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    How to make load come from battery vs generator

    Hi Everyone, I have seen similar threads but nothing that answers this more specifically so I am hoping you guys can help. I have a grid tie system. Solark 15k with 25kwh of homegrid and a 15kw solar array. I just bought a Honda EU 7000is inverter generator. My intent was to charge my...
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    Sol-Ark 15k dropping grid "sell back" only.

    Hi Everyone, Had major hail damage to my 32 panels and surprisingly they are still producing 12k (15k capacity). 1 panel even had a hole through it. :( However I noticed that my inverter keeps dropping grid sellback and the PV is throttled down appropriately. After the 60 second grid connect...
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    Sol-Ark 15k - Please confirm settings

    Hi Everyone, Would like some confirmation of the settings I have in my 15k. 1. I have a grid tie system with HomeGrid batteries. I have only (1) 15k inverter. 2. I do NOT have a critical loads panel or any prioritization. The 15k and the batts power my main panel. I have a portable generator...
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    Sol-Ark 15k constant grid pull (1-12w)

    Hi Everyone, I have a 16kw system with Sol-Ark 15k and 25kwh of HomeGrid. I am waiting on PTO from my energy company. Since installing, I have been on "Limited Power to Load (edit not home)" setting and "Grid Sell", unchecked. What I have noticed through the LCD interface and PV Pro, is that...
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    Shout out to HomeGrid Support - Sharing a positive experience.

    I recently had a minor issue with one of my batteries going into protection mode when doing a firmware upgrade. I called HG support. Talked to an intelligent rep immediately. He was kind, professional and attentive. They overnighted me a particular device I needed and walked me through the...
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    HomeGrid Firmware - Providing update.

    Hey Everyone, Just providing you and update that i got from HomeGrid Support (which is great by they way). I had my 24kw system installed 2 months ago. The batteries were manufactured in Nov/Dec. I confirmed that the new batteries have the Skybox built into the BMS for future firmware updates...
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    BiHiKu5 - Is this a good panel?

    Hi Everyone, I am being quoted for 32 of these panels. It has a good efficiency rating but a not so stellar yearly degradation of .45%. What do you all think of its quality? I am getting them with labor for about 2.60/watt. Attached is the datasheet. I would consider another path but these...
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    Quote/Build Review Guidance

    Hi Everyone, First let me say thank you to those offering your help, guidance and wisdom. I would like some feedback on one of the proposals I got from a solar company. Primarily on the cost/watt and quality of equipment. What I am providing below is the only information I have thus far but I...
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    Making the move

    Hi Everyone, I have decided to finally make the move to a whole home backup with roughly 14kw of solar and about 20kw of battery. For now I am just saying hello and would like to send my appreciation for the great community here. I have been reading a great deal over the years and have learned...
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