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  1. I think its overrated yes. I am using it with another service called Apilio, which keeps state and has some additional logic. But essentially I am just exploring at the moment.
  2. Hello I use a Sonoff Mini device, connected to the Normally Open side of a 220V relay in a db-box. The coil of the relay is connected through a db-switch to Eskom power. The Sonoff mini I have connected to the power supplied by my inverter, so it is always on. So basically, when the Eskom power is on, the Sonoff sends the notification, and when loadshedding starts I get the notification for Ewelink/IFTTT and can then for instance switch off my pool pump. Problem is, sometimes the Sonoff gets out of sync, because the Eskom power fluctuates and it switches on and off every three seconds or so, or at least that is what I believe is causing it. Other times it can go for days without any issue. I was thinking of adding a power filter to "clean-up" the source (Eskom) power, but I am not too sure of how to continue. Any suggestions or maybe a consumer component I can purchase and add, or do I need to skill up on resistors and capacitors? Thanks
  3. I could do with some devices. Recently purchased the pro-account do do some IFTTT.
  4. Thank you, I enjoyed the read..haha I decided to go for the 8kW Sunsync instead of the 5, just to give me room for upgrade. Future might install fencing and pool heatpump.
  5. From normal use calculated from monthly use, a 5kW inverter is sufficient. But since I have 3 old school fridge/freezers, I am afraid that peak power use might be more. I need to measure possible peak usage. Is it possible to hire a meter somewhere, or how is this usually done?
  6. I am not getting any feedback on this topic in the beginners sections, so I was hoping to someone here could guide me if this is a good purchase or not. Should I rather go with a Sunsync Inverter?
  7. @Gerrie can you share some detail regarding these Change Over switches? Thanks,
  8. What are the opinions regarding the locally build Microcare inverter, versus what seems to be popular brands on the forum, like Sunsync and Victron. I am by no means a local fan-boy, but a potential installer is opting for a Microcare inverter because of local support. However, from the conversation it seems like the units do have some issues from time to time, with tripping and overloading and there were mention of them requiring resetting. Is this the case for Microcare units? Is this a general case for all inverters? Does this only happen when the system is not sufficient for the required consumption? Is there any suggestions of where to start? I am looking into installing 5kW Hybrid Inverter on 48V For use as backup or fallback power In future I would like to add solar panels Prefer to have some kind of remote monitoring included
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