The SmartWall charges using electricity from the grid or an alternative power source like a generator or solar panels. When it detects a power outage, it seamlessly switches to battery power, ensuring your essential appliances remain operational without interruption. The SmartWall can also be programmed to charge from the grid during low cost energy ties of the day and switch the battery mode during high cost hours with priority charge spared for a sudden outage.
The SmartWall can power a wide range of household appliances such as your refrigerator, Wi-Fi router, computers, TV, lights and more, depending on the power requirements of your devices and the number of SmartWall units you have installed. The IONiX Home Simulator helps calculate how many SmartWall batteries are ideal for the average outage in your area.
The SmartWall system supports up to 8 batteries connected in parallel.
Yes, in most cities, the electrician or contactor doing the installation needs to apply for a permit before proceeding with the install. Permits usually take 24-48 hours to obtain, in jurisdictions like British Columbia. The cost of the permit depends on the type of work needed to install the SmartWall in the dwelling.
LiFePO4 batteries are known for their safety and stability, as they are less likely to overheat, explode or cause a fire. They also have a longer lifespan. LiFePO4 batteries are often chosen for applications where safety and longevity are paramount, such as in home backup power units. LI batteries are also hazardous materials, which can cause problems when exposed to human skin, or severe issues if swallowed, and can be dangerous if they end up in landfills. LiFeP04 batteries are non toxic and made from more common materials.
The duration depends on a case by case, driven by the total power consumption of the connected appliances and how long you keep running them, such as an electric stove, washer and dryer, cooling or heating, etc.
For a personalized estimate of your power requirements based on your local outage time average, use the Home Simulator on the IONiX website or speak to an IONiX expert.
The SmartWall Home Simulator algorithm looks at the average blackout in each region to recommend just the right set up for your needs.
Meanwhile a 2023 study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that when heating and cooling are excluded, “A small PVESS with 10 kWh of storage can fully meet backup needs over a 3-day outage in virtually all U.S. counties and any month of the year.”
*PVESS stands for photovoltaics and energy storage systems.
In general, an average household may be able to run a newer refrigerator (1.5 kWh per day), kitchen and cooking devices from stove to coffee maker and microwave (1 kWh per day), electric water heating (2.5 kWh per day), lights (1 kWh per day), TV, wifi and three computers (2 kWh per day) all for an average total of 8 kWh.
If you expect that you will need continuous cooling or heating here is some data:
Heating
Electric furnace (with fan) 10.5 kWh per hour
Portable heater 1.5 kWh per hour
Baseboard heater (6-foot unit) 1.5 kWh per hour
Cooling
Window/Wall AC (8k to 18k BTU) 0.73 to 1.8 kWh per hour
Central AC (3 ton – 12 SEER) 3.0 kWh per hour
Pedestal fan0.03 kWh per hour
Ceiling fan 0.025-0.075 kWh per hour
If your electricity grid provider offers varied pricing at different times of the day, use the cheapest hours to charge your IONiX battery and then use the battery to power your key appliances during the most expensive hours. For example, in British Columbia, charge your batteries with grid-supplied electricity during the cheapest hours (11 p.m. to 7 a.m.), or with your self-generated power during any sunny hours of the day. Then, use your batteries to power your home during on-peak hours (4 p.m. to 9 p.m.) to reduce how much electricity you need to buy from us during the period when it's most expensive.
Yes, the SmartWall is designed for straightforward installation by a professional, IONiX certified electrician. It integrates seamlessly with your home's existing electrical system.
IONiX batteries are designed and certified for indoor environments and engineered with minimal noise output to ensure they don’t disturb the household. Usually any hum or small sound comes from an inverter, which is very low in noise too. A noise level of 38 dB for the Megarevo hybrid inverter that IONiX provides, is quite low and would be considered quiet. To give some perspective, 38 dB is slightly quieter than a typical library (around 40 dB) and similar to the soft hum of a refrigerator or the sound of leaves rustling. In most residential settings, this noise level would likely be unobtrusive.
Only an IONiX Certified Installer is allowed to set up an IONiX system. However, it is relatively easy and fast to get certified by IONiX by submitting a current qualified electrician license and taking the IONiX SMartWall training course online which takes around one hour to complete.
The ideal location for installing your SmartWall unit is indoors in a temperature-controlled, ventilated space, where it will be safe from accidental impact. Ideally as close to the electrical panel as possible as well.
The SmartWall is designed with minimal maintenance in mind. After installation, occasional checks by a certified technician are recommended to ensure optimal performance. IONiX may also pro-actively connect with you from time to time, to test and confirm your system’s readiness.
Our SmartWall units come with the industry’s best, 12-year warranty that covers manufacturing defects and performance issues. The complete details including exclusions can be viewed in our Warranty.
Every home is different, and so is every installation. The placement of the battery, the amount of materials required, and the desire to power specific appliances all make estimating installation costs unique. A simple installation might cost about $2,000, but it can be more than that depending upon your specific situation. The best way to know for sure is to contact us. IONiX Certified Installers will listen to your needs, assess your home, and give you a detailed quote. All at no charge, with no obligation, and no pressure.
The App user manual can be found within the App under the ‘Me’ button near the bottom of the screen, then by clicking on the About Solarman Smart. You can also access it at this link. If you prefer, short instructional videos are also available on Youtube at this link.
It is always recommended to have good fire extinguishers at home with any home energy battery solution you choose. Make sure there are carbon dioxide, Novac1230 or FM-200 fire extinguishers nearby but not too near to the SmartWall. Do not use water or ABC dry powder extinguishers. Finally, ensure you contact the firehall right away and that anyone fighting a fire must wear protective clothing and self contained breathing apparatus when extinguishing Lithium batteries.
IONiX SmartWall maps to many of the popular inverter brands. Contact us to discuss your specific inverter, to confirm.
The App user manual can be found within the App under the ‘Me’ button near the bottom of the screen, then by clicking on the About Solarman Smart. You can also access it at this link. If you prefer, short instructional videos are also available on Youtube at this link.
Your IONiX SmartWall is compatible with many inverter protocols such as Lux Power, Sofar, Voltronic, Deye, Goodwe, Victron, Growatt, Sol-Ark and Pylon. However we recommend Megarevo as the IONiX SmartWall has been tested and certified as a full system, with the Megarevo hybrid inverter.
The final installation state of the product must be vertical, as it was certified and tested for safety and effectiveness in that particular set up, design and build.
Yes, you can install the system in a garage. Your IONiX SmartWall Certified Installer can advise on the the minimum area needed for installation in an enclosed area. They will look at the 9540A certification report and refer to NFPA 855 for specific installation requirements such as your installation capacity, collision avoidance, safety distance, fire protection system requirements and so on. With a ventilation system in place, they will need to perform a burst analysis according to NFPA69.
Q. Which Canadian Provinces experience the most outages?
According to the Eaton blackout tracker annual report 2017, Central Canada experiences the highest level of outages, followed by Western Canada followed to a lesser degree by Eastern Canada.
In 2017, Canada experienced 399 reported power outages that affected 2,674,437 million people in the country. The average number of Canadians impacted by a single outage in 2017 was 6,703.
On average, a power outage duration in Canada in 2017 was 176 minutes (just under 3 hours). The average durations for each Province are:
Here is the link to the Eaton report for Canada.
In 2017, 3,526 outages were reported, affecting 36.7 million Americans.
On average, a power outage duration in the U.S. in 2017 was 81 minute
Based on the 2017 Eaton outage tracker report, here are the figures:
Here is the link to the U.S. report.
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