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fits

xebec wrote: »

But if a random question, is the SEAI grant approval sent via email or post? Reason for asking is that I have received what appears to be a valid email confirming grant eligibility but the PDF link they sent shows as a .exe file on my iPad instead of .pdf…. Looking more closely is appears to have an extra extension by mistake but I’m wary, it has filename.pdf.exe

I couldn’t open it on my iPhone only on pc. I can’t see extension. It’s click to download.

Quin_Dub

Liam2021 wrote: »

Do you need an electric ireland account to get their offer

No, not at all.

Completely independent of their supply business.

Quin_Dub

xebec wrote: »

But if a random question, is the SEAI grant approval sent via email or post? Reason for asking is that I have received what appears to be a valid email confirming grant eligibility but the PDF link they sent shows as a .exe file on my iPad instead of .pdf…. Looking more closely is appears to have an extra extension by mistake but I’m wary, it has filename.pdf.exe

Can't speak to the filename , but I got my confirmation via email with a PDF attachment..

xebec

fits wrote: »

I couldn’t open it on my iPhone only on pc. I can’t see extension. It’s click to download.

Ah ok, sorted now opening on PC. Thanks!

Gumbo

xebec wrote: »

But if a random question, is the SEAI grant approval sent via email or post? Reason for asking is that I have received what appears to be a valid email confirming grant eligibility but the PDF link they sent shows as a .exe file on my iPad instead of .pdf…. Looking more closely is appears to have an extra extension by mistake but I’m wary, it has filename.pdf.exe

Both.

fits

Where did you all get your zappis? I phoned my energi last week and they want to direct me to a wholesaler.

I just wanted to know if we need to purchase a hub. Charger will be installed about five metres max from fuse box and router. Meter is there too.

the_amazing_raisin

fits wrote: »

Where did you all get your zappis? I phoned my energi last week and they want to direct me to a wholesaler.

I just wanted to know if we need to purchase a hub. Charger will be installed about five metres max from fuse box and router. Meter is there too.

The hub is just to give your Zappi an internet connection. Allows remote monitoring and control and you can also update firmware

It's not essential for the charger to work

the_amazing_raisin

Can anyone recommend an adaptor to connect a Type 2 tethered Zappi to a Type 1 Nissan Leaf?

I was thinking of getting this one but I'm not sure if it'll work

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07T23X7X7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_MP522EA47VBFCNZPVGZV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Long story short, the missus pulled our EO Mini off the wall this morning. It still functions, but there's a nice crack in the back where the mounting screws pulled out

I've got a spare Zappi which was to replace the EO Mini when I sold the Leaf, but it's type 2 tethered so will only work with the Leaf via an adaptor

Cyrus

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

Can anyone recommend an adaptor to connect a Type 2 tethered Zappi to a Type 1 Nissan Leaf?

I was thinking of getting this one but I'm not sure if it'll work

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07T23X7X7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_MP522EA47VBFCNZPVGZV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Long story short, the missus pulled our EO Mini off the wall this morning. It still functions, but there's a nice crack in the back where the mounting screws pulled out

I've got a spare Zappi which was to replace the EO Mini when I sold the Leaf, but it's type 2 tethered so will only work with the Leaf via an adaptor

what did she do, drive off when plugged in?

the_amazing_raisin

Cyrus wrote: »

what did she do, drive off when plugged in?

Close, drove the Leaf off while the ID.4 was plugged in, caught the cable under the front bumper and pulled the charger off the wall :mad:

Thankfully the ID.4 is fine, otherwise I'd be properly annoyed

Cyrus

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

Close, drove the Leaf off while the ID.4 was plugged in, caught the cable under the front bumper and pulled the charger off the wall :mad:

Thankfully the ID.4 is fine, otherwise I'd be properly annoyed

fits

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

The hub is just to give your Zappi an internet connection. Allows remote monitoring and control and you can also update firmware

It's not essential for the charger to work

Do I need the hub to schedule charging?

Quin_Dub

Cyrus wrote: »

what did she do, drive off when plugged in?

Is that actually possible?

Would the car allow you to start the engine and move off while connected to a charger?

KCross

fits wrote: »

Do I need the hub to schedule charging?

No, can be done via the Zappi screen.
Just alot more convenient to do via the myEnergi app and you need the hub for the app to work.

Cyrus

Quin_Dub wrote: »

Is that actually possible?

Would the car allow you to start the engine and move off while connected to a charger?

i would hope not thats why i asked.

Liam2021

What would be a good price for fitting an EO MINI non tethered?

KCross

Quin_Dub wrote: »

Is that actually possible?

Would the car allow you to start the engine and move off while connected to a charger?

Cyrus wrote: »

i would hope not thats why i asked.

Not possible. You cant put an EV in drive if its plugged in.

Cyrus

Liam2021 wrote: »

What would be a good price for fitting an EO MINI non tethered?

Electric ireland do it for 1099 so less than that would be good i guess.

Quin_Dub

Liam2021 wrote: »

What would be a good price for fitting an EO MINI non tethered?

Just got mine supplied and fitted by Electric Ireland for €1099 , with €600 to come back from the SEAI grant , so €499 net.

the_amazing_raisin

Liam2021 wrote: »

What would be a good price for fitting an EO MINI non tethered?

I'll give you one for €100, it got removed from the wall very recently :rolleyes:

Liam2021

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

I'll give you one for €100, it got removed from the wall very recently
🀣

graememk

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

I'll give you one for €100, it got removed from the wall very recently :rolleyes:

the EO mini, uses a off the shelf enclosure, Shouldnt be too hard to fix.

you could prob stick it in a generic plastic enclosure, if you didnt care about looks.

KCross

Cyrus wrote: »

what did she do, drive off when plugged in?

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

Close, drove the Leaf off while the ID.4 was plugged in, caught the cable under the front bumper and pulled the charger off the wall :mad:

graememk wrote: »

the EO mini, uses a off the shelf enclosure, Shouldnt be too hard to fix.

I'd say you'd be lucky if all thats damaged is the plastic enclosure.

It would take a fair strain to pull it off the wall and the cable and charge port took all that strain.

I know you said its still working but the cable has to be strained after that.

the_amazing_raisin

KCross wrote: »

I'd say you'd be lucky if all thats damaged is the plastic enclosure.

It would take a fair strain to pull it off the wall and the cable and charge port took all that strain.

I know you said its still working but the cable has to be strained after that.

It was pulled sideways, so I'd say the port on the charger would have taken the brunt of the force. I'd say it was the leverage of the plug sticking out the front that gave it enough force to pull the charger off the wall

There's 4 screws that held it on the wall, 2 ripped out of the enclosure cracking the casing and 2 are still there

Luckily with the EO the electronics attach to the front of the charger, so they're out of harm's way

However I'd be concerned about water getting into the crack on the back of it over time

To be clear, I won't be selling it after replacing it, I couldn't take money for damaged goods in good conscience

However I may give it away for free if anyone wants to have a go at repairing it

Buffman

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

However I may give it away for free if anyone wants to have a go at repairing it

Hi, I'd be interested in it, sounds like it would be salvageable.

the_amazing_raisin

Buffman wrote: »

Hi, I'd be interested in it, sounds like it would be salvageable.

I'll keep you posted, I need to find a suitable adaptor for the Leaf to connect to a Type 2 Zappi

TitianGerm

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

It was pulled sideways, so I'd say the port on the charger would have taken the brunt of the force. I'd say it was the leverage of the plug sticking out the front that gave it enough force to pull the charger off the wall

There's 4 screws that held it on the wall, 2 ripped out of the enclosure cracking the casing and 2 are still there

Luckily with the EO the electronics attach to the front of the charger, so they're out of harm's way

However I'd be concerned about water getting into the crack on the back of it over time

To be clear, I won't be selling it after replacing it, I couldn't take money for damaged goods in good conscience

However I may give it away for free if anyone wants to have a go at repairing it

Could you get some epoxy and seal up the cracks?

the_amazing_raisin

TitianGerm wrote: »

Could you get some epoxy and seal up the cracks?

Yeah I was thinking that after I posted it

Alternatively it could probably be used in a garage without any issues

Patmwgs

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

Yeah I was thinking that after I posted it

Alternatively it could probably be used in a garage without any issues

If you contact eo direct and explain they might send you out the casing.

Liam2021

Which is a better charger.
Eo mini or the Eo mini pro 2 ?