MrM1
I'm Here, But I'm Not All There
THREAD INDEX: (Links Updated: 2/15/2024)
TOOLS USED FOR DIY A/C INSTALLS
THE INSTALL
INSTALLING THE SOLAR
ELECTRICAL
THE APP
THINGS I'VE LEARNED / HACKS / WORKAROUNDS
ISSUES AND CONCERNS (I've reach out to Signature solar about This)
DEYE LINKS AND RESPONSE
SETTING UP APP SCENES
(Original 1st Post: 5/6/23)
Yup ... Got 3 of the EG4 Solar Mini Splits. A 12k BTU and 2 of the 24k BTU units. They are very nice and arrived nicely packaged from Signature Solar a week ago.
My plan is to run them on a total of 18 Solar Panels. 7 each for the two 24k units, and 4 for the 12k unit. These are REC TwinPeak2s 370w panels. The VOC for each is 47.8v (7 = 335v and 4 = 191v). I will use these units mostly on Solar (although I plan to connect them AC as well but leave the breakers off). They will cool the house thru the day, while my 2 heat pumps (3 ton and 2.5 ton) will pull night duty.
I am not an AC or HVAC tech, nor do I play one on TV ... but I am officially YouTube certified. I have been collecting tools etc but will probably let an HVAC person do the final inspection, pressure test and evac on the units for warranty etc. But I do enjoy doing as much as I possibly can myself.
Any way, any support and help and questions answered along the way will be appreciated. I probably will not shot a video of the install, just pics, but will probably produce a final video once the project is complete.
This is a long Thread, So I have added this Index
Note: Click the Post Number to Follow the link. The Topic discussion will follow from that Post
TOOLS USED FOR DIY A/C INSTALLS
Tools - 662
THE INSTALL
General
1st 24k - 5
2nd 24k - 6
12k - 139
Nitrogen Testing
1st 24k - 36
2nd 24k - 117
12k - 228
Color Coding my Wire from Disconnect to Unit - 140
Building a Window Valance - 312
Wrapping with the PVC UV tape - 40
Install Details / Links and What I used - 344
INSTALLING THE SOLAR
Array Layout - 393
ELECTRICAL
Breakers - 3
Color Coding my Wire from Disconnect to Unit - 140
Critical Loads Panel Install - 191
Amp Draw Unit On vs Off - 420
THE APP
AirCon vs Smart Life - 257
App Wish List - 466
Deye Response to the App Wish List - 470
How to Set AC LIMIT to Default On - 471
THINGS I'VE LEARNED / HACKS / WORKAROUNDS
Things I've Learned About the Units - 413
Amp Draw Unit On vs Off - 420
Using Cloud Schedule to work around LP Shut Down - 561
How to Set AC LIMIT to Default On - 471
ISSUES AND CONCERNS (I've reach out to Signature solar about This)
Signature Solar is working with me on an MPPT solution for the one 24k - 633
DEYE LINKS AND RESPONSE
Web Info not in my EG4 Manual - 77
Deye Response to Wish List - 470
How to Set AC LIMIT to Default On - 471
Warranty Registration Link - 617
SETTING UP APP SCENES
Wait? ... What? ... The App Has Scenes? - 748
Testing Scenes - What Can you Do? - 757
Thoughts on Scenes ... Powerful Automation Tool - 764
Tap-To-Run ... A Great Automation Tool - 765
**************(Original 1st Post: 5/6/23)
Yup ... Got 3 of the EG4 Solar Mini Splits. A 12k BTU and 2 of the 24k BTU units. They are very nice and arrived nicely packaged from Signature Solar a week ago.
My plan is to run them on a total of 18 Solar Panels. 7 each for the two 24k units, and 4 for the 12k unit. These are REC TwinPeak2s 370w panels. The VOC for each is 47.8v (7 = 335v and 4 = 191v). I will use these units mostly on Solar (although I plan to connect them AC as well but leave the breakers off). They will cool the house thru the day, while my 2 heat pumps (3 ton and 2.5 ton) will pull night duty.
I am not an AC or HVAC tech, nor do I play one on TV ... but I am officially YouTube certified. I have been collecting tools etc but will probably let an HVAC person do the final inspection, pressure test and evac on the units for warranty etc. But I do enjoy doing as much as I possibly can myself.
Any way, any support and help and questions answered along the way will be appreciated. I probably will not shot a video of the install, just pics, but will probably produce a final video once the project is complete.
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