Cut-off remote loads (Europe)

Q&A and troubleshooting
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I bought Victron MultiPlus || GX -3000-48
I’m now trying to figure out how to wire it to my apartment.
I have a washing machine sitting on the same wire as the gas boiler/heater (!). I’d add a separate line for the washer, but after the renovation has been done, I want to avoid the hassle of adding an extra wire across the apartment.

I’m thinking of this schema: Victron is always connected to the grid, but it’s bypassed, so the washer doesn’t overload AC_OUT1.
Also, I add 2 switches for the event of grid failure:

  1. a Bluetooth/radio switch sitting on the remote washer outlet ( managed by Victron or smth in the apartment shield) to cut it off and back on after the grid is restored (so it’s never powered via Victron) [this one should trigger first].
  2. a switch (in the apartment shield) to switch the apartment from the grid to Victron AC_OUT1 and back to the grid (to bypass Victron so the washer can finish washing).

Could anyone suggest it’s good thinking and if yes,
What relays should I check [in Ukraine/Europe]?
Should I leverage Victor’s inner relays to manage the washer (or other outlets)?

Thanks for your help

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Hey! I think you are in Ukraine? :slight_smile:
Yes, you can as you have GX version with Venus OS onboard. For example, you can buy Shelly smart socket, it supports MQTT. Than using Venus OS large, you can use Node Red to send commands to socket using mqtt. Your socket should be connected to GX’s mqtt server. It’s easy to to with Shelly socket. Find me on facebook if you need any guidance, I have such automations

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