Full home battery backup with Sol-Ark 15k and EG4 Powerpro. Full install

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ธ.ค. 2024

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  • @1982757
    @1982757 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    This is the second time I have to warn you about your back. Buy or at least lease a hydraulic lift for heavy loads like batteries. You will strain your back muscles or develop disc prolapse if you keep lifting them manually. It is even bad that the lifting technique is not optimal and puts a lot of stress on your back. You are a fine installer and it would be bad if back pain stops you from producing these nice videos. Clean install as usual.

    • @SolarEngineering
      @SolarEngineering  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      tesla dolly is in transit, thank you for your kind words.

  • @ikani1
    @ikani1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Other than a different type of EG4 batteries, and being able to install inside, I'm getting ready to do exactly this install! Thanks for covering all the details. This is really useful!

  • @ssoffshore5111
    @ssoffshore5111 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nice, thanks for sharing! One thing I would've done differently would've been to leave some space between the battery and the gutter/inverter. Since that battery was hung on a cleat, everything above it will have to be completely undone if for any reason that battery needs to be removed/replaced.

    • @SolarEngineering
      @SolarEngineering  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      we still need some kind of conduit between the battery and the gutter box to protect the wires. and yes, replace the battery will be challenging

  • @onthelake9554
    @onthelake9554 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Nice job ! I'll never understand putting equipment like that outside . I know it's rated for it but it just seems like it would have last longer out of the weather .

    • @SolarEngineering
      @SolarEngineering  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      sometimes city restricts indoor installation, so there is not much choice for equipment location.

    • @fullyelectric
      @fullyelectric 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Some locations requires outdoor mounted equipment, however the equipment should still be protected from direct sun light and all other elements, however that is a manufacture recommendation not required to pass inspection, so i hope in the future it will be required to pass inspection to protect the gear from the elements directly.

  • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
    @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome. So Cool. Thanks for posting this!

  • @fullyelectric
    @fullyelectric 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    @SolarEngineering do you remember the model panels used for the dual poll and emergency grid shutoff ? Also to pass inspection was all the labels placed on the panels? Also what type silicon sealant use?

    • @SolarEngineering
      @SolarEngineering  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Single throw AC Disconnect: Siemens GNF324
      Double throw: DTGNF224NR
      ChemLink M1
      and yes labels added to pass inspection.

  • @peteryates7505
    @peteryates7505 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent install and project. Identical config to the one I am about to do....interested in coming to phoenix?
    Also, did this configuration enable closed loop communications solark to EG4? Was any closed loop capability lost on paring these 2?

  • @JohanHenkens
    @JohanHenkens 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What area was this in that accepts this? AHJ near me in CA requires UL9540 paired system. Let along SGIP and other rebate equipment lists.
    I'd love a Sol-Ark + PowerPro battery install.

  • @godelrt
    @godelrt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome content!!! One ☝️ of my favorites! Have you had any issues with an inspector saying that pv dc circuits are not allowed in the same wireway as other circuits but honestly how would one do this differently? Looking at the NEC and it’s still not exactly clear to me.

    • @SolarEngineering
      @SolarEngineering  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      we can run DC and AC in the same conduit. I don't have NEC code handy, but it's allowed.

  • @stevec7272
    @stevec7272 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why use the single throw disconnect next to the meter? Doesn't the breaker provide a method to turn off the grid power?

    • @SolarEngineering
      @SolarEngineering  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      requirement from a local utility provider

  • @paulbram2
    @paulbram2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Curious why you chose the Solark instead of staying with EG4 ecosystem with the 18k?

  • @putrafirst
    @putrafirst 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    sir can this work well?
    power goes into the inverter then pull the power cable into the mcb on the far right then into the main source a
    Lvd goes to the 48v relay to trigger the relay
    Then the AC inverter goes to the relay via hole no
    Pull the cable from the MCB AC inverter output to the contractor so that the load doesn't pass through the relay then enters it into the ATS source B

  • @ranig2848
    @ranig2848 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice! How does that compare to PowerWall 3? Cost? Capabilities?

  • @cgutowski471
    @cgutowski471 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Was that 1awg to 1/0 cooper or aluminum for 100amp. Thought 3awg copper THHN was enough for 100amp.

    • @SolarEngineering
      @SolarEngineering  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      was 4 awg and now 1/0, all copper

    • @cgutowski471
      @cgutowski471 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SolarEngineering wow. According to the ampacity charts for 75° or 90°, 3awg is sufficient. Where do you see 1/0 is needed for 100amp?

  • @blackdice42
    @blackdice42 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    amazing, nice work

  • @meganwinters5163
    @meganwinters5163 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not sure if you or the customer is aware (also not to be rude). That single battery can't supply enough DC amperage to utilize the full potential of the Sol-ark 15k.?
    Also in the manner that you wired it, an additional jumper wire tying both DC sides together is needed, per the install manual.?! Hope all is well 🙏.

    • @SolarEngineering
      @SolarEngineering  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Customer is aware of the power limitation for the battery. One battery port is rated for 200A and battery can output 200A as well. If another battery will be installed, then we need to utilize 2 ports (install battery busbars or run another set of wires)
      reference from Sol-Ark manual:
      1.3 Connection Requirements -> 1. AC / DC Connection Requirements
      thank you for the feedback

    • @meganwinters5163
      @meganwinters5163 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SolarEngineering appreciated 👍. Thank you for sharing and the reply. Gotta love solar!!

  • @anispinner
    @anispinner 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have some nice music taste

  • @wesgonzalez1643
    @wesgonzalez1643 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you post video installing EG4 18kpv?

  • @scotthall1381
    @scotthall1381 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Doesn’t this Void Sol Ark Warranty? Since they don’t have a relationship with EG4

    • @onthelake9554
      @onthelake9554 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Solark is Battery Agnostic .

    • @alexsiniov
      @alexsiniov 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Inverters are battery agnostic if it meets the specifications for load and supply

    • @punksjutgbd
      @punksjutgbd 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Confused this with Enphase perhaps?

  • @samfish6938
    @samfish6938 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i wonder why jay box is not waterproof i would use different box looks like it needs rubber gasket

    • @SolarEngineering
      @SolarEngineering  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it's condensation water, need drain holes

    • @ronaldchong
      @ronaldchong 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks for the video. not a criticism, just an observation: that's a heck of a lot of money at ground level outside one's home. have there been thefts of these whole home inverters and/or batteries?

    • @SolarEngineering
      @SolarEngineering  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ronaldchong I'm not aware of any batteries/inverter thefts in our area

  • @52gulfpapa
    @52gulfpapa 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why not move the vents so the maximum number of panels can be properly installed. For such an exprnsive imstallation, wouldn't it be the right thing to do?

    • @SolarEngineering
      @SolarEngineering  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      moving 4"+ vents is an expensive process

  • @kiberrussa
    @kiberrussa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Смело ставить электрооборудование рядом с точкой водоразбора) надеюсь, ничего страшного не случится

  • @skrudzasss
    @skrudzasss 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    +

  • @ErikPloeg-tq4py
    @ErikPloeg-tq4py 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dont use activate battery for lithium batteries, it is only for lead acid!!!!

    • @SolarEngineering
      @SolarEngineering  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      false statement. Check Sol-Ark manual 3.4 Battery setup -> Batt -> Activate Battery

    • @ErikPloeg-tq4py
      @ErikPloeg-tq4py 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SolarEngineering Hmm my Deye gives this warning in the manual

    • @KestonSol-Ark
      @KestonSol-Ark 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ErikPloeg-tq4py the activate battery setting is recommended to be enabled for either battery chemistry with Sol-Ark 15K, but is especially important when using Lithium due to the BMS going into protection mode which outputs 0Vdc to the battery terminals. The activate battery setting will allow charger to send power to DC circuit in this event which wake up a depleted LFP battery

  • @DeathbyKillerBong
    @DeathbyKillerBong 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    really gilding the lilly on this install