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springfall2008 · Dec 7, 2023 · c0a95a3 · c0a95a3
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@@ -47,6 +47,8 @@ If you are using expert mode then these options maybe worth reviewing:
 | switch.predbat_combine_charge_slots | True  | As you have just one overnight rate then one slot is fine |
 | input_number.metric_min_improvement  | 0   | Charge less if it's cost neutral |
 
+You should set **select.predbat_mode** to Control Charge
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 ## Cheap night rate, with a good export rate (e.g. Intelligent Octopus with Octopus Outgoing)
 
 Follow the instructions from the _Cheap Night rate_ above, but also you will also want to have automatic discharge occurring when the export rates are profitable.
@@ -68,6 +70,8 @@ If you are using expert mode then these options maybe worth reviewing, otherwise
 | input_number.metric_battery_cycle  | ?  | Higher numbers mean less charging and discharging but higher costs |
 | input_number.predbat_best_soc_min |  ?  | Can be set non-zero if you want to force a minimum charge level |
 
+You should set **select.predbat_mode** to Control Charge & Discharge
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 ## Multiple rates for import and export (e.g. Octopus Flux & Cozy)
 
 Follow the instructions from Cheap Night rate above, but also you will want to have automatic discharge when the export rates are profitable.
@@ -91,6 +95,8 @@ If you are using expert mode then these options maybe worth reviewing, otherwise
 | input_number.metric_battery_cycle  | ?  | Higher numbers mean less charging and discharging but higher costs |
 | input_number.predbat_best_soc_min |  0  | Don't use non-zero otherwise all slots will be force charging |
 
+You should set **select.predbat_mode** to Control Charge & Discharge
+
 ## Half hourly variable rates (e.g. Octopus Agile)
 
 Recommended settings - these must be changed in Home Assistant once Predbat is running:
@@ -110,3 +116,5 @@ If you are using expert mode then these options maybe worth reviewing, otherwise
 | input_number.metric_min_improvement_discharge  | 0.1  | Discharge only if there is a profit |
 | input_number.metric_battery_cycle  | ?  | Higher numbers mean less charging and discharging but higher costs |
 | input_number.predbat_best_soc_min |  0  | Don't use non-zero otherwise all slots will be force charging |
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+You should set **select.predbat_mode** to Control Charge & Discharge