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    Anker SOLIX X1 Cost

    They aren’t publishing any prices and not giving any quotes. I suspect it’s going to be Tesla model, propriety installers who can pick up the 30% credit as installation cost
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    Indoor disconnect minimum distance

    I’ve done a lot of research and I’m trying to figure this one out. I have 2 200 A breaker panels. I wanted to install an indoor disconnect GF224N which will be in between the grid and the breaker panel Is there a minimum distance that I have to maintain between the breaker panel and the indoor...
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    New Tesla Powerwall 3

    Oh well after much research looks like the powerwall inverters are crap and unreliable, I’ll likely resort to Solark and eg4 indoor for my system Time to install mts with permit and the show will begin
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    New Tesla Powerwall 3

    Batteries only also qualify for 30% fed tax credit So actual cost is $20k after credit
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    New Tesla Powerwall 3

    Tesla quoted Let’s see what the actual install price will be, currently it’s $6500 for installation I’m in texas so will be using night free plan to charge battery and use in the day Not doing solar since we installed concrete tile roof and don’t want to spoil the look
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    New Tesla Powerwall 3

    I’ve got a quote for pw3 Seems very comparable I’ve got 2 200 amp main breaker panels 3 pw3 with installation - $29k - 39kwh energy storage Vs 3 Eg4 power pro + 2 Solark 15k + 2 disconnect install - $31k - 42kwh energy storage Saves the hassle of self install. If it remains within this range...
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    Electrician in Dallas area

    Does anyone know of an electrician in Dallas area ? I’ve connected the batteries to inverter but need an electrician to connect my main breaker to inverter I’ve called around about 15-20 electricians but no luck, the solar installers only want to sell their products Thanks much
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    2 parallel connected batteries to 2 similar inverters

    Thank you all I’m installing the Eg4 18kpv inverters
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    2 parallel connected batteries to 2 similar inverters

    Coz they r 200 amp each from 2 different panels - I thought that’s not possible to run in parallel
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    2 parallel connected batteries to 2 similar inverters

    Everyone - have a quick qs Can I connect 2 same brand same kw 48v batteries to 2 same brand inverters in parallel with 2 separate (but same Amp) AC input to the 2 inverters ? Basically ac input/output won’t be in parallel but individually connected to the inverters but battery input will be...
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    EG4 battery to growatt 12k to power whole house

    Thank you all for the feedback - still researching and planning Definitely installing microair soft starters to bring down lra on the ac units Also likely going for solark 15k as it has 220 ac pass through and well equipped ROI with batteries abt 7.5 years If I add solar 11kw system about 6.5...
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    Growatt 12k to ac grid question

    Thank you so much for these answers Definitely going for the solar k 15k
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    Growatt 12k to ac grid question

    Have searched everywhere but wasn’t sure abt this answer - Growatt 12k inverter - can I connect the grid AC wires directly to the AC IN of the Growatt and AC out to the 200 Amp main panel breaker ? Wasn’t sure if that’ll burn the inverter - the AC breaker on the Growatt is 80 A Obviously not...
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    Solark 15k setup question

    Is your setup still working? Any issues with the electricity providers for using time off use and batteries? What loads are you using with the Solark 15? Thanks much for your response
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    Solar for whole house - which inverter ?

    Appreciate the valuable advice Definitely soft starters for ac are a must I was thinking if schneiders but was worried abt the 6k capacity, solark 15k had a higher mppt of 500voc so I can connect good 10 panels to each port Might do a cheaper Growatt 12k for the lower surge load panel &...
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    Solar for whole house - which inverter ?

    Thanks guys It’s going to be a hefty project Have average use of 60-80kw/day One panel is mainly a 220v panel with pool pump (using 1.5kw/hr), 2 x 50k btu ac & 1 30k btu ac, Tesla charger - so I’m assuming this one will have higher surge loads House is new built so am not sure if the other one...
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    Solar for whole house - which inverter ?

    Designing an off grid system abt 25kw - wanted advice on inverter capacity to power I’ve attached pics of circuit board - 2 panels - would the Solark 15k suffice for both ? Or I can’t connect 2 panels to one inverter ? - other option is Solark 15k for the 3 ac’s and pool pump & Growatt 12k for...
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    Eg4 batteries to Growatt 12k to power whole house

    Thank you all for the responses - much appreciated! Solar is definitely my first choice but I just spent a lot to get my roof done & don’t want to mess up the look with solar , maybe I’ll look into installing panels on the side yard
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    Eg4 batteries to Growatt 12k to power whole house

    Wow zero replies - guess no one’s interested in questions abt batteries without solar
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    Eg4 batteries to Growatt 12k to power whole house

    Sorry to ask but have tried to find answer to this everywhere - building a system to power my house on battery (no solar) Have free nights plan for 8pm - 6am Use battery 6 am - 8 pm & charge batteries at night Two systems: No. 1 6 eg4 lifepo4 batteries (30k) Growatt 12k inverter This will...
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    EG4 battery to growatt 12k to power whole house

    Sorry to ask but have tried to find answer to this everywhere - building a system to power my house on battery (no solar) Have free nights plan for 8pm - 6am Use battery 6 am - 8 pm & charge batteries at night Two systems: No. 1 6 eg4 lifepo4 batteries (30k) Growatt 12k inverter This will...
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