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by lookatbowen
Wed Nov 16, 2022 4:58 pm
Forum: Hybrid (Solar + Battery)
Topic: When a blackout occurs what happens?
Replies: 1
Views: 1618

When a blackout occurs what happens?

We charge batteries during the off-peak tariff of 21:30 to 02:30 (Octopus Go Faster 21H), and they discharge during the hours 02:31 - 21:29. The installer showed me how to isolate my batteries and inverter when there is a power failure. He said I must turn the Red on the yellow dial from the 12 o ...
by lookatbowen
Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:00 pm
Forum: Customer/End User Help
Topic: Battery charging during peak time
Replies: 2
Views: 4935

Re: Battery charging during peak time

I watched the video on Understanding FoxESS reporting and answering "Why am I exporting, Why am I using the grid", which explained a lot of what I was seeing.

The other problem was the Min SoC (On Grid) was set to 100%, and that is what caused the battery to start charging during peak.
by lookatbowen
Tue Nov 15, 2022 8:54 pm
Forum: Customer/End User Help
Topic: Battery charging during peak time
Replies: 2
Views: 4935

Battery charging during peak time

Hi all, Peak Time = 02:31 - 21:29 Off Peak Time = 21:30 - 02:30 The battery and 6kW hybrid inverter were installed today. I watched the energy flow diagram on the FoxESS cloud website after the installer left this afternoon, and it looked okay. Energy Flow Diagram on the FoxESS cloud. png In the ...
by lookatbowen
Tue Nov 15, 2022 7:48 pm
Forum: Welcome space / Install gallery
Topic: Hello from Bletchingley, Surrey
Replies: 1
Views: 857

Hello from Bletchingley, Surrey

Hello, Thank you for creating this forum. I also joined the Facebook group and have already had some great responses from Ian Tucker. I had FoxESS energy cube batteries (5x2900 = 14500kW) and a 6kW hybrid inverter installed today—no solar at the moment. The plan is to charge the batteries up during m ...