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    Unlock eSIM capabilities locked by Vodacom

    Same here, eSIM is now available after receiving a configuration update. This is on a S22+.
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    The Battery Thread (Solar / Inverter)

    I also had a fan running close to the inverter and batteries that was triggered using a Sonoff TH16 when it got too warm in the garage.
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    The Battery Thread (Solar / Inverter)

    Yep, I did. I installed the inverter/batteries in the garage with a click-lock roof that get's extremely hot. My solution was to install Isoboard ceiling boards (https://isoboard.com/insulation/). I went with the 40mm thickness which has helped quite a bit with the heat.
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    Efergy Emax 7.9″ Colour Energy Monitor Kit - Electricity Energy Power Wattage Monitor Watt Meter

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    Efergy Emax 7.9″ Colour Energy Monitor Kit - Electricity Energy Power Wattage Monitor Watt Meter

    Item: Efergy Emax 7.9″ Colour Energy Monitor Kit - Electricity Energy Power Wattage Monitor Watt Meter Age: 2 months Price: R1000 Payment Method Accepted: Cash / EFT / FNB Geo Payment Warranty: Yes (will supply PoP) Packaging: Yes (Original) Condition: Excellent - Like New Location: Midrand...
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    Generator or Inverter for residential use?

    Thanks a lot for the feedback so far. That "smart load" circuit does sound interesting as I have not factored in the use of all the aircons around house. If during load shedding and in an extreme case that we cannot manage the heat, only one would be on at any given time. Can any of you...
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    Generator or Inverter for residential use?

    Thanks for the detailed feedback. I definitely think our habits will change and be more mindful of using high usage appliances all at once.
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    Generator or Inverter for residential use?

    I've actually done that. So with all required lights, fridges, devices, PC's, laptops, monitors, TV, phones charging etc...it totals to 1032W of power being drawn. The prepaid meter has the ability to do an instantaneous power read. Appliances that were not on were the dishwasher, microwave...
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    Generator or Inverter for residential use?

    Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I meant the 5kW Sunsynk Inverter. Is there any easy way to measure peak kW draw? Or I have to manually total each appliance, device, light bulb etc etc. wattage and calculate total kW draw from that?
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    Generator or Inverter for residential use?

    Hi Guys, I am finally ready to pull the trigger with a backup power solution for my home. This will initially be to overcome the loadshedding woes and ultimately add solar to the installation. I have read most of the 293 pages and it has given me good insight into what is required. Hoping to...
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    Rocketnet - feedback?

    Thanks for the feedback! :thumbsup:
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    Rocketnet - feedback?

    Hi @RocketNet-Rep, Received an email with the Vumatel annual price adjustment and the details regarding the discontinuation of the asynchronous packages. Customers on these asynchronous packages will be bumped up to the next synchronous package. With the price of the "Apollo 200/200" and...
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    Home Assistant : Q&A, Tips & Tricks, Your Configs

    Also keen to know if I can get PiHole and HA setup on a Pi4. If you manage to get this setup, please do post your steps or site used to get this setup. Thanks a lot.
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    The official Ubiquiti Devices Q&A Thread

    Got it from Ecodepot.
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    The official Ubiquiti Devices Q&A Thread

    So I ended up getting the Sunsynk Pocket Power Station and it's working well to get backup power to the network.
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