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Clint reacted to a post in a topic: Need advise how to cool off EV tube geyser.
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Fuenkli reacted to a post in a topic: E Vehicle charging with PV
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I take the point on the carbon footprint generated by using Eskom to charge - thus far I have managed to keep it to a minimum and estimate that more than 90% of charging was from solar. But it is still good to have a plan B
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I really can't add anymore to what Youda has said - I would classify myself as a novice who understands the basics but essentially still just wants things to work (and I someone else can make them work all the better). I get away with using my system for EV charging as I only need to do small top ups overnight. The slow charging rate then is not so problematic. I have accepted that I will use public charging for larger charges or if I need to top up quickly. There are three DC chargers I know of in Cape Town. They charge at 50 kw per hour (in Europe some chargers already do a lot more).
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Fuenkli reacted to a post in a topic: E Vehicle charging with PV
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Youda reacted to a post in a topic: E Vehicle charging with PV
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Maybe my experience as a novel electric vehicle owner will be useful to you. I bought a BMW i3 approximately two months ago. Many reasons for that: my old car was getting on in years, I wanted to reduce my carbon footprint, I wanted to make better use of my solar generating capacity and who can resist the lure of a new big toy... Definitely not a money saving endeavour as yet, but then a hobby does cost. Thus far I am very happy with the car - a completely new driving experience. I am really enjoying it. I run a grid tied/ hybrid solar system (SMA Sunnyboy + Sunny Island) toget
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Need advise how to cool off EV tube geyser.
South Easter replied to Gerrie's topic in Water Heating & Pumping
I use these covers. Essentially they are piping sawn in half. They fit standard EV tubes and work well. https://www.sustainable.co.za/geyserwise-evacuated-tube-cover-set-of-4.html -
Sunny Island Battery charging confusion
South Easter replied to tdanzfuss's topic in General Discussion
Hi I will send you a PM -
I had my system installed by NorthFace Solar. They did a good job. Probably on the pricier side as they have recently moved towards using SMA a lot
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Sunny Island Battery charging confusion
South Easter replied to tdanzfuss's topic in General Discussion
I have a similar setup, albeit with only one SunnyBoy and smaller battery capacity. What you want can definitely work - I am basically setup for maximal self consumption, i.e. available solar power will first power loads, then charge batteries. Batteries will supplement solar power if necessary. I revert back to grid once my batteries are down to 30%. My system was configured by the installer. I have looked inside the system settings and am glad I did not have to try and decide what settings to utilise. If you want I can send you the contact details of the engineer that designed the -
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Hi Stefan Just a quick question: have you had Cape Town sign off and approve on the Sunny Boy + Sunny Island + IBC Backup Box combo? Thanks
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Hi This is my first post in this forum, but I have been following many threads over the last few weeks and have learnt a lot. I am currently still planning my solar setup, but have made good progress. Load reduction -Changed swimming pool pump to a variable speed drive pump that uses approximately a third of energy -Had EVT solar geyser installed (works great!) -Planning to switch lights to LED I am based in Cape Town so will go the whole hog for a formal and correct approval of GTI (Goodwe Hybrid and Pylontech batteries) My question I am