# Installation **URL:** https://community.openenergymonitor.org/c/emoncms/installation/29.md [Latest](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Installation category](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/about-the-installation-category/74)
**Author:** [@glyn.hudson](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/glyn.hudson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 May 2016 11:32 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/about-the-installation-category/74 "2016-05-09T11:32:51Z")
Discussion and support regarding installing Emoncms. Emoncms is pre-installed on the emonSD pre-built Raspberry Pi SD card. Emoncms on emonSD see emonSD category and User Guide Standalone Emoncms installation (Ubuntu, … --- ## [Rationalising messy wiring from DHW tank sensors to plant room emonpi](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rationalising-messy-wiring-from-dhw-tank-sensors-to-plant-room-emonpi/30255)
**Author:** [@Halsteads](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Halsteads)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2026 11:47 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rationalising-messy-wiring-from-dhw-tank-sensors-to-plant-room-emonpi/30255 "2026-08-13T11:47:24Z")
My GSHP emonpi has been running well for about 3 years. Now adding solar PV and battery storage to the home and need to tidy up wiring. One issue that’s always been a problem is \>10m cable runs from DHW tank temperature… --- ## [Water heater generating energy](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/water-heater-generating-energy/30243)
**Author:** [@OldSurferDude](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/OldSurferDude)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2026 13:46 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/water-heater-generating-energy/30243 "2026-08-10T13:46:44Z")
The question here is, why is the sign wrong on power and energy? In my new installation (7 Aug 26), it would be good if my water heater generated electric energy, but I am too addicted to reality to think that this is h… --- ## [Docker installation, backup not working](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/docker-installation-backup-not-working/30100)
**Author:** [@mirmigki](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/mirmigki)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 June 2026 13:27 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/docker-installation-backup-not-working/30100 "2026-06-20T13:27:30Z")
I am using a Lenovo M700 with ubuntu server. I have successfully installed emoncms on docker using the alexjunk/emoncms all in one docker compose file. I successfully imported my backup file that was running on an old … --- ## [How to setup feeds for My Solar PV Battery?](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/how-to-setup-feeds-for-my-solar-pv-battery/30067)
**Author:** [@CDuffy](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/CDuffy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2026 22:04 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/how-to-setup-feeds-for-my-solar-pv-battery/30067 "2026-06-10T22:04:06Z")
Good afternoon, I recently installed solar PV (micro inverters), a Sigenstor battery, inverter and gateway. Within the gateway I have three CTs: Grid connection Solar PV Battery I believe that these are sufficient t… --- ## [I need to monitor how much energy a vat of industrial liquid is using off of a gas boiler in order to replace it with a heart pump](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/i-need-to-monitor-how-much-energy-a-vat-of-industrial-liquid-is-using-off-of-a-gas-boiler-in-order-to-replace-it-with-a-heart-pump/30082)
**Author:** [@JJ101](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/JJ101)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2026 14:26 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/i-need-to-monitor-how-much-energy-a-vat-of-industrial-liquid-is-using-off-of-a-gas-boiler-in-order-to-replace-it-with-a-heart-pump/30082 "2026-06-10T14:26:00Z")
As the title suggests, I have a project where I need to find out how much energy is being taken from the gas boiler in order to replace it with a heat pump. I don’t want to put in a normal heat meter, I would like to use… --- ## [Difficulty importing tar.gz file from usb drive](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/difficulty-importing-tar-gz-file-from-usb-drive/30039)
**Author:** [@bgrattan](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/bgrattan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [31 May 2026 11:08 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/difficulty-importing-tar-gz-file-from-usb-drive/30039 "2026-05-31T11:08:08Z")
In migrating to my new system, I’m having problems importing a tar.gz file from the old system (Emoncms Core v11.10.3 | App v3.1.6 | EmonHub Config v2.1.6) into the new. I did this once but can’t seem to get it to work a… --- ## ["Create Backup" not working on gui](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/create-backup-not-working-on-gui/30027)
**Author:** [@bgrattan](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/bgrattan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 May 2026 08:58 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/create-backup-not-working-on-gui/30027 "2026-05-26T08:58:51Z")
I have migrated my RPI4 from emonSD-21Jul21 to emonSD-10Mar26. Everything seems to be working (so far) except backing up from the export gui. The bash script works from a terminal but clicking on the Create Backup does n… --- ## [Looking for a copy of discontinued emonSD-26Oct17](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/looking-for-a-copy-of-discontinued-emonsd-26oct17/29796)
**Author:** [@keithfromoz](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/keithfromoz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [5 March 2026 13:50 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/looking-for-a-copy-of-discontinued-emonsd-26oct17/29796 "2026-03-05T13:50:19Z")
I am trying to rescue my existing (old) system before upgrading and would like to obtain a copy of emonSD-26Oct17. I found that it is not available for download (even though it is listed in the emonSD download page) and… --- ## [Unable to start emonhub after restore of disk image](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/unable-to-start-emonhub-after-restore-of-disk-image/29716)
**Author:** [@nick2](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/nick2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2026 16:14 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/unable-to-start-emonhub-after-restore-of-disk-image/29716 "2026-02-12T16:14:23Z")
I am running a very old version of OpenEnergyMonitor, and emonhub on a raspberry pi running Buster. Along with some other code that I have written, I’m using it as a thermostat for my boiler which is why I have not felt … --- ## [Trouble Installing Emoncms on trixie](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/trouble-installing-emoncms-on-trixie/29628)
**Author:** [@Dunum](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Dunum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2026 10:05 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/trouble-installing-emoncms-on-trixie/29628 "2026-01-23T10:05:05Z")
Hi I’m in the process of a long overdue upgrade of my EmonCMS system (no Emonhub). The hardware is a Raspberry Pi 4 with 160GB HDD connected via USB. I installed the latest pi os (trixie 64bit lite) using Raspberry Pi… --- ## [Logging into local emoncms](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/logging-into-local-emoncms/29602)
**Author:** [@dmhom](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/dmhom)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2026 16:32 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/logging-into-local-emoncms/29602 "2026-01-14T16:32:50Z")
@glyn.hudson When I log on I appear to be logging to an account in the cloud. Is there a way that I can log onto the local system. The HP Monitor was installed by Octopus (EOS45) but they are not interested in any output… --- ## [Heat output data missing online but its on setup page?](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/heat-output-data-missing-online-but-its-on-setup-page/29183)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Hill](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Chris_Hill)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [29 December 2025 08:38 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/heat-output-data-missing-online-but-its-on-setup-page/29183 "2025-12-29T08:38:48Z")
has anyone else experienced this ? is it because of the data error when the heatpump stopped this morning ?? --- ## [Simple pulse counter on emonpi2](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/simple-pulse-counter-on-emonpi2/29497)
**Author:** [@octoplayer2](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/octoplayer2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [27 December 2025 17:45 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/simple-pulse-counter-on-emonpi2/29497 "2025-12-27T17:45:59Z")
hi, I have an emonpi2, and a RIHXE12R power meter for my heat pump. I would like to use the pulse count output from the meter into emoncms, but cannot get it to register pulses. I have wired the pulse output from the m… --- ## [Only emonPi2 CT inputs 1 and 4 work](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/only-emonpi2-ct-inputs-1-and-4-work/27770)
**Author:** [@haversian](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/haversian)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [23 December 2025 04:25 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/only-emonpi2-ct-inputs-1-and-4-work/27770 "2025-12-23T04:25:14Z")
This feels like a PEBKAC problem, but for the life of me I can’t figure it out: I have a new emonPi2 (Pi4B) with a 3-phase EmonVS (currently only hooked up to one phase - US split phase power - on V1). The system as a … --- ## [EmonCMS Error when looking to edit Graphs](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emoncms-error-when-looking-to-edit-graphs/29456)
**Author:** [@championc](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/championc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 December 2025 15:04 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emoncms-error-when-looking-to-edit-graphs/29456 "2025-12-04T15:04:22Z")
I get the following and then I get this But my graph displays OK. I was trying to add the Desired Temp into my existing graph --- ## [New EmonCMS Install giving issues](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/new-emoncms-install-giving-issues/29462)
**Author:** [@Marquis](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Marquis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 December 2025 00:22 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/new-emoncms-install-giving-issues/29462 "2025-12-02T00:22:43Z")
Hi, I have installed EmonCMS on a new SD Card using the SD Images. Specifically I installed emonSD-01Feb24.img. The install went well and seemed to be working. The issues are when I try to use the admin panel. I could … --- ## [Home Assistant & EMONCMS install](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/home-assistant-emoncms-install/29403)
**Author:** [@Davide7881](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Davide7881)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 November 2025 18:35 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/home-assistant-emoncms-install/29403 "2025-11-15T18:35:30Z")
Hi newbie question from UK. I’ve searched the forum but didn’t find the answer and I’m new to programming so please be gentle :slight\_smile: Using the latest version of HA I’m trying to add the Integration for EMONCMS. … --- ## [Heat Meter Location](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/heat-meter-location/28826)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Barker](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Ben_Barker)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [27 September 2025 07:13 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/heat-meter-location/28826 "2025-09-27T07:13:20Z")
I’m in the process of having a heat pump installed, but the space is very tight. Currently the flow meter is installed near to the hot water tank, with about 20cm above before the next bend, and about 30cm below before a… --- ## [Multiple CT Sensor Setup with ESP32 – Accuracy Issues & Suggestions?](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/multiple-ct-sensor-setup-with-esp32-accuracy-issues-suggestions/29167)
**Author:** [@yixiv8173](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/yixiv8173)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2025 09:45 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/multiple-ct-sensor-setup-with-esp32-accuracy-issues-suggestions/29167 "2025-09-26T09:45:28Z")
Hi everyone, I’m currently working on a home energy monitoring setup using ESP32 and multiple SCT-013 CT sensors. I’ve managed to get real-time current readings using EmonLib, but I’m noticing inconsistent values when m… --- ## [Heat pump system design](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/heat-pump-system-design/29107)
**Author:** [@jit](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/jit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2025 12:20 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/heat-pump-system-design/29107 "2025-09-18T12:20:16Z")
i am electrical engineer , wanting to understand heat pump schematic and how system perform. i am in the process off having my heat pump installed. i had 3 heat pump engineers turning up with all different design. the … --- ## [SSH to a new emonpi2 (Heatpump level 3) / Heat meter not detected](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/ssh-to-a-new-emonpi2-heatpump-level-3-heat-meter-not-detected/29032)
**Author:** [@rvangraan](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/rvangraan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2025 16:45 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/ssh-to-a-new-emonpi2-heatpump-level-3-heat-meter-not-detected/29032 "2025-08-27T16:45:20Z")
Hi guys, I’ve been working on commissioning my new EmonPi2 (Heatpump monitor level 3). Unfortunately it is not seeing the flow meter and I need to SSH to the pi to see what is going on with the serial ports. 2025-08-2… --- ## [Troubleshooting Flow Meter comms on the Emonpi2](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/troubleshooting-flow-meter-comms-on-the-emonpi2/29035)
**Author:** [@rvangraan](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/rvangraan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2025 12:39 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/troubleshooting-flow-meter-comms-on-the-emonpi2/29035 "2025-08-26T12:39:45Z")
Hi there, I’m trying to troubleshoot the following communications issue: Aug 25 12:01:00 emonhp emonHub\\\[2294\\\]: ERROR MBUS Could not find MBUS device Aug 25 12:01:00 emonhp emonHub\\\[2294\\\]: ERROR MBUS … --- ## [Cannot upgrade via 'Admin' pages](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/cannot-upgrade-via-admin-pages/29004)
**Author:** [@diyhouse](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/diyhouse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2025 08:22 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/cannot-upgrade-via-admin-pages/29004 "2025-08-17T08:22:49Z")
Have read this morning there are some nice new updates for emoncms and many other associated components. I tried the ‘full update’ option, this duly created the shell window at the bottom of the page,.. but then nothing… --- ## [Emoncms inputs given wrong names](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emoncms-inputs-given-wrong-names/28953)
**Author:** [@TonyAntique](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/TonyAntique)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2025 08:42 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emoncms-inputs-given-wrong-names/28953 "2025-08-05T08:42:18Z")
My Emoncms inputs page is giving me some node names that have been unasked for. For instance of input 16 is listed as emonpi\_16. The inputs seems to show the right data, but allocated to strange names. I have total f… --- ## [Energy logs set to zero after power loss](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/energy-logs-set-to-zero-after-power-loss/28933)
**Author:** [@Grape](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Grape)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2025 21:42 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/energy-logs-set-to-zero-after-power-loss/28933 "2025-08-01T21:42:54Z")
I lost power on my emonPi2. Once restored, it seemed that all the Energy Logs, but not the power logs, were set to zero. Is that data gone forever? Which brings up a question, “Can I log directly to my NAS which I hav… --- ## [Heat sensor stopped recording flow partway through DHW cycle](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/heat-sensor-stopped-recording-flow-partway-through-dhw-cycle/28870)
**Author:** [@nichbull](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/nichbull)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2025 14:45 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/heat-sensor-stopped-recording-flow-partway-through-dhw-cycle/28870 "2025-08-01T14:45:09Z")
Not sure where the correct place is to post this. I have a new install and have tried to follow all the instructions. The first DHW cycle has just run, but the heat sensor stopped recording a flow partway through it. Em… --- ## [Service-runner Activating - cant start up service (Ubuntu 24)](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/service-runner-activating-cant-start-up-service-ubuntu-24/28813)
**Author:** [@phamiltonsmith](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/phamiltonsmith)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [16 July 2025 09:34 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/service-runner-activating-cant-start-up-service-ubuntu-24/28813 "2025-07-16T09:34:56Z")
Hi The problem: I am unable to start service runner. I get “service-runner Activating loaded activating auto-restart” in system information What have I done/tried: I installed on a fresh ubuntu-24.04.2-server and E… --- ## [Best Way to Integrate My Solar PV with EmonPi and Battery Storage](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/best-way-to-integrate-my-solar-pv-with-emonpi-and-battery-storage/28660)
**Author:** [@terdetuspa](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/terdetuspa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2025 11:01 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/best-way-to-integrate-my-solar-pv-with-emonpi-and-battery-storage/28660 "2025-05-27T11:01:07Z")
Hello everyone, I am new to OpenEnergyMonitor and have set up an EmonPi to monitor my home energy usage. I also have solar PV and a different branded battery (not Tesla or Powerwall) and I want to bring in the battery t… --- ## [Can I Use an Intel Core M vPro NUC or Laptop as a Dedicated OpenEnergyMonitor Node?](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/can-i-use-an-intel-core-m-vpro-nuc-or-laptop-as-a-dedicated-openenergymonitor-node/28480)
**Author:** [@leoarthur](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/leoarthur)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 April 2025 22:13 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/can-i-use-an-intel-core-m-vpro-nuc-or-laptop-as-a-dedicated-openenergymonitor-node/28480 "2025-04-19T22:13:09Z")
Hey all, I’m planning to set up a dedicated OpenEnergyMonitor node for monitoring energy consumption in my home, and I’m considering using an Intel Core M vPro NUC or a similar laptop for the task. I know OpenEnergyMon… [Next page](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/c/emoncms/installation/29.md?page=1)