Anyone running a mini-split only on off grid solar?

[Plum Crazy Rob]

Mine didn't cover labor but required a receipt showing where I paid a licensed ac person to "prove" the compressor was bad. Grrrrr.

Also you don't count since I assume you had sufficient equipment to subsequently replace the Compressor yourself?

 

[Crowz]

Also you don't count since I assume you had sufficient equipment to subsequently replace the Compressor yourself?

Yeah but I'm weird that way.

 

[Jack Rabbit Off Grid]

I have a 12k 240v Innovair from Signature Solar. This is the second year of use and all going well. In fact it’s close to 100 out right now 12:21pm my panels are putting out 55A battery is charging @33A and the house is 72 inside. 3.65kw of panels. Also running Starlink, Dish, 50” tv and 20qf refrigerator.

 

[JohnTupper]

25+ SEER (not SEER2)

Very nice for the size, guess in FL it returns on investment in one summer

 

[MrM1]

Very nice for the size, guess in FL it returns on investment in one summer

My PoCo bill has gone from $300 a month to $300 a summer

 

[JohnTupper]

My PoCo bill has gone from $300 a month to $300 a summer

Utility company is a luxury I couldn't afford 0.6 miles off the road and more than a mile from a pole. Congrats on cutting it down but I suspect you cut it down to nothing with strategic insulation.

 

[DrZ123]

Were you able to install those Pinnacle units yourself like the Mr Cool ones or you need to have specialized equipment?

 

[MrM1]

Utility company is a luxury I couldn't afford 0.6 miles off the road and more than a mile from a pole. Congrats on cutting it down but I suspect you cut it down to nothing with strategic insulation.

Probably not. Insulation will not improve the efficency of a cloths dryer.

 

[JohnTupper]

Were you able to install those Pinnacle units yourself like the Mr Cool ones or you need to have specialized equipment?

Needed ac manifold gauge set, vacuum pump and a damn good hole saw. Got the first two for under 200 at the Harbor Freight but probably could've rented from local HVAC supply company.