Lux ac battery controller

Solarchaser

mickyduck55 said:

EVandPV said:

I'm wondering if this might work ......
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Domoticz-Raspberry-FR232R-Kaifa-Kamstrup-162-382-en-351/dp/B07JGKJ6SM/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=usb+ftdi+cable+rj10&qid=1608716132&sr=8-6

Cable arrived do you have a link to the batteryview software.. The version I have found is in Chinese.

Did it work?

mickyduck55

Solarchaser said:

mickyduck55 said:

EVandPV said:

I'm wondering if this might work ......
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Domoticz-Raspberry-FR232R-Kaifa-Kamstrup-162-382-en-351/dp/B07JGKJ6SM/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=usb+ftdi+cable+rj10&qid=1608716132&sr=8-6

Cable arrived do you have a link to the batteryview software.. The version I have found is in Chinese.

Did it work?

No..... my son is having a play...

EVandPV

Anyone here have one of those inverter micowaves ?
Our microwave is goosed so we're looking for a replacement and I'm wondering if these inverter types are less erratic with the power as the manufacturers claim.
The electric oven is a pain too as it jumps up an down between 0 and 3kw meaning batteries struggle to keep up so I'm thinking we could use an inverter micro more of the time if it's more even with it's power consumption.

mickyduck55

Not sure this really fits here but the same helpful people are on this and the Agile thread.

Thinking about the shoulder months .. I am on "GO" so ATM I am pouring as much into my batteries as I can in the 5p hours but soon I will start to generate from my panels so will need to moderate how much I need to put in.. maybe zero.

Im thinking I need something like octolux... so I could set a charging regime that was more intelligent..

e.g. SOC at or below 20% charge to SOC 30% if time is 5p period.  This would ensure that I could get through to sunrise without importing at 13p

Now the bad news I have no idea how to do any of this.. I did buy a Pi to run Octolux but them decided to settle for GO.. anyone think this is a good idea and able to develop it... or point me towards someone who maybe able to help?

I could use the settings in the LUX app i.e just charge for an hour every morning but that would be a really blunt instrument.  Not talking any meaningful saving but would be fun to play with

TIA

mickyduck55

Answering my own question... I guess if I set this to 30% it will only add any charge if below 30% SOC

Solarchaser

Yes, and will stop at 30%

mickyduck55

Solarchaser said:

Yes, and will stop at 30%

A lot simpler than the Pi then......

chamelion

Hi folks,
quick query. Under the updated MCS guidance, do you need an MCS approved installer + grid approval to expand an existing battery system (e.g. add 1 more pylon to an array)?

newbuilder

Hi, I have the Lux system too but with Aobet Uhome batteries. Struggling to find a variety of retailers to compare prices. Anyone had experience of these batteries? I was told they were from the Pylontech factory under a different name. 

Solarchaser

You won't find a variety I'm afraid,  like the lux, Michael and Jake are the only ones importing them just now.

I've never heard of them tbh