E18
Ohme External CT Clamp / Load Balancing Fault

Ohme charger shows E18; app may indicate 'Load management error' or 'CT clamp fault' when using dynamic load balancing.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Incorrectly installed external CT clamp on main supply, CT wired backwards or on wrong conductor, Damaged CT cable, Faulty CT input on Ohme charger

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: The main supply tails carry high current. Only a qualified electrician should adjust CT clamps on live conductors.

  • 1. Check app settings: Confirm that load management is enabled only if an external CT clamp is installed and wired to the Ohme charger.
  • 2. Disable load management (temporary): In the app, disable dynamic load balancing if allowed, then test if the charger operates normally without E18.
  • 3. Electrician inspection: Have an electrician verify that the CT clamp is on the correct conductor (usually live feed to the property), oriented correctly (arrow towards load), and that the CT cable is intact and properly terminated at the charger.
  • 4. Hardware fault: If installation is correct but E18 persists, the CT clamp or the CT input circuitry on the charger may be faulty and require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

External CT Clamp for Load Management
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