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This situation with SolArk /Deye has been going on so long (several decades) that it boggles my mind that people still find it surprising. It just shows you how little people pay attention to what is going on around them. I get the fact that it upsets people when they "learn" about this...

I've been reading/watching Wills' videos since he started. Some good material in there. But I'm really glad he made the video he calls the "rant" It is way overdue. Frankly, I've been saying this for many years while I've watched our competitive edge being taken away by people with more...

Amazon executed a brilliant business strategy. Note that I did not say a user friendly one, or any other descriptor positive or negative. They offered great service, and cheap prices. Now that they rule the roost, and everyone depends on them, they have jacked their prices up to the point...

robby: I'm with you on this. What bothers me even more is the amount of videos online where people do dangerous things, and laugh it off. With David Poz, it is the dangerous work habits, carrying his little girl around on his back while working with power tools and batteries, etc. I...

Steve: Precisely stated! It drives me crazy that there is no reliable, easy way to determine exactly what can, or cannot be used. I've talked with the head inspector for our City, the State inspectors, the electrical governing board chairman, etc. The bottom line is that what we have to do...

I would hesitate to call David Poz a "pro". He is learning along the way, just like everyone else. He does appear to be a professional YouTuber who makes his living off referral fees. His videos where he carries his baby around on his back while he works on devices with lethal voltage, and...

eabyrd: It seems you are correct. I don't see why there is so much resistance to the idea of a separate loads panel. They are easy to buy, install, etc. But the bigger issue is that this industry (like many others) is relying on influencers to promote their product, and sell them. Those...

Yes. Samlex, Victron, Exeltech. Lower priced to higher priced.

Will: Watched your new video on the MPP LVX. Nice video, interesting unit. I have a question and comment regarding your comments after the video. Read through most of the replies, but didn't see an answer. You state: "Update: this system will never pass an inspection and never needs to. It...

I vote that we all hope that they die of old age before they need those protection devices, because otherwise we will all have to come to grips with destruction and chaos on a global scale. Being prepared is a good idea, because what is likely to happen, and does in fact happen a lot now, are...

We will keep a good thought for you that it doesn't freeze.?‍?

jgriffin: I'll save you some time, if you want to trust what I say, which is based on about 2 years of looking at this inverter, and dozens of hours of trying to figure out how it could be utilized. Here goes: 1. you won't be able to use the battery function. It required communications back...

Tecnodave: Here is a cut and paste from the Intertek site on Growatt: A representative sample of the listed devices have been tested, investigated and found to comply with the requirements of the Standard(s) for Inverters, Converters, Controllers & Interconnection System Equipment for Use...

Colorist: These units you are working on look pretty solid. I'm wondering about the wording of UL listing...will it be self certified, or actually tested and listed by UL? I've been conversing with local AHJ and the corresponding State level officials on this topic, and they are stating it...

ret60sp: finally, someone with some direct knowledge! (And then, the topic went off course, as is typical) Similar to the OP, I also worked electronic warfare, and also did systems testing at an electronics proving ground. Due to that, when I think of EMP/EMI, my thoughts run to creating a...

I started to write a post condemning the comments made by Will, because it irks me that he tests a lot of cheap imported equipment that cannot be installed legally in many jurisdictions where readers are located. I hit the post key by mistake, and then deleted it, because I wasn't done. He...

Get good insurance. Take lots of pictures, and store them somewhere safe. As a victim of a large burglary, I can tell you that next to nothing will stop a determined thief. Cordless Sawzalls, portable torches, hydraulic jacks for spreading jambs...the list goes on. Do what you can, but get...

Yes, I would expect him to rewire. It isn't that big of a deal in the context of building an off-grid home, doing all these DIY projects, and making a living off sponsorship fees.

Wellbuilt...that is actually a good idea, and might not be terribly difficult.

Panels from places like Harbor Freight are actually EXPENSIVE. They are crap, they won't last, and on a performance versus cost basis they suck. I just called a local dealer to ask him what panels he had on hand that I could buy for a buddy, and he had QCells, etc for $200; for a 370 watt...

So he gets a pass in your opinion when he improperly used the device, all because that is his experience? Isn't that like a video where a guy hooks up a cheap corded drill to numerous zip-cord extension cords totaling about 200', and then uses it to mix mortar in a 5 gallon bucket? Or, is it...

Guda: I think that before going any further, you should clearly define the scope of what you are trying to achieve, so people who might have applicable info can comment. For example, right or wrong, I'm thinking you are going to bury these containers? Not sure.... In any event, several...

Sanwizard: first thing to do is determine if it is a drain back system, or a closed loop system with glycol. I was just going to type that it should be fairly obvious, but then it occurred to me that most people don't know anything about solar hot water, or even boilers, for that matter...

FB911: You need to narrow down you "wants" or "maybe" list. If you want solar to cover the loads, things like your air compressor are going to make a LOT of difference in the equation. They have very high start up current requirements. If you plan to move in 2 years, that is going to make a...

This looks like a very capable inverter. I spent about 30 minutes looking at the extremely detailed manual, and did not see any mention of stacking. What did jump out at me is the very high DC input range at 68v, and that it is listed. Nice! Maybe Victron will take note, and get some of...

Hedges/Robby/MurphyGuy: Hours of reading later, I am thoroughly confused. Wow. Thank you all for the links. So, inquiring minds want to know if a Sunny Boy, set permanently to off grid mode, could be used to harvest PV energy, and that energy could be used for direct consumption, or stored...

myles: Some comments: First, read up on the "Build it Solar" website. Lots of great info there. Super-heating your garage floor is a bad idea. You will get massive thermal cycling, and that will cause cracking. Slab heat is not intended to be run with high temps. On top of that, you won't...

I've recently posted a couple of comments regarding whether or not the Outback Skybox is a "discontinued item". )I've been told that by 3 separate reps from companies that sell them online) One of them also told me the Radian was going to be replaced. I've also left messages with Outback...

There is a whole series of tutorials on youtube by a great guy who shows you how to modify a Lynx for more fuses. Very well done. Adventrues in RVing, or something like that. You will find it if you google. Anorher one is by Jono.