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We recently purchased this property with a log cabin. We have two wood burning stoves that are capable of heating our entire cabin. All we need is a versatile power system that we can use for backup or supplemental power for our home. The Anker SOLIX F3800 is the perfect solution for both. Huge battery capacities along with solar charging and 240 volt output. Make sure to follow along for the full install of the Anker system.
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[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

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[@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

[@meilyn22]

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

[@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 !😂

[@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.

[@davidbruce5377]

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

[@jeff-millieesterline4209]

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

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!👍

[@prepper1013]

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

[@greglopez8206]

Excellent job!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you!

[@oso13bravo]

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

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great system! Very professional installation too. :)

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks buddy!

[@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.

[@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.

[@davidhorton4611]

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

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Wow, thank you!

[@vintagespeed]

super clean install! 👍

[@s.m.aggies7220]

Sad news I was hoping for a Smart Transfer Switch between Battery to Public Utility. Not interested in a Backup Power Source or "emergency Power". :( The unit alone is a Backup source. I do like Electrician's amazing artwork of wiring, I do miss the Industry worked many years as a Supplier CED.

[@melkingrealestate]

Excellent video!

[@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.

[@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.

[@andys5203]

Awsome presentation 👌. Thank you😊

[@Mr.S7R4WM4N]

“Right Meow” Lol Super Troopers!

[@jimjensen1414]

GREAT JOB, Kyle, very good info !!!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks Jim!

[@jamesrahn2065]

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

[@apascarelliful]

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

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Perfect! Hope its helpful for you

[@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.

[@seandever2289]

😂 thanks for the how to, I’m a barista, and was able to wire in 3 car batteries , using an electric toothbrush to power my house. Ps my lawyer will be trying to contact you

[@fredherman5234]

You do good work .

[@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.

[@CountryViewAcres]

Top Notch Installation!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you! Nothing like your system but it will work

[@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!

[@cornerstoneww]

Nice work!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Outdoorsy368]

Very enjoyable to watch

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

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

[@markknister6272]

Very nice. No way for a dyi-er to do this and not burn the house down. Less expensive than the solar battery backup my solar people want to sell me.

[@emftestblock]

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

[@johndernberger1961]

Great video and explanation of the system.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks John!

[@tlaughlin1969]

Looking forward to more videos on this as solaris added. If you choose to do tha5

[@Singkhorn.S]

Wow it's almost like a whole-home UPS system. Can I do this yourself without being a certified electrician?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Ya pretty close to it. It transfers very quick. As far as install, i cant speak for anyones abilities. Its always recommend to hire a licensed electrician.

[@marcus_w0]

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

[@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!

[@mikewanner556]

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.

[@mikewanner556]

@@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@JupiterMoJo]

Aha! I knew you were a Twisted Tea fanboy! Seriously though, that AC coupled and time of use feature is nice when you have a Utility that likes to screw you with the ToU rate hikes. Next you'll be telling me they don't give you one for one Net Metering either, like we still have down here in FL. Bastards! Are you going to hook up some kind of interlock/bypass for the 100amp in case the Anker shts the bed?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thats just incase Adam shows up. They are pretty good occasionally. I did install an 1-1/4” nipple so i could take the 100 sub feed to the sub panel if needed. I thought about installing a tie breaker but it would consume a lot of space in the sub.

[@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.

[@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

[@matthopewell9796]

whoa whoa whoa now....what's with the busch lite in the fridge? Trying to force Keystones hand in a some sort of sponsorship?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thats right. Trying to put the scare into em. Those are guest beers. No one wants my Keystones. More for me.

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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?

[@JS-mt6wp]

Fantastic work. Do you have the link for that Eaton Sub-panel you used?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks! And unfortunately i dont have a link. Cant find them on Amazon. I picket that up at Home Depot.

[@biggieb400]

Awesome work. That system has some impressive features, especially the TOU option. What is the ‘flicker’ like when it transfers back and forth??

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks buddy! Its just a quick switch back. Youll see the lights flicker and thats it. Fraction of a second

[@jaybubb5500]

Really nice work that looks awesome. I have a question/opinion though. Don't you worry about fire with the batteries? I see a lot of them starting fires in some of the EVs and cordless tools. It's one thing holding me back from using something like this.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@RBallarddesigns]

Good job. I we lived close I would be trying to get you to do my solar connections on job sites. Biggest downside I have seen on these style units is that the solar can’t back feed like a typical grid tied system. So once the solar has the batteries charged… it just sits there. Not sure if the Anker is the same but most I have seen are that way

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

The anker actually couples with the grid tied system. Doesnt necessarily use the solar to charge it. Its more designed around cost savings than just a normal back up system.

[@roberta4989]

Great install demo and system explanation. But, Busch beer in the fridge? Come on dude, there is no excuse for that!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Hah! Thats for guests and its probably expired.

[@Marteen_T]

what do you do if you don’t have enough line to move over to the new sub panel? add a junction box?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

A lot of these systems will have you splice them in the existing main panel. Unfortunately you may be limited to options when it comes to relocating circuits. A separate junction box or a trough about the new sub would be a better install.

[@stevenortiz4520]

Nicely Done! I’m a 40 year Electrician/ Electrical Contractor and was asked to install one of these for a client. What are the local AHJ requirements for the installation of one of these units? I’m wondering if this would be considered an additional electrical load? My clients calculated load is already over 200 amps and the solar company has ignored that and put in a 150 amp main in order to install their massive 80 amp solar backfeed. Any info would be appreciated! Oh by the way, the manufacturer stated that it should only take a couple of hours to install this equipment! 😂🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Not a lot of info on an AHJ requirements. Im sure it will vary in different areas. I would imagine that would apply more to the PV system solely and not so much the Anker system. It can backfeed to counter high peak costs but it isolates the main in an outage situation. Sorry i dont have a solid answer for you.

[@johnc3225]

Great video! VERY clean job! I’m thinking about doing something similar in a 850sqf small cabin.I’m looking at the anchor system, but I’m thinking that the Eco Flo delta smart home panel 2, would be easier. It Doesn’t require an extra subpanel, you run your loads right into it. Have you ever looked into those? What is your thought about them?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Those look like a nice system as well. I think either route you go you would be happy. Not sure if that system has the time of use mode that discharges during peak hours though.

[@dcmotive]

Nice vid. Super useful. Is the shop going to get the same treatment? Ive got a pile of stuff to do the same, but going to power with solar cause PG&E sucks and averages between $400-700 per month for almost no use.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Wow thats crazy high. Not for the shop.

[@OBD01]

Very good video, 👏👏full of wonderful information. Way to go! Concerning safety police I agree why everyone wants to tell everybody how they are being unsafe. I am all about live and let die. Like you, I do not care. Raised four little humans 2 girls and 2 boys to full grown and they are all standing tall. I was taught the best thing to do was not pick them up when they fell down. I always help when they ask but mostly they just want someone to listen to them, not tell them. 🤣🤣

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Well put. Thanks for the support

[@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"..

[@houstonstarbuck]

Great video. I may have missed it...but...if you don't have solar...how does the Anker battery stay charged while awaiting a power outage?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

It charges through the power connection cord that goes to the home power panel. It can be scheduled to charge during off peak ours too. I did talk about all of that toward the end if the video.

[@crushvapor1147]

Great job and explanation. What kind of batteries are used?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

They are lithium iron phosphate batteries

[@jimsipes9348]

Really great video and explanation of each step along the way. Thank you for sharing this with us. I do have an electrical question. I know very little about electricity. I have my system hooked up to my main circuit panel via an interlock kit and input box. I did it this way because I wasn't sure if my electric heat pump will work with a 50amp setup (the breaker for my heat pump is 60amps). Since the HPP uses a 100amp breaker, does that mean it would run my heat pump. FYI...I do have 2 F3800s and 6 expansion batteries. Was waiting for the double power hub to arrive.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Yes the HPP has a 100 amp feed and output. Granted you only want to have a max continuous load of 75-80 amps of the 100. Shouldnt have an issue running your heat pump though.

[@jimsipes9348]

Thanks for the reply. Now I may not have to wait for the Double Power Hub.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@jimsipes9348 i dont know what that is. The one in the video will accept two f3800’s

[@jimsipes9348]

Anker's Double Power Hub will be coming out in June. It is 2 plugs connected to a hub. The plugs go into HPP receptacles in the F3800x and then you connect one end of your 50amp cord into the hub and the other end into my inlet box. That doubles the 6000 watts to 12000 watts. It's just a manual way of doing what the automatic HPP, without all of the extras that the HPP offers. When there's an outage, I have to manually shut off the main breaker, and turn on the generator breaker. Not as seamless as the HPP, but still does the job. Because my generator breaker is only 50amps, I would also turn off the 60amp heat pump breaker in my current system.

[@Brian-ri8pi]

Will the single station like what you have power a 3/4 hp well pump on 30 amp?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Ya it should power that

[@briansmith6106]

Its funny, I just watched Ankers own explanation video of the Home power system, and your explains everything much better, especially the wiring, and what the solar input ports are for on the home panel. Id love to see the video when you add some solar arrays, do you add them direct into the F3800 or as a seperate connection into the home panel? The F3800 are limited to how many arrays and input/output on each unit

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

I will definitely make a video when i install the PV system. Theres two ways you can set it up. If your using it as a portable unit you can charge then with solar. Or for your home set up you can install a separate PV system that will couple with the Home Power Panel to provide better efficiency and savings.

[@bobo2186]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC This was what I wanted to ask as well. I have solar that comes in as a tandem breaker in the panel. With being grid tied, it shuts down if the power is out. Not sure how you keep the panels on and can't find info in their wiring diagrams. Thinking maybe the PV breaker needs to go in the sub panel?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@bobo2186 there was a section in this video where i showed the pv current transformer connections. Looks like the two pole pv breaker stays in the main panel.

[@bobo2186]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC That is what I am gathering. It makes it seem like you would not be able to use grid tied solar without grid power then. If the inverter doesn't sense grid power, it shuts down to prevent back feeding to the grid. This would defeat the purpose of it for me. Thanks for the reply and I'll be keeping an eye out if you do add solar.

[@arinehim]

You are 100% right about wanting this to automatically switch over in the event of power loss. I like that you can program the system to use power from the F3800 during your peak hours in the day. As an electrician, how much would you charge for the installation of this system?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

It all depends on the layout. Your probably looking around $1500 just for labor. Give or take. Material is fairly minimal.

[@arinehim]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC I appreciate that. my wife and I were thinking of getting on of the generac natural gas generators. but this would be cheaper and still do the same job. we would need it to do.

[@MikeZMonroe]

I believe in previous videos you’ve stated the downside of natural gas powered generators. I understand the super features of the battery system you just installed. The downside is for extended power outages?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Yes they both have their pros and cons for sure. Extended outages are definitely a con with the battery system.

[@combidoc]

How many breakers can be added to the subpanel?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Depends on the sub panel. The one in the Anker kit is a 12 space. I had a lot of smaller loads, so i purchased a 24 space. Also depends on how big the loads are. You dont want to overload the battery system.

[@combidoc]

One more question. When the batteries are depleted to level set. Do the circuits connected continue running on power from grid while battery recharges or do they shut off to recharge? Thanks again for making this video.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

The time of use mode for money saving actually just pushes power back on the grid to counter usage. Similar to a PV system. It doesnt actually switch to battery power on the new backup panel. So once it depletes to the level you set, it will wait until off peak hours, which you would set, and recharge then. Usually at night. Hopefully that answers your question.

[@rantiksadventure1920]

One thing I would do is put a division between your water heater and your power setup. I had a leak in my water heater line just a pin hole but it was shooting about 3 and a half feet on to the drywall for about a day before I went in the garage. I ended up having to replace the dry way. Anyway that would suck if it were to destroy your backup system.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Ya thats a good point. I was concerned about how close that is. I also have a slight leak on the pvc fitting for my incoming water. I plan on repairing that soon once it dries up outside. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@MrMagicJohnSun]

Great review! Wondering what your time estimate would be for an electrician to complete the work? Just general range. Thank you!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

I would say two guys for a day should be able to complete it. May need a little time the next day to set up the app and get everything connected and tested.

[@MrMagicJohnSun]

thank you!@@SpicerDesignsLLC

[@MrMagicJohnSun]

Was hoping to bug you one more time - happen to know if the system would work with two panels for a larger home or would you need two systems (one for each panel)? Thanks again!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

You could use it with two. You would just have to move circuits from both panels into a sub panel that will be powered from the battery system during an outage.

[@sweethomesweethome]

Do I need to buy separate connecting cables from F3800 for the home power panel? Or does it come with the power panel?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

You get one connection cable with the power panel. If you decide to add a second f3800 you will have to purchase a separate cable for that unit

[@bigbigblake1]

Can you add a generator input on the AC leg and will that charge the Solix home power system?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

I dont believe so but thats a better question for Anker. They should be able to give you a solid answer

[@bigbigblake1]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC They are emailing product team. So we will see. Immediate answer is to unplug them from the Smart Center and plug the generator direct to the AC input to charge, but figure that would charge much slower than the direct link from Smart Panel.

[@Z-Bart]

Man I hope your beer breaker is marked #1. How do feel about arc fault breakers?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Hah! It is. And hate arc fault breakers. Junk

[@Z-Bart]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC In new construction are they a requirement?

[@switzerland3696]

It works fine in that appliication, but is not that suitable in an RV etc without the transfer switch as it only has 2 inverters inside, 1 of which is also used for charging the unit, so the unit cannot output 240v power when it is charging. It can only do 120V power out of half of its outlets when it is charging. It was a cost saving thing I guess.

[@sweethomesweethome]

Is the switching instantaneously? For me it took almost 30 seconds.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Should be instant on power loss and delayed when power returns

[@richmiller2501]

Hey Kyle, Nice Job! But I am curious on why a battery back up rather then a propane or diesel back up. Battery seems so limited with both how much of the house you can run and the time you can run it for where the engine units you can do the whole house and really go unlimited time as long and you have a supply.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thats the disadvantage to the battery. I didnt want a gas generator eating through my propane. The propane is expensive and we rarely lose power. So when it exercises every week is just burning gas. The battery system will likely last through a typical outage which is all i really need. All comes down to preference.

[@richmiller2501]

ok...I am in the Poconos and i have been up to 3 days without power here . @@SpicerDesignsLLC

[@guntherdrawert2041]

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

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks!

[@kickgas7171]

For a real off grid, battery backup system, you should have purchased a higher performance low frequency, transformer based inverter charger with built in MPPT. These low budget, high frequency, transformerless solar generators simply don't offer a high enough peak power capacity for household, high inductive loads especially if you have a deep well pump..

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

You can get 12000 watts of output from this system. Thats all i need. Everyone’s setup and needs differ. Thanks for the input.

[@kickgas7171]

I guess that's fine if you don't care about using an inverter with a shorter life expectancy. @@SpicerDesignsLLC

[@daniellyon2284]

Hey man, great video! I would love to do this exact setup. I have a question for you about this first. Note that I have no electrical experience so apologies if this is a dumb question. But what is the purpose of having BOTH the Anker home panel AND the transfer switch panel? Is it possible to just wire the Anker home panel directly to your main panel? Then when on backup power, couldn't you just turn off the breakers on your main panel that you didnt want the f3800 panel to power? Thanks in advance for any explanation!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

All good buddy! Never a dumb question. You could not do that. In most cases if you put your entire load on this battery system, it will deplete the battery at a much faster pace. Ideally you want to have essential loads only for max battery life during an outage. On top of that, the supply to the home power panel and load cant be coming from and going to the same panel. And it automatically transfers so you wouldnt do anything manually with this setup. You have to have the secondary panel.

[@daniellyon2284]

Got it! I appreciate the solid explanation! Thanks@@SpicerDesignsLLC

[@user-el6lc7hy5z]

Great informative video, however, I don't think it's a good idea to have the water tank and the electrical panel in the same room just in case of a water leak, hypothetically speaking of course.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks, Unfortunately i didnt build the house so i dont have a choice at this point. The water heater situation is specific to my home. Anything could happen at any point aside from the water heater.

[@brianvrota1]

Do they make a whole house panel so I do not have to select breakers?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

They do for other systems but not currently for anker. If you only had a 100 panel you could potentially set this up to back up everything.

[@brianvrota1]

! @SpicerDesignsLLC I have 2 sub panels through out my house so it would be tough to get circuits I need. Thank you for the response

[@georgezeitler4037]

Have you found that the home power panel limits the output to 1.9 KW from the F3800? I’ve had some interesting dialogue with Anker and none of it makes sense.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

I have not noticed that. When your in back up mode or time of use?

[@srt4cuz]

I have question I just purchased the same unit and I'm trying to figure out how is the unit going to charge. Does the f3800 charge through the power panel or do I need to plug it in to a 120v because I noticed you said you don't need your 120v plug you Installed

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Ya it charges through the power panel. If your using time or use mode then it will only charge during super off peak hours.

[@srt4cuz]

Thank you for the reply..One last question when they say you can charge from your grid tie solar how exactly does that tie into the system. I'm worried I will have a power outage and no way of charging the unit