Greglsh

Update your firmware if you having issues, no issues, don't update. I should have just stayed on the firmware I was on. I did sort out the earth bond, by shutting everything down, turning off incoming power etc. The problem I have now is my screen on the inverter is a purple colour. I have tried the holding the key in to reset the screen but it stays that purple colour???

Hi Found this in Voltex site so work back from that! https://www.voltex.co.za/product/sunsynk-hybrid-inverter-5kw-48v-wifi-dongle

My SunSynk 5kw inverter had a firmware update yesterday, so new firmware is MCU 3388 and E440, since this update the earth neutral bond is permanently on now (in the outputdB), this used to only come on when the grid failed and then would go off after 30 to 60 seconds once the grid was back. Any body else have this issue before any suggestions, have done a complete power off waited 5 min and turned back on same issue.

I don't think that timers save you money, but you can control when it heats so mine only heats when the sun comes up so probably costs the same but my solar is heating most of it. Is this the type of "lagging" you guys are using on your pipes?

Wanted to get some of you clever peoples opinions. Is a geyser blanket worth its cost and if so what is the rough payback period on say a 150l Kwikot geyser, I have changed the element to a 2Kw. I have 2 150l geysers in the house, the one feeds the kitchen +_ 15m from the geyser, this also feeds my sons bathroom, this still has a 3kw element. The other 150l geyser feeds the main bathroom (shower only). All geysers are controlled via an Astute smart switches in the DB board. I do have solar (5kw SunSynk, 14.3Kwh of battery, soon to be 28.6Kwh), wanted to try and save as much power in order to charge my 2 batteries. So if a blanket would help the loses it might be something I would do.

Glad to hear you on the mend, keep well.

That is how I use mine, disable the schedule and turn on again when needed, have been running 3 of these now for 2 years no problems at all.

I charge mine to 56v it stay there for about 30 min, then it drops down to 54v, if it does drop below 53.5v due to a load being turned on, it will re-bulk back to 56v. Rinse and repeat. I start my balancing at 3.45v

Just my 2 c worth, I have DIY batteries so don't have either of these. If this was me I would keep the LBSA batteries, pay the 4k to get the old one sorted out, then purchase LBSA batteries for any new ones. To me the LFP battery chemistry is safer.

I have also been on the beta since 2023, I have logged into the Account but don't see any mention of payment or to opt out?

Hi, not sure if this has been asked before, but I would like to show a total of the "non-essentials" load for the day, it does this for the UPS / essentials load but I cant seem to find this for non essentials.

@TaliaB any good sources for those panels, they seem expensive, would also work well on a Victron MPPT 150v/45.

Has anybody done a DIY battery build and used these "small" fire extinguishers. If so I would like to know where you got them and the cost and do they work and should we be using them?

Hi Dox I wanted to ask where you getting your battery cases, I really like the look of those and what BMS do you run?

Item: 2x Jean Muller Fuse-switch-disconnector KETO size 00 body (battery isolator) 4 x NH Fuse-link 125A for KETO-00 Age: New (never been used bought in Nov 2024) Price: R800 for the entire package or R450 for 1 x Fuse isolator and 2 x 125 A Fuse-links Payment Method Accepted: EFT Warranty: none Packaging: Original Condition: New Location: Durban Reason: Bought them but don't need them anymore, project changed. Shipping: Yes on buyer Collection: yes can meet at a central location Link: https://www.newtechpower.co.za/product/keto-battery-disconnector-with-125a-fuses/