Recent content by shazybug

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    How long have you had your current car?

    2006 Audi A3 3.2. 3 door, first car from new. 17 years and 215 000km.
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    Tired of ESKOM - Guidance on a system please

    I use about the same kwh per month but have a solar geyser and gas stove. I bought the Luxpower 5kw SNA and the Shoto 5.12 from Solarway a few months ago. About 40k including all accessories. I had it installed in an outside room. The noise is equivalent to a microwave oven when the fans switch...
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    Temporary set up

    Thanks for the guidance guys! I managed to hook everything up. Except for the wifi dongle which is not picking up the inverter. Should have wifi when load shedding hits this morning :-)
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    Temporary set up

    Yes, a man :-). Thanks, feel a bit more confident now.
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    Temporary set up

    Here it is. One question, can I connect the battery direct to the inverter for now or do I need to install a breaker between?
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    Temporary set up

    I called them on Thursday to confirm stock. Went to their Cape Town branch on Friday. Viewed the items, paid Eft and loaded into the car.
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    Temporary set up

    Thanks, this was my concern as well. But it seems well documented....
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    Temporary set up

    Yep, I purchased it from solarway suppliers.
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    Temporary set up

    Hi All Some advice please. I recently putchased a Lux Power 5kW inverter and the 5.12kw Shoto battery. I intend to install it to my db board but my electrician is out of town for a couple of days. Is it possible for me to set it up temporarily by wiring the AC Input of the inverter to a wall...
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    Freelander 2 - would you buy pre-owned?

    Hello We had a 2009 TD4 SE model that we sold last year for R110k. We bought it used from Landrover CPT with about 70k km and it had 130k km when we sold it. Replaced it with a new Evoque. No major issues, did some relatively serious offloading holidays like through the Baviaans. Rock solid...
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    Sonoff SV as a relay (Gate motor)

    Hi Guys. I tried to connect the SV to my ET 500 Drive motor but it does not seem to open or close the gate. I wired the input to the 12V on the gate motor. The output - to GND and the output + to BT. The SV has power and connects to the ewelink app. I know the BT terminal is the trigger as my...
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    New Suzuki Jimny (Jeep thingies Part II)

    Suzuki Diepriver has one to test drive.
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