Home charge points (purchase/problems/questions) (See mod note post#1)

JohnC. · 26-12-2020 02:22PM

Why can't you get a grant for it? As long as the MPRN hasn't already been used for a grant (and there's no charge point there so I assume it hasn't) it should be possible, I think. It also doesn't matter that it's not your house as long as you have the owners permission.

Cyrus · 26-12-2020 02:42PM

JohnC. wrote: »

Why can't you get a grant for it? As long as the MPRN hasn't already been used for a grant (and there's no charge point there so I assume it hasn't) it should be possible, I think. It also doesn't matter that it's not your house as long as you have the owners permission.

Car is registered to my home address I think that’s the issue .

wush06 · 26-12-2020 03:36PM

cruisey1987 wrote: »

That's a 32 amp cable alright, should have no problem charging as 6.6kW. Still worth checking on a public charger just to be sure.

Sounds like you might have got a dud rolec, or a dud cable

Just a quick update and you were spot on after a bit of running around got the 32amp controller replaced and now charging at 7.2kw.

The old and new controller attached

Gumbo · 26-12-2020 03:38PM

Cyrus wrote: »

Down at my in laws and my wife will hopefully be up and down here a lot more when things get back to normal, we could do with a charge point down here if she is coming along .

The good news is that the fuse board is in the utility very close to the outside of the house so an install should be easy.

Bad news is I can’t get a grant for this one so needs to be cheap as possible ! What’s the cheapest load balancing charger i could get ? And I’ll try get a local sparks to fit .

This is there fuse board presume shouldn’t have an issue house was a new build 25 years ago .

Could you change address for a period during the grant application?

Cyrus · 26-12-2020 04:02PM

Gumbo wrote: »

Could you change address for a period during the grant application?

Certainly could , that’s an idea

Aph2016 · 26-12-2020 04:33PM

I'm assuming it's not possible to get a grant if buying through the business?

Cyrus · 26-12-2020 05:09PM

Gumbo wrote: »

Could you change address for a period during the grant application?

So I suppose the follow on question is does anyone know of any company offering an untethered charger with priority switch or load balancing installed for 900 or less ?

I know ei do the eo mini tethered but I’d rather something neater .

the_amazing_raisin · 26-12-2020 09:38PM

Aph2016 wrote: »

I'm assuming it's not possible to get a grant if buying through the business?

No, but you can claim the full cost of the charger against tax under ACA. I'm assuming you're self employed, which means you just need to have a chat with your accountant. Obviously if you're an employee you'll need to get your boss to agree to it

Gumbo · 27-12-2020 12:36AM

Cyrus wrote: »

So I suppose the follow on question is does anyone know of any company offering an untethered charger with priority switch or load balancing installed for 900 or less ?

I know ei do the eo mini tethered but I’d rather something neater .

No, not for €900 or less that I’ve seen on my hunt.
I done the same for my house and currently doing the search for my parents.

Gael23 · 27-12-2020 12:51AM

Where is the best place to buy the charger unit, or does that depend on what you want?

Water2626262 · 27-12-2020 08:54AM

Got a quote off a crowd but they won’t upgrade the fusebox tails. With all the Christmas rush I’ve forgotten why they wouldn’t do that themselves.

Do I get the ESB to do this or an electrician to do it first and then the ESB to verify it? Currently an electric ireland customer too. Not sure why the installer can’t do it themselves. Would prefer the installer to just do the whole job.

meercat · 27-12-2020 10:52AM

Water2626262 wrote: »

Got a quote off a crowd but they won’t upgrade the fusebox tails. With all the Christmas rush I’ve forgotten why they wouldn’t do that themselves.

Do I get the ESB to do this or an electrician to do it first and then the ESB to verify it? Currently an electric ireland customer too. Not sure why the installer can’t do it themselves. Would prefer the installer to just do the whole job.

You need an rec to come out and install the new mains. He then tests the entire installation and forwards the certificate to safe electric who process the certificate onto the Esbn system. Esbn issue you an invoice and when payment is received they connect new mains cables to their meter.

Note:as part of the testing of the existing installation,if any issues are discovered then these will need to be rectified before a certificate can be issued

Gumbo · 27-12-2020 11:32AM

Gael23 wrote: »

Where is the best place to buy the charger unit, or does that depend on what you want?

Depends on what you need/want.
If your comfortable ordering separate etc

Personally I’m buying a plug and charge unit on Amazon (QUBEV). It’s a 32a (7kw) charger and I’ll get a sparks to connect up and hopefully the grant will cover most of not all the install.

Some people want smart chargers, PV adaptable chargers, WiFi, data sharing etc
It really depends on what you want personally.

Gael23 · 27-12-2020 01:42PM

Gumbo wrote: »

Depends on what you need/want.
If your comfortable ordering separate etc

Personally I’m buying a plug and charge unit on Amazon (QUBEV). It’s a 32a (7kw) charger and I’ll get a sparks to connect up and hopefully the grant will cover most of not all the install.

Some people want smart chargers, PV adaptable chargers, WiFi, data sharing etc
It really depends on what you want personally.

Would like some smart tech but no need for solar capability.
I like the Evbox Elvi but open to others

Aph2016 · 28-12-2020 11:34PM

Anyone recommend the cheapest place to buy a Zappi charger in Ireland?

rx8 · 29-12-2020 10:15AM

Aph2016 wrote: »

Anyone recommend the cheapest place to buy a Zappi charger in Ireland?

Do you want to have it installed aswell, or do you just want the unit itself...?
My installer will do it for €960, if there's not too much distance to the fuse board or €1100 if it's a longer run of cable.
PM Sent with details.

the_amazing_raisin · 29-12-2020 10:34AM

Aph2016 wrote: »

Anyone recommend the cheapest place to buy a Zappi charger in Ireland?

I bought direct from MyEnergy, when I looked around I couldn't find them any cheaper

Gael23 · 29-12-2020 01:14PM

I’m not sure Zappi is best. Was originally drawn to the Eo Mini Pro but the need for an Earth rod is off putting. Like the Evbox Elvi just now

baldshin · 29-12-2020 01:21PM

Anyone else applied for the SEAI grant recently? Waiting almost 8 weeks now for payment.

the_amazing_raisin · 29-12-2020 01:21PM

Gael23 wrote: »

I’m not sure Zappi is best. Was originally drawn to the Eo Mini Pro but the need for an Earth rod is off putting. Like the Evbox Elvi just now

I thought the new one (v2) didn't need it's own earth rod?

Cyrus · 29-12-2020 01:46PM

Gael23 wrote: »

I’m not sure Zappi is best. Was originally drawn to the Eo Mini Pro but the need for an Earth rod is off putting. Like the Evbox Elvi just now

Earth rod is a uk requirement not Ireland .

Cyrus · 29-12-2020 04:55PM

rx8 wrote: »

Do you want to have it installed aswell, or do you just want the unit itself...?
My installer will do it for €960, if there's not too much distance to the fuse board or €1100 if it's a longer run of cable.
PM Sent with details.

Would you mind sending me his details aswell please .

rx8 · 29-12-2020 06:34PM

Cyrus wrote: »

Would you mind sending me his details aswell please .

Sent now, and to traume and 403Forbidden too

Gael23 · 30-12-2020 12:58AM

Load balancing seems important, does the EO Mini have this? Or what does if not?

the_amazing_raisin · 30-12-2020 09:35AM

Gael23 wrote: »

Load balancing seems important, does the EO Mini have this? Or what does if not?

You need to buy the ALM module as well, doesn't cost much extra but you need to wire it to the charger

Can't remember for sure but you might need the EO Mini Pro

Ionised · 30-12-2020 11:56PM

cruisey1987 wrote:

Can't remember for sure but you might need the EO Mini Pro

Basic EO Mini can use the ALM just fine.

Gael23 · 31-12-2020 12:10AM

Ionised wrote: »

Basic EO Mini can use the ALM just fine.

Is the EO Mini the best one to go for with this? I’m not sold on Zappi.
Evbox Elvi looks another good option

Ionised · 31-12-2020 07:38PM

Gael23 wrote: »

Is the EO Mini the best one to go for with this? I’m not sold on Zappi.
Evbox Elvi looks another good option

I can only talk about my experience with the EO Mini, but thus far it has been flawless.
My Cooper SE manages any charging times etc and the EO just supplies the power when needed. Its also pretty neat on the wall.

Cyrus · 31-12-2020 07:54PM

Ionised wrote: »

I can only talk about my experience with the EO Mini, but thus far it has been flawless.
My Cooper SE manages any charging times etc and the EO just supplies the power when needed. Its also pretty neat on the wall.

Same as that although I use the app to schedule charging as Audi have made it far too complicated from the car !!

Gael23 · 31-12-2020 10:06PM

Ionised wrote: »

I can only talk about my experience with the EO Mini, but thus far it has been flawless.
My Cooper SE manages any charging times etc and the EO just supplies the power when needed. Its also pretty neat on the wall.

Do you have the pro or just the basic one?

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