I got the G4 18K inverter but am thinking of returning it because the max AC output is only 50 amp. That 600-xp has max output is only 28 amps. Micro inverters convert from DC to AC then if you have a battery they have to convert back to DC then to use that power it has to convert back to AC. Very inefficient. EG4 has a 14.5K heated and weather proof for $3600. So you could get three of these for the cost of on Tesla powerwall.
Hey Larry, If you are able to design and install your own battery inverter combination, then you are golden. You can mix and match like you are thinking and get the best value for your money. Most folks like a plug and play solution. For that you have to go to the bigger nationwide players with a solid network of support. Their products are very good, but expensive. Thanks for watching and appreciate your insights.
Net metering is being phased out. It used to be, in California, you would net to zero but this no longer the case. A hybrid system is the best. EG4 has kits that contain whole house battery backup for a fraction of price of the big solar companies. A 20k whole house backup for $5k will do better than a grid tie system
Yes, net metering is no longer available in CA and it is being phased out in a few more states like Illinois as well. Solar and a battery are the best bet in those locations. Kits from Solar companies are always way cheaper than getting a solar company to install your system. However, you have to be a fairly good electrician to install a high voltage DC system safely. And maintenance will be your responsibility. If you are very handy and able to maintain the system, it is by far the best route. Most homeowners in the US dont have the required skills and they have to depend on solar installers. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Hi John, Just hoping that the eg4 6000xp last more than the yellow 3000 , the 3000 burn in less than a year :( , i swapped for a ecoworthy 5000w and is been working beautifully but isn't efficient as the one before i think, seems like on the same array is not getting the same amount , anyways getting the 6000 in the next few days for the 2 mppt and few other things, i been working on my own system, have few off grid and including a victron system, i run my mobile home 95% off solar , the other 5% because i didn't install the 240v stuff , only the stove and dryer , been very happy with the independence i got from my systems that i just decided to grow it to charge an EV too , hopefully i will have all enough to do it. I watch your other videos including the ones that you talk about the solar panels and what brands etc, thank you so so much for what you do.
Wow congratulations on your various projects. I am gratified you enjoy my videos. You are going the right route and I think the EG4 will be a good addition. With your EV charging project, I suggest you temper your expectations a bit. The EV batteries are usually very high capacity - 70 or 80 kwh and those will require a boat load of solar panels to charge them. Your kind of setup would be great to top up charge the EV. Best of Luck and keep me informed please.
@MySolarHomeUSA you right i won't be able to charge a hummer or truck , but small EV and depends , I don't have enough space for a level 2 50amp but I'm hopping at least 20amp , the max will take me about 24hours to charge my EV , thank you again! And keep up those good videos!
I got the G4 18K inverter but am thinking of returning it because the max AC output is only 50 amp. That 600-xp has max output is only 28 amps. Micro inverters convert from DC to AC then if you have a battery they have to convert back to DC then to use that power it has to convert back to AC. Very inefficient. EG4 has a 14.5K heated and weather proof for $3600. So you could get three of these for the cost of on Tesla powerwall.
Hey Larry, If you are able to design and install your own battery inverter combination, then you are golden. You can mix and match like you are thinking and get the best value for your money. Most folks like a plug and play solution. For that you have to go to the bigger nationwide players with a solid network of support. Their products are very good, but expensive. Thanks for watching and appreciate your insights.
Net metering is being phased out. It used to be, in California, you would net to zero but this no longer the case. A hybrid system is the best. EG4 has kits that contain whole house battery backup for a fraction of price of the big solar companies. A 20k whole house backup for $5k will do better than a grid tie system
Yes, net metering is no longer available in CA and it is being phased out in a few more states like Illinois as well. Solar and a battery are the best bet in those locations. Kits from Solar companies are always way cheaper than getting a solar company to install your system. However, you have to be a fairly good electrician to install a high voltage DC system safely. And maintenance will be your responsibility. If you are very handy and able to maintain the system, it is by far the best route. Most homeowners in the US dont have the required skills and they have to depend on solar installers. Thank you for watching and commenting.
at 2:02, it's Victron Energy, not Victorinox. You are talking about inverters not Swiss army knives.
My bad. My quality control department / thats me did not catch that. Thanks and I will be more careful.
Hi John, Just hoping that the eg4 6000xp last more than the yellow 3000 , the 3000 burn in less than a year :( , i swapped for a ecoworthy 5000w and is been working beautifully but isn't efficient as the one before i think, seems like on the same array is not getting the same amount , anyways getting the 6000 in the next few days for the 2 mppt and few other things, i been working on my own system, have few off grid and including a victron system, i run my mobile home 95% off solar , the other 5% because i didn't install the 240v stuff , only the stove and dryer , been very happy with the independence i got from my systems that i just decided to grow it to charge an EV too , hopefully i will have all enough to do it.
I watch your other videos including the ones that you talk about the solar panels and what brands etc, thank you so so much for what you do.
Wow congratulations on your various projects. I am gratified you enjoy my videos. You are going the right route and I think the EG4 will be a good addition. With your EV charging project, I suggest you temper your expectations a bit. The EV batteries are usually very high capacity - 70 or 80 kwh and those will require a boat load of solar panels to charge them. Your kind of setup would be great to top up charge the EV. Best of Luck and keep me informed please.
@MySolarHomeUSA you right i won't be able to charge a hummer or truck , but small EV and depends , I don't have enough space for a level 2 50amp but I'm hopping at least 20amp , the max will take me about 24hours to charge my EV , thank you again! And keep up those good videos!