# Parallel Multiplus II with residual consumption from Grid when charging battery

**URL:** <https://community.victronenergy.com/t/parallel-multiplus-ii-with-residual-consumption-from-grid-when-charging-battery/31971>\
**Category:** DIY\
**Tags:** domestic, parallel, cerbo\_gx, multiplus-ii, ess, diy\
**Created:** [12 May 2025 08:37 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/parallel-multiplus-ii-with-residual-consumption-from-grid-when-charging-battery/31971 "2025-05-12T08:37:22Z")\
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**Post date:** [4 September 2025 15:14 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/parallel-multiplus-ii-with-residual-consumption-from-grid-when-charging-battery/31971/9 "2025-09-04T15:14:20Z")

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Maybe try run this on your cerbo. It should help see where the issue is. I would swap masters as a test as well.

> [@Node red show parallel system stats](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/node-red-show-parallel-system-stats/6143/9):
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> Updated to add: Donut charts. 24-hour historical chart (30-second sample, adjust as required) Adjust the min/max chart scale for better visibility.

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