Boost Your Solar Efficiency with the Catch Power Relay
Looking to get more out of your solar system? The Catch Power Relay is a game-changing energy management tool that helps homeowners maximize solar self-consumption, cut electricity bills, and future-proof their solar setups. From smart load control to real-time monitoring, here’s why this smart device is a must-have.
Key Benefits at a Glance
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✅ Real-time monitoring with no extra hardware
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✅ Smart hot water and appliance control using your solar energy
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✅ Flexible export limits to meet grid requirements
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✅ Replaces traditional smart meters for easier installation
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✅ Future-ready technology compatible with EV chargers and more
What Is the Catch Power Relay?
The Catch Power Relay is a smart energy device that connects directly to your solar inverter and household loads. Unlike older systems that require separate metering hardware, this relay uses cloud-based tech to give you instant access to your solar performance and usage. It also automatically shifts power to major appliances during peak solar hours—boosting energy savings without you lifting a finger.
Real-Time Monitoring with Cloud Control
📶 No extra meters required—just seamless inverter integration.
📱 Cloud-based dashboards offer live data on solar production and energy usage.
🧠 Make informed decisions about when and how you use electricity.
This means more solar power for your home, less wasted export, and no confusing hardware installations.
Say Goodbye to Bulky Smart Meters
The Catch Power Relay simplifies your setup:
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🔧 Simpler installation with fewer components
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🌐 Remote access to performance data and settings
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⚙️ Full control over your hot water, heating, and major appliances
With fewer moving parts and no need for a dedicated smart meter, your system becomes more efficient and easier to manage.
Smart Hot Water and Appliance Load Control
At JR Gas & Water, we know how much power hot water systems can consume. The Catch Power Relay fixes that by ensuring these systems only heat when your solar production is high.
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🚿 Hot water optimization: Uses solar energy to heat your water during the day.
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⚡ Smart appliance control: Automatically powers on heavy-use items like pool pumps, air con, and EV chargers.
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💡 Reduced export: Keeps more of your solar power in your home where it belongs.
Want a smart solar-ready hot water solution? Check out our heat pump hot water systems.
Flexible Solar Export Limits
Dealing with export restrictions in Brisbane, Gold Coast, or beyond? The Catch Power Relay solves that too.
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🔄 Dynamic export control: Matches grid requirements on the fly
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✅ Higher solar utilization: Even when your export is limited
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🔮 Future-ready: Adapts to changing feed-in tariffs or energy policies
Works With Leading Solar Inverters & Future Tech
This device isn’t locked into one brand. It’s compatible with:
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🏡 Single-phase and three-phase inverters
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🔌 Hot water and EV charger management
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🛠️ Air conditioners, pool systems, and more (with future software updates)
It’s a one-time investment that adapts as your needs change.
Why Choose JR Gas & Water?
We're more than just licensed plumbers—we’re solar efficiency specialists trusted by Brisbane and Gold Coast homeowners. Our team offers:
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✅ Certified installation of Catch Power Relay systems
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🔧 Support for solar-ready hot water upgrades and appliance management
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🏆 Local experts who’ve won Best Plumber & Best Home Care Store in 2023, 2024 & 2025
We don’t just install it. We help you understand it, optimize it, and maintain it.
Summary
The Catch Power Relay is your ticket to better energy savings and smarter solar use. By shifting usage to solar hours and cutting grid reliance, it’s a small device with a big payoff.
Ready to get more from your solar setup?
📞 Contact JR Gas & Water for expert installation and tailored advice across Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Southeast Queensland.
FAQs
1. What does the Catch Power Relay actually do?
It tracks your solar production and usage in real-time and controls hot water and appliances to run during peak solar hours.
2. Can it replace a smart meter?
Yes! It integrates directly with your inverter, removing the need for a separate energy meter.
3. Will it work with my inverter?
It’s compatible with a wide range of single and three-phase solar inverters.
4. Does it help with hot water costs?
Absolutely. It ensures your hot water system runs when solar power is available, reducing grid electricity usage.
5. How do I get it installed?
JR Gas & Water provides fast, professional installation across Brisbane, Gold Coast, and nearby regions. Book your installation now.