Tag: Hot Water
What Makes a Smart Power Controller Useful in a Solar Home
A practical guide to when a smart power controller is genuinely useful in a solar home, including which loads fit best, why solar surplus and control quality matter more than gadget count, and when a timer, relay, or battery is the better next step.
home-assistant Solar Monitoring Self-Consumption solar surplus Hot Water power controller home energy automationBest Way to Meter a Heat Pump, EV Charger, or Hot Water System Separately
A practical guide to the best way to meter a heat pump, EV charger, or hot water system separately, including when a dedicated circuit meter is enough, when charger or appliance apps fall short, and when whole-home context still matters more than another isolated reading.
Solar Monitoring EV Charging Hot Water home energy monitor circuit monitoring heat pump submeteringHeat Pump Hot Water vs Electric Storage: When the Upgrade Pays Off
A practical guide to when a heat pump water heater is worth the extra upfront cost, when a standard electric storage tank is still the simpler choice, and which numbers matter before you upgrade.
Hot Water heat pump water heater electric storage water heater energy efficiency home electrification time-of-use tariffsIAMMETER WPC3700: What It Does, How It Works, and When It Makes Sense
A practical guide to the IAMMETER WPC3700 Wi-Fi power controller, including how its manual and auto modes work, why it fits solar-surplus hot-water control, what its local APIs can do, and where it does not fit.
IAMMETER solar surplus Hot Water WPC3700 power controller Wi-Fi controlSolar Diverter vs Battery vs EV Charger in 2026: What Should Get Your Excess Solar First?
A practical guide to whether a solar diverter, battery, or EV charger should be your first upgrade when your home is exporting too much solar in the middle of the day.
Solar Battery Storage EV Charging Hot WaterHow to Use Excess Solar at Home in 2026: EV Charging, Hot Water, Battery, or Pool Pump?
A practical guide to the best ways to use excess solar at home, including when hot water, EV charging, pool pumps, and batteries make the most sense.
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