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    Vehicle Inverter Connected to Transfer Switch

    Yes, this is one of the outlets in the PHEV.
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    Vehicle Inverter Connected to Transfer Switch

    I did check the AC outlet, looks good.
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    Vehicle Inverter Connected to Transfer Switch

    The Outlander PHEV manual cautions against using the built-in 1500w PSW inverter with a home "distribution panel". Is there a legitimate concern here or do you think that's just CYA on their part?
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    EcoFlow Delta Problems Solar Problems

    If you use FaceBook I would ask in the EcoFlow Delta group.
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    Balcony Solar Panels

    Nothing exact, but as much as possible. I have a few power stations and a couple of 100ah 12v batteries for storage. A tri-fuel generator also, but want the solar generation also. There is room on the balcony for at least 700w of flexible panels, more for rigid. And even more if I decide to use...
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    Alrska Solar Panels

    Does anybody have experience or know of anyone who has used Alrska panels? They are on Amazon also but no reviews yet. They are a good wattage and size for my use case so I'm considering them.
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    Balcony Solar Panels

    That was kind of the idea after originally testing these. I would buy a few more flexible panels and add minimal PVC for support. But... I'd rather not build framing if I don't have to, and the flexible panels are not getting the output a rigid panel would. That's pretty relevant in the context...
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    Balcony Solar Panels

    Completely agree under typical usage. These would only be in place for about 3 hours and taken down, and only when grid is down. The frame would be attached to the balcony railing with something like metal plumbing tape. I could do the same for the side resting against the house if I drill into...
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    Balcony Solar Panels

    I'm looking for options to temporarily mount panels during grid outages. 3 story townhouse in a set of connected townhouses so I can't use the roof, and no yard for ground mount. The front patio gets about 1.5 hours of direct overhead sunlight. The west-facing balcony gets about 3.5 hours of...
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    Ecoflow Delta Pro Set up

    This is the cart Tre Nt linked to in his post in the DELTA Series group. Of course @Will Prowse just covered his suggested Delta Pro rack here.
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    Enphase Sunlight Backup with manual transfer switch

    I would guess that it's on the grid side, if it's possible.
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    Enphase Sunlight Backup with manual transfer switch

    Will I be able to continue using my Reliance manual transfer switch if we get Enphase Sunlight Backup? I don’t know if the switch will work with their load controllers.
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    Eco Flow Lack Of Lifepo4 Across All Power Stations

    I don't believe EcoFlow has officially stated their business reasons. If people weren't buying NMC then I guess they would move the whole production line to LiFePO4? They obviously use LifFePO4 for the Delta Pro so they must use it where they think it's appropriate. Possibly a moot point and...
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    Eco Flow Lack Of Lifepo4 Across All Power Stations

    This comes up fairly regularly in the official EcoFlow Facebook groups. My short 2 cents. I don’t need the cycles for my application, grid outages. I’ll never come close to 800 cycles to lose 20% capacity. I would get the Delta Pro if I needed to cycle daily. I prefer the lighter weight of my...
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    Bluetti ac200p 2000wh advice on home connection

    A manual transfer switch or interlock kit are the common ways to do that. I use a Reliance Pro/Tran 2.
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