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Great video...I am impressed by the EG4 lineup...when will you post part 2....

If I’m building a modern house off grid, would I need the Grid Boss to go with the Flex Boss? It sounds like there is still a benefit

Hey, Great video! I am in the process of installing my GB/FB/Batt combo. I heard you mention needing 15 inches of clearance for the FB. My literature states 5.9" clearance. My plan is to mount the FB panel about 6 inches from the GB. Can you expound/clarify on the clearances needed? Not trying to be the "gotcha guy" I just don't want to have a min distance violation in my install. Thanks

We have installed many of both on off grid jobs, the EG4 has better surge capacity. The peak out puts are not as good on the sol-ark this has been tested by us over and over. Missed advatages: EG4 higher PV VOC input is huge from a design and adaptability stand point. EG4 has build in rapid shutdown transmitter's EG4 has plug and play CTs

Gotta love the NEC!

Yeah, and at what cost??

Didn't hear mention of max voltage of MPPT's. Got the 13 and 26 amps. Also you may want to look into split cell panels especially the 144 split cell. They have made optimizer and Micro inverters obsolete for the purpose of shade mitigation.

Thanks for the video. I don't think the numbers on max usable PV for the Sol Ark 15K are correct. I regularly hit 17.9 kW with 15-16 kW going out to the grid and the balance being used to charge the battery. Happy to share more if helpful.

I am in the middle of an install as well and noticed in the new battery manual it said to charge batteries to 100% before connecting them in parallel. I am wondering how you went about doing this. Nice video thank you for sharing.

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Such a great interview. Nice work!

I just bought these on Black Friday as well. Almost same setup. I am still waiting on utility company to bless the permits.

@Jamesshowalter... Can the grid boss be parallel?

Good stuff. I'm doing a Gridboss install on my system right now but I'm hooking it into 2-EG4 18kPVs and 3-EG4 PowerPro batteries.

thank you

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I can remember seeing you on UA-cam testing mpp inverters pushing them to the limit you have done incredible well keep it up

This is what Ive been looking for... We are building on an island and are looking at this exact same setup plus roof solar and carport solar. Maybe 3 arrays. Cant wait to see wiring and integration. We are building 2100 sqft.

The generator I have is an older 6500watt onan. That I took out of my old motorhome that I lived in next to my house as I built it. Before I gave it away. How would I know if it's a dirty generator.

For those of us that live above 2000m, are there any options? I understand that the cooling capacity of the thin air is less but it's also consistently cool up here and I would be installing in a cool basement.

Nice! Looking forward to the next part!

I definitely enjoyed the interview! Seems like eg4 has some great stuff.

Thank you for responding to all my questions. With the information I was looking for.

Thank you James for doing this. I just self built my house. And will be self installing the solar equipment that I have purchased from signature solar. So that I can possibly retire in 3 or 4 years. Without worrying about any utility bills.

I'm going to add 2 18ks and 6 eg4 indoor wall batteries. That I recently purchased from signature solar. On to an existing 10,080 watt pv only grid tied system. Would the grid boss simplify this installation.?

As far as the generator goes why don't you just use it to charge the batteries. And have the house power from the batteries only? Or batteries and solar when it's available.?

Great video, sir! Looking forward to the next one!

What is the space requirement between the batteries?

Nice job so far, man! It's looking great.

Most utilities will not allow you to put something between the meter socket and the meter

I appreciate a man who can do what you have to set things straight. I've purchased the EG4, which will arrive tomorrow and based on what you brought to my attention I will stay with it. Thanks for the video.

I appreciate a man who can do what you have to set things straight. I've purchased the EG4, which will arrive tomorrow and based on what you brought to my attention I will stay with it. Thanks for the video.

I appreciate a man who can do what you have to set things straight. I've purchased the EG4, which will arrive tomorrow and based on what you brought to my attention I will stay with it. Thanks for the video.

Just a note, and I'm sure nearly everyone is aware of this, the EG4 is a re-branded LuxPower unit. LuxPower has been around almost as long as Sol-Ark, so any worries about company viability are really negated. I think most people will be very happy with either model. Both are very good products with great support.

I like pictures, especially when it comes to complicated things, well done on being a standout explainer of this topic!

So if you live at 1mi high Elevation the battery will cool itself less effectively in borderline installations like poor airflow in sun?

I like how Tesla combined the most unreliable string inverter with their battery. When either dies in 5-7 years you can replace both very conveniently. They really do think ahead, especially the convenience of customers.

Good video, just a quick question. If I want to connect a single microinverter pv system to power a subpanel with 50A main breaker, could I used an oversized solar DP breaker? The microinverter is rated for 1000W output at 4.4A. So I'm not sure what the closest size is for a double pole breaker. Could a 10A or 15A DP breaker be used in the subpanel to backfeed?

Hello, rumor is Tesla Powerwall 3 is postponed to ship until next year. Can you confirm? Inverter issues?

Why would anybody consider fossil fuel generator that you have to test Weekley to make sure it works. A solar system is online continuously therefore it’s a continuous test and it will operate when the grid goes down. It is extremely reliable and the energy is free and very little maintenance. Internal combustion is a maintenance nightmare.

What size breaker and wire

So sad to see all this destroyed. Nature is a very strong force. All the best to you and all others living through this. God Bless.

I really enjoy learning about the different smart panels on the market. Great job explaining!

The scenery with all the colors of trees and the beautiful blue skys, who would of known there was a flood and hurricane. May God Bless these people who are helping neighbor's this is what America is all about.

Not bad for a few old men.

I have an enphase system that has 56 445 watt panels running IQ8A for each of them. I'm wanting to get into batteries next, but if my calculations are correct, with the 64a limitation, they will be recommending a split system. What other battery setup would you recommend? We are a farm, and average about 80kw of usage a day. In the summer, have way more power than we consume obviously, and in the winter, December and January we get about half of what we consume. I would like to add a generator at some point down the road. Our power company does Net metering on a 1 for 1 until our meter reads zero, and then goes to cost avoidance model which doesn't pay hardly anything.

I am in the Blackmountain Helene disaster area. Medical special needs folks had no way to charge batteries of eletric wheelchair s. No way to use oxygen machines. Have solar power generators. No electricity for two weeks. This caused more of a burden on able body folks and volunter rescue folks. Some folks had to go to the hospital to stay alive. If there had been safe no fuel solar generators this would have prevented trama. Alot of celluar phones did not work to call 911 for medical help. Just a gallon of water weights about eight pounds to flush a torilet one time. Still going to be lifting cases of water for months. I greatly appreciate all the hard physical labor volunteers from all over the U.SA. are doing to help us get a new normal. Prayers still save lives here . Please get super prepared in your area. The weather related disasters will be happening.

This was helpful! Thank you!