One thing I learned from my own journey, there's actually no such thing as a 15A switch in sg, so even though the switch has a 20A printed on it, it could still be a 13A or 15A connector. This makes it tricky to know which is which without a licensed electrician to test your wiring. The reason for this is, while you want dedicated switches for some things like heater, hob, hood, steigen, aircon etc, your overall load in a HDB is 40A. Another example is, if you run an induction hob in a HDB, the point is actually rated for 15A and you're supposed to get a hob that can adjust the total Wattage down to match 15A, but your electrician is likely to give you a 20A switch because there's no 15A switch commonly used. If you count all your 20A switches, you'll find the total probably exceeds 40A, and yet you should be able to turn everything+ your Aircon on. (If not, it will trip your MCB, and signal that you have an overcurrent issue at home that is a potential hazard). But guess what? The electrician will charge you a higher price for 20A points, regardless of the actual rating of the point.
@@thesuakus for steigen, there is no benefit at all. You can also connect it to a 6A light point/switch or a 13A wall outlet, and it will perform identically. At the most it's an aesthetic choice, if you're "hiding" your steigen switch together with your 20A hood and hob switches behind a cabinet door.
There's plenty of solar pro videos which keep talking about the same thing --- its installation process, its functions and features. But whats lacking on the web are other key info like --- 1. Maintenance: how to clean? 2. How exactly to setup the Steigen App (tried several times and means, all failed). Hope to have other users to share alternatives than having to buy (spend additonal $$) and needing to place another wired device just to sync it to google nest. Honestly expected a bit more from here since your previous content standards are very high😅
Hello Alexis, thanks for taking your time to pen your feedback 😀 Hope you can appreciate that making videos is not easy whilst juggling many other life commitments post-reno 😅 Whatever we publish, we can say with confidence it is our best effort at that point in time. Solar Pro is newly launched and we're sure there is only one (?) or so other dedicated videos about it on YT, and ours is probably the most detailed one for interested buyers. We didn't share about connecting the Steigen App because we thought it was quite self explanatory with the detailed instructions provided during installation day (installer could have helped upon request) www.steigen.com.sg/pages/steigen-connect Instead, we spent time to walk through the more complex, undocumented one which is Google Home set-up. If you realise, Google Home is often left out from their marketing/specs because it is not that straightforward. This was an important question/answer we personally wanted to know before, and thought it would benefit those who are building their smart home. We also included Tuya, which other fellow smart home users would probably be familiar with. The steps for Tuya is exactly the same as for Steigen Home (which is a Tuya-based app). Maintenance-wise, we haven't reached that stage but when we dismantled our previous laundry system which was used for a few months, we're surprised to see it very clean.. almost dust-free (which is a rarity because we often find our doggos fur everywhere) so laundry systems seem pretty self-cleaning if the blower is used weekly.. otherwise, we believe simple vacuum or air spray would help 😀 wouldnt use any chemicals whatsoever.
Thanks for your reply! PSA for other users too, after over 6 months of usage, it's generally ok. Didn't clean the fan area above and inside; but there are definitely dust frequently found on top of the racks and poles, and even the metal string. so be sure to put them all the way down and wipe them frequently. And for the app, even thou the website is self explanatory, it doesn't work. Tried to find UA-cam vid for the app (which is not for solar pro per se), doesn't work too :( Am not keen to add more devices and wires just to use this device remotely; and I personally find it counter intuitive to have purchase+install more devices just to use steigen remotely - this is the part that's largely disappointing for me.
@@n0buhiro Hi again! Thanks for sharing😀 To clarify once more, you don't need to buy anything extra in order for basic control via phone app. All you need is WiFi and follow the instructions to set up your Steigen Home app. Maybe you can get Steigen to troubleshoot the set-up. Our method is for advanced smart home users who want to control it via Voice (Google Home) or together with other smart devices (Tuya/Broadlink) through rule-based automation - e.g. if Ceiling Light on, then Steigen Light on 😀
Hi! Awesome content! Wanted to check if there’s a need for the IR/RF blaster if it’s connected to Tuya? Can’t Tuya link to google home for the integrations and voice assistance? TIA!
Thank you for sharing. I am considering getting Mensch as it seems cheaper as compared to steigen, was wondering did you perhaps had done a comparison prior to getting steigen, would love to hear your thoughts.
Hello! We haven't tried Mensch before aha best to try them out in their respective showrooms and compare the quality! But from what we've personally seen and heard (especially from friends who got those Taobao versions), Steigen has the best quality and looks the most refined. 😀
Just got my Solar Sonic installed today. Was wondering if in your case, is the Steigen flush to the ceiling or do they leave a gap? Mine has a gap where I can see a bit of the mounting rod from the side. Installer said he can't install too close to the ceiling as it may not be level.
Hi! You can choose between cool breeze, or heat. The heating mode will warm up the vicinity and it is the one that dries the clothes on average 3 hours~
Just saw this video, i have been thinking of whether to get steigen ..may i ask does steigen immediately dry clothes after washing machine wash? Or need to air dry a while/a day or half day before using steigen?
@@thesuakus no problem! You guys put so much effort into your videos, and there's so much info. Really appreciate it and look forward to each one as I'll be starting my own reno journey in about a month's time. Y'all taught me a loooot! 100% making sure to request for recessed u-channel for the bathroom. Never knew that was a thing before!
🥲🥲🥲 awwww!! yall are the reason why we kept going! now that our reno is complete, the torch is passed to you to guide you through your reno 💪🔥 all the best and feel free to chat with us on IG if you need any advice along the way!
Hello! No clothes will be hung when we are cooking😀 they will always be brought to our retractable clothesline and dehumidifier in our walk in wardrobe
Ahah in full transparency and honesty, we had a chance to use another brand (also Tuya-based) prior to Steigen's sponsorship. While that cost half of Steigen, the quality/make is really quite a stark difference after having used them both. And it is not easy to present/compare them on video because viewers can only see the aesthetics difference (Steigen looking more sleek and polished etc) and not able to touch or feel the difference in quality (air flow, material). Our suggestion is to find someone who has a taobao version and physically interact with the devices to compare! 😃
hey, it seems from the Steigen website that the solar dryer is only rated at 921 watts, so even a 13A plug is quite kiasu already - was there anything else you took into consideration when you decided on a 20A master switch? thanks!
Aha we really sua ku about electricals so we relied on the advise given by our electrician. 😆His suggestion was to use 20A for laundry racks with heating element. Maybe any informed viewer could shed some light on this?
One thing I learned from my own journey, there's actually no such thing as a 15A switch in sg (at least, not commonly), so even though the switch has a 20A printed on it, it could still be a 13A or 15A rated electric point. This makes it tricky to know which is which without a licensed electrician to test your wiring. The reason for this is, while you want dedicated switches for some things like heater, hob, hood, steigen, aircon etc, your overall load in a HDB is still 40A regardless, and electricians install things with this limit in mind. Another example is, if you run an induction hob in a HDB, the point is actually rated for 15A and you're supposed to get a hob that can adjust the total Wattage down to match 15A, but your electrician is likely to give you a 20A switch because there's no 15A switch commonly used. If you count all your 20A switches, you'll find the total probably exceeds 40A, and yet you should be able to turn everything+ your Aircon on. (If not, it will trip your MCB, and signal that you have an overcurrent issue at home that is a potential hazard). But guess what? When an electrician gives you a 20A switch, they'll charge you for a 20A switch and point regardless of the actual rating of that point.
@@moltenbullet Thank you - this is helpful. During the course of your reno journey, may I please check if you have come across the requirement to build in any "buffer" for the max current for electrical appliances? For example, the hob that I am intending to purchase from Mayer is rated at 2800W. Even if we divide that number against a more conservative 220V, that would mean 12.7 A at max power (so theoretically a 13A plug would suffice) - but I was just wondering if we should get a 20A plug instead.
@@kaiying2899 It would be safe and advisable to apply the 80% rule for power loading of your electricals. For a 13A socket, max power is 13A x 230V = 2990W. So 80% of 2990W is 2392W. Hence, for induction hobs, it is recommended to get a 16/20A socket or connect at least 2.5mmsq cable to power directly the induction hob and switch via 20A switch.
Hello again Madeline! Yes, especially it doesn't seem to have any external certification standards to support the claims, so gotta take it with a pinch of salt... or put on the kiasu hat 😆
Hi Sua Kus, I noticed u got Panasonic Air Cons over Mitsubishi. Is there any reason or advantage? And is two Aircon units better one for Living Rm & the other unit for 3 bedrooms. What is your experience and best advice? Tks alot.
Hi! We chose it because of the extra air purifier feature :) so far so good! our 24k is strong enough for both our living and dining area. You will need to calculate the estimated BTU required based on the floor area and we shared a simple way to do it in our Aircon Episode 😀
Hello! Glad you found it insightful 😀 ahah life's been busy indeed.. But if you need any smart home help, feel free to DM us on IG.. always happy to share more
The key difference between Sonic and Pro is the Pro having two additional features - Odour Control and Allergy Care 😀We are not able to verify these claims and there aren't any external certifications on the technicalities, so you needa internalise if these two features are worth the additional S$200 and whether you kiasu or believe they aren't helpful. 😆
@@thesuakus thanks for sharing! I was wondering if there was any reason as the model that got swapped out still seems like quite new, so I thought there was something bad that the old model had to be replaced
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Very helpful video. I've learned quite a bit more from this video then Steigen's website.
One thing I learned from my own journey, there's actually no such thing as a 15A switch in sg, so even though the switch has a 20A printed on it, it could still be a 13A or 15A connector. This makes it tricky to know which is which without a licensed electrician to test your wiring. The reason for this is, while you want dedicated switches for some things like heater, hob, hood, steigen, aircon etc, your overall load in a HDB is 40A. Another example is, if you run an induction hob in a HDB, the point is actually rated for 15A and you're supposed to get a hob that can adjust the total Wattage down to match 15A, but your electrician is likely to give you a 20A switch because there's no 15A switch commonly used. If you count all your 20A switches, you'll find the total probably exceeds 40A, and yet you should be able to turn everything+ your Aircon on. (If not, it will trip your MCB, and signal that you have an overcurrent issue at home that is a potential hazard).
But guess what? The electrician will charge you a higher price for 20A points, regardless of the actual rating of the point.
Thanks for sharing! What are the pros and cons to using a 20A switch for an automated laundry system?
@@thesuakus for steigen, there is no benefit at all. You can also connect it to a 6A light point/switch or a 13A wall outlet, and it will perform identically. At the most it's an aesthetic choice, if you're "hiding" your steigen switch together with your 20A hood and hob switches behind a cabinet door.
Hello! No sure if I missed it in the video, but what's the total gap you have from the box up carpentry to the wall on the window side? 😊
There's plenty of solar pro videos which keep talking about the same thing --- its installation process, its functions and features.
But whats lacking on the web are other key info like ---
1. Maintenance: how to clean?
2. How exactly to setup the Steigen App (tried several times and means, all failed). Hope to have other users to share alternatives than having to buy (spend additonal $$) and needing to place another wired device just to sync it to google nest.
Honestly expected a bit more from here since your previous content standards are very high😅
Hello Alexis, thanks for taking your time to pen your feedback 😀 Hope you can appreciate that making videos is not easy whilst juggling many other life commitments post-reno 😅 Whatever we publish, we can say with confidence it is our best effort at that point in time.
Solar Pro is newly launched and we're sure there is only one (?) or so other dedicated videos about it on YT, and ours is probably the most detailed one for interested buyers.
We didn't share about connecting the Steigen App because we thought it was quite self explanatory with the detailed instructions provided during installation day (installer could have helped upon request) www.steigen.com.sg/pages/steigen-connect
Instead, we spent time to walk through the more complex, undocumented one which is Google Home set-up. If you realise, Google Home is often left out from their marketing/specs because it is not that straightforward. This was an important question/answer we personally wanted to know before, and thought it would benefit those who are building their smart home. We also included Tuya, which other fellow smart home users would probably be familiar with. The steps for Tuya is exactly the same as for Steigen Home (which is a Tuya-based app).
Maintenance-wise, we haven't reached that stage but when we dismantled our previous laundry system which was used for a few months, we're surprised to see it very clean.. almost dust-free (which is a rarity because we often find our doggos fur everywhere) so laundry systems seem pretty self-cleaning if the blower is used weekly.. otherwise, we believe simple vacuum or air spray would help 😀 wouldnt use any chemicals whatsoever.
Thanks for your reply!
PSA for other users too, after over 6 months of usage, it's generally ok. Didn't clean the fan area above and inside; but there are definitely dust frequently found on top of the racks and poles, and even the metal string. so be sure to put them all the way down and wipe them frequently.
And for the app, even thou the website is self explanatory, it doesn't work. Tried to find UA-cam vid for the app (which is not for solar pro per se), doesn't work too :(
Am not keen to add more devices and wires just to use this device remotely; and I personally find it counter intuitive to have purchase+install more devices just to use steigen remotely - this is the part that's largely disappointing for me.
@@n0buhiro Hi again! Thanks for sharing😀
To clarify once more, you don't need to buy anything extra in order for basic control via phone app. All you need is WiFi and follow the instructions to set up your Steigen Home app. Maybe you can get Steigen to troubleshoot the set-up.
Our method is for advanced smart home users who want to control it via Voice (Google Home) or together with other smart devices (Tuya/Broadlink) through rule-based automation - e.g. if Ceiling Light on, then Steigen Light on 😀
Hi! Awesome content! Wanted to check if there’s a need for the IR/RF blaster if it’s connected to Tuya? Can’t Tuya link to google home for the integrations and voice assistance? TIA!
Yay! New video!
🥰🙆♂️🙆♀️ Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for the detail review....
Do help me to decidebif I were to install it...
But kinda sound more like an 100% product advert the honest review
Thanks for watching! 😀
Hi there! Love all your home videos!! ❤ could i ask - mind sharing the link to your hangers ? And if you still love using it ?:)
Hello! Glad you like them! 🤗 Something like these for the hangers: shope.ee/8KRymFMae1
Thank you for sharing. I am considering getting Mensch as it seems cheaper as compared to steigen, was wondering did you perhaps had done a comparison prior to getting steigen, would love to hear your thoughts.
Hello! We haven't tried Mensch before aha best to try them out in their respective showrooms and compare the quality! But from what we've personally seen and heard (especially from friends who got those Taobao versions), Steigen has the best quality and looks the most refined. 😀
Just got my Solar Sonic installed today. Was wondering if in your case, is the Steigen flush to the ceiling or do they leave a gap? Mine has a gap where I can see a bit of the mounting rod from the side. Installer said he can't install too close to the ceiling as it may not be level.
Hello!! 😀 Yes there is a small gap (at 4:29 in this video) aha you will see the side view? Where did you install it?
Can you advise if its use heats up the yard/kitchen area? Is it hot?
Hi! You can choose between cool breeze, or heat. The heating mode will warm up the vicinity and it is the one that dries the clothes on average 3 hours~
Just saw this video, i have been thinking of whether to get steigen ..may i ask does steigen immediately dry clothes after washing machine wash? Or need to air dry a while/a day or half day before using steigen?
Hello~ Aha immediately!! It dries within 3 hours for us 😀
@@thesuakus thanks, 3 hours? Haha does it increase electricity bill a lot?
You can read more here 😀 www.steigen.com.sg/blogs/news/save-electricity-bills-when-drying-laundry-with-steigen
Yay early for a video for once! Just in time as my partner and I have been wondering if the Steigen would be what we need
Yay you are really early!! Thanks for your support 😇
@@thesuakus no problem! You guys put so much effort into your videos, and there's so much info. Really appreciate it and look forward to each one as I'll be starting my own reno journey in about a month's time.
Y'all taught me a loooot! 100% making sure to request for recessed u-channel for the bathroom. Never knew that was a thing before!
🥲🥲🥲 awwww!! yall are the reason why we kept going! now that our reno is complete, the torch is passed to you to guide you through your reno 💪🔥 all the best and feel free to chat with us on IG if you need any advice along the way!
Hi there, I have a Steigen Pro. How do I add my Steigen to the Tuya app?
Hello! You can just perform the same steps~ instead of Steigen app (Tuya-based) you just use Tuya app instead!
I miss your video. Hope to see u guys upload soon
Aww we miss all of you too!! 🥰 words like these give us motivation 💪
I had tried to link to google home but i not working
Does the smell of your cooking/food from the kitchen go to your clothes when hung at your steigen?
Hello! No clothes will be hung when we are cooking😀 they will always be brought to our retractable clothesline and dehumidifier in our walk in wardrobe
might want to compare steigen with alternatives and those from taobao that cost a quarter of its price
Ahah in full transparency and honesty, we had a chance to use another brand (also Tuya-based) prior to Steigen's sponsorship. While that cost half of Steigen, the quality/make is really quite a stark difference after having used them both. And it is not easy to present/compare them on video because viewers can only see the aesthetics difference (Steigen looking more sleek and polished etc) and not able to touch or feel the difference in quality (air flow, material). Our suggestion is to find someone who has a taobao version and physically interact with the devices to compare! 😃
hey, it seems from the Steigen website that the solar dryer is only rated at 921 watts, so even a 13A plug is quite kiasu already - was there anything else you took into consideration when you decided on a 20A master switch? thanks!
Aha we really sua ku about electricals so we relied on the advise given by our electrician. 😆His suggestion was to use 20A for laundry racks with heating element. Maybe any informed viewer could shed some light on this?
One thing I learned from my own journey, there's actually no such thing as a 15A switch in sg (at least, not commonly), so even though the switch has a 20A printed on it, it could still be a 13A or 15A rated electric point. This makes it tricky to know which is which without a licensed electrician to test your wiring. The reason for this is, while you want dedicated switches for some things like heater, hob, hood, steigen, aircon etc, your overall load in a HDB is still 40A regardless, and electricians install things with this limit in mind. Another example is, if you run an induction hob in a HDB, the point is actually rated for 15A and you're supposed to get a hob that can adjust the total Wattage down to match 15A, but your electrician is likely to give you a 20A switch because there's no 15A switch commonly used. If you count all your 20A switches, you'll find the total probably exceeds 40A, and yet you should be able to turn everything+ your Aircon on. (If not, it will trip your MCB, and signal that you have an overcurrent issue at home that is a potential hazard).
But guess what? When an electrician gives you a 20A switch, they'll charge you for a 20A switch and point regardless of the actual rating of that point.
@@moltenbullet Thank you - this is helpful. During the course of your reno journey, may I please check if you have come across the requirement to build in any "buffer" for the max current for electrical appliances? For example, the hob that I am intending to purchase from Mayer is rated at 2800W. Even if we divide that number against a more conservative 220V, that would mean 12.7 A at max power (so theoretically a 13A plug would suffice) - but I was just wondering if we should get a 20A plug instead.
@@kaiying2899 It would be safe and advisable to apply the 80% rule for power loading of your electricals. For a 13A socket, max power is 13A x 230V = 2990W. So 80% of 2990W is 2392W. Hence, for induction hobs, it is recommended to get a 16/20A socket or connect at least 2.5mmsq cable to power directly the induction hob and switch via 20A switch.
@@qootle6929 thank you, this is very helpful
I’m planning to just get the solar sonic. The odour control and allergy care seems a bit gimmicky
Hello again Madeline! Yes, especially it doesn't seem to have any external certification standards to support the claims, so gotta take it with a pinch of salt... or put on the kiasu hat 😆
Hi Sua Kus, I noticed u got Panasonic Air Cons over Mitsubishi. Is there any reason or advantage? And is two Aircon units better one for Living Rm & the other unit for 3 bedrooms. What is your experience and best advice? Tks alot.
Hi! We chose it because of the extra air purifier feature :) so far so good! our 24k is strong enough for both our living and dining area. You will need to calculate the estimated BTU required based on the floor area and we shared a simple way to do it in our Aircon Episode 😀
Hey neighbor mine also solar pro blue
Hello neighbour ahah good choice, the midnight blue is so nice!! 💙
@@thesuakus yeah chose it bcos of the matt texture
Thanks for sharing ur journey..very insightful 😄
Is smart home video coming up soon? 😆
Hello! Glad you found it insightful 😀 ahah life's been busy indeed.. But if you need any smart home help, feel free to DM us on IG.. always happy to share more
Thinking of buying the sonic cause I dont need the many poles. Other than that, should I consider the pro?
The key difference between Sonic and Pro is the Pro having two additional features - Odour Control and Allergy Care 😀We are not able to verify these claims and there aren't any external certifications on the technicalities, so you needa internalise if these two features are worth the additional S$200 and whether you kiasu or believe they aren't helpful. 😆
what was your previous system? and what was the reason to change to a Steigen?
Hello! Steigen kindly sent it to us, so we gifted the previous system (Orlant) away 😀
@@thesuakus thanks for sharing! I was wondering if there was any reason as the model that got swapped out still seems like quite new, so I thought there was something bad that the old model had to be replaced