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.
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
Send me and email and we can at least get you some quotes. info@practicalpreppers.com
@solargoat3 жыл бұрын
Nothing but clean work. Thanks for clueing me in on the transfer switches.
@JoannaMuse5 жыл бұрын
Drone intro, absolutely great. Even your dirt looks beautiful. Great video!
@TheRoadpilgrim5 жыл бұрын
Nice clean system great work
@shadowhacker275 жыл бұрын
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.
@TonyB19995 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I like the self managed load appreciate of it. Gives you max flexibility.
@BonnieBlue2A5 жыл бұрын
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?
@MARKE9115 жыл бұрын
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.
@VeRSINGOnTheGo5 жыл бұрын
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!!
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
The power peak can go down to 16 panels
@charliedevine68694 жыл бұрын
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.
@gregorythomas3335 жыл бұрын
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.
@robertsteich73625 жыл бұрын
I remember you did a job near the USA/Canada boarder last year... If you ever come to Connecticut, hit me up.
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
Are you ready for a system or do you want to help us on a job?
@robertsteich73625 жыл бұрын
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.
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.
@nicholasnapier26845 жыл бұрын
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.....
@Livesmartly5 жыл бұрын
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@craiggebauer75194 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Solid Info, Clean Install
@tal105275 жыл бұрын
See you guys in SLC at SPI!
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
Yes sir
@Bhamgurl15 жыл бұрын
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
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
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.
@Bhamgurl15 жыл бұрын
@@engineer775 awesome Ty so much
@kimdarigan60205 жыл бұрын
Is that young tree about 20 or so yards in front of the solar display going to pose a problem in the future?
@omgnothingisavl4 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikeanonymous6694 жыл бұрын
18:08 Who the hell hooked up that armored flex to the generac transfer panel? Have you drug tested them?
@TofuInc3 жыл бұрын
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...
@kimdarigan60205 жыл бұрын
Otherwise, i am quite impressed with how fantastic the system looks!
@brosjay80704 жыл бұрын
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
@sh839c5 жыл бұрын
Excellent job. So you do work in southern maryland true?.
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@Kebekwoodcraft73752 жыл бұрын
I was hoping why so many transfer switch ?
@HabitualButtonPusher5 жыл бұрын
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.
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
We think it is great and we shipped that combo out today for a customer.
@HabitualButtonPusher5 жыл бұрын
@@engineer775 Went to your website and saw you carry a bunch of different options. That's great.
@bubbawubba23075 жыл бұрын
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.
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
The Sol-ark is an 8K inverter now certified to export 9kW.
@frankie22345 жыл бұрын
What kind of batteries ?? Lithium or ???
@norrisb06165 жыл бұрын
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??
@OsageGOP4 жыл бұрын
Norris Brock I would do a metal frame and attach it to the metal storage container. Strength, grounding, durability many benefits.
@TheZigZiggy5 жыл бұрын
So how much does a setup like that cost? I'd like to have something almost identical to that if I can afford it.
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
50-60k turnkey depending on distance. 35 as a DIY
@mlg7795 жыл бұрын
@@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.)
@SolarTechFL5 жыл бұрын
Don't forget about that 30% tax credit
@919hammer5 жыл бұрын
Ok so who won the contest to see how big the array was?
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
Nobody got the 11.2kW
@xsiner5 жыл бұрын
Hey you are in my neck of the woods.
@staceyward7773 жыл бұрын
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.
@engineer7753 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that.
@donaldsteele62764 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@whatthefunction91405 жыл бұрын
Seems like shading would kill those long strings
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
There are 4 strings.
@whatthefunction91405 жыл бұрын
@@engineer775 oh I thought the sol ark only had 2 inputs.
@SolarDrew3 жыл бұрын
What post system is that?
@nyghtmyst51183 жыл бұрын
OK WHERE DO YOU BUY A SOL ARK
@engineer7753 жыл бұрын
We'd be happy to sell you one. They are on our website. practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-12k-solar-inverter/
@rimzalia13625 жыл бұрын
Why no optimizer at this installation?
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
The solark doesn't use optimizers.
@rimzalia13625 жыл бұрын
@@engineer775 Thank you for the feedback
@browntigerus3 жыл бұрын
Solark $6500 vs GroWatt $1600.... What can I do with 5k....
@jacquelineheaton84633 жыл бұрын
growatt cant do ac coupling or has et sensors. Et sensors you can feed your main panel without having a net meter agreement
@thebackyardhomestead15105 жыл бұрын
Would the solar array not fit on the roof?
@OsageGOP4 жыл бұрын
Hillary Stuart-Elliott ground mount is always preferable.
@thebackyardhomestead15104 жыл бұрын
@@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?
@mikejf43775 жыл бұрын
How much Kw of panels?
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
11.2
@MadsWorld344 жыл бұрын
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
@samsonite80174 жыл бұрын
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
@michaelmorris18025 жыл бұрын
Most of us can't afford that... please do common man videos
@robertsteich73625 жыл бұрын
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.
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
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.
@jycfrnkl5 жыл бұрын
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.
@michaelmorris18025 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@michaelmorris18025 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@robertsteich73625 жыл бұрын
15:55 What kind of water furnace pulls up to 150 amps?
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
This one. L.R.A. not run time amps but worst case start up. We clamped it several times on a Fluke 374.
@robertsteich73625 жыл бұрын
Engineer775 L.R.A.? Can’t seem to find it. Mind providing more info?
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
@@robertsteich7362 Locking rotor amps. it is listed right on the Water Furnace. It said 150 and we verified with our meter.
@robertsteich73625 жыл бұрын
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
@mlg7795 жыл бұрын
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
@justaguy74775 жыл бұрын
why the hell is the music so loud?
@engineer7755 жыл бұрын
Sorry. The video is shot on multiple cameras and sometimes the volume is so different and needs to be normalized. My bad.
@kennethwinkler93205 жыл бұрын
😀
@raaah5 жыл бұрын
Need new batteries
@harvdown3 жыл бұрын
:)
@mikewhite98185 жыл бұрын
Cut out the babble. Give us “ just the facts mame “