Sol-Ark in the OzArks

[@jamessebastian9822]

Bout ready to start spending some cash. You have convinced me after several years of research I'm ready. Great job and nice to see someone that's really cares about their work.

[@engineer775]

Send me and email and we can at least get you some quotes. [e-mail]

[@solargoat]

Nothing but clean work. Thanks for clueing me in on the transfer switches.

[@JoannaMuse]

Drone intro, absolutely great. Even your dirt looks beautiful. Great video!

[@TheRoadpilgrim]

Nice clean system great work

[@shadowhacker27]

Have you ever tried Sharp solar panels? They have a few types of technology invented by them and are actually the best brand for durability and performance here in Japan.

[@TonyB1999]

Nice job. I like the self managed load appreciate of it. Gives you max flexibility.

[@BonnieBlue2A]

This homeowner had some of the challenges I need to overcome, including the whole house generator. This is giving me some hope. Scott, when you say 5 transfer switches allow the homeowner to run everywhere, is at just inside the house (everything previously on one meter) or does it include things like power the well and any out buildings that may. Have been on additional, separate meters?

[@MARKE911]

So what’s the Average general cost for a Grid tied system. I’m asking as I was quoted 37K for 12.9K solar 32 panel on my roof. With the 30% government kick back sending it down to $26K Is this overpriced? I’m actually nervous I haven’t committed to it yet.

[@VeRSINGOnTheGo]

Super sweet setup. Would love to do same but do not believe would need as many panels. Have property So of the border that we are setting up. Appreciate much the upload!!

[@engineer775]

The power peak can go down to 16 panels

[@charliedevine6869]

I take it this house has grid power? When you say transfer switch, I assume transfer from grid to solar + batteries. 150 amp water furnace? Sounds like someone needs an air to water heat pump.

[@gregorythomas333]

Luckily in my area I was able get permitted to do my own electrical by taking the same test the "pros" take to get a permit. Got all the answers correct except one...the head permit guy said even pros don't get that many right :) How far down into Alabama do you go? I live in LA (Lower Alabama). Might want to suggest to the rental company to install a thumb...at least a fixed one...to their Yanmars.

[@robertsteich7362]

I remember you did a job near the USA/Canada boarder last year... If you ever come to Connecticut, hit me up.

[@engineer775]

Are you ready for a system or do you want to help us on a job?

[@robertsteich7362]

Help on a job. Currently unemployed, but awaiting for me to get my secret clearance so I can go back building submarines for the Us Navy. I was an electrician for EB in Groton, CT. As well as various other places before, including installing solar panels.

[@engineer775]

@The gardener kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ezoatmr8SEqdk

[@nawiribrahim]

Are those SAGM 06 375s? Trojan guys advised us that they would give the longest life if they are set on their broad side down. This needs a wider rack though. Love your work. I enjoy your videos. Keep making them.

[@nicholasnapier2684]

Give me more reasons to go back out to Utah again I like that I watch your videos all the time you keep very organized and you look like you can get this done just about anywhere... I have a few ideas of my own to keep my self employed for the remainder of my life lol... you know I just turned 50 so that's why I'm saying that I think the idea was something to do with solar an air conditioner seems to work very well here in Florida.... but like I said I like Utah a lot.....

[@Livesmartly]

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[@craiggebauer7519]

Great Video! Solid Info, Clean Install

[@tal10527]

See you guys in SLC at SPI!

[@engineer775]

Yes sir

[@Bhamgurl1]

Good morning engineer775. I myself working than telecommunications field and work with different type of mainly the liberty. ICU using different type of batteries strings and it's understandable why to me. Could use some time to a video with the different type of batteries that are available today as this is the weakest link in any solar system that someone wants to go off grid

[@engineer775]

I need to make a video like that. I will be looking at most if not all battery storage systems on the market next week at Solar Power International so I will be up to speed on the latest greatest battery solutions.

[@Bhamgurl1]

@@engineer775 awesome Ty so much

[@kimdarigan6020]

Is that young tree about 20 or so yards in front of the solar display going to pose a problem in the future?

[@omgnothingisavl]

Looks like home owner has att fiber? If so, awesome. I want to love away from the city with solar etc but still have great internet.

[@mikeanonymous669]

18:08 Who the hell hooked up that armored flex to the generac transfer panel? Have you drug tested them?

[@TofuInc]

Yeah, should have used a J-box next to it and came out the front. Rigid looks a lot cleaner as well. That and the battery rack seems pretty poor quality for what that customer paid...

[@kimdarigan6020]

Otherwise, i am quite impressed with how fantastic the system looks!

[@brosjay8070]

I wanted to get this unit but it’s not 230v by 50hz compatible please what would you recommend I need all in one inverter 10kw or 12k

[@sh839c]

Excellent job. So you do work in southern maryland true?.

[@Livesmartly]

Please support us by subscribing to my channel and thank you

[@Kebekwoodcraft7375]

I was hoping why so many transfer switch ?

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

Wonder your impression of the Fortress Power evault 18.5 kw system. Seems to mate to the Sol-Ark perfectly and leave a small footprint as batteries go.

[@engineer775]

We think it is great and we shipped that combo out today for a customer.

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

@@engineer775 Went to your website and saw you carry a bunch of different options. That's great.

[@bubbawubba2307]

How can that Solark handle over 11K array? Thought it was a 6500 watt system? If so I'd be interested in one if it fits my set up. I'm fixing to expand my system as it is now.

[@engineer775]

The Sol-ark is an 8K inverter now certified to export 9kW.

[@frankie2234]

What kind of batteries ?? Lithium or ???

[@norrisb0616]

Hello 775, I want to mount my 20 solar panels on the roof of my shipping container, should I make a Metal frame or wood frame and why??

[@OsageGOP]

Norris Brock I would do a metal frame and attach it to the metal storage container. Strength, grounding, durability many benefits.

[@TheZigZiggy]

So how much does a setup like that cost? I'd like to have something almost identical to that if I can afford it.

[@engineer775]

50-60k turnkey depending on distance. 35 as a DIY

[@mlg779]

@@engineer775 I installed mine realy, realy DIY with $10.000; Sol-ark 8K and 10kW of LiFePo4. I had the solar panels already installed. ( 3.1kW about $2200.)

[@SolarTechFL]

Don't forget about that 30% tax credit

[@919hammer]

Ok so who won the contest to see how big the array was?

[@engineer775]

Nobody got the 11.2kW

[@xsiner]

Hey you are in my neck of the woods.

[@staceyward777]

As many times as you say "Sol-Ark in the Ozarks" one would think you're from the Department of Redundancy Department. Shit like that gets annoying when you're actually interested in gleaning information from a video.

[@engineer775]

Sorry about that.

[@donaldsteele6276]

Very nice

[@whatthefunction9140]

Seems like shading would kill those long strings

[@engineer775]

There are 4 strings.

[@whatthefunction9140]

@@engineer775 oh I thought the sol ark only had 2 inputs.

[@SolarDrew]

What post system is that?

[@nyghtmyst5118]

OK WHERE DO YOU BUY A SOL ARK

[@engineer775]

We'd be happy to sell you one. They are on our website. practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-12k-solar-inverter/

[@rimzalia1362]

Why no optimizer at this installation?

[@engineer775]

The solark doesn't use optimizers.

[@rimzalia1362]

@@engineer775 Thank you for the feedback

[@browntigerus]

Solark $6500 vs GroWatt $1600.... What can I do with 5k....

[@jacquelineheaton8463]

growatt cant do ac coupling or has et sensors. Et sensors you can feed your main panel without having a net meter agreement

[@thebackyardhomestead1510]

Would the solar array not fit on the roof?

[@OsageGOP]

Hillary Stuart-Elliott ground mount is always preferable.

[@thebackyardhomestead1510]

@@OsageGOP Why? You hit the well line (it happens). You have to dig, bury cable, shadows from the trees block your sunrise/sunset light. None of these problems occur with a roof mount. And you shade your house, which is a big perk down here in the South. Educate me, what am I missing?

[@mikejf4377]

How much Kw of panels?

[@engineer775]

11.2

[@MadsWorld34]

i'm starting to think these solar places at scams i want to go 100% off grid. and they wont even talk to me unless i have at least 2 bills from entergy. for the house. i dont get what they dont understand about i dont want to go on grid

[@samsonite8017]

I like that Solar mounting setup seen at 0:50 ...would like to know more about it, is custom fab or is there a kit for this? I need to do a 2x8 (16 panels) soon and would like to do something like this, looks neat, simple and adjustable... (sorry, I still haven't watched the video yet, maybe you already answer it, watching now)... EDIT: Finally got around to watching the rest of this video, also found Engineer775 video on the PLP Power Peak ground mount system: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWqynKuFd9JmeZo

[@michaelmorris1802]

Most of us can't afford that... please do common man videos

[@robertsteich7362]

Michael Morris With all due respect, his clientele has money. This job was a 12 to 13 hour road trip from their home base. With jobs like this, the client typically pays for the hotel or whatever. As it’s a separate itemized in the bill. I’ve seen some people who hired an audio/video company at their “first home” in one state. And if they did a great job, the client would hire them to do an other set up at their second/third or whatever home. Which could literally be several states away... heck, could be on a different continent.

[@engineer775]

We're common men building nice systems for a couple of reasons. Folks that can afford us hire us. And those that can't get inspired to build their own systems and we help them do just that. They can be small and scale up or maybe start Grid tied and then add batteries later. We also help with individual appliance projects like running well pumps, air conditioners, refrigerators, septic pumps, aerators etc etc.

[@jycfrnkl]

Michael-No shortage of common man vids on YT regarding a harbor freight 100 watt solar panel or a portable solar battery/panel combo and a light bulb. This guy is an engineer.

[@michaelmorris1802]

@@robertsteich7362 Robert, I'm well aware that his "clientele" has money (talk about stating the obvious)... and I'm sure most of them have watched a video or two of his... for the majority of us, who watch all his video's... I've been watching since he started under a previous name... we can't afford to do this kind of stuff. I should have said "more" common man video's. Would be nice to see him do projects that can be done for less than $5,000 or maybe even better a starter system that someone can add on to for a a couple thousand every year... and show us how to start, and then grow as we can. The vast majority of us watching... simply can't do these types of projects. I'm just suggesting he make more content for his audience... rather than his "clientele"... I'm betting they don't watch his content consistently.

[@michaelmorris1802]

@@jycfrnkl Really, are you sure... anyone can claim to be anything on KZbin... Yes I know he is an engineer. Not only that he is probably the best kind of engineer... a mechanical engineer... I have several of those in my family, actually. I also don't believe a Harbor Freight 100 watt kit is common man... it's for people who have no idea what they are doing. I'm suggesting he make content that people who watch can actually do, and that makes economic sense... Most people who are serious about solar can swing a $5,000 startup project and can probably add $2,000 a year to grow their system. But is has to make economic sense. That's the trick... coming up with projects that actually will pay for themselves before they wear out.

[@robertsteich7362]

15:55 What kind of water furnace pulls up to 150 amps?

[@engineer775]

This one. L.R.A. not run time amps but worst case start up. We clamped it several times on a Fluke 374.

[@robertsteich7362]

Engineer775 L.R.A.? Can’t seem to find it. Mind providing more info?

[@engineer775]

@@robertsteich7362 Locking rotor amps. it is listed right on the Water Furnace. It said 150 and we verified with our meter.

[@robertsteich7362]

Engineer775 Ha ha. I was coming back to post that I just discovered what LRA stands for... before when I googled “l.r.a. Water furnace” thinking that was a name brand, it was coming up with strange results. Then I removed “water”, same results, removed “furnace” thus LRA remained, that’s when I saw it. Thanks

[@mlg779]

If you need your AC on So-ark you need an 5-2-1 AC Hard Start Capacitor. www.amazon.com/Start-Capacitor-Compatible-CSR-U3-Compressor/dp/B07GJFNBNP/ref=sr_1_6?crid=35HP5PB4G47NB&keywords=5+2+1+hard+start+kit&qid=1569033068&sprefix=5+2+1%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-6

[@justaguy7477]

why the hell is the music so loud?

[@engineer775]

Sorry. The video is shot on multiple cameras and sometimes the volume is so different and needs to be normalized. My bad.

[@kennethwinkler9320]

😀

[@raaah]

Need new batteries

[@harvdown]

:)

[@mikewhite9818]

Cut out the babble. Give us “ just the facts mame “

[@DrPiterarnett]

useless installation tree around, no tracer

[@engineer775]

yep no tracers were shot on this job.

[@denisestarr2314]

very nice