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

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  • #6812
    poker--addict
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,863 ✭✭✭poker--addict


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120777739#Comment_120777739

    or does it need an additional meter to know how much solar is going on?

    😎



  • #6813
    poker--addict
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,863 ✭✭✭poker--addict


    I don't have an Eddi so not really in Zappi ecosystem (yet).

    do they all need an additional meter with solar?


    what should I be paying for Zappi or wall box. Leaning towards wallbox as it's tidier looking kit.

    😎



  • #6814
    bbari
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 996 ✭✭✭bbari


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120779206#Comment_120779206

    Which model of Wallbox you are looking at and what sort of prices you are quoted?



  • #6815
    poker--addict
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,863 ✭✭✭poker--addict


    Pulsar plus

    😎



  • #6816
    bbari
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 996 ✭✭✭bbari


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120779374#Comment_120779374

    I'm looking at Pulsar Max because that works out cheaper for some reason. For PV, I think you need meter. Do you think it needs Meter Just to see how much is going in (as you said above) or do you need the power meter to get the PV part working in the 1st place?



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  • #6817
    GTE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,920 ✭✭✭GTE


    I've a quote for an Ohme Home Pro for 1200 or a Wallbox Pulsar Max for 900. These prices are including installation.

    Any votes for either?

    For both units, the CT clamp can just go to the ESB box? The junction box for the 32amp power from the consumer unit is just 30cm below the ESB box on the side of the house.

    Thanks all

    Post edited by GTE on


  • #6818
    bbari
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 996 ✭✭✭bbari


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120779679#Comment_120779679

    Did you look at Amazon? Pulsar Max which is newer model than the Plus, is €600. That is why I'm picking Max.



  • #6819
    GTE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,920 ✭✭✭GTE


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120779805#Comment_120779805

    Yes, it's a Max. My bad, I'll update the post.



  • #6820
    gar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,145 ✭✭✭gar


    I got a Pulsar Max. Pretty sure it needs an add-on if you want to integrate with solar



  • #6821
    bbari
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 996 ✭✭✭bbari


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120779877#Comment_120779877

    How has your experience been so far with the Max? I guess you didn't integrate it with the PV then?



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  • #6822
    gar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,145 ✭✭✭gar


    Only been used a handful of times. Awaiting car. It's a neat box. App seems quite good and wanted the potential for solar in the future



  • #6823
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 42,194 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120779206#Comment_120779206

    799 for zappi

    599 for wallbox

    both from easygo after grant and assuming a relatively straight forward install.



  • #6824
    BlueUmbrella
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭BlueUmbrella


    Hello! Would appreciate insights into a fault with an EO Mini Pro 2 home charger.

    Have been using this charger without problems with a PHEV for 18 months. Recently got a Tesla Model Y, and most nights when I come to plug it in, I have a fault on the charger - red LED flashing x 3.

    User guide says this means:

    "Three short red flashes - More than 6ma of DC current has leaked to earth"

    I can resolve this by switching off the breaker switch in the RCB for a minute, and turning it back on. The car then charges as normal. However - what could cause this error? It's only since I started charging the Tesla it has happened.

    It has happened a few times that I didn't check for faults going to bed, and no charge overnight!

    Thanks!



  • #6825
    micks_address
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,195 ✭✭✭micks_address


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120780826#Comment_120780826

    have you a non telsa you can try with? friend etc? could be worth opening the front cover to see if there's water ingress or something just obviously cutting power to the charger first.. seems odd that its only intermittent. There are cars that just dont get on with chargers.. seen mr ev on youtube on about his zappi won't charge his megane for some reason but fine with every other car



  • #6826
    KCross
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,322 ✭✭✭✭KCross


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120780826#Comment_120780826

    Sounds like a poor earth. You need an electrician to come and test it and ensure it passes the electrical tests.

    Its possible that the higher load that the Model Y would be drawing (32A vs 16A) relative to your PHEV has tipped it over an edge.

    One thing to try is set the Tesla to charge at 16A's and see if that "resolves" it. You do that from the car charging screen.... change it down to 16A (or below) and see if it charges reliably at that rate.


    Ultimately though, you need an electrician to run some tests on your wiring.



  • #6827
    ardara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭ardara


    Wow, long thread.

    We're getting an EV next month and I've started research on the home charger but jayz there's a fair bit of choice.

    Questions I had if anyone has the knowledge/experience:

    Is Smartzone as bad to deal with as their Trustpilot reviews suggest?

    Is ecarinfra still in business? I was quite interested in the Hypervolt but there doesn't seem to be any activity on their website or facebook page for months now.

    Has anyone used localheroes.ie for charger installing?

    GRMA

    Post edited by ardara on


  • #6828
    bbari
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 996 ✭✭✭bbari


    I have ordered Wallbox Pulsar Max from Amazon. It was "used as new" which means damaged packaging. It has 7M cable and cost me €650. I've installation quote for €450. So all in, it will cost me €500 after the rebate.



  • #6829
    Risteard81
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,566 ✭✭✭Risteard81


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120790135#Comment_120790135

    Stupidly low price to be installing an EVSE.



  • #6830
    poker--addict
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,863 ✭✭✭poker--addict


    The grant is generally pure profit for the installers of EV chargers, PV, etc

    1100-1500 (600 or so after grants) seems typical for plug installations that are generally straight forward...

    The hardwares a glorified plug at the end of the day. Not sure I'd call it good value but it is a necessity and the market is distorted.

    😎



  • #6831
    quokula
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,837 ✭✭✭quokula


    Is the charger grant per car, per house or per person? If I’ve already availed of the grant and I move to a new house with my EV can I get another grant?



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  • #6832
    graememk
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 7,021 Mod ✭✭✭✭graememk


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120801926#Comment_120801926

    It's per house.



  • #6833
    Cyrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,823 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120801926#Comment_120801926

    It's per mrpn to be pedantic



  • #6834
    poker--addict
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,863 ✭✭✭poker--addict


    https://chargehq.net/


    does the charger and car not do the stuff this ocpp does?

    😎



  • #6835
    rodneytrotter15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 466 ✭✭rodneytrotter15


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120728537#Comment_120728537

    Can someone help me out with this ? I currently have a 16amp charge from a good few years ago. No issues with it other than it's a bit slow on odd occasion I need to use it. Don't have panels and won't be getting them. Can I get an electrician to install one of these camper chargers and just leave the Y control the charging via the car ? Sorry but have no clue about anything DIY related.



  • #6836
    Felexicon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,460 ✭✭✭Felexicon


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120802142#Comment_120802142

    It's MPRN to be really pedantic 😜



  • #6837
    bbari
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 996 ✭✭✭bbari


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120790135#Comment_120790135

    Does anyone know if the Pulsar Max has the load balancing built-in or do i need to buy it separately? I have goggled it but I'm not sure..

    The electrician has asked me the above question. If it doesn't has the part built in, is it a must to have? I'll be using the charger at night only when no other power hungry appliances will be in use.



  • #6838
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,032 ✭✭✭✭CoBo55


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120810675#Comment_120810675

    If there's an electric shower in the house there has to be power management in place. He might opt for an external device if the unit itself doesn't doesn't do it it should only add about 100 euro to the price. My EO just needed an extra cable with a clamp that detects current draw.



  • #6839
    Gerry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Gerry


    Is 450 euro considered a low installation cost? The mind boggles, I'd say for a normal install with easy access to modern fuseboard and install charger to the same wall as that fuseboard its 2 hours work.. max



  • #6840
    poker--addict
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,863 ✭✭✭poker--addict


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120810675#Comment_120810675

    There's a separate meter/clamp. Doesn't cost much.

    😎



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  • #6841
    bbari
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 996 ✭✭✭bbari


    Thank you guys. It says in the fine print that a spare piece (Power Meter) is required. I ordered one last night for €107 and hopefully it will be delivered tomorrow.

    I don't have electric shower but i still ordered one just to be safe and this is also required for PV. My PV output isn't much but for completeness purposes, have ordered it.



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