Solar Sheds & Other Non-t6 Solar Projects - How We Done It -
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We also run an EV in our set-up and being on a Smart tariff can charge it overnight and some slots during the day for 7.5p, going down to 5.5p on 1st April. We run the dishwasher, washing machine and tumbledryer off-peak to which saves about 25% of our daily usage.
Out of interesetthe cable from the Ecoflow goes the a fused switchbox. Is thet wired into the 13A socket directly above it?
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Yes, the wire from the Ecoflow goes into the spur (via a 5a fuse as only 800w) then to the double socket above.
The existing double socket was already attached directly to the fuse box via 2.5mm T&E, then I paid an electrician to check my wiring and upgrade the MCB to 16a.
It seems you can connect the Ecoflow to a (new) fused spur on the ring main or a radial circuit.
With my set up, it seems that if we have a power cut, if I turn off the main Isolator Switch, and restart the Ecoflow, then it will run electricity through the whole house.
Also there are 2 x 13a sockets on the back in case you need to run a kettle or air fryer
The existing double socket was already attached directly to the fuse box via 2.5mm T&E, then I paid an electrician to check my wiring and upgrade the MCB to 16a.
It seems you can connect the Ecoflow to a (new) fused spur on the ring main or a radial circuit.
With my set up, it seems that if we have a power cut, if I turn off the main Isolator Switch, and restart the Ecoflow, then it will run electricity through the whole house.
Also there are 2 x 13a sockets on the back in case you need to run a kettle or air fryer
If this kit from Lidl hits the UK at the same price in a few months time, it will be a bargain....
Meanwhile in rip-off Britain.....
Same kit.....
Same kit.....
Boils my pi$$.
First few plug-in solar pioneers report issues.....
I started off my domestic solar with the EcoFlow 800w plug in kit. ...and used the plug. . In 2022/ 2023.
Didn't realise they were out that early Lee.
Do you still run it ?
What's your assessment on output and usability?
Do you still run it ?
What's your assessment on output and usability?
They have been out for years, but mainly from in branded Chinese firms they I wouldn't trust.
But when EcoFlow released the 800w UK G98 version I was straight on it.
Two EcoFlow 400w ridgid panels, and the 800w power stream unit they plugs into a 13a socket..... I always get the cable too link in the EcoFlow delta2.
I run it for few months then upgraded to 3.6kw growatt inverter and added another two panels..
I've not stopped upgrading since then.
I sold the power stream on here too a member.
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The magic moment for me was on a sunny day I saw my smart meter drop to 0watts and then went minus!!!!! ... I was actually exporting power to the grid ... Not getting paid for it, but it's proved that it worked....... Or worked great, it world of load 800w.
Straight away I wanted more power .. so added more panels and a bigger inverter, then added battery storage.
But when EcoFlow released the 800w UK G98 version I was straight on it.
Two EcoFlow 400w ridgid panels, and the 800w power stream unit they plugs into a 13a socket..... I always get the cable too link in the EcoFlow delta2.
I run it for few months then upgraded to 3.6kw growatt inverter and added another two panels..
I've not stopped upgrading since then.
I sold the power stream on here too a member.
.
The magic moment for me was on a sunny day I saw my smart meter drop to 0watts and then went minus!!!!! ... I was actually exporting power to the grid ... Not getting paid for it, but it's proved that it worked....... Or worked great, it world of load 800w.
Straight away I wanted more power .. so added more panels and a bigger inverter, then added battery storage.
Government to make “plug-in solar” available within months
“Plug-in” solar panels to be in shops within months, offering households chance to significantly cut energy bills.
Had my 2x 465w solar panels delivered today, so prepped them with Z brackets. I'm 4 short though, as decided they will need 8 per panel in the kind of winds we get up here.
Test ran my balcony solar kit today.....
......all good
Obviously just plugged it into the mains to test
......all good
Obviously just plugged it into the mains to test
More testing this morning, all seems fine. Getting decent output even with panels flat (windy today).
I'm not paying for electric key this morning it would seem. Have a router, 2 Alexa's, a laptop, computer, American fridge freezer and a few other bit and pieces on.....
I'm not paying for electric key this morning it would seem. Have a router, 2 Alexa's, a laptop, computer, American fridge freezer and a few other bit and pieces on.....
ah . . YES.
that magic moment when the electric meter shows 0.00w / 0kwh / £0ph
i remeber it well.
next step is MORE PANELS to up the PV power.
the add batterys to harvest extra power that can be used at night.
i started with this . . .
800w Ecoflow power stream in 2023 . . . .
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and three years later. . . . .
800w Ecoflow power stream in 2023 . . . .
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and three years later. . . . .
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