Free hot water from solar PV energy
Power Reducer
Product Description
How it works
The Power Reducer is a control device which, when combined with Elios4you, provides the facility of producing hot water by maximizing the use of surplus photovoltaic energy generated on site, without ever drawing power from the grid.
It is suitable for hot water storage tanks / electric immersion heaters rated up to 3.0 kW. Connected to the Elios4you controller by a cable, the Power Reducer allows the system to divert and route surplus PV power automatically to the immersion heater, without drawing electricity from the grid, even when no more than a few hundred Watts may be available.
Main features
- Modulates power absorbed by the load, exploiting available PV energy without drawing power from the grid
- Easy to install: no plumbing skills required
- Safe: compliance with CE and EMC regulations for residential and commercial use
- Configuration and control provided directly by “Elios4you” free App
- Max rated power of electric heater 3kW @ 230V
- Connection with cable to Elios4you controller
- Power Reducer in combination with Elios4you systems
- Power Reducer RC in combination with Elios4you Smart systems
- Power Reducer SA, stand-alone version
| General specifications | App-controlled power reducer for single-phase resistive loads (typically an electric water heater) |
| Power supply | 230Vac (± 10%) 50Hz |
| Output |
3.0kW max, resistive WARNING: before connecting to a steatite electric immersion heater, verify with the manufaturer if it’s compatibile with Power Reducer. |
| Status display | nr. 2 x visual alarm, system power on, system with boost activated nr. 1 x LED with brightness proportionate to power reduction |
| Protection | Internal fuse rated 20A (FF632320) |
| Connection | Screw terminals for power supply Screw terminals for power supply to resistive load Screw terminals for control signal from Elios4you |
| Environmental parameters | Operating conditions: -5 to +40°C; <80% RH non-condensing Storage conditions: -20 to +70°C; <80% RH non-condensing |
| Degree of protection | IP20 |
| Conformity | Directives 2014/30 EU; 2014/35 EU; 99/5 EEC; 2011/65 EU; EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility); EN 55014-1; EN55014-2; EN61000-3-2; EN61000-3-3; EN61000-6-2; EN61000-6-3; EN60335-1; EN60335-2-21 |
| Dimensions (L x H x D) | 280 x 295 x 70.5 mm |
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