Home charge points (purchase/problems/questions) (See mod note post#1)

meercat · 27-12-2020 10:52am

Water2626262 wrote: »

Got a quote off a crowd but they won’t upgrade the fusebox tails. With all the Christmas rush I’ve forgotten why they wouldn’t do that themselves.

Do I get the ESB to do this or an electrician to do it first and then the ESB to verify it? Currently an electric ireland customer too. Not sure why the installer can’t do it themselves. Would prefer the installer to just do the whole job.

You need an rec to come out and install the new mains. He then tests the entire installation and forwards the certificate to safe electric who process the certificate onto the Esbn system. Esbn issue you an invoice and when payment is received they connect new mains cables to their meter.

Note:as part of the testing of the existing installation,if any issues are discovered then these will need to be rectified before a certificate can be issued

Gumbo · 27-12-2020 11:32am

Gael23 wrote: »

Where is the best place to buy the charger unit, or does that depend on what you want?

Depends on what you need/want.
If your comfortable ordering separate etc

Personally I’m buying a plug and charge unit on Amazon (QUBEV). It’s a 32a (7kw) charger and I’ll get a sparks to connect up and hopefully the grant will cover most of not all the install.

Some people want smart chargers, PV adaptable chargers, WiFi, data sharing etc
It really depends on what you want personally.

Gael23 · 27-12-2020 1:42pm

Gumbo wrote: »

Depends on what you need/want.
If your comfortable ordering separate etc

Personally I’m buying a plug and charge unit on Amazon (QUBEV). It’s a 32a (7kw) charger and I’ll get a sparks to connect up and hopefully the grant will cover most of not all the install.

Some people want smart chargers, PV adaptable chargers, WiFi, data sharing etc
It really depends on what you want personally.

Would like some smart tech but no need for solar capability.
I like the Evbox Elvi but open to others

Aph2016 · 28-12-2020 11:34pm

Anyone recommend the cheapest place to buy a Zappi charger in Ireland?

rx8 · 29-12-2020 10:15am

Aph2016 wrote: »

Anyone recommend the cheapest place to buy a Zappi charger in Ireland?

Do you want to have it installed aswell, or do you just want the unit itself...?
My installer will do it for €960, if there's not too much distance to the fuse board or €1100 if it's a longer run of cable.
PM Sent with details.

the_amazing_raisin · 29-12-2020 10:34am

Aph2016 wrote: »

Anyone recommend the cheapest place to buy a Zappi charger in Ireland?

I bought direct from MyEnergy, when I looked around I couldn't find them any cheaper

Gael23 · 29-12-2020 1:14pm

I’m not sure Zappi is best. Was originally drawn to the Eo Mini Pro but the need for an Earth rod is off putting. Like the Evbox Elvi just now

baldshin · 29-12-2020 1:21pm

Anyone else applied for the SEAI grant recently? Waiting almost 8 weeks now for payment.

the_amazing_raisin · 29-12-2020 1:21pm

Gael23 wrote: »

I’m not sure Zappi is best. Was originally drawn to the Eo Mini Pro but the need for an Earth rod is off putting. Like the Evbox Elvi just now

I thought the new one (v2) didn't need it's own earth rod?

Cyrus · 29-12-2020 1:46pm

Gael23 wrote: »

I’m not sure Zappi is best. Was originally drawn to the Eo Mini Pro but the need for an Earth rod is off putting. Like the Evbox Elvi just now

Earth rod is a uk requirement not Ireland .

Dohvolle · 29-12-2020 3:34pm

We don't need earths, because we are already well grounded....

Cyrus · 29-12-2020 4:55pm

rx8 wrote: »

Do you want to have it installed aswell, or do you just want the unit itself...?
My installer will do it for €960, if there's not too much distance to the fuse board or €1100 if it's a longer run of cable.
PM Sent with details.

Would you mind sending me his details aswell please .

rx8 · 29-12-2020 6:34pm

Cyrus wrote: »

Would you mind sending me his details aswell please .

Sent now, and to traume and 403Forbidden too

Gael23 · 30-12-2020 12:58am

Load balancing seems important, does the EO Mini have this? Or what does if not?

the_amazing_raisin · 30-12-2020 9:35am

Gael23 wrote: »

Load balancing seems important, does the EO Mini have this? Or what does if not?

You need to buy the ALM module as well, doesn't cost much extra but you need to wire it to the charger

Can't remember for sure but you might need the EO Mini Pro

Ionised · 30-12-2020 11:56pm

cruisey1987 wrote:

Can't remember for sure but you might need the EO Mini Pro

Basic EO Mini can use the ALM just fine.

Gael23 · 31-12-2020 12:10am

Ionised wrote: »

Basic EO Mini can use the ALM just fine.

Is the EO Mini the best one to go for with this? I’m not sold on Zappi.
Evbox Elvi looks another good option

Ionised · 31-12-2020 7:38pm

Gael23 wrote: »

Is the EO Mini the best one to go for with this? I’m not sold on Zappi.
Evbox Elvi looks another good option

I can only talk about my experience with the EO Mini, but thus far it has been flawless.
My Cooper SE manages any charging times etc and the EO just supplies the power when needed. Its also pretty neat on the wall.

Cyrus · 31-12-2020 7:54pm

Ionised wrote: »

I can only talk about my experience with the EO Mini, but thus far it has been flawless.
My Cooper SE manages any charging times etc and the EO just supplies the power when needed. Its also pretty neat on the wall.

Same as that although I use the app to schedule charging as Audi have made it far too complicated from the car !!

Gael23 · 31-12-2020 10:06pm

Ionised wrote: »

I can only talk about my experience with the EO Mini, but thus far it has been flawless.
My Cooper SE manages any charging times etc and the EO just supplies the power when needed. Its also pretty neat on the wall.

Do you have the pro or just the basic one?

AidenL · 01-01-2021 11:24am

rx8 wrote: »

Do you want to have it installed aswell, or do you just want the unit itself...?
My installer will do it for €960, if there's not too much distance to the fuse board or €1100 if it's a longer run of cable.
PM Sent with details.

Morning,

Could I get their details also please?

Thank you!

RobbieTheRobber · 01-01-2021 6:31pm

rx8 wrote: »

Do you want to have it installed aswell, or do you just want the unit itself...?
My installer will do it for €960, if there's not too much distance to the fuse board or €1100 if it's a longer run of cable.
PM Sent with details.

Can you pm me the details too please.

rx8 · 01-01-2021 9:03pm

RobbieTheRobber wrote: »

Can you pm me the details too please.

Sent to both now. Best of luck with it.

AidenL · 01-01-2021 9:12pm

rx8 wrote: »

Sent to both now. Best of luck with it.

Thank you!

Killer K · 01-01-2021 11:06pm

rx8 wrote: »

Do you want to have it installed aswell, or do you just want the unit itself...?
My installer will do it for €960, if there's not too much distance to the fuse board or €1100 if it's a longer run of cable.
PM Sent with details.

Hi Rx8, grateful if you could pm me his details as well.

rx8 · 01-01-2021 11:42pm

Killer K wrote: »

Hi Rx8, grateful if you could pm me his details as well.

Done

Gael23 · 01-01-2021 11:55pm

Does the price Electric Ireland quote for the EO Mini include the ALM unit or is that extra? Have an electric shower so looks like it’s needed

NyOmnishambles · 02-01-2021 12:55am

Gael23 wrote: »

Does the price Electric Ireland quote for the EO Mini include the ALM unit or is that extra? Have an electric shower so looks like it’s needed

It is included as part of the install of the unit

Ionised · 02-01-2021 11:25am

Gael23 wrote: »

Do you have the pro or just the basic one?

Just the basic EO Mini with the ALM unit

Gael23 · 02-01-2021 8:41pm

How much are we talking for the Andersen?

Home charge points (purchase/problems/questions) (See mod note post#1)

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