Recent content by AustinMaddox

Shot with the panels opened.

Spray foam insulation is in. Drywall is underway! I covered my precious 18Kpv with a garbage bag to prevent sheetrock mud and spray getting into the vents in the top.

No. If I get them, they'll be mounting in my garage under the metal gutter (below my inverter).

I wasn't planning on paralleling the 18Kpv, unless there is some advantage to doing so that I'm not aware of. As far as the 3 HP well pump, the way I understand it: 1. If it can't power it, the 18Kpv will get the required power from the grid (bypass). Is that not correct? 2. As a last resort, I...

Noted, Skypower. Thanks for the advice. I think I could swap out the two conduits I was planning on using for PV wires for metal conduits instead of PVC. The rest is already metal (gutters, connectors) so I should be good there.

As you can see, I've planned for a second inverter to be added at a future date. At the present time, the way we're going to wire it is one service line from the grid to the 18kpv inverter (left) and then to Load Center #1 (left). The other service line will go directly to Load Center #2 (right)...

Can't wait to start terminating!

Thanks wpns! Yes, measured for PowerPro wall mount batteries. I don't know if I'll add them ($$$), but I'd sure like to!

Thanks! First photo:

I've seen people post larger photos, so it must just be a newcomer restriction. Anyone know?

Sorry, I meant 320 amp, not volts.

Thanks. I actually plan on running two 18Kpv's, but starting with one to see how it goes.

Hi! Been lurking for a while but just started posting today. My family and I live in East, TX. Say hey if you're in the neighborhood. Now I need to figure out how to post photos. It seems there is a size restriction on newbies or something. I can't post even a 0.9 MB image! That is tiny!

Hi! New member, first post 👋 We're nearing completion on our new home so I thought I'd start documenting the build (with photos, of course) as I go along. The story begins,... apparently I love things that use electricity because I had so many circuits (15kW HVAC, pool heater/chiller, 3 HP well...