Petum

Have one of these guys. But now seems to have given the ghost. Still measures draw but doesn't turn on and off. Gona replace, was thinking of a cbi asc? This is for the whole house. I'm getting the hang of HA so display on ewelink home page isn't really important. Any better options/recommendations?

Hey there. Please let me know how you get the consumption of your geyser to show on the main page? Mine only shows if you select the device. Cheers

Would this solve my issue? https://www.bonanzatech.co.za/index.php?id_product=9568&rewrite=grounding-box-for-axpert-inverters&controller=product Then change program 38?

Hi. After a whole day of fault finding, turns out my axpert is somehow giving me a earthing voltage. With no input or output wires connected. I measure 80-100vac from earth to negative on both ac input and output terminals on the inverter. Surely this is not correct? My earth leakage doesn't pick it up, but does trip occasionally/frequently. Any advise is appreciated. Pete

yes i know that, but on holiday, i want the system to turn on again!

hi, im experiencing issues with my inverter. i have an axpert /pylon setup. if the system goes 'flat' and the pylon batteries turn off.. i have to have AC to power the unit back on, even tho solar is there and charging? is there a setting where i can get the axpert to turn on again with only solar?

anyone have any luck with Caprica Solar to repair a Axpert? They wanting to charge R4 255.00 for a complete new main board? any responses appreciated... although I fear this my be the only option....

My beloved wife indeed... happy wife, happy life! (i just need to make sure its charged should we be turned off, specially after spending a small fortune) with my idling consumption being around 600w, can I aim at another 2 x 3.6 'bricks' and call it a day? with regards to the monitoring, I'm not really too fussed about seeing whats being used on graphs etc, just wana be off the grid much as possible. the centurion pie gadget looks too complex and doesnt really add value... with regards to the Huawei batteries, was indeed a loss. I just couldnt get any life out of them. eventully called it and gave them back. the guy used another (not axpert) inverter, charged them and did a load test. they lasted very well. around 3kw if not mistaken, but they just werent compatible with the axpert. pity. good luck. power on

yeah, if i dont have my batteries fully charged for the night and we are load shed, i will get kicked out of my house! the only way I can see the SOC, is via the SOC lights on the pylon batteries, and by 7am, there is only one light on, which is around 15% i guess... would another battery or 2 sort this out for sure? i thought 400-500w (idle load) would be on the low side! no old fridge/freezers. but constant users are security cameras, DVR, baby monitors etc.. have gas geyser and stove top...

Afternoon Gentle Sirs! Apologies for late reply. I made the beginner mistake by assuming the axpert panel gave the correct battery SOC.. I did notice that my 6 x 300W panels was no where near enough.. I now have 6 x 300w and 6 x 330w panels running. I can get around 2.2kw to 2.3kw from solar at its peak. my current setup: 1 x Axpert 5000va - setup as advised above and attached. panels as above. 2 x 3.6kwh pylon tech batteries. I have tested the system and can report as follows: (with the aim to - The AC in the evening kicks in almost immediately after the sun goes down and charges to set Volts. - Is this correct? - Although drawing minimal, the battery is almost empty at 7am the next morning? my idle current draw is only around 400w to 600w's. Please correct if im wrong but I think I need about 2 more pylon 3.6 batteries (i have the box for 4 off)? just need to win the powerball. I obviously also need a more accurate monitor. I'm looking for something simple. I have been suggested something like this https://centurionsolar.co.za/client-screenshots/ or if there is something else anyone can suggest, im open ears. any other advise is much appreciated.

So.... Ive finally took the plunge and bought 2 x 3.5kw pylontech batteries. I will also be taking a punch from my wife. but that's my issue. Please can you clarify what my settings should be on my Axpert 5kva ? Thanks to @Padwan, I have some settings to work with but would appreciate any further advise. The firmware is below (where I think is the issue) U1. 74. 20 U2. 04. 12 I have 6 panels. Below are the settings @Padwan kindly sent me. and below that are what Pylon recommends.. I played around last night and not convinced the batts and the axpert are talking the same language! I was soo excited, I wanted to sleep next to me batteries last night! Your help is appreciated!

i agree regarding putting them in parallel with lead... i also think there is something wrong with the modules. but highly unlikely.. they would protect themselves and were used for only a couple months. Regarding SOC, it gets the the voltage to what i set it to in program 26 - 53.4V. I can see the amps go from 0 to 20 amps and slowly decreases until no amps - presumably this means full. I then leave the system to charge for a day using utility or solar but the outcome is the same. drawing 500w only lasts for 30mins or so...

Im aiming at putting them in parallel with the lead acid batteries but only if its worth it... they can hardly keep running 500w for an hour.... date on batteries is 2017-08-25 so hardly old.. SOC was around 49/50v.

Just not winning here. very frustrating indeed!! I have 2 of these hauwei battery modules. I have fully charged them and tested how long they would last (seperately). Drawing only 500w, the system lasts for 30mins.... Either they are not compatible. The BMS of the battery and AXPERT both try manage the voltages and it isnt charging correctly.... or BOTH (?) batteries as stuffed. I'm almost ready to throw in the towel... in the dark... Im out of options... Any advise ... ;-(

Just managed to download data sheet. Charge voltage is 53.4 Charge current typically ≤ 0.4C Required recharge end voltage ≥ 51v Required volt after open circuit for 8 hours ≥ 48v Please help me as to what program these fit into on the axpert...