STEP by STEP Installation Of Auto Home Back-Up System | Anker SOLIX F3800

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

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[@joedibenedetto9036]

0:47Thank you for you informational video you explain things exceptionally well it was a breeze to show this to my electrician as im a low voltage guyI have a ? if no power banks are installed in the smart panel, will the sub panel still work with grid electric or do they still need at least one plugged in. 2) do I have to use a 100amp breaker or can I use something like a 60 amp Thanks in advance for your answers

[@bestnews4you]

This is the best installation vid I have found. Thanks for your attention to showing us the details. You're the best!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oso13bravo]

For sure, one of the best informative videos. Great Job installing the system.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you!

[@jason01095]

I really enjoyed this video - not boring at all. That backup panel looks immaculate. Very clean and easy to understand; really appreciate you taking the time to film and put this out Kyle!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks Jason, i appreciate it.

[@boblynn1881]

I second, how great your backup panel looks, very clean.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Holy crap, if I ever do this, you are coming to town!!! No way I could figure it out myself! Great video!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Hah! Ya you could. Ill still come over though

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

​@@SpicerDesignsLLCyeah,... But you'll be 'SOL'....Doug doesn't drink Keystone beer !😂

[@KenMrKLC]

It’s good to see you leveling all the power components so no electricity will spill out

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Ha ya! Thats electrical 101 right there

[@JimSpence]

Legend has it, this was all done to keep the Busch Beer ice cold in the worst of times. Well done.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Hah! Those are just decoy beers to keep people away from my Keystone.

[@perrybridgemen2918]

I know most your vids are entertaining along with informative, but buddy I have to tell you. This was one of the best breakdowns of a backup battery installation out there. Your workmanship and attention to detail is outstanding. I’m so glad we found your channel! Keep up the great content

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks Perry! I really appreciate that. Ill have more videos like this coming.

[@prepper1013]

This video was badass. Can't wait for the solar video.

[@Marine-wj4jv]

I used to build security systems for data centers. I could watch the conduit teams for hours. That is a major talent and skill!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

I agree. Conduit bending is definitely an art. Ive seen some amazing work from some of the old timers. Pretty impressive.

[@DanielDavis-jk2su]

Not gonna lie, when you flipped that breaker, I yelled POP!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Hah! I peed a little… just did show that on camera

[@hardymichael533]

Great 😊👍Anker SOLIX F3800 on KZbin video

[@Biscuit1225]

Dude I knew you were OCD but that sub panel is next level! You should absolutely do a video on routing and landing wires in mains and subs...I have the perfect case study. Always great work!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you! I do have some other electrical videos i want to do. I may consider that. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@davidhorton4611]

Dude, this is for me, the best video I have seen from you! Very informative!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Wow, thank you!

[@nnfortyfour]

First time I have seen anyone use the end caps on unistrut

[@VegasGuy1975]

Great job on the video. I’m no electrician but I appreciate the video showing me how the system should be set up so I can understand what a contractor is going to be dealing with in similar situations.

[@guntherdrawert2041]

Very well explained ,good job sparky thank you bro...

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks!

[@JoshB913]

I see that you have a “particular set of skills.”

[@charliemurphy2523]

Great video Kyle. Really impressed with the neatness of the wiring. I'm a stickler on that too. I'm a retired state worker(NY) and did wiring for traffic signal cabinets and always wanted to see wiring neat and organized. Your sub panel looked great. Very informative video.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you! I always enjoyed building PLC cabinets and combing all the wires in. Im sure you deal with that as well in the control cabinets.

[@douglasizzo]

Awesome install walkthrough. Thanks so much!

[@davidbruce5377]

I noticed your beer is lined up as nice as your wiring.

[@HowiSpangler]

This was incredible to watch, the install was smooth AF!

[@charlesboyer5712]

Always worked on energized panels. Never turned off breakers when replacing outlets/ installing fans. Just turn off the switch and pay attention to details. Not electrical advice. 😏 Good job!👍

[@hardymichael533]

Good idea electric emp Shield for a circuit breaker,😊👍

[@HarleyRiderMC]

God Bless America! I am so impressed with your knowledge and skill. Sure wish we had electricians like you up here in the Pacific Northwest. Thank you for videotaping this process.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you! I appreciate that

[@protonster2746]

Thanks for the content! Excellent. It's a refreshing change to get a simple, down to earth overview of the process, and exactly what I needed. I'm an aging engineer (though no complaints about getting older, it beats all the alternatives I can think of :). ). Professionally, I work on Particle Accelerators, though I am not an electrician, I do have a pretty deep background in electronics engineering and robotics/automation, etc. I find myself in South Central Florida, in a very rural location. Not impacted usually impacted by hurricanes being almost exactly in the middle of the state (70 miles to each coast, and bonus, we have easy reach for some outstanding bass fishing as well as salt water on both coasts....my real passion :)). Anyway, thank you. I've been overthinking what to do for the power outages, permanent power wall or something like the Anker or Ecoflow. Your video put me over the edge, I love the look and flexibility, you nailed a very simple outline of all the key elements. Outstanding, thank you. Nice to see honest down to earth and straight forward content.

[@protonster2746]

Oh, and if you happen to barter, Free fishing trip, fresh and/or saltwater for a DIY panel installation in South Florida? (Wife can do a mean fish fry!). Cheers and keep up the great content!! (PS....I live on one of the best bass fishing lakes in the country so it's only 100ft to the boat dock...and we're only 100 miles from Disney for your wonderful family :)

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@protonster2746 glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@protonster2746 ill keep that in mind. Thank you!

[@drnoizewater]

This is the best video I’ve seen on this system. Excellent job. Thanks.

[@timothyraymond6934]

Clean work my fellow electrician! 👍👍

[@SteeledJester]

Not boring at all... being a former electrician I think this was a great video. Good job! 👏🏽

[@nexttvc]

Thank you for making our lives easier by making this video. I was searching for good solutions, and this video is very detailed in everything. I am just now looking for a local electrical guy who can install this in my home.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great system! Very professional installation too. :)

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks buddy!

[@jayhebert8775]

This was a great video! Answered all the questions! Thank you for putting this together.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@jayhebert8775 glad it was helpful

[@danholmblad9925]

The liting is good. Great job walking us through the whole job. Keep up the awesome work. Have a great day.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks Dan!

[@jamesrahn2065]

Looking forward to hearing more about this, I was considering solar and wind turbine too

[@steveb6709]

Very good video thank you.

[@dechaundyson253]

Clean work brotha! Awesome video, thank you for the content. So much great information.

[@salty_angler1285]

Thanks for the video, it's helped a lot with our decision to for go a generac.

[@CountryViewAcres]

Top Notch Installation!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you! Nothing like your system but it will work

[@meilyn22]

Yea, I will do it myself, too 😅. Don't care about your disclaimer 😂. First time ever touching electricity. Wish me luck.

[@catalyst_6]

Excellent video. This is exactly the info I was looking for. Thanks!

[@fredherman5234]

You do good work .

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you

[@DVLITTLEPILOT]

No it is not boring!

[@ScottDabson]

Beautifully done Sir! Im a barely competent DIYer. I just love clean installs. I'd hire you seeing this work. Ive been looking at battery backup for a while now. Thanks!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you!

[@Custom_CNC_Woodworks]

Nice Fort in the great room! 😉Great video and information! Thanks for sharing.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Hah! I was wondering if anyone would notice that. Thats where i sleep.

[@klcameron709]

Great informative video. It has me interested for our house when we finish it. I am a master plumber. I know if you lick your fingers before grabbing a wire, it doesn’t hurt as bad😂😂😂😂 seriously nice video. On jobsites I love watching electricians bend conduit. I find it fascinating how you get all the offsets and angles and bam it hits point A and B. To cool.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you! Its a pretty cool system.

[@jimjensen1414]

GREAT JOB, Kyle, very good info !!!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks Jim!

[@Mr.S7R4WM4N]

“Right Meow” Lol Super Troopers!

[@gargoylekingGWO]

Very nice job everything looks great

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@gargoylekingGWO thank you!

[@realsircambridge]

your worksmenship is amazing!!! I do think probably the coolest feature that makes the panel so much more than a auto transfer switch is the fact that the AC coupling can *power the whole house* on the main panel, not just the critical loads panel, by feeding the solar power *backwards* into the house, balancing automatically without feeding power back to the grid, so your power bill can be nearly zero, or very close to zero. this is HUGE for DIY solar owners because you dont need any sort of weird net metering credits agreement with the power company.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you! Sounds like you have a good understanding of the system. I did just make another video where i added solar too. Its been helping out with the bill for sure.

[@realsircambridge]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC oh cool! I haven’t watched the follow up video. I don’t have the Anker smart home panel yet but I’ve been researching to add this and the f3800 to my existing 3kw solar system. I’ll get caught up on your solar video to see what you find. Again - your workmanship is like 💯- I have much to learn from you

[@attwasmi]

Great Video! Love the comments for the nimrods!!!!

[@DaveSiefer]

Really nice job of breaking down the process, and easy for others to follow. Nice job, and thank you.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@DaveSiefer no problem at all

[@jimgore20]

You do some good work sir and I love some of the small touches you do that I see a lot not do.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@jimgore20 thank you!

[@nnfortyfour]

Great video. Nice panel work 👍

[@wole1742]

Excellent job! I enjoyed every bit of the video. And beers stay cold. Cheers!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@wole1742 thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@aldocruz6122]

I did subscribed to your channel Because you always cut the middle man aka BS lol Thank you! Your videos are solid and not boring in any way

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@aldocruz6122 i appreciate it. Thank you!

[@Tronzie]

Very clean and organized setup. Can't wait for the followup video.😊

[@TheCuttingtorch]

one suggestion for ppl with basements and sump pumps.. set the 3800 up on a shelf or stand at least 3 feet hi to help minimize flood damage..

[@apascarelliful]

Exact video I was looking for. Big fan. Thank you!!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Perfect! Hope its helpful for you

[@vintagespeed]

super clean install! 👍

[@hardymichael533]

Good ✌️ job

[@hughwilson4911]

Hardcore bender! Good story, love it, thanks.

[@hughwilson4911]

Will it change over fast enough to leave tv, wireless router etc. on or will they go onto standby or reset? Or does it work like a UPS?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@hughwilson4911 it does have a split second transfer. Great question! So its likely most devices will reset or shut off. I did purchase a small ups for the tv and wifi router to bridge the gap.

[@fzbones62]

Great video, thank you!

[@rabeahkarram9689]

He needs to have two I couldn’t just have bought 1 knowing it takes 2. Dude get the complete kit. Let’s get that second one. : )

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

I have the second one now

[@rabeahkarram9689]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC could you do a video breakdown on cost assuming we the general public hired someone. Because I can’t pull off what you just did. So impressive and lastly testing it with two attached how much run time and how it takes care of your home.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@rabeahkarram9689 yes i will have a follow up video in a while. Trying to gather some data on cost savings while using the time of use mode.

[@chrislehmann6240]

this is awesome I just wired my box watching this video and im not even qualified to boil an egg.... jks but I can now

[@emftestblock]

Great video. But after watching Install videos about the ecoflow smart panel, hands down ecoflow. Both for ease of install, and features.

[@everettjohnson7264]

Well done! Don't forget grounding bushings on your connectors.

[@patrickkenny2077]

Nice clean work; didn't know going in you were an electrician.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Yep. Got in the apprenticeship in 05. I was 19. Been almost 20 years in the trade. Been away from it for a year now after we moved.

[@kiotimike]

I always enjoy your electrical videos. You take pride in the neatness and organization of wires! That system is pretty impressive! My question is, how long will the longevity of the battery pack last before the batteries go bad?. I hope to wake up to the Saturday 7am est video. Cheers 🍻

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks Mike! They say they are good for up to ten years and 3000 charge cycles. No video Saturday. Hoping for sunday.

[@jk9086]

Looking at conventional Generac vs Anker vs EcoFlow right now. My biggest hurdle is figuring out how many KW I need to size things. Seems like a box of voodoo magic. Excellent video. Will definitely spend some time on Anker’s site this evening

[@marcus_w0]

I really like watching a professional doing an awesome job. Nice! Although american electrical installation feels ancient compared to european installation systems.

[@nytrini1ify]

Thank you for your detailed video, is it exactly what I wanted to know. I ordered the power station and smart panel and I'm looking for electrician to install it. 🙏

[@JCWren]

I should send you a picture of what the wiring coming out of my two panels looks like. It induces nightmares in us OCD types.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Ha! Most of them do unfortunately

[@andys5203]

Awsome presentation 👌. Thank you😊

[@jeff-millieesterline4209]

Awesome video. Your skills are obvious! Love the disclaimer to the couch potato experts. Good Job, Great video!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you!

[@mike.the.estimator704]

Man... thats a sexy panel!! Looks so clean and wire management is purdy as well!!! This makes me want to hook up my 50 amp manual generac switch for my 13kw generator! I tried my best to make it look like this when I landed my outbuilding aka office. I had a retired electrician come and size the line from main to sub since I didn't understand the calcs and distance equations and didn't want to risk it.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you. As long as you have a good game plan you can dress it up pretty nice. And yes, voltage drop calculations can be a little confusing if you dont do it all the time.

[@mike.the.estimator704]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC yeah voltage drop and then having to figure out aluminum vs. Copper. I had it all inspected just incase we ever sell and what not. I have thought about doing what Adam mentioned in his video a while back that u assisted him with, about supplementing by using a system like either of yalls to run my office during the summer when I'm running the AC. I'm just waiting to save some $$ then look for panels to help charge the system!

[@ktms1188]

I was debating this and the Delta Pro x2. For RV use and home backup. They both have their benefits so tough call, especially when talking how much $$$ all this stuff is. That 130lbs may be tough for an RV use if moving back and forth. Love to see your ideas if have any, or maybe a vid though be asking a lot. 😊

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Im not familiar with the delta pro x2. But yes the f3800 is heavy. I could see it being a pain lugging it around

[@josemontanez3194]

Great video. Very informative!

[@dereksellars]

Thanks, Kyle. That was very informative. Now, Get to the Log Splitter "Machine" LOL Have a Good Day!!!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thats coming soon. I have the welding cart first which will hopefully be next week and then ill be starting the splitter

[@dereksellars]

Okie Dokie, Thanks, Tonto :)@@SpicerDesignsLLC

[@remital6834]

Nice Job on this video. Lots of details help us all understand how these systems work. I have an F150 Lightning, It powers the house nicely.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thats pretty cool.

[@johndernberger1961]

Great video and explanation of the system.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks John!

[@SEANRMZ]

nice and clean instal. Looking for the same back up system ..

[@acefire4050]

Well, I think I should get 2 of those generators and all 12 batteries between the 2. Get one of the little home panels. Hook that up to the fuse box. And now to give me a few days of power when power goes out. Of course, I don't have a power line so I don't have power from the power company. And I only have solar generators. I was thinking about getting A. Gas propane one, but still haven't done it yet. I still like buying a solar generators. So I think I might stay with those instead. Cause they are cheaper. And they cost more for the unit, but they are cheaper on fuel.

[@melkingrealestate]

Excellent video!

[@lys1805]

Many thanks!!. You re the first to showcase how this works and connects. Could you please answer this (cause no one else has, even Anker): In self consumption mode, how does the HPP know how to not output more than the main + backup centers need ? Is it getting readings from the CTs and adjusting the output constantly ?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Good question. Yes, the only way i see that possible is with the CT’s on the incoming and if you noticed the internals of the home power panel there are more CT’s measure inputs and outputs as well. And you can determine how much you want the battery to discharge so you still have capacity for an outage. There is also another ct that they provide to install on the incoming PV conductor to measure solar input. I showed it in the video but didnt install because i dont have any solar yet.

[@lys1805]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC got it, thanks. Not sure if u can answer this... Is there any chance that the town makes u install a knife switch accessible from the outside so that (in some severe fire or similar incident) they are sure you are not returning power to the grid?? Anything that ties and feeds your panel needs this according to some local laws - along with 100+ labels that say so - similar to solar GT systems... thanks a lot!!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@lys1805 i dont believe thats required on this system. Dont quote me on that. Its supposed to only counter the utility usage, so if the power is out it has nothing to counter and it would be in backup mode which would isolate it from the main and only power the backup load in the separate panel. Im guessing that the grid tie solar portion would still have to be set up in a way that it cant back-feed though. I dont have much experience with PV systems.

[@lys1805]

Thank you very much!! (Subd) And I totally agree on this. But for the town to approve they would need to be convinced about it. That's when I think they would say "i dont know how this thing works.. lets put a knife switch outside and kill it if we want to"..

[@CHarryAK47]

when you can go all out on your own rough in. haha good to see all the perfection. you should have explained why you use EMT and not PVC i feel like not everyone knows.

[@Dan-bj1cz]

Great video. Want to come to NY and do my house.

[@ericfallabel9201]

Thanks for this video! Any estimate of what it would cost to install this system, if I were paying an electrician to do it for me?

[@DougArthurJr]

Great Video...Thanks!😀

[@eckostar61]

Thanks great video. In a hurricane if your powering 2 fridge. Do you know the time of power and watts that would use

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@eckostar61 depends on the fridge. You could google the power consumption for a fridge. I dont know off the top of my head.

[@slherzog]

I appreciate this info. We need to do something to at least keep our well and sump powered during outages. The battery option over a generator now has me thinking, especially since it's not a whole lot that I need to keep running as "emergency". Fridge, freezers, sump and well. Seems pretty low demand considering what you backed up. Good stuff.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

No problem. Its definitely a viable option.

[@brentjohnson6654]

New sub here. Great video. This is what I am thinking about. Backup not powering up an EV like you said. Appreciate your approach to the install and I will not give any Safety Sally remarks. Lol

[@lmychajluk]

Thanks for the video! Very thorough! I'm going to check out some of your other videos. Question - At the start of the video, you mentioned that you have a separate disconnect, and the existing SquareD QO panel is 'technically' a sub-panel. I have an almost identical SquareD panel with a disconnect out in back near the meter, and am thinking of adding a Solix system as a backup. Would re-routing the grid-power connections from the SquareD panel directly to the 'Grid' side of the HPP, and then connecting the 'Backup' side of the HPP to the existing panel be a valid configuration? That would make all available circuits available to the backup power w/ minimal re-wiring. In other words, do I really need a separate sub-panel for my backed up circuits? I do realize I may still want to feed the 'grid' through another nearby disconnect (w/ a breaker) before the HPP, but the end result would be the same electrically, right?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@lmychajluk theoretically you could do what your saying but the ct’s need to get their reading from the main feed and that may be too far. Its hard to say without looking at it.

[@davidbruce5377]

I may have missed it. Can you pair the 3800 to x 2 wattage? If you pair does it have connect to the Anker transfer switch?

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

Kyle, I know yer a perfectionist, nice install on the wiring, but Buddy, you ARE A.D.D. ! Even the beer cans are 'label forward' in the fridge!!!🤣 (just bustin stones)

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Hah! Thats the Keystone Girl doing that. Shes in charge of the beer stocking.

[@Handler9]

thank you very much for the video! I wonder what's the difference between Anker SOLIX F3800 and Anker SOLIX X1 besides portability?

[@H0ND4N5R]

It's really interesting to see how different the electrics are in the US compared in how we have in Finland. I'm not an electrician but grandpa gave me permission to work with electricity so I guess I'm quallified. I work with solar every now and then so these kind of thing are interersting to me. Would love to have something like this at home because I live in a place where we are without electricity many time a year.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Sounds like it may be a good fit. The solar is a great option too that works well with this system.

[@stevegee7593]

The Funny thing in the U.K. we have been stopped from using wood as a backing plate. It now must be a fireproof material.

[@RobertYonng]

Does the battery packs charge from the home panel grid power when it’s not supplying power?

[@corockclimber]

Great video! However, I didn't notice that you turned on the A/C to actually see if this would have powered it. Would definitely be interested if it would actually power the A/C during an outage.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Ive since used the ac on the system. It does work.

[@Outdoorsy368]

Very enjoyable to watch

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Was honestly a pretty fun project. Cool system too.