EG4 new AIO rated 12K output and 18kPV aka "EG4-18Kpv-12LV"
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Gavin Stone
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Utility companies in my area are phasing net metering out completely because they have massive solar farms in production. I’m sure there are other factors involved as well. I think it’s a shame in a way. It was a chance for people to recoup the cost of their system faster.
I’m more interested in off grid. But I realize that’s a preference thing.
I’m more interested in off grid. But I realize that’s a preference thing.
I have the same problem and can't get it set right yet. I have the big battery elite 19kwh and been using my chargeverter to charge it back for night time use...
Zwy
Emperor Of Solar
It's not solar here, it's wind. The largest wind farm operator in Iowa is Mid American and they intend to own the wind power here. I received this just yesterday from someone well connected in the area, nothing occurs without him knowing about it.
Wall Street is behind this, it's all a big money grab. This is where it gets interesting, Blatten Energy is the outfit putting up the towers, the investment tower company is Invenergy which is funded by non other than Blackrock. This is similar to the shale oil boom, it's about trying to keep the economic system churning the dollars. The money might be running out though, the farm was proposed 84 towers, then 80, then 70, media said 66 but I heard now 58.
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Quattrohead
Solar Wizard
You have to setup TOU, there are 3 sets of them.
Thanks, I'll try that, had signature solar try to set it but still not charging the battery right. I made some changes today and going to try that, they also did the firmware update...
My neighbor has an agreement with the utility company here. He tells me he has no bill 6 month out of the year and he gets no credit for extra below a zero use bill in any given month. When the power go's out so does his. For me I decided a preference thing as you stated.
My 18Kpv came today and it's hanging on the wall. Had some help putting it up on the bracket. Will was right, this thing is on a whole new level. This is big and I love the wire compartment, looks quality. It has a small dent with scratch in the door and had to be done at the factory, the box showed no damage but it's no big deal. Mine came on a UPS truck, quickly.
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Quattrohead
Solar Wizard
I would die with shame if you made me show my lash up at the moment lol.
But serious question, how does the trough affect the cooling flow with these units?
But serious question, how does the trough affect the cooling flow with these units?
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we didn't try to look like a block and fill in the space behind our wire box, the trough is no problem because of that
This is a sweet sweet set up!
Gavin Stone
Solar Addict
I was wondering about this. It would seem like where the fans are placed that the trough could be essentially directly under the unit. But the manual stated roughly 8”.
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Quattrohead
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Yeah I'm liking the look of that, maybe 8" wireway spaced away from the wall by vertical 2x4.
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The fans rarely kick on. Seems like around 6k+ Solar input and the fans kick on (ramp up as needed) and off (thermally controlled?) They also kickon and stay on when load hits 6k...(I'll go check that now)
90 degrees F ambient garage temperature.
Gavin Stone
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Yeah it sleeps a lot of the day it seems like. What’s really funny is if my water well kicks on. The fans make a little miniature revving noise. Like, “don’t make me get outa this chair” kinda noise. And then goes back to sleep.
EastTexCowboy
Solar Wizard
I gotta unwatch this thread. Gotta. Killing me.
If I keep reading all this stuff I'm going to lose control and order a couple of these. Then I gotta reconfigure my panels. On the shop roof. In the 116 degree heat index. Plus wife wants at least one more rack of batteries. Gonna need a side gig to pay for this addiction for sure.
Ugh.
If I keep reading all this stuff I'm going to lose control and order a couple of these. Then I gotta reconfigure my panels. On the shop roof. In the 116 degree heat index. Plus wife wants at least one more rack of batteries. Gonna need a side gig to pay for this addiction for sure.
Ugh.
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