months ago

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Solar Thermal & Power Diverters

RE: Is it normal to use power from the grid when running off the battery?

@bash I have only connected via my phone so far, and with the installer guiding me. I've had a quick look online to see if there is a Solis app for th...

3 months ago

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Energy Storage

RE: Is it normal to use power from the grid when running off the battery?

I would be interested in knowing more so link me in if you start a thread, or expand here as this thread has served it's purpose for me. ...

3 months ago

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Energy Storage

RE: R290 Heat Pump and Foundation Air Bricks

That sounds like it could be helpful for this.

3 months ago

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