As more Irish homeowners install EV chargers and solar panels, managing household electricity safely has become more important than ever. That’s where Dynamic Load Balancing (DLB) comes in. A smart technology that automatically adjusts your charger’s power use to prevent your main fuse from tripping.
In simple terms, DLB ensures that your EV charger and other home appliances can run together without overloading your electrical system. It constantly monitors how much electricity your home is using and temporarily reduces the charger’s output if demand spikes, for example, when the oven, washing machine, and immersion are all running.
⚡ How Dynamic Load Balancing Works
A small sensor or energy monitor is installed in your home’s main electrical board. This communicates with your EV charger in real time, tracking your total power draw. When it detects that your usage is approaching your home’s supply limit, it tells the charger to reduce its power. Once demand drops again, charging speeds automatically increase.
This means your charger always uses as much power as safely possible, without ever blowing a fuse or triggering a power cut.
🏠 Why It Matters for Irish Homes
Irish homes typically have a 63A main fuse, which can be easily strained when running multiple high-powered devices. Without load balancing, plugging in an EV charger during peak use could cause overloads or safety issues.
DLB is particularly valuable if:
- You have an older home with limited electrical capacity.
- You use electric heating or other large appliances.
- You plan to install solar panels or battery storage and want all systems working in harmony.
🔋 EV Chargers with Load Balancing Built-In
Many modern EV chargers, such as those from Myenergi (Zappi) and Ohme Home Pro, include built-in DLB or support external monitoring devices. These solutions allow seamless communication with your home’s electrical system, offering safe, efficient charging without manual intervention.
✅ Benefits of Dynamic Load Balancing
- Prevents power trips and blown fuses.
- Maximises available power for faster charging.
- Adapts to your home’s real-time electricity use.
- Ideal for homes with limited supply capacity.
- Future-proofs your setup for smart energy management.
💡 Is It Worth It?
Absolutely, especially if you have or plan to charge multiple EVs, solar panels, or other energy-demanding systems. Dynamic Load Balancing gives you peace of mind, knowing your home is protected while getting the most efficient charge possible.
👉 Get your free EV charger quote today and see why investing in reliability pays off.
Blog Author: Rowan Egan