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Lights on electricity meter
rugbyleaguesmate
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Sorry I bet this may read a bit noddy.......
The lights on my electricity meter can be solid red, flashing red or off.
Sometimes I get the word red on the led screen.
When I am generating electricity with PV how do I check that I am using my own generated electricity rather than drawing from the grid?
Hope this makes sense?
Ian
The lights on my electricity meter can be solid red, flashing red or off.
Sometimes I get the word red on the led screen.
When I am generating electricity with PV how do I check that I am using my own generated electricity rather than drawing from the grid?
Hope this makes sense?
Ian
6.72kw Pv Ja Solar 280w * 24 panels, Solar Edge inverter, South facing no shading.
South Lake District, delightful view of Morecambe Bay. Not Saving up for a battery too expensive:j:mad::hello:
July Solar target 769kw
South Lake District, delightful view of Morecambe Bay. Not Saving up for a battery too expensive:j:mad::hello:
July Solar target 769kw
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When the light is showing red continuosly you are using just your own power from the solar panels.
If flashing, you are importing from the grid. The faster it flashes, the more you are importing.0 -
Brilliant thank you6.72kw Pv Ja Solar 280w * 24 panels, Solar Edge inverter, South facing no shading.
South Lake District, delightful view of Morecambe Bay. Not Saving up for a battery too expensive:j:mad::hello:
July Solar target 769kw0 -
The REUK diverter I bought for £30 uses the red light on the import meter to switch surplus power to the hot water emersion heater when the red led is on for more than 1 minute.0
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rugbyleaguesmate wrote: »Sometimes I get the word red on the led screen.
Ian
Hiya Ian. rEd stands for reverse energy detected, and lets the meter reader know that something 'funny' has happened, possibly tampering.
PV export causes this to appear, and it will stay now, no worries as the meter reader will see you have PV.
Mart.Mart. Cardiff. 8.72 kWp PV systems (2.12 SSW 4.6 ESE & 2.0 WNW). 28kWh battery storage. Two A2A units for cleaner heating. Two BEV's for cleaner driving.
For general PV advice please see the PV FAQ thread on the Green & Ethical Board.0
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