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DFW TX here -- power went out at 530am Tues morning, and as of writing this (Wednesday morning) still isn't back on. my 6000XP and 2x EG4 Indoor batteries are handling it fine. I work nights, so actually got an alert from my EG4 app saying "no AC in" -- checked home cameras from work and got...

Every carrier/company has shit workers, UPS/FedEx/DHL, doesn't matter. Sorry you got the shit end of the stick with the workers in your area. I've had FedEx drivers pull into my circle, park, sit in their car for 10 minutes (never getting out) and then magically the box scheduled for...

I see you just discovered what the concept of shopping around is. Welcome to being a functioning adult. You went on a tirade about filing a FTC complaint -- it takes a special kind of angry to get to that point, claiming you weren't angry just makes you look childish and unable to accept...

work in progress -- but functional and been putting it through it's paces the past 2 weeks. Ideally I'd have put the transfer switch right above the 2nd battery, but my main breaker panel is right on the other side (outdoors). Ran two conduits through the wall into the back of the transfer...

yeah, just got off the phone with my parents, they are down in Htown, and their power is out, currently on propane generator backup. Unfortunately my dad isn't too keen on spending any kind of money on something he doesn't understand. I've tried explaining my system to him (i'm a few hundred...

wow -- this sounds like the same guy that will take an estimate from an automotive shop or contractor and treat is as gospel. Mistakes happen, and even on top of that sh*t happens too, but original poster's approach, attitude are all just wrong given the situation. he never bought...

my parents lost power during the storms for about 24 hours -- they have propane generator backup they'd run during the day. Power was restored for them yesterday. I'm in DFW -- we got a few light showers luckily and none of the crazy stuff.

it's more the fact that at least in this part of TX it's the same people doing the same thing, over over. With zero consequences. Apparently we live in an age where you can hurt other people and face zero consequences. Don't have a license? oh that's fine Don't have insurance? oh that's...

I have basically this exact setup -- primary string of 9 panels, with another string of 9 propped up against the house (not optimal but it's what I've got to work with) Very pleased with my setup - it made it through the recent pretty terrible TX storms (and wind) we had that left 600k people...

I got 20 of the 370W aptos panels a bit ago, they are online and working great (pic attached) In terms of flimsiness, I don't notice any. And due to a goof on my part, I had propped up one panel temporarily against the house and forgot about it. Some wind came along and knocked it over right...

While mini-split would be more efficient, I do already have a backup "emergency" portable dual hose AC unit I can wheel into my bedroom and keep things chilly. Had a compressor failure last year and it SAVED my ass having it keep one room cool during the 110F+ days. I plan on using the...

similar to my house -- ordered 20 panels from signature solar, (aptos 370w bifacials) and have gotten up about half of them. I originally only planned for a 10 panel install, but found some extra space here and there, so will probably max out at 16 or 17 panels. The remaining 3 will probably...

I had it before my solar project - but I do keep a small 3000w dual fuel Pulsar generator in storage along with 2X 20# propane cylinders. Originally had it as emergency measure to (slow) charge my EV if there was every grid problems, and it works all well and good. Now it would be double...

Unless you already have the mining gear laying around - it won't be profitable. Even if you have the gear laying around it still likely won't be profitable. I have quite a bit of gear, but cooling it in a Texas summer, even with solar picking up a chunk of the energy, it's just still not worth...

info you need is exactly here at the time stamp embedded in the link: with AC only - looks to be around 10W.

Going through this thread -- the kicker for me is who the hell uses a debit card online? (or really anywhere) So many drawbacks and zero protections should things go sideways. Or even for day to day stuff -- the only time you should be using a debit card is when you are getting cash from an...

damn -- I have two of those EG4 indoor batteries and thought I was doing pretty good, lol. I'd love a 3rd, but have to be somewhat reasonable on the ole' bank account. To be fair - both of mine are running excellent I'm only like 1.5 hours west of Signature Solar where I got all my gear...

I'm just south of DFW airport - and it's super strut mounted to standard metal pole fence posts concreted in. Mounted on solid aluminum swivel mounts, they weren't the cheapest solution but they are rock solid. 60# concrete footers with superstrut mounting (it was a nice fit) concrete bolted...

1 - Your vs You're, I'd suggest mastering that before partaking in any electrical project. 2 - I'll recap the entire thread for you, everyone thinks its hilarious (including me). You've provided a fair amount of amusement with your silly ranting and non sensical replies. Have you already...

so that's a roughly 100kwh capacity system? 100 bucks a battery times 128 batteries, and all the time wiring. I'm slightly new so I'm not versed on all the "what not to do's" in this video, but it just kind of makes me happy I went with a pre-manufactured solution from my two LG4 indoor units.

Now it's starting to make sense! In that I've been fiddling with it as we post back and forth here. As a test went and plugged my car in to charge extra (I have it limited to draw 16A @ 240V maximum) and I see now how the inverter logic behaves in that once you hit quick charge, all loads +_...

The 6000XP I'm using has the UL1741 cert, while I've only had my system online for a few weeks and very confident there's no reason to be on power companies radar, I do like knowing I Have a bit of buffer with the idea you described above. I Have my 6000XP pushing it's output to 9 circuits in...

22' Bolt EUV -- used to have a 2017 Volt that was paid for and in mint condition, till a human piece of garbage ran a red light and T-boned me on my way to work.

The default setting on 6000xp for N-G bonding is "disabled" - you can enable it in the software. I'm not an expert by any stretch but when I went down the rabbit hole on that often discussed topic, for OP's setup: it seems that since the 6000XP would be doing the bonding, there's no need to do...

I do love my APC unit - the external battery config units are getting harder to find it seems. I picked up one of those "twin" sets where there's a whole addon battery designed for it a few years ago. Luckily I have another year or two before I need to rotate the batteries out of it. I have...

First off sympathies to the family, glad everyone got out okay! As a noob to the DIY and still in the process of setting up my first system, I'm glad these EG4 indoor batteries have integrated fire suppression, and I'm using the metal conduit boxes all around. As well as one of the ionizing...

My brain hurt read OP's list of questions -- 1/2 could be answered with a basic google search, or even have chatgpt read you the answer. What really got me was "how long will the batteries last". It's like asking how far can I go on a tank of gas not knowing what you drive, how you drive, or...

my 6000xp + 2x EG4 indoor batteries do the job nicely. 28kwh worth of on site storage. Primarily fed by my ground mount array in the back yard Basically whole house except central HVAC and electric tankless are backed up and on a transfer switch. I can generate about 25kwh a day from solar...

Maybe? So it's a string of 9 Aptos 370W panels, and the peak production is shown below. Which is 326W per panel, 88% of it's "regular" advertised. Most people say expect 80% of advertised watt level, so the ground mount setup about 5' off the ground say 8% boost? no way to scientifically...

I did something similar - I bought the slotted looking pier block, 60lbs weight. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Headwaters-12-in-x-8-in-x-12-in-Concrete-Patio-Pier-Block-PIERBLOCK/204230166 Bonus: the slotted top of each block is the absolute perfect width for some high profile super strut...

oof I feel bad for the signature solar person that had to deal with OP Karen on the phone. kinda funny how the online Karen absolutely lost his mind and threatened FTC complaints, because different companies offer different prices and shipping deals? Through all this he apparently whined...

Yes, I bought a SophTrans 40A charger, bonus it has wifi based control. It lets me select the amperage rating to charge the car with (from 10A to 40A) I have it plugged into my inverter setup on a transfer switch, so worst case I flip a switch and back to direct grid. I don't need super...

change all default usernames/passwords, I don't have hands on the dongle adapter just yet, but it does have the ability to create it's own wifi bubble (which you then feed your own wifi info into) security wise - instead of giving it full access to your home network you could restrict it as a...

heh -- I called them today when I got to that step thinking it might be some per-customer based number (unique). Didn't know it was something *that* simple, made me chuckle.

I'm using the app and the PC browser interface -- it's nice enough , does the job. It's not the fanciest or best designed out there, but you can get to what you need easily enough. Data wise - there's not much they can collect. You don't have to give your name, phone number, address, or any...

Thanks for the reply -- since the system manages everything going into the battery, and based on my setup/breaker/wire, it would seem like I could punch that number up to around 85A and be totally fine? (48V * 85A) would translate to 4080W, so at my main panel it would be 17A @ 240V, totally...

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I was just wondering about this topic myself last night - as I build out my system, it looks like I'll have 2 or 3 panels left over (purchased 20) Storage wise it would be nice to leave them outside on the back porch in a shaded/covered area vs storing indoors or in the garage.

not an electrician here - but I just got my two indoor EG4 batteries, 6000xp and 1/2 my twenty panels online, learning how to balance things for the most efficiency currently. I burn through 20kwh of energy just for the car (EV) round trip for work each day, HVAC and Tankless water heater will...

can DM my details in the AM when I get home -- I'll have to look into how to upgrade my battery firmware as I'm seeing discrepancies in the cycle count now (off by 2 or 3 I think now)

Enjoying my setup so far -- 6000xp + 2X EG4 Indoor batteries. Not a critical issue, but curious why the SOC between batteries would be off by 5% despite being used equally? Voltage is within 2/100's of each other. (screen shot attached of full readout of BMS info off their app) only 27...

heh happens to us most -- I'm wrapping up the main install of my off grid system (6000xp, two EG4 indoor batteries, and 16 solar panels-- 370W aptos panels) Originally I was going for a 10 panel setup, but they were so cheap I figured I'd just buy 20 and be covered. Was able to find room for...

makes me glad all the hardware I need is sitting in my house/garage or already online. picked up 2 eg4 indoor batteries (28.6kw total) a few weeks ago, and 20 Aptos bifacial panels, I'm set for at least a decade I think :)

So while I wait on all my goodies to arrive Wednesday, I dove back down the Solar Assistant rabbit hole. I realize the stock wifi dongle/app from EG4/Luxpower is much improved for the 6000XP inverter, but from my reading on here, I'd like to confirm something: If I wanted to move the core...

wish I could help with an answer, but if you don't mind a question on your SA / HA via MQTT setup: Are you using all eg4 hardware? I have a 6000xp and eg4 indoor battery on the way, and while I think the stock interface in the EG4 app is nice, I think long term I'll want to tinker with a...

Hi all - had my system up for a few weeks, been running flawlessly and as expected so far. It's already had a little trial by fire, from the storms we had roll through TX that caused grid power to go down for 30+ hours, solar+battery carried me through just fine :) This morning - I saw my main...

I have a (neat) pile in my garage from the massive haul FedEx freight dropped off at my house Wednesday. Two empty crates from EG4 Indoor batteries, quite a few boxes of various electrical things, and need to break down the pallet holding the 20 aptos panels on it. I like a nice clean garage...

Hello all -- quick question maybe someone will know. I got all the major pieces for my project in, unboxing, inspecting, planning. The conduit box that sits on top of my EG4 indoor battery - plenty of knockouts and it comes with an assortment of the following conduit glands M63 x 1.5 M32 x...

Will give the wiring a check - whole system/setup has only been online for perhaps 3 weeks full time at this point? Yesterday was bright/sunny and had zero issues, production picked up at the expected time with expected voltages. Thank you for the input :)

Nice - my freight shipment arrives tomorrow, so will probably order the SA bundle "just because" at this point $180 is nothing in the grand scheme of things. And yay federal rebate applying? hah Normally I'm with you as my whole home is primarily 10gig hard wired, but the location of my...