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

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    #5192
    Tweaky
    Registered Users Posts: 679 ✭✭✭Tweaky


    For those of you waiting on grant claims.

    I rang the SEAI this morning and they are approx 3 week behind target on processing post etc. They are today opening the post for March 30th.

    This in turn probably means delays in repayments from the target 8 weeks up to 10 or 12 weeks



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    #5193
    Eircom_Sucks
    Registered Users Posts: 3,193 ✭✭✭Eircom_Sucks


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119014789#Comment_119014789

    w**kers

    not going down that route



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    #5194
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,723 ✭✭✭micks_address


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119014846#Comment_119014846

    why wouldnt you go down the route? cheaper to get a cash price fitting?



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    #5195
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,024 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    If you are installing a charge point you still have to do everything the same as if you were applying for the grant. Only difference is some photos and forms really. Not sure why anyone would not go the grant route when €600 on the table.

    I think the only illogical piece is they have the world Sustainable literally in their title and will only accept printed paper and not email. The mind boggles at that.

    My stuff for sale on Adverts inc. EDDI, hot water cylinder, roof rails...

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    #5196
    ...Ghost...
    Registered Users Posts: 3,661 ✭✭✭...Ghost...


    What is needed to apply for the grant? I meet the criteria of off-street parking and have not applied for previous grant. I have ordered a new EV and expect delivery in July, but I have no other details other than an email from the dealer to say the car is ordered. I would like to have the CP sorted long before the car arrives.

    Stay Free



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    #5197
    setanta1984
    Registered Users Posts: 818 ✭✭✭setanta1984


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119015970#Comment_119015970

    It's all online now (and very easy I have to say once the electrician gives you everything you need) - I installed mine and submitted the application at the end of march and it was all online. It had only just changed to that system though by the sounds of it after I asked in this thread.



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    #5198
    NinjaTruncs
    Registered Users Posts: 2,495 ✭✭✭NinjaTruncs


    When you say the application, do you mean the process to claim the grant, post installation? I can't see any links on their site to claim the grant. I can only see an online process to get approval for the grant prior to getting the charge installed.

    Do you have the link for claiming the grant?

    4.3kWp South facing PV System. South Dublin



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    #5199
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,723 ✭✭✭micks_address


    I applied last week. Didn't need any car details. I think you need reg number etc when claiming back but for approval was just some basic address details. Email approval came next day



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    #5200
    setanta1984
    Registered Users Posts: 818 ✭✭✭setanta1984


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119018651#Comment_119018651

    The way it works is that you fill out that form for approval from the site like you point out - once you are approved, you get an email containing a link just for you (pre-populated with your details) in order to submit all the documents/photos/payment details for claiming the grant.

    Edit: There's also a second email containing a link that you are supposed to send to your electrician for them to fill out too. So 2 online forms to be completed after you are approved, 1 by you and 1 by electrician.

    Post edited by setanta1984 on


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    #5201
    NinjaTruncs
    Registered Users Posts: 2,495 ✭✭✭NinjaTruncs


    Hmmm, the emails I received from SEAI didn't contain any links, only the pdf with the form to complete.

    4.3kWp South facing PV System. South Dublin



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    #5202
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,335 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119018240#Comment_119018240

    www.SEAI.ie

    Its all laid out step by step.



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    #5203
    crisco10
    Registered Users Posts: 6,203 ✭✭✭crisco10


    I missed out on online application, so posted my documents on about 3rd march. On 31st March, they returned them all because the picture of log book was "unclear" (which I disagree with). Anyway, resubmitted and returned immediately (posted on 2nd april). But still not open based on information above! So basically, since 3rd of March, my paperwork has been sitting on Seai desk bar about a week. That's 2 months of the 6 month window they give you.

    Totally insane.



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    #5204
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,335 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    ^^^^

    Not really accurate as the first application was invalid so the date goes by your second application.

    Guys, why complain when we’re getting free money?



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    #5205
    crisco10
    Registered Users Posts: 6,203 ✭✭✭crisco10


    Well apart from not agreeing with its invalidity (but it is what it is), the feedback loop is inordinately long for something with a hard stop of 6 months.

    And I'm not complaining about free money to be clear, I'm just asking for a state body to be somewhat efficient.



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    #5206
    aFlabbyPanda
    Registered Users Posts: 1,985 ✭✭✭aFlabbyPanda


    Still on the hunt for a home charger, is overload protection and load balancing the same thing?



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    #5207
    KCross
    Registered Users Posts: 12,120 ✭✭✭✭KCross


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119023775#Comment_119023775

    Generally, yes, but not always.

    For example some charge points do load balancing between multiple charge points which isnt really what you want when you have just one charge point and want to balance it with an electric shower.... so you need to read the small print.



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    #5208
    Manion
    Registered Users Posts: 1,508 ✭✭✭Manion


    Overload protection can be as simple as something that switches off the charger entirely based on power draw from the mains. You'd then need to turn back on the charger. Obviously thats very different than a feature which automatically ramps down and back up charger Power in response to the load in the house.



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    #5209
    podge1979
    Registered Users Posts: 807 ✭✭✭podge1979


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119018240#Comment_119018240

    You can apply for the application number (offer letter type thing) quoting the vechicle you will be buying. I submitted 3 in total for EV orders that fell through due to long delays.

    But you cannot submit for payment of SEAI charger grant (submitting paperwork) until you have a registered EV even have to send a photo as proof with charger installed.

    After that it takes a long time I submitted all the paperwork including safe cert from electrician Early Feb I think, I got an email this week saying to expect payment in 5/6 weeks.



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    #5210
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,335 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119018651#Comment_119018651

    It’s the payment request form you get as part of the approval letter, after applying.



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    #5211
    Eircom_Sucks
    Registered Users Posts: 3,193 ✭✭✭Eircom_Sucks


    before i go buying a home charger this weekend , anybody got one at a good price ??? pm me if so



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    #5212
    seadal
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭seadal


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119018283#Comment_119018283

    I agree...just sent in the grant request payment form and it was very straight forward once you have the necessary forms from your electrician (test record sheet, cert 3, invoice) and once he has sent in the electrician's form



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    #5213
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,335 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119036350#Comment_119036350
    https://www.adverts.ie/26415063

    https://www.adverts.ie/26565200



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    #5214
    podge1979
    Registered Users Posts: 807 ✭✭✭podge1979


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119036659#Comment_119036659

    You sent by post right it right? As far as I know the payment request part isn't online unless that changed?

    Don't count the chickens yet some were sent back for minor stuff. There a note it has to be in black pen 😃. Bad form if the send back on that.



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    #5215
    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,524 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    @Eircom_Sucks Ask a nice Tesla owner in this group to order you this : https://shop.tesla.com/en_ie/product/gen-2-wall-connector---2_6m



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    #5216
    setanta1984
    Registered Users Posts: 818 ✭✭✭setanta1984


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119037888#Comment_119037888

    All of it is 100% online now, including the payment request form.



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    #5217
    regedit
    Registered Users Posts: 862 ✭✭✭regedit


    Andersen A2 question

    Reached out 2 a few installers of which 2 got back today.

    First one quoted me 3100 euro including VAT for installation, isolator, RBCO, EV enclosure, SWA cable, groundwork (lifting a few cobble locks and sinking the cable)! We can claim the SEAI grant ourselves!

    Second quote is for 2300 euro and the cost of an adaptive fuse. They want 50% upfront due to 'bespoke nature of this product'.

    How much have others paid for Andersen. Please PM me if you think it's awkward to put prices here and also if you can recommend a decent installer



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    #5218
    markyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 297 ✭✭markyboy


    Went with a Zappi in the end. Installed and working perfectly. Thanks all for the help and advice.



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    #5219
    shanec1928
    Registered Users Posts: 4,147 ✭✭✭shanec1928


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119038241#Comment_119038241

    think it was @Manion who has an andersen charger



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    #5220
    seadal
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭seadal


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119037888#Comment_119037888

    Setanta is correct, everything is done online, the link to the payment request form is in the initial email you get from SEAI.

    You could be right though, they may still come back to say something is incorrect.



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    #5221
    Manion
    Registered Users Posts: 1,508 ✭✭✭Manion


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119038241#Comment_119038241

    I got an Andersen A2 recently, 2380 euro with the adaptive load balancing and 8.5 meter cable. Are you sure the quotes are for the same thing? SWA cable is armoured cable and if you need it does add on the cost. Also why the EV enclosure? The unit is enclosed. 2300 is a good price with the fuse included. The difference between your price and mine is most likely just the longer cable. The first quote feels like it's for a different job spec.



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