Economy 7 overnight grid input + eco mode?

4 comments started 2023-02-15 last 2023-02-16
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#1 DavidMoore1

Quick question if you use the timed (Economy 7) battery charge overnight does the system run in the eco mode as normal for the rest of the time - i.e to minimise grid import. I need to top up my batteries at this time of year as this is not enough sun.

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#2 cluelesscris

DavidMoore1 Yes. If ECO is enabled with Timed Charge the systme will revert to ECO after the charge period ends.

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#3 ToothyChris

And to maximise your use of the night rate electricity, many people set their charging window to match the full night rate time window (e.g. 00:35 to 07:25). That way, if you set it to charge to 70%, it will be at 70% when you wake up (rather than being at c.60%, having discharged to the house for several hours).

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#4 DavidMoore1

ToothyChris Thank you. Good tip.