They're far more efficient, first of all. Around 30% moreWhy would you want the AC only version? If you get the straight from solar you can use grid AC or your grid tied system or slap some used panels up for assisting on the cheap.
highest I see is 21 SEER2 rating which is ~30% less efficient than the EG4 non-hybrid one.Am I too late? Don't buy EG4 anything. Period. You can get a Pioneer for wayyy cheaper.
Too late. For $1,300 before tax credits I will see how long it lasts. The pre-charged lines were easy, hopefully they don't leak. So far I like it. The indoor unit is very quite. I will provide an update if something bad happens.Am I too late? Don't buy EG4 anything. Period. You can get a Pioneer for wayyy cheaper.
Prob gonna last same length of time, nearly all of them are made by midea. Pioneer isn't anything special.Too late. For $1,300 before tax credits I will see how long it lasts. The pre-charged lines were easy, hopefully they don't leak. So far I like it. The indoor unit is very quite. I will provide an update if something bad happens.
No kidding. WHAT is up with that. Why does soldering some quick connections on, double price of El cheapo units...BTW, I think all of these DIY units are overpriced,
Higher warranty cost and it requires specialized tools.No kidding. WHAT is up with that. Why does soldering some quick connections on, double price of El cheapo units...
A very good point on Warranty, DIY duh, you know we pleibes are going to dork up 3x as many units with user errors claimed under warranty...Higher warranty cost and it requires specialized tools.
Correct on 'not' sharing the panels. Each will have its own array.Hey Mike. Sounds good on the mini split part, assuming I read correctly your plan that you ARE NOT sharing the panels between inverter and mini split, an oft-asked question as you may be aware!
Guessing UPS to Honduras takes awhile...)
The issue of wanting to 'Hybrid' as much as possible is due to the utility charging about .41/kW. There are also frequent accidents and planned outages throughout the calendar year.Or if your eventual goal is off grid, do you need the hybrid mini split?? (I agree multiple-redundancy why not??? Guessing UPS to Honduras takes awhile...)