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device to use unused soler pv export power to run heater or hot water

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  • JenR8
    JenR8 Posts: 45 Forumite
    Me too please by pm.

    I've seen and been intersted in the Engensa solar 24 - but its pricey. Would like to hear from anybody who gets one though. Or anyone who has found out more about it than is available on the website.

    Jen
  • JenR8 wrote: »
    Me too please by pm.

    I've seen and been intersted in the Engensa solar 24 - but its pricey. Would like to hear from anybody who gets one though. Or anyone who has found out more about it than is available on the website.

    Jen

    on it way via pm
  • Dave_Fowler
    Dave_Fowler Posts: 626 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper
    Me too please - by PM

    Dave F
    Solar PV System 1: 2.96kWp South+8 degrees. Roof 38 degrees. 'Normal' system
    Solar PV System 2: 3.00kWp South-4 degrees. Roof 28 degrees. SolarEdge system
    EV car, PodPoint charger
    Lux LXP 3600 ACS + 6 x 2.4kWh Aoboet LFP 2400 battery storage. Installed Feb 2021
    Location: Bedfordshire
  • Me too please - by PM

    Dave F

    on its way to you now
  • Brian99_2
    Brian99_2 Posts: 155 Forumite
    Thanks for the info.

    But everyone must be VERY careful to check the specs of your relays, will they cope with 240volts, 1000watts (or even 3000 watts) ?

    And don't mess with mains unless you really KNOW what youre doing :)

    You can get a shock :eek:

    I have a system using a mains relay from a mains shower control (I recycled it from a skip, good relay cost me nowt :)
  • Brian99 wrote: »
    Thanks for the info.

    But everyone must be VERY careful to check the specs of your relays, will they cope with 240volts, 1000watts (or even 3000 watts) ?

    And don't mess with mains unless you really KNOW what youre doing :)

    You can get a shock :eek:

    I have a system using a mains relay from a mains shower control (I recycled it from a skip, good relay cost me nowt :)

    Hi thanks for the reply the part is not just a normal relay its an s.s.r
    and the one i have put in my link will be more than enough it will take 24- 380vac at 25amps
  • Brian99 wrote: »
    Me too please. You have plenty of interest !!
    Indeed he does, but only 3 ppl have recorded thanks (plus another 3 in words, as you have done) :(
  • Indeed he does, but only 3 ppl have recorded thanks (plus another 3 in words, as you have done) :(

    thanks kernel

    as long as i can be of help to other and save them money i dont mind
    but everyone that ive replyed to has been nice
    hope everyone can use the info i give, helps them
    by the way you dont need to run long wires you can send this via transmitter/ reciever for around £15- £20
  • by the way you dont need to run long wires you can send this via transmitter/ reciever for around £15- £20
    It might even be cheaper this way, what with the price of cable nowadays! :)
    My meter is on the outside of the house in a box, so would either way be feasible?
    and the one i have put in my link
    Don't think you have sent me any link (to another URL).
  • Brian99_2
    Brian99_2 Posts: 155 Forumite
    OK, the SSR is tough enough, so long as the other relays have the appropriate low voltage. Good luck.
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