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  • by Dave
‎09-07-2017 02:12 PM

Grid draw doesn't make sense

‎09-07-2017 02:12 PM
I have a VPP battery installed. The following is an example of a reasonably regular occurrence:- Solar power being produced:-  2758 watts Battery state of charge:-    &nbs...
by Dave in Solar, Batteries & Electrification
‎09-07-2017 02:12 PM
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  • Thanks Bryce, With the measuring monitors I have, I don't think I need to pay for solar command. T...
  • Thanks Bryce, This is what I use to monitor my grid monitor:- https://www.wattsclever.com.au/produ...
  • Hi Bud, AGL have requested the serial number of my battery setup, which I have sent them today. No...
  • Maybe there will be a difference when the 11.6 battery is installed. Dave
  • Today (Sunday at 1pm) the following happened:- Solar being produced:- 3337 watts Battery fully ch...
  • Today (Monday at 12 noon), I observed the following for 20 minutes, at which time grid draw was sti...
  • Thanks Szern. On the dashboard page from the website it appears the solar analytics monitor only pr...
  • More strange readings today at 12.20pm:- Solar being produced 3630 watts Battery state of charge ...
  • Hi @Dave   I'll let the solar team know you're expecting an update. I can see they co...
‎18-10-2017 10:40 AM

Battery fan on a hot day

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‎18-10-2017 10:40 AM
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On a hot day the fan in my Sunverge battery cabinet works flat out. Would it help heat removal if I kept the battery door open?   Dave
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by Dave in Solar, Batteries & Electrification
‎18-10-2017 10:40 AM
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  • Sar, it seems to make sense that everything will run cooler if we can leave the door open on a hot ...
  • Hi Jayden, I have been a member of the community ever since my VPP battery was installed by AGL. I...
  • Ours seems to kick in above 30deg.  Has done so a few times this week.   A quick search...
‎12-05-2017 11:47 AM

Smart meter Mk7c

‎12-05-2017 11:47 AM
Is my new smart meter read online by AGL or does someone still have to call & read it in person at billing time? Dave
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by Dave in Solar, Batteries & Electrification
‎12-05-2017 11:47 AM
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  • Hi @Dave.    The digital meter that has been installed can be remotely read. The...
‎09-05-2017 11:56 AM

Smart meter EDMI Atlas Mk7c

‎09-05-2017 11:56 AM
I wish to read my brand new smart meter but can't find any meaningful instructions. What do the codes 03 & 13 tell me please. I guess they are export & import, but which is which. Thanks, ...
by Dave in Solar, Batteries & Electrification
‎09-05-2017 11:56 AM
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  • Thanks, I have established that the codes on my meter run the other way around. In my case 03 is r...
  • Thank you, I have now sent a private message as requested. I included another query in the message...
  • I am not sure if I sent the message correctly. What do I put in the "Send to" section please. In th...
  • Just making sure you received my private message. Dave
  • Hi Richard, Thanks so much for your effort to sort this out. Given the difference in SA, it is am...
  • Thanks for the explanation. How confusing though for those who like to study their meter. Assuming ...
  • Hi Catherine, I replied via a private message. Just making sure you got it. Dave
‎21-12-2017 04:00 PM

VPP Installation - Fire hazard

‎21-12-2017 04:00 PM
Some time after battery install, AGL called to add a DC Isolator to our system. It is branded "Salzer". I have just learned that they are known to cause fires and have been recalled.   What i...
by Dave in Solar, Batteries & Electrification
‎21-12-2017 04:00 PM
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  • AGL contacted me promptly and made changes that resulted in the battery working well again. The DC ...
  • AGL contacted me on 27/12 to talk me through a process to re-activate the battery. Part of this inc...
  • Update:- Rob, my sytstem has also been trouble free. This is a separate issue and so far the recal...
  • Thanks Samjy, This morning AGL phoned to advise that the DC Isolator could be turned back on so th...
‎20-01-2020 01:10 PM

Weird Inverter shutdown

‎20-01-2020 01:10 PM
In recent days my inverter has shut down due to "AC voltage too high".   The weird thing is that this has happened early morning before the sun has hit my solar panels.   It hasn't happ...
by Dave in Solar, Batteries & Electrification
‎20-01-2020 01:10 PM
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  • The only time the 'over voltage' happens is prior to the inverter waking up in the morning. It does...
‎05-10-2018 11:39 AM

Power failure dilemna

‎05-10-2018 11:39 AM
I have a Powerwall 2 under the VPP arrangement. I have battery backup during power outages.   How will I know if there is a blackout so that I can turn off high usage items? All circuits are w...
by Dave in Solar, Batteries & Electrification
‎05-10-2018 11:39 AM
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  • Thanks Greg, I am a bit of a dinosaur and don't have or need a smart phone.   I am starting...
  • Thanks Greg, Unfortunately this would require very frequent monitoring of the app, which wouldn't ...
‎30-05-2017 02:46 PM

Maximum solar allowed in S.A.

‎30-05-2017 02:46 PM
I have a 5kW solar system and now that I have a VPP battery, I would like to make use of the 'blank' north facing roof that I have left. I figure another 1 kW would fit and the existing inverter woul...
by Dave in Solar, Batteries & Electrification
‎30-05-2017 02:46 PM
‎07-04-2017 12:47 PM

Battery Usage VPP

‎07-04-2017 12:47 PM
Hi Just connected up to VPP last week and wondered how others were going. My battery charges to 90% and discharges to 20% (usually more). Is this considered normal? Is this what others are getting...
by Bryce in Solar, Batteries & Electrification
‎07-04-2017 12:47 PM
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  • Mine charges to 90% and will not use below 26%. This results in only having 4.8 kWhr available for...
‎09-09-2018 04:29 PM

Extra Powerwall?

‎09-09-2018 04:29 PM
I have the PW installed under the VPP plan. Is it possible to have an additional PW installed as it would get good use during summer. In my case it would easily be charged as currently I am generat...
by Dave in Solar, Batteries & Electrification
‎09-09-2018 04:29 PM
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  • Thanks Richard, The pay back time doesn't come into my consideration. I enjoy the technology and t...
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