Thanks for sharing with us Evan, we enjoy all your testing and explaining the off grid systems available today. It would be helpful in the Pineywoods of Deep East Texas for the frequent outages and during the long storm and ice outages. Stay safe and keep up the great videos.
Eg4 12Kpv handled 108 Amps per leg on surge tests on the Will Prowse eg4 video . He got (4) 4hp compressors starting with a loaded car lift all at once. Having 2 eg4 batteries . The bms allows 200 amps out per battery. A second battery will get you running a lot more . Allowing more in rush current thus more surge power! Your videos are nice clean and fun to watch.
Your attention to detail reminds me of myself. When I do something I do it right and the detail, might take me a little longer, but when I am done the job is done right. Thanks Evan.
Guess that set up wont handle the 73amp surge my well pump needs..darn. I would love to see more. (18K) ( Flexboss + Gridboss) oh its gonna be fun. Great videos
Evan, that was fascinating. I currently have a new shop/equipment building under construction and am looking for power alternatives due to a dicey rural power grid. I think I may have found a candidate. Thanks.
Cheers from southeast TN! Evan, when you finally get your setup grid independent, would you share break-even costs/timeframes for the house, workshop and farm (separately)? My wife and I (mostly me 😊) want to buy some land and build a homestead with a big pole barn/shop. I would like to have an idea of how much solar costs and how long it takes to break even. Obviously, power company costs will differ, but a rough idea would be great!
My 5 HP compressor runs on a 30A 2 pole breaker. I think you need more battery. Curious that the 12Kpv only requires 200ah minimum while the 12000XP requires 400ah minimum.
That's very impressive. Can you connect another 12Kpv to this one to suit your needs better or is it best to just upgrade to a larger version??? The table saw (and compressor) surprised me!!! I'm going to go outside and see what my regular contractor style table saw specs say on it. I'd like to be solar in my workshop someday also. So, this video is eye-opening for me. Thanks for sharing
Nice video! I think I know why your system is tripping! It can do a lot more. Just watch DIY solar with Will Prowse . Eg412Kpv. He starts four 4hp compressors with two 1500 watts heat guns all at once. And the 12kpv handles great. But he has 2 batteries hooked up to it. What is the maximum amps allowed by on battery. Et voilà you have it. 😊
This is the same unit I’m looking at to use in my house. So glad you chose it to review and test!
I enjoy the info you provide on your solar chanel. Very easy to follow
Thanks for sharing with us Evan, we enjoy all your testing and explaining the off grid systems available today. It would be helpful in the Pineywoods of Deep East Texas for the frequent outages and during the long storm and ice outages. Stay safe and keep up the great videos.
Eg4 12Kpv handled 108 Amps per leg on surge tests on the Will Prowse eg4 video . He got (4) 4hp compressors starting with a loaded car lift all at once. Having 2 eg4 batteries . The bms allows 200 amps out per battery. A second battery will get you running a lot more . Allowing more in rush current thus more surge power! Your videos are nice clean and fun to watch.
One thing I forgot was to ground the battery and conduit box.
Just plain cool Evan!
Great video and detail on the install. You do a terrific job explaining the install as well as the technology!
I would say just add a Soft Start to that Saw & Your Air Compressor & That Would/ Should Run Both With No Problem What so Ever !
Great video, enjoyed your excitement. Like a kid in a candy store!!
It's amazing how far this technology has come in the last 10 years.
As a I understand it, the 12Kpv is full grid interactive. Love to see you test it. I also love to see you test AC coupled via the Gen port.
Your attention to detail reminds me of myself. When I do something I do it right and the detail, might take me a little longer, but when I am done the job is done right. Thanks Evan.
way over my head i was an electrician at a coalmine most of our equipment was run on dc everything analog in the 70s time sure changed things
Nice unit :)
You always have an interesting video. I look forward to you adding the solar panels. All the best from Greensboro NC.
Guess that set up wont handle the 73amp surge my well pump needs..darn. I would love to see more. (18K) ( Flexboss + Gridboss) oh its gonna be fun. Great videos
Great video Evan! You seem very excited to be doing this testing. I like it!
Excellent video. Great install.
😮 your so smart!
It would be neat to see if soft starters would allow you to offset those big surges and still run off the inverter.
Evan, that was fascinating. I currently have a new shop/equipment building under construction and am looking for power alternatives due to a dicey rural power grid. I think I may have found a candidate. Thanks.
Hi guys!
That's the 'saw dusk' mode I read about in the 12K pv manual.
Cheers from southeast TN! Evan, when you finally get your setup grid independent, would you share break-even costs/timeframes for the house, workshop and farm (separately)?
My wife and I (mostly me 😊) want to buy some land and build a homestead with a big pole barn/shop. I would like to have an idea of how much solar costs and how long it takes to break even.
Obviously, power company costs will differ, but a rough idea would be great!
My 5 HP compressor runs on a 30A 2 pole breaker. I think you need more battery.
Curious that the 12Kpv only requires 200ah minimum while the 12000XP requires 400ah minimum.
Would a soft start unit let your compressor start easier and maybe a VFD for the saw and drill a to start them slower.
I was wondering how come nobody does the wind turbine to charge the batteries when they don't have sunlight have a blessed day 👍
Silly question, how do the connectors for the PV release, should you need to pull a wire out to move it
That's very impressive. Can you connect another 12Kpv to this one to suit your needs better or is it best to just upgrade to a larger version??? The table saw (and compressor) surprised me!!! I'm going to go outside and see what my regular contractor style table saw specs say on it. I'd like to be solar in my workshop someday also. So, this video is eye-opening for me. Thanks for sharing
Yes, you can use multiple 12Kpv inverters together.
I think you need to add a second battery to get the full specs on the inverter.
The specs say max discharge current is 167 amps. This battery does 200 amps.
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need a transformer based inverter to start big motors
What are your lights, HID, LED, or what? I didn't think LED used as much power as older types?
They are LED. High bay lights.
I think it may perform better with more battery. I think the specs need greater than 400ah of battery
You are thinking about the 12000XP. That is what it requires.
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Nice video! I think I know why your system is tripping! It can do a lot more. Just watch DIY solar with Will Prowse . Eg412Kpv. He starts four 4hp compressors with two 1500 watts heat guns all at once. And the 12kpv handles great. But he has 2 batteries hooked up to it. What is the maximum amps allowed by on battery. Et voilà you have it. 😊