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Dec 14, 2023 12:36 PM UTC

Hi @CarolineEllis , the display looks a little odd. As far as I know when the pylon/export indicator appears, there should be no usage displayed on the dial - the figures should show the amount being exported 

 

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Blastoise186
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Dec 14, 2023 11:11 AM UTC

Howdy @CarolineEllis ,

I suspect that might be because you’ve still got a bit of juice being exported perhaps?

Please show us photos of the meter itself, I can potentially tell you how you can check on the meter whether it’s importing or exporting.

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Dec 14, 2023 11:23 AM UTC

 

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Dec 14, 2023 12:36 PM UTC

Hi @CarolineEllis , the display looks a little odd. As far as I know when the pylon/export indicator appears, there should be no usage displayed on the dial - the figures should show the amount being exported 

 

Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
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    CarolineEllisAuthor
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    Dec 14, 2023 12:42 PM UTC

    Thank you for your help with this and will look into the anomalies you mention. 

    I understand that the pylon means exporting to the grid from my solar panels. But not how this could happen after dark in winter as couldn't think the batteries could be full.

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    Dec 14, 2023 12:45 PM UTC

    Thank you for your help with this and will look into the anomalies you mention. 

    I understand that the pylon means exporting to the grid from my solar panels. But not how this could happen after dark in winter as couldn't think the batteries could be full.

    Your inverter can be set to export at certain times/situations so it’s worth checking it all out. 

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    CarolineEllisAuthor
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    Dec 14, 2023 12:47 PM UTC

    Thank you for that insight. I will check it out.

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      Dec 14, 2023 1:04 PM UTC

      No problem. There are a few on the forum with good experience of solar/battery systems. 
       

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