I am guessing with your example automation. that you would also need to add in a level monitor for your water tanks so you can tell when they are fill so you can turn them off. I was actlly wondering about automating the water maker for when I am off the boat for extended periods I could run the water make and not have to pickle it if I am not there for a few months. Means I would need to also be able to empty the water tanks was well. Also for your grid power, I would not use a virtual one, but use a Shelly 1EM or 3EM to monitor your shore power. So you will see exactly how much power you pull from your shore power. You will not be using a grid export either but just your usage.
The automation in the video was only a simple example to demonstrate excess solar. My water tank has an overflow so I do not really need to monitor tank level but yes I agree it would be a good idea. I have an automation that runs every day to flush my water maker so I do not need to pickle it. I have a aqara water leak sensor under it. Yes you can monitor shore power but I am never connected as I hardly go to a marina and have sufficient solar.
You can actually skip the esp32 and integrate directly to your home assistant if your server device has bluetooth. For example Raspberry pi does. There is a ready made add-on on HACS called Victron IR BLE and it works well. Also, on the footnote it’s possible to add direct integration to your LiFePO4 battery with smart BMS (ex. Daly) via add-on called Batmon.
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Very useful project. You're the best!
@@MarleyMarlz1234 Thanks!
I am guessing with your example automation. that you would also need to add in a level monitor for your water tanks so you can tell when they are fill so you can turn them off. I was actlly wondering about automating the water maker for when I am off the boat for extended periods I could run the water make and not have to pickle it if I am not there for a few months. Means I would need to also be able to empty the water tanks was well.
Also for your grid power, I would not use a virtual one, but use a Shelly 1EM or 3EM to monitor your shore power. So you will see exactly how much power you pull from your shore power. You will not be using a grid export either but just your usage.
The automation in the video was only a simple example to demonstrate excess solar. My water tank has an overflow so I do not really need to monitor tank level but yes I agree it would be a good idea. I have an automation that runs every day to flush my water maker so I do not need to pickle it. I have a aqara water leak sensor under it.
Yes you can monitor shore power but I am never connected as I hardly go to a marina and have sufficient solar.
Gorgeous video again, the project will be added to my list.
You can actually skip the esp32 and integrate directly to your home assistant if your server device has bluetooth. For example Raspberry pi does. There is a ready made add-on on HACS called Victron IR BLE and it works well. Also, on the footnote it’s possible to add direct integration to your LiFePO4 battery with smart BMS (ex. Daly) via add-on called Batmon.
I have not had reliable bluetooth with the Rpi so I prefer an esp32 mounted close to the regulator. But I agree it is also a viable option.