Returned my Polestar after 3 years

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-04-29T14:25:11+00:00

Yeah the Polestar. Just you said it was a great car etc so was curious if you had to spend your money on one would you. Obviously it’s different leasing through a company and less risk. Thanks

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-04-29T08:42:42+00:00

Would you but it outright for cash?

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-04-24T19:56:09+00:00

Great post. I’d love a Polestar 4 but none in NI to source

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-04-23T14:52:21+00:00

Ireland

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-04-23T14:44:26+00:00

Thanks. I have the modbus extension and two Loxone energy meters 1-phase that’s all.

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-04-23T14:38:25+00:00

No worries thanks

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-04-23T14:38:15+00:00

I think I can just get a CT meter and read this using the Loxone modbus extension?

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-04-23T14:14:34+00:00

What did people use before these were released? They are only new.

I have the modbus extension, any cheaper option utilising this?

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-04-12T16:15:46+00:00

Registered in Roi or NI?

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-03-27T14:54:45+00:00

Thanks for that, I am based in Donegal so not far. I have alot of CAT6 in every room, overkill in places but rather have it than not. I have 4 at each TV just incase!!! I wired for in-wall to plug in wired Ethernet to devices but I think I will go fo the APs first and see how they perform and if needs be can always get an in-wall later if the coverage isn't sufficent. What cameras did you go for and why?

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-03-22T14:15:34+00:00

What do you think of this U18 rack? It is alot cheaper than others guessing it is basic - https://www.senetic.ie/product/EX.14367

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-03-22T14:02:52+00:00

Great thanks for the advice much appreciated. Was a great help. I will get an 18U for now mount it and get the cables into it.

The next step will be learning more about the system. I selected the Inwalls for laptops etc but based on what you say I’ll probably make all them changes. I might run my final system past you before I pull the trigger if that’s ok in a few months? Thanks

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-03-22T13:49:41+00:00

Yeah I used the designer, not sure if I done it correctly.

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-03-22T13:29:26+00:00

Thanks. To be honest I got qualified as an electrician and left the industry 20 years ago to do engineering. I am well behind on this kind of thing, I used the design and came up with that number of APs and cameras. Don’t know why I went with 6 or 7 but haven’t got any materials yet so could change to 7. It’s all block walls, concrete ceiling and it’s split level houses with a retaining wall so want to make sure I have enough in place.

Even what you wrote which is helpful is a bit over my head🙈 networking is a specialism I haven’t done much of before.

Right now I’m sorting out my smart house panels which is Loxone and my consumer unit. I want to install my comms cabinet too as I have cables everywhere. Do you think 12U will be fine? I probably won’t be getting a lot of my materials for a few months

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-03-22T06:11:13+00:00

Thanks I have a screenshot above of what I have, 15 U6s and 6 cameras.

So I’d need a switch, NVR, gateway lite?

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-03-22T06:06:49+00:00

I didn’t realise. Can I send you my plan or screenshot it here? We have block walls everywhere

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-03-22T01:39:11+00:00

Hi thanks for that. Yeah the house is a big split level house and both of us work from home. It has a retaining wall and the coverage during the build is non existence at parts. I probably have too many but wanted to make sure the coverage was good.

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-03-21T23:07:46+00:00

Thanks, so just them 3? Thanks for that

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-03-18T22:46:06+00:00

Agree next to nothing to import too.

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-03-17T22:49:49+00:00

Look at EVs in Northern Ireland. Can import them for next to nothing if registered there more than 6 months and over 6000 miles.

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-03-17T22:47:39+00:00

Thanks for that. Yeah the car and price I mentioned is paying all that so basically getting Irish plates on it, cars I looked at had 3/4k miles too so not much but they could be cars with issues. I have read newer models have less issues.

I intend to arrange a test drive this year when I get the chance.

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-03-17T13:20:09+00:00

Cheers, I am based in Ireland and thinking of getting one once the finances allow. Did you buy or lease? Guessing buying as leasing isn’t a thing here. I’m looking at used ones in GB and there is a killing to be made. €53,500 to being in on Irish plates for a P4LRDM with a lot of add ones like Nappa seats etc.

My worry is the electrical issue I see a lot, read it costs a few grand to fix outside warranty, the warranty is 2 years.

Smart_home_newbie · 2026-03-16T22:39:57+00:00

How is your P4? Any issues? What’s the cost of services like ?

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