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I'm looking for something similar to this but I am not on prep paid. I would just like a simple counter that mimics my actual meter reading so I can view it in ha. Ie: if I can input my current meter reading and then it will continue to count based on my 'total consumed entity' in HA. 

I'd be interested in adding another 15kw to my setup considering the current lithium cell prices. I paid nearly double a year ago. I've been very happy with my eve cells

Yeah that is quite pricey just for my 11kw 16 cell battery. But..... I am thinking of adding another 32 300ah cells and building a power wall

Ah thanks that answers my 3 phase question. At these panel prices it just makes sense as the roi can be within 36 months. I might consider looking at some 2nd hand options. Like 2 x 8kw sunsynks for under 40k that would get the install to around 100k without batteries. That gets the roi to around 30 months. I would also be future proof with the ability to add batteries 

Aaah brilliant, gave the cable a yank at the mc4 connection(after turning off the entire system obviously) and it pulled out so obviously a bad crimping job by me. Replaced and sorted. I'll actually do a little yank test on all the connections on the new DC and AC combiner boxes to make sure all is happy
Thanks guys. Legends!!

Aaah brilliant, gave the cable a yank at the mc4 connection(after turning off the entire system obviously) and it pulled out so obviously a bad crimping job by me. Replaced and sorted. I'll actually do a little yank test on all the connections on the new DC and AC combiner boxes to make sure all is happy
Thanks guys. Legends!!

Aaah brilliant, gave the cable a yank at the mc4 connection(after turning off the entire system obviously) and it pulled out so obviously a bad crimping job by me. Replaced and sorted. I'll actually do a little yank test on all the connections on the new DC and AC combiner boxes to make sure all is happy
Thanks guys. Legends!!

Hi @slipx
Have you considered adding in the current load shedding stage and perhaps time left until load shedding ends on the card?
Was wondering if this is something you've considered adding on the grid side, above the pylon icon.
 

Are your rj45 ports+lights on a separate board or all mounted on the BMS PCB?
Led lights you honestly don't need to see. I extended the display cable and i have installed the display near the inverter. Terrible pic but you get the idea

@Greglsh yeah no problem you can get in touch with me. I import from China and Taiwan every month so I can add one in a shipment for you 

How's your diy battery pack performing? I've been very happy with mine even during discharge the cell difference is always 3-6mv. Very impressive 

I got cells from Apexium and BMS from seplos. This Apexium BMS looks identical to my seplos. CAN comms work perfectly fine with my Solis s6 which I think is what you have. The BMS is working better than expected and I'm getting much better balancing than the YouTuber - off grid garage. My cells have a 3-10mv voltage variation at all times. Quite impressive. 

Aaah. That makes a lot more sense now. I installed my inverter before the lithium cells arrived and although you can use the inverter with no batteries when there is no batteries or PV the inverter shuts down. So I installed some lead acid batteries which were knowingly not usable anymore just to keep the inverter running in the evenings. With the lead acid batteries it was charging/discharging exactly as you describe. I then just resorted to switching the change over switch to eskom in the evenings and turn off the inverter. I think with lead acid batteries it still needs a bms. Once you have a lithium battery I think all your troubles will be sorted 

I got cells from Apexium and BMS from seplos. This Apexium BMS looks identical to my seplos. CAN comms work perfectly fine with my Solis s6 which I think is what you have. The BMS is working better than expected and I'm getting much better balancing than the YouTuber - off grid garage. My cells have a 3-10mv voltage variation at all times. Quite impressive. 

I got cells from Apexium and BMS from seplos. This Apexium BMS looks identical to my seplos. CAN comms work perfectly fine with my Solis s6 which I think is what you have. The BMS is working better than expected and I'm getting much better balancing than the YouTuber - off grid garage. My cells have a 3-10mv voltage variation at all times. Quite impressive. 

I'm enjoying mine. Certainly does blend the power inputs(pv,grid,bat) to provide the load.
App is live(or every 5s) if you're connected over Bluetooth. 5min refresh if you're viewing via the cloud. I do think the deye software is more refined and reliable but the solis has so much more potential once they get the app running perfectly. Solar assistant integration would also be amazing. It's coming I believe. The 6kw for me is the perfect size I have not yet overloaded it and I run my entire house except geyser on it. I've hit 5500w many times so I would've come up short or had to do some managing on a deye/sunsynk 5kw. 
 
 
 

I think the 9.6kw on the solis is the overall limit combined on both pv inputs. The limit per mppt is the current and/or the voc. I don't think it's limited to 4800w per mppt? I have 10 X jinko 550w panels on my solis 6kw and haven't had any issues. Interesting these hit 5500 - 6000w peak often. Haven't had any issues yet

At this stage I have it with me and it looks great 🙂 I am still waiting for batteries and BMS to arrive(DIY build). Should be end of this month. Panels are going up this weekend so hopefully the S6 will be connected and running(without batteries) by the end of next week

At this stage I have it with me and it looks great 🙂 I am still waiting for batteries and BMS to arrive(DIY build). Should be end of this month. Panels are going up this weekend so hopefully the S6 will be connected and running(without batteries) by the end of next week

@AlexTZA you should be a Solis brand ambassador!! The knowledge you have shared on this topic is of high value - infact the only reason I purchased my s6 pro. So thank you and Solis should show you their appreciation!!

@AlexTZA you should be a Solis brand ambassador!! The knowledge you have shared on this topic is of high value - infact the only reason I purchased my s6 pro. So thank you and Solis should show you their appreciation!!

I went and collected my panels yesterday. Great guys - definitely not a scam 😄They still have a large amount of stock. 

I went and collected my panels yesterday. Great guys - definitely not a scam 😄They still have a large amount of stock. 

I went and collected my panels yesterday. Great guys - definitely not a scam 😄They still have a large amount of stock. 

Great. I got in touch and it turns out I used to work with Jeandre 10years ago!! Placed my order today. I'm going to try collect this week. Whenever I get a chance to get to them!