@Will Prowse did a review on the EG4 Heat Pump a few days ago.
Looks like a great unit, and the ability to run AC
and heat %100 off solar during the day will be awesome!
I’m considering getting one this spring before summer hits, but I do really wish they came with pre charged quick connect hoses like Mr Cool units do. That would likely open the appeal up to many more diy’ers.
I’d rather not have to pay an hvac technician and I’d rather not buy an evacuation setup to use just once, as I have enough stuff laying around already.
Seems like they are kind of blowing it on that issue, and they could just option different hose lengths to remedy the coiled up hose issue Will mentions in the video.
If you are in a remote-ish “away from it all” location, an hvac co will charge dearly for the service due to time and mileage. And in my experience, plumbers, electricians, and hvac companies are not eager to come work on someones diy project. Liability issues for one reason.
Thanks for doing the review Will!
Edit: imagine if just half the homes running AC from the grid in So CA, NV, AZ, NM, UT etc were able to run their ac off the grid in the daytime, and just 25% of those had battery systems to run the units at night. No more rolling black outs.
Of course the Utility Co’s would likely scream for more fees and rate hikes though.
To me, this technology looks to be game changing, exciting stuff. Thanks EG4.
I look forward to seeing more of these type units hit the market.