Ayoob
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Ayoob got a reaction from Kel G in Elon 100 Solar PV Water Heating - direct PV Geyser solutionHi there, I have the exact Elon 100 system. It works very well in summer. however I find in winter we need to run the geyser slightly longer / change the setting so that it draws more power from eskom.
currently I'm using the Elon 100 with a smart switch so that I can heat the water when I would like to. The timer settings on the current unit I have is not as up to date as I would like, therefore I opted for a smart switch.
however there is a new product/ upgraded product coming out called, Elon smart water. This new product wil allow you to control the system via an app. Choose times on / off etc etc
you can inbox me for additional details or explanation.
regards
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Ayoob got a reaction from PicHopper in Elon 100 Solar PV Water Heating - direct PV Geyser solutionHi there, I have the exact Elon 100 system. It works very well in summer. however I find in winter we need to run the geyser slightly longer / change the setting so that it draws more power from eskom.
currently I'm using the Elon 100 with a smart switch so that I can heat the water when I would like to. The timer settings on the current unit I have is not as up to date as I would like, therefore I opted for a smart switch.
however there is a new product/ upgraded product coming out called, Elon smart water. This new product wil allow you to control the system via an app. Choose times on / off etc etc
you can inbox me for additional details or explanation.
regards
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Ayoob got a reaction from zsde in Elon 100 Solar PV Water Heating - direct PV Geyser solutionHi there, I have the exact Elon 100 system. It works very well in summer. however I find in winter we need to run the geyser slightly longer / change the setting so that it draws more power from eskom.
currently I'm using the Elon 100 with a smart switch so that I can heat the water when I would like to. The timer settings on the current unit I have is not as up to date as I would like, therefore I opted for a smart switch.
however there is a new product/ upgraded product coming out called, Elon smart water. This new product wil allow you to control the system via an app. Choose times on / off etc etc
you can inbox me for additional details or explanation.
regards
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Ayoob reacted to Draigman in What to do about my geyser?Before I went PV solar I installed the Elon 100, PV solar water heating system from Power Optimal. It did not require any changes to be made to my existing 150-liter geyser, only some wiring changes to the element.
Inside the house I have a small controller that lets me define how I want to heat my water either via solar or top up the temperature from Eskom, or via an adjustable schedule depending on the time of day. The controller shows you when the water has reached the temperature set on the geyser thermostat.
In over 6 months I’ve only had to boost the water temperature on around 10 occasions, for the rest of the time the sun and the panels have done the heating for me. Even on moderately cloudy days the water will heat up.