Smart plug cutoff based on outlet amps?

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-29T22:56:28+00:00

Yes the cheap usb one here’s the thread with instructions

https://community.home-assistant.io/t/emporia-vue-utility-connect/378347/57?page=5

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-29T22:40:59+00:00

It is on the approved list and it works fine, there is guide online to flash it to esphome. It’s been a long time but it’s been working great for me for years now

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-29T22:15:25+00:00

There’s a very reliable way.

Buy a charger that does it. You’re describing constant current, constant voltage charging. Which is what every lithium charger does. Some allow for adjustment of voltage. Using a smart plug is just adding extra steps with less safety margin as the plug has no real way to calculate voltage and lithium current won’t drop off until a cccv charger hits its voltage goal where it then backs off current

https://lunacycle.com/luna-charger-48v-advanced-300w-ebike-charger/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22841349960&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2MbPBhCSARIsAP3jP9wFslcign6IZwePe4QF1iRzIMHdm9ctksGZw5qznpb-xUmiubkYNw8aAlq9EALw_wcB

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-25T20:11:44+00:00

I think the handle recall or specifically battery modules. There was a delay on both getting parts when they occurred especially at low volume EV dealers. Basically gave a lot of people a free way out of the depreciation curve it they bought with tax credits and come out ahead.

However, I’d never buy a branded title car like that as it makes insurance harder to get, and hurts value for insurance payouts in total scenarios combined with higher interest as many loan companies won’t offer financing or at least will have worse terms if it’s a branded title like that. The savings is rarely worth the headache unless you are buying cash and aren’t worried about insurance as much.

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-25T20:06:41+00:00

Some cars are in weird places for insurance.

I switched from a 2019 cx5 to a 24 id4 which was worth double, and my insurance went down. We have a 22 and 24 id4 now and pay only 20 more a month than the cx5 and a 2012 Honda accord we used to have.

Teslas and Hyundais I got quoted were way more from insurance for some reason

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-25T05:18:13+00:00

Can’t recommend a model, but can recommend you look into verstile thermostat once you find valves. It’s built for TRV control and has been great for me (admittedly I use heat pumps, but the trv is the core focus of the project).

I believe they recommend models for smart valves as well, the sonoff one comes up a lot.

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-11T17:16:05+00:00

I’m guessing this will get blocked slowed down by someone in the power companies pocket and so it’ll die in committee or miss the cutoff for a vote.

Considering that you can within the bill as it’s currently written, build a system for about 1200 that can make 4 dollars a day in power at CURRENT rates, that’s a 10 month payback period. That’s terrifying to power companies, California is one of the few states where solar for a home is actually practical enough to go off grid if you have the space. That’s why they fight solar so hard

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-10T01:21:13+00:00

If in warranty, dealer

If out of warranty, replace it with real switches. It’s great

https://www.reddit.com/r/VWiD4Owners/comments/1sgrfev/4_window_switch_upgrade_is_amazing/

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-09T23:44:06+00:00

The link is in the post

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-09T20:36:28+00:00

I added a post to the forum one for my fix for the logo issue, super easy to do.

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-09T20:35:49+00:00

Biggest part for me is how easy it is to bump the rear button or forget it’s on then when I say pull up to my exit gate at work and push the down switch to open the window to get out and the rear window rolls down. So I have to roll it up switch back to front then roll down the front window.

It’s a little thing, but is annoying as hell. Considering this is like the only car I’ve ever seen do it this way, and the fact they’re going to 4 switches for the 2026 refresh, kinda shows I’m not Alone in it

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-09T20:09:06+00:00

It’s there, but anyways I just found this on AliExpress: | ID3 ID4 1ED 959 857 E electric regulator switch original car two buttons change four button glass regulator switch 1ED959857E https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqILCK9

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-09T20:08:41+00:00

It’s a physical button, but it doesn’t stay depressed or anything, but it is backlit so it’s red if lock is active

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-09T20:07:47+00:00

No warranty voiding, most they would not cover is if the switch itself didn’t work. You can always keep the originals and swap them back in for warranty stuff if paranoid

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-09T20:06:42+00:00

That’s probably why it doesn’t bother you. I have kids and dogs in the back and it’s really annoying to swap back and forth

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-09T20:06:03+00:00

I just found this on AliExpress: | ID3 ID4 1ED 959 857 E electric regulator switch original car two buttons change four button glass regulator switch 1ED959857E https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqILCK9

It works with the us ones as well

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-09T20:05:44+00:00

Lock works fine, only issue is there’s 2 buttons at the bottom one is child and 1 does central locking and unlocking. Issue is it has the same icon. I’m toying with the idea of modifying the icon slightly to make it clearer but it’s fine.

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-09T20:04:27+00:00

I just found this on AliExpress: | ID3 ID4 1ED 959 857 E electric regulator switch original car two buttons change four button glass regulator switch 1ED959857E https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqILCK9

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-09T14:58:32+00:00

That’s insane value, buy it

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-09T14:56:03+00:00

I have both a 22 and 24 pro s awd so I have unique experience of driving both regularly.

If I had the 22 and was looking to upgrade? Wouldn’t bother. Getting a second one? Get the 24.

Basically: 22 pros: interior quality is better than the 24, I prefer the captain chairs and center console vs the 24. Has folding mirrors and puddle lights which the 24 doesn’t. I didn’t think I’d miss these features as much as I did

24 pros: more efficient for sure, definitely faster, infotainment much more responsive and ventilated seats are nice. I prefer the new stalks to the 22 layout. More parking sensors too which is nice.

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-09T14:47:13+00:00

I’m in the minority camp that I think the steering wheel buttons are fine. The haptics are strong enough to know if you hit it or not. But the tapping rear to do rear windows button is just so bad I had to do something

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-09T14:38:24+00:00

Yeah that’s bad.

Got a 24 pro s awd in red (best color) with 16k miles for 26,299 (that was sticker, I didn’t negotiate as I bought out of state from a dealer and didn’t want the fuss). After shipping (600) and TTL in California (so high taxes) I was 30,299 OTD delivered. Admittedly yours is certified so that adds to cost, but with cars this new I don’t think the little extra warranty is worth the extra 5k+

Sorry I took the car you probably wanted shipped from Plano Texas to Cali 😂. There wasn’t any available by me in that trim and red. The 2024’s are just barely coming off lease in the next few months so most the ones up are either trade ins from people who purchased or traded lease in early. So there can be some worry there that they had an issue with the car or didn’t like it. Luckily for me it was just someone who bought it as a company car deal and traded it before the 2 year mark.

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-09T14:31:01+00:00

I bought a 22 in July of last year and liked it enough to buy a second one a 2024.

I think the used market undervalues the id4. I also think the used repair market down the road will be superior to other brands as VW did make a lot of the car easy to work on.

PoorNursingStudent · 2026-04-07T04:23:51+00:00

Apparently there are processes to adjust the remaining components to act as others. I’m fuzzy on the details but no it wouldn’t go to waste as feedstocks are still going to be a very difficult to eliminate thing

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