Hi Joe. Good video. I am a retired Architect here in Nevada who has spent time in Thailand (Love it there). Don’t make your decision based on what you’ve seen at that store. Do some further research online, pay the 1000 baht and get better answers. Based on some quick looking, Thailand is one of the best countries for solar. Good luck!!
@1NickyFan692 ай бұрын
😂😂
@billweis76382 ай бұрын
Did you ask JJ? He seems like a pretty honest guy.
@curiousclaus2 ай бұрын
should have gone solar from beginning, so don't hesitate
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏. We will definitely do some research beyond HomePro.
@johnceragioli96712 ай бұрын
@@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774 Hi Joe. Don’t forget to figure in Property Value increase when you are figuring out your return on investment. JJ Should be able to help you with that part of the equation. Here in America, a solar system is worth +/- and additional 4% to the home value. I would imagine in Thailand it is less, likely around 2%.
@EdPanita-el2no2 ай бұрын
nice update Joe, thanks! i built my own solar here in Prachuap a few years ago. Happy with it. Will sell my electricity soon. Still a ROI of around 5-7 years as electiricity is relatively cheap [5 B/kwh]. Maintenance cost is hardly an issue, because there are no moving parts like a generator. Removing bird poo from the panels will cost you 200-500B/year. I can't believe people in US pay thousands of dollars to thoroughly clean panels, while the degradation is around 2-5%. A bit of advice, battery right now does not pay off. Check your daytime use and take an ongrid system with a hybrid inverter [for future battery extension] of 1 phase and maxed at 5kw inverter and panels. Then PEA is happy to buy your excess electricity for 2.2B/kwh for 10 years. For night time use, try to reduce. Like shutting off pool pumps. Insulate your roof [EPS, white ceramic paint]. Add awnings to cover your bedroom outer walls/windows. Add ceiling fans. For brown outs [rare in Prachuap], consider a portable battery backup for your appliances and a hotelroom for a convenient night. I would not want to have a diesel generator for the noise and air pollution, as you don't have many options to place it.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for all of the great info.
@jeffreystecher65652 ай бұрын
Joe regarding the solar and generator talk to your buddy that built the house he probably knows good suppliers and real answers locally to your questions 😉
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Will do!
@MisterMitchMM2 ай бұрын
HomePro is really one of the only stores I enjoy browsing in. I can't stand malls unless firva specific restaurant or the food court. They sure took care of the fire damage quickly. Thanks for the video, brother. All the best. Mitch 🙏
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
🙏
@marchanson7112 ай бұрын
Joe, research Generac, the world leader in emergency full time, full sinewave power. Beautiful integration into the home. They run quietly on diesel, or propane. The system has auto-switching to cut over from power company feed to your live generator feed. Generac is what you would like knowing how you like state of the art.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for the suggestion and info.
@jamesgilhooly13262 ай бұрын
that is is way to go....a lot Cheaper the Solor Panels
@Chrisarmyvet2 ай бұрын
HI Joe, not sure about in Thailand but we got 6.6kw solar and a 13.5KW battery in OZ and it saves us so much, still not got a power bill, still in credit, even though only get 8c per KW feed in here, when it's hot sunny, free aircon, prob heaps cheaper where you are for power, but the ROI makes sense anywhere. take care guys all the best Chris
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@s.c.63672 ай бұрын
Anytime the government, or somebody has to coerce or bribe me to buy something I would question. I like to make my own choices. Thanks for the research.😃
@MrSean038392 ай бұрын
Autos with air bags, seat belts?
@GarNelson12 ай бұрын
Another thing to keep in mind is you would only need the batteries to have power when PEA power is out. If you are just using it to reduce your PEA bill, and not to use it for emergency power, those batteries could be added later if you change your mind about emergency power.
@loveit29422 ай бұрын
Great video personally I'd go the generator route remember solar is only as good as the battery back up.
@dennisgonya45002 ай бұрын
Ask the solar company if their regulator/invertor is RF dirty. Radiate broad spectrum of RF signals. That can cause interference to other services. Designed my own solar system at my ranch and and went down that road because of the spurious signals that fell in the ham radio band. Had to get a clean regulator (No spurious radiation). Heard it on my ham radio. In the radio spectrum I designed stuff all the way up to 20 Gigi-hertz.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for the advice.
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@party999acb2 ай бұрын
HomePro is not the place to enquire about Solar & installations RTI will in no way be 10-15yrs on a Solar installation Depends on size of installation but typically RTI 6-8yrs
@smartbiz8882 ай бұрын
Depending on the cost of power, I'd definitely consider solar... Your roof is perfect for setting up a few arrays, and you likely could go 100 % off grid... A lot of channels I follow have done it as they've built their houses in The Philippines... There, brown outs are more common, depending on the location... We're currently building (starting in July) a smaller villa in Tarlac (above Angeles City) on Luzon island in The Philippines, and will do a bigger build on a bigger piece of land starting later this year, depending on closing on the land, etc. Solar for both areas is planned...Payoff is 8 to 10 years, and the materials will last up to 20 years... It's a big outlay upfront, but peace of mind and knowing we can run AC as needed is important (for us)... A generator is also a good idea for a secondary backup. We likely will do that too, at least in the larger build...
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you for your input. Also, congratulations on your new home build.
2 ай бұрын
Hi Joe, from my research over many year-end now finally narrowed it down to an Ecoflow Power station that's always available for power with recharging via a couple of portable or fixed Solar Panel's ......Or from the DC electrical from main's power.......Silent and very reliable.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 definitely an option that we are considering.
@stevenwest40782 ай бұрын
Hi Joe, l have an off grid house on an island, please look at Honda io generators very quiet, very efficient, and reliable, We looked at solar but $$ didn't ad up . 3 liter's of fuel will run for 12 hours. 3 fridge freezers, and everything we need. All the best to you both
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for the info. We will do research before making any decision.
@lilo70192 ай бұрын
take care All the best Another amazing video
@paulcousins13712 ай бұрын
Great stuff guys,I agree with others consult JJ, do get some quotes, solar panels are a great idea beyond the initial outlay😎🥰
@s.c.63672 ай бұрын
From Florida they had huge incentives for solar, govt as always.. Pools, house, etc. So many problems so many issues not worth the headache not to mention the hail. Generator, internal combustion engine can't beat it. Not until they get better I would be cautious but I'm sure you do your research. Good luck. Glad to see they fixed it quickly.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@iwin87072 ай бұрын
Great insightful video Joe. Thanks
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@tampaguy63702 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. I love the price comparison. Joe I think you’re not really that far off with the solar. I would love for the technology to catch up to reality.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@LonglingEriksen2 ай бұрын
If the power is out only for 2 hours and so, you dont need a generator. Maybe a UPS fro your freezer? Or just put air con on in your car and wait for a wile. Even go to a hotel if it is longer. Solar panels are nice, but you need som years to gain money from them .
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for your input.
@BradleyFordAus2 ай бұрын
For a quick and easy solar system you could buy a AP Systems EZ1. They sell them in Thailand for about THB24k Basically it is European equipment, and was designed for people living apartments, hence it is DIY. Basically mount the solar cell somewhere, and plug it into your wall outlet.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for the suggestion.
@Walt-ck5qn2 ай бұрын
Hey Joe Gift & Mom! In my opinion, a generator is a better solution to a potential power outage. An 8-10 year ROI makes more sense if possible. Just offering my "two cents"! You're making the right decision! The cost seems "high" even for US standards; but they offer a lot of rebates here. You're right Joe! Happy wife, happy life! Will be married for 50 years in 2026; have possibly learned a thing or two, Hahahahahahaha! Enjoyed the video! Best wishes for a happy productive life. Stay safe
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for your advice. I am definitely looking at other options to meet our needs. Congratulations on 48 years of marriage so far, that is just awesome.
@stewartgrant77242 ай бұрын
HI Joe & Gift,Its my pleasure,Well I am afraid I do not know much about all this Solar Pwer Busiess as lioving in the UK our weather is more wet and cold than sunny and warm. You mentioned Joe that you are inn the process of getting quotes and more informaion about this. Just asking would your great friend JJ be able to help you on this I take that maybe he has these installed on his various properties,Anyway wishing you all good luck I know its very confusing.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏. I will meet with JJ next week and also get his opinion.
@user-tz6xf9mz4w2 ай бұрын
Great show guy's! Enjoy the day 😊!
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@frankkie38492 ай бұрын
We have the same spaghetti in the Philippines,,amazing how they keep track of the wiring,,take care ,,😊generator may be the best option..😊
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
We are definitely looking at generators as well before making any decision.
@johnmitchell20942 ай бұрын
I've had solar here in OZ since 2009 & never cleaned them. The rainfall in Thailand will take care of the cleaning. The ROI on medium solar withou tbattery here is 5 years, a battery is 20 years.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for the info.
@quentint87422 ай бұрын
If you get a metal table, you can get a liquid plastic and dip the legs or you can put on a boat zinc anode on it. A boat shop can offer a small wind generator which you could use as a backup source along with some marine grade batteries and an inverter
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for your suggestions.
@vlodo0012 ай бұрын
We live in Chonburi and have 10 kw solar panels, 10 kWh battery, backup facilities and sell our excess electricity to PEA. Such a system should cost approximately 550k THB
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for the info.
@carl74282 ай бұрын
good video and you confirm my opinion about the pay back period ….around 15 years !!!!! Due to that I gave up my solar cell project.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@petrsimunek65172 ай бұрын
Payments for solar are less than an electric bill, will never increase and have 20 years warranty plus unused electricity will go back to the grid and you get credit
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for your input.
@carleto95972 ай бұрын
Well good luck with your solar energy estimate, hope it works out for you and Gift. Enjoy her mom's visit and your day there in PKK. Take care
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@dominiquelaurain64272 ай бұрын
Thanks for life update ;-)
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
🙏
@synovium2 ай бұрын
Great video; I recommend you go with EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station. The regular price is $3699 US. It is portable, and depending on the model you get, it can give you enough power for the essentials, including the refrigerator. It is chargeable by wall sockets and solar panels. If you're looking for ROI, this is the way to go. Buying a gas generator is noisy and pollutes. At least the Ecoflow is pollution-free. The only catch is finding this for 220V, and I am sure there is an equivalent for Thailand.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for the info.
@eeteetravelfreely00012 ай бұрын
Good morning 🌅.. Today..at 9am I m going to introduce you to my audience.. don't worry no copy. Just a Link to this part of the world 🌎 that is down south.N congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 to u both n looking forward 2 your big Day 💐💐💐
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 again. I just now got a chance to watch your livestream 😊
@colleenrodamer94972 ай бұрын
Many blessings from North Texas ❤
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
🙏
@robertbritz2572 ай бұрын
ROI here in the PNW of US, is 8 to 13 years. Tech will get better so expect the ROI to be better in the future
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for your input.
@theotheleo68302 ай бұрын
Don't forget that your roof needs to be in good shape as well. Good enough to last at least another twenty years or more. I'm sure that the cost of removing the panels will add to the cost of a roof repair.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏 for your thoughts.
@4KChillVibes.2 ай бұрын
Solar is a big investment, but the package the shop was selling is just what they can markup and make the most profit from. approaching a solar installer i can guarantee the package would not need to be as large as you looked at, as the xl package would have left you with an excess of 3.5kw x the average hours of sunshine which would have been 7/8 per day = 24.5 kwhrs batteries were 15 kwhrs giving excess of 9.5kwhrs per day from day one resale back to grid. solar company direct sales take at least 20% to 30% of cost price. and excess sales from day one back to the grid probably giving you a roi of less than 6.5 years. so within your lifetime but the most important thing i would have thought is that in the years to come gift would have zero bills from the running of the house.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for your input.
@arnoldcheok76852 ай бұрын
not sure if you considered just installing solar panels and inverter (with option to add the lithium batteries later) price should be manageable and faster ROI.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
We are currently considering all options.
@arnoldcheok76852 ай бұрын
@@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774 if you need any more information I have a friend in Ayutthaya doing electric works and installing solar panels for companies. Let me know I can give you his contact 😉
@molonlabe96022 ай бұрын
Personally, I'd go with a portable generator that's big enough to run the refrigerator, (food and medicines) some lights and fans. Can cook on a charcoal or gas grill/burner. Don't need to power a lot of the house, in my opinion. We keep a couple trash cans with water in the bathroom for back up...but you have a swimming pool 😁. Shopee has good generator prices. Yes, some people don't understand want vs need. Easy come, easy go.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for the suggestion, we are definitely looking at all options.
@marcp1082 ай бұрын
I love Homepro - it's not the cheapest hardware store, but it certainly has everything and lots of staff, mainly hanging around and not doing much. I think the generator might be a better option and as power only goes off occasionally and electricity generally is very cheap. Towels and sheets are expensive there. Very few options with outdoor furniture unless you go plastic which is not attractive. Maybe there's some way that you could coat them to for protection - maybe worth a trip to a paint shop.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for the suggestion.
@allenward30352 ай бұрын
In America that solar system would costs $80,000 to $100,000. I wish I could get the Thailand price
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Wow 😮
@beet7892 ай бұрын
My solar panels in Chicago cost me, after incentives and tax breaks, under 12K USD. Labor in the USA drives up the cost along with all the permits you have to pull.
@brianbarbarich14012 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. My opinion too much hassle having solar. It seems like in your area the electricity is reliable. Cheers from South Africa. 🙏
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! We are looking into other options as well.
@marybuchanan19822 ай бұрын
Very informative video..We had the outside Generator until it was stolen while we were away a few hours..I will say, not meaning to be a 'Debbie-downer" The outside generator is terribly loud almost deafening if you run it at night, especially to the neighbors, so I think your best bet is the Generac in-home generator. Our neighbors here at the lake have one. It will come on automatically when you have a power loss then will shut off automatically when your power is restored. You probably know all this info so I wish you luck w/the salespeople that come and give an estimate on Solar panels...til next video stay safe and be happy... Our summers in OKLAHOMA can be extremely hot..so far we've had 100-103 degree heat and it's only June,, Usually hot months are July to September
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for the suggestion. Hope it cools down for you.
@mamabear54882 ай бұрын
Their happy because they we're never able to! God bless 🙏
@generemotebookkeeping68132 ай бұрын
If you have the correct meter hooked up, you can sell electricity back to the power company and have a monthly income from the power you produce that you do not use.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
That is one of the questions that we will be asking when doing our research.
@jamesgilhooly13262 ай бұрын
Geneic Generator is the way to go...
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
We are still looking at all options before moving forward.
@pumcarrillo60652 ай бұрын
Sound good just to run pool and ac , the soler pool pump system, pump and panals , a Simple system a c's maybe a little bit more complicated
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏. We are looking into all options.
@philmcleod1112 ай бұрын
Hi Joe ,great content, There must be someone local that makes bamboo furniture, if not there are many places in northern Thailand
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏. Bamboo furniture is also a good option.
@graemeaylward83132 ай бұрын
I can never understand why countries with a lot of sun are so slow in harnessing it's power nationally. Even in UK we had vast solar farms and the Government even subsidised Solar Panels on house rooves, even though the UK has little in the way of sun annually. We sometimes have power outages here in Khon Kaen our "brown outs" when the power is reduced. But they don't last long, 2-3 hours at most, which is inconvenient but doesn't warrant getting a generator or considering solar power. Think very carefully before going down the solar route as your money could probably be spent better elsewhere, especially if you are doing it on the back of couple of hours inconvenience once a year! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your expedition to HomePro. May God bless all 3 of you and grant you safe travels to and from Bangkok. 😀❤🙏
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for your advice. God bless!
@markaustin61442 ай бұрын
Hi Joe and Gift , I think solar panels in the UK not so good as there blocking the sun out here with the chemtrails, I hope Thailand is OK, but here not good, regards Mark, all the best for your wedding next year love your videos amen 🙏
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 so much.
@craigdawson76322 ай бұрын
From what you said it sounds like you use 15 units of power a day on average. Panels are well under 60c USD/W, you could get a small system to just offset your normal daily usage. Just load shed during a blackout. Most good Perc Mono panels last at least 30 years. Could run the system separate with a cheap inverter and the setup cost would be minimal, all in one units cost a lot more but it's simple if your going at the smaller end of practical. Grid tied inverters cost a bit as well. Batteries are the main cost at about $600 USD for 12V @ 100ah, so for a system that wont have as much voltage drop and can handle a load 48V is good but that's at least 4 batteries in series. For example 48V, 100ah is 4.8KWh, If you over panel it you will have extra power in peak generation time. For well under 10K USD you could disconnect from the power grid. For about 4.5-5K USD you could offset over half your power bill and have about a 4 hour back up
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for the info.
@craigdawson76322 ай бұрын
@@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774 Here if you want to kick around some ideas 👍 Not a expert but 7.5 years dealing with high load li-ions from china, old mans a sparky. Yet I plumbed for 10 years. Still got a few idea's from my own research
@StephenWestrip2 ай бұрын
Solar could work well if you aren’t there for a few months AND the electricity buy-back works well. The sun won’t go out when you are travelling 😅
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
We will do some more research before making any decision.
@jbranche80242 ай бұрын
Interested in learning more from anyone who has owned a solar system for a couple of years in Thailand. Costs, battery storage system, knowledge and experience of solar installers, grid tied or off grid. I hear PEA pays next to nothing for excess electric
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
We will see what info we can gather during our research.
@beet7892 ай бұрын
Home Pro pieces are very inflated. The panels and inverters they use are a bit outdated. My house in BKK has 3 phase electrical service. Last December I had 10Kw 3 phase solar panel system installed with any unused electricity being sold back to MEA or PEA for you. That cost me about 250K THB. I paid by a credit card (US CARD)that gave me 5% back and used a 0% interest over 3 years. I only spend about 6 months there so the other 6 months, its basically selling all the unused energy back. Yes MEA/PEA pays you less per unit but I'm not even home so its like 90% sell back, the other 10% is used by refrigerators, and my 3 car chargers, I put on battery chargers on my cars so the batteries don't go bad on my old combustion cars. We will be adding a 14kW battery system in the near future at a cost of 240K, also with a LPG fueled Generator for a fail safe for 190K. Generacs generators are available in Thailand but at a premium price with is what I am looking at. Its peace of mind. My electrical bill while living there with 3 AC on (12k BTU, 43K BTU ((3 phase air con))and 9 K btu) was about 10K THB but with solar it came down to about 3-4 K THB per month. Well worth it to me.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for sharing.
@BradleyFordAus2 ай бұрын
Those Homepro prices are crazy in solar. For example a 10kW system are now typically about THK220k at the lowest
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
I agree ☝️ we are looking at other options.
@markmorgan87632 ай бұрын
Hey Joe do they have Generac back up generators in Thailand ? You can get them as low as $3800 for a 10 to 14 kw unit here in the states. They're hard wired to your terminal box and automatically kick in. When the power goes out and turns off once powers restored. They run off of gas, kerosene , or natural gas !
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
I’m not sure but will definitely look into all the options.
@MrSean038392 ай бұрын
Welcome to married life!
@mamabear54882 ай бұрын
Oh yes, just wait!!❤
@mamabear54882 ай бұрын
Happy wife, happy life ❤🎉😂
@mamabear54882 ай бұрын
Give one to Mom to bring home❤
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
😊
@stuartheald76572 ай бұрын
Don't think you need the xl package. About 10 panels and 5kw battery would take care of pool and aircon. And give backup for those occasional black outs.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for your input.
@ZYLONZA2 ай бұрын
Hello Joe and Gift. I concur with other contributors "Phone a JJ" Hehe, best advice you will get. I was thinking, Joe in the massage chair at the store oh no power cut 😂😂😂, 💡💡💡, make a solar panel for the massage chair for outside in the sun by the pool 😂😂😂 (this idea has a patent pending hehe) OR you could hook up the exercycle and running machine to the generator to get rid of that 500XL you put on in Europe, problem with that is once you are down to XXL no more power, Um Oh Gift 55555. Great video 10 / 10 Keep Well, Stay Safe my friends.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
😂🤣😆
@theequalizer48752 ай бұрын
Thailand #1.....🇹🇭🇺🇲🙏
@rudolfdesadeleer79952 ай бұрын
Solar Panel Fires Are on the Rise Fires are being caused by what is known as a DC arc, where high-volatge DC current 'jumps' through the air when two conductors are close enough together. The heat from a DC arc can get so hot, the surrounding material can easily catch fire.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
We are currently looking at other options.
@MM-sf3rl2 ай бұрын
The extra wire are mainly communications copper and fiber. What is left behind is called: abandoned in place. 😂
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
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@roberttatum88182 ай бұрын
Hi Joe and Gift check out or contact James about that Ecoflow with Solar panels when he was doing the Chocolate man in a vlog thing. Maybe more cost effective and much cheaper since even if you have two of those batterie generator - 1 for fridge and 1 for AC in case there's ever another power outage.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Will do!
@ewengillies98262 ай бұрын
Initial putlay for solar is crippling. It is a longterm investment and something most don't consider is the maintainance costs associated with it. Read the fine print is my tip. Bushyboy Oz.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for your advice.
@Maxwell_862 ай бұрын
Just get from reputable dealer who can service. I have panels and micros in USA for 12 years...with incentives it paid off in 9 years. But while pretty reliable, a few diodes in a few panels went bad. Need to replace the entire panels..and a hassle with dealer who will charge for labor and make sure you get panels that will be around a long time. Mine were no longer made so my replacements are a little off in color compared to originals.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for your input.
@FOCUSonASIA132 ай бұрын
The Thailand power grid is way better than the Philippines. In some parts of the Philippines, brown-outs are a daily occurrence. I wouldn't build a house in Philippines without solar. Also in Philippines you cannot sell power back to electric company and they will still charge a basic amount if you want to stay connected to the grid. For you guys maybe something similar to Ecoflow, gas-less generator/power bank would work for the seldom times you would need it. They are re-chargeable by solar and can provide enough power to run some appliances and what not until power returns. Some can go for 3-5 days depending on configuration.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏. I am currently doing some research on the Ecoflo Delta pro. This may be a good option for our needs.
@bradprior97012 ай бұрын
Honda or Yamaha Generator the way to go
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for your input.
@unclecraigbaannawk2 ай бұрын
and the good thing about a generator is that it will always have a resale value...unlike solar...
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Good point.
@oceanspat2 ай бұрын
we added ongrid and also have a battery back up enough for a few hours, plan to change backup batteries to an Off Grid system 6000 watt inverter charger with Solar 6500 kw ,I can also use a 1.8 kw Generator if its needed, how much , so far inverter 28000 thb and found Stand up wall batteries 55 volt/ 300 ah for 38,000 , we just had a black out 3 days ago it went out 3 times for a total 2 hours but with my Echo Flow backup had to switch alot off , at least we had internet and 2 ac units, with new system I designed will take it offgrid 24 hours a day and if generator needed fire that turkey up.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for sharing. It sounds like an option to consider.
@irongoatrocky23432 ай бұрын
Joe those Generators are not what you need/want, In the US they have a Natural Gas Powered generator in a small Vault/Locker but unless you have a CNG Tank to power it not the (cooking size either) but again return investment is the issue but best to have a stand by I know Power is cheaper here in Thailand but Solar is a good back up and good to have a couple outlets in addition to what your looking for but if you do it and not use PEA it will pay for itself eventually!
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for your input.
@ChaweewanGroup2 ай бұрын
Take your time and understand the solar tech first, IMO. Especially on the battery side of things there are huge differences in quality, lifetime, warranty, installation standard and ease of use.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@kentaitchison8892 ай бұрын
Get an ais 4g or 5 g portable modem comes with battery pack always have internet
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for the info.
@craigdawson76322 ай бұрын
Do you have a cheaper night rate for battery charging? You could order the gear from China, install it yourself get a sparky to tie it to the grid. Then just spray the hose on the panels sometimes, scrub it with a broom and soapy water once a year. My prices below are based on our cost in NZ so it should be a lot cheaper there.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Yes rates are higher during certain times of the day.
@craigdawson76322 ай бұрын
@@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774 You could work with that to boost your savings and payback period. Very simply solar in generation times, battery until it drops to 10% then use cheap power to top up the min until the next solar gain
@gotamd2 ай бұрын
Solar is great, but it won’t really help when the (grid) power is out unless you also have a battery backup to go with it, and that increases the cost very significantly. I have solar with a battery on my house and it’s honestly great. I don’t even notice when the power goes out. The only things I can’t do are run my central (5 ton) AC or charge my EV. I did have one micro inverter die within the first year after the install, but aside from that the system has required zero maintenance. The panels themselves are supposed to maintain about 80% of their rated production capacity after 20 years. The battery backup is supposed to last at least 10 years before I need new batteries. If you do get batteries, make sure they are LFP/LiFePO chemistry and not NMC chemistry. NMC is what’s used in most of the higher-end cars due to weight/energy density, but it degrades faster when its kept charged to 100% regularly (unlike LFP) and it is much more volatile and likely to start a fire. LFP is a much better option for homes.
@gotamd2 ай бұрын
Also, when they do the battery backup install, there is a very substantial amount of work required to essentially set up a second electrical panel where they duplicate all the circuits that will have backup power. That’s a large part of why all the battery and backup stuff is so expensive, but that part basically lasts forever.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for your input.
@igoltry12 ай бұрын
Can you get a Jackery, EcoFlow or a Bluetti ? They have portable solar panels with them.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
We are currently doing our research.
@dueyduey16112 ай бұрын
Hey Joe, the price is too much for solar cell system by homepro. They are many company in thailand offering the solar cell system installation services. My friend's house have installed solar system with only 350,000 baht.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@budmartin33442 ай бұрын
I would suggest to look at your electric bills in the last 3 months to see how many kWh you are using then average out to see about how many kWh you use per day, since you know the pool uses about 1/2 of the power consumption per day then you can estimate how big of the system you will need to run the pool. I use Kill-A-Watt meter to check my appliances power usage before I build my DIY Solar system with battery backup (20kWh batteries), in your case you are not likely to have battery since it is the most expensive part of the system. I got into the DIY Solar system because I need something to do during the Cvd and since we also have rolling black out here in SF bay area, it is very addictive but it is fun to me to keep my brain sharp since I retired in 2020 and I missed my electronics engineering job. BTW, in a grid-tied system, when the utility goes down your solar system will also go down unless you have battery backup.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 the info. We are currently looking at other options as well that will meet our needs.
@jbranche80242 ай бұрын
Have you considered a solar battery like Ecoflow Delta Pro tied into the electric?
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
We are currently in the research phase but will consider all options available to us.
@mamabear54882 ай бұрын
Joe why do thai's keep their washers outside??
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
It works well and Gift prefers to do the laundry outside.
@jamesdawson39632 ай бұрын
Hum,,, i am thinking i want enough solar generator and panels to run air-con for in one bedroom for 8 hours for when the power goes out. Again once i move to the Philippines power seems to go out a lot . I need one room thats cool to sleep in
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
The jury is still out for us.
@tsl7562 ай бұрын
Gift = toilet mat - you don’t need, I need 🤪 Gift = beers - you need, I don’t need 🤨 But of course Joe is paying 🤣😂😏 Gift = yes I happy 😂
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
😂🤣
@mamabear54882 ай бұрын
Go with heavt plastic! No rust just clean!
@darryl58262 ай бұрын
Don't forget you have sell back to power company too?
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Something we are looking into.
@redfan802 ай бұрын
Thise ac's cost alot in electric. My bill is 3000 baht cheaper when we dont use it.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
I agree ☝️
@user-vf8oj5gc2x2 ай бұрын
Even here in Texas solar isn’t a good deal. Still too expensive + at least 10-12 yrs yo pay for itself. Generator best value for rare power outages. I use a generator. $15K generator will run entire house? Solar panels still too high. Rick
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for your input.
@johnanderson80962 ай бұрын
" Apparently they know what there doing"......."Apparently they know what their doing"
@come.on.lets.go.2 ай бұрын
I am thinking the number of packages was how many panels on the roof?
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
You are probably right but I will do more research before making any decision.
@Bruce-on1ux2 ай бұрын
Does the pool pump have to run if you put a cover over it when you are away?
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
I believe so. We did check into a decent cover and they cost between 300,000 - 500,000 Thai baht. Very expensive!
@s.c.63672 ай бұрын
Question, if Solar was so much better, they wouldn't have to coerce us and give incentives (BRIBS) and rebates, I would simply buy the better product.
@larrygivens9312 ай бұрын
Does it hail there? It will take out all the panels when it storms. Be careful!
@StephenWestrip2 ай бұрын
And you think solar panel manufacturers haven’t thought of that?
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Haven’t seen hail in the six years I been here.
@americaninthailand87602 ай бұрын
Who ever does the budget for Labor Baht spent at Home Pro is insane. Way too many employees.
@FOCUSonASIA132 ай бұрын
LOL come to Ace hardware in the Philippines, 3 employees for every customer, its ridiculous, they follow you around with a basket
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Other than the cheap labor, I’m not sure why they have so many employees.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Same in Thailand at most outlets. Lol 😂
@unclecraigbaannawk2 ай бұрын
yep...amazing the work that can get done in an emergency...they must be getting special pay so they 'get 'er done'....lol
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
You are probably right.
@MFCHRIS752 ай бұрын
If you buy a generator I would advise a dual fuel so it runs on gasoline and LPG (same as your stove top). If you have a suitable size LPG tank you dont need to fool aroud with having gasoline on hand and refilling the generator. LPG doesnt provide the same power rating as gasoline but I'm sure a suitable generator power rating can be found for your needs in case of an outage. Its not like you need to prepare for the zoombie apocalypse.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for your input.
@Towball2 ай бұрын
If i was you Joe i would talk to JJ about the solar . I know he is a builder but he also is no idiot and if he doesn't know about it i am sure he will know somebody that does no more about solar . And i must say this for Gift stop being a tight ass 😂😂 Gift will have to ask you what that means . You two make me laugh and you and i know you have to tighten the purse strings
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
I will talk to JJ. 😊😂
@ThomasMcCormack-rq9xg2 ай бұрын
2500 cables. What could possibly go wrong?
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
🤣
@markc72742 ай бұрын
With 12-15 years just to get your return why would you do it at your age range. I love the idea of solar just not sure it’s a great investment at this stage of life. Having said that you have certainly been wise with your financial planning over the years.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
In a lot of ways I agree with you, the main reason would be in case of catastrophic event. We are still in the research phase.
@tjmctube2 ай бұрын
Don't even try to win the need-want argument.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
🤣
@jeffreyheggins39522 ай бұрын
Joe, your price is not right. That's way too high. Don't sell back your power. When the grid goes down, .you will go down.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
We are still in the research phase and we are also looking at other options. Thank you 🙏 for your input.
@billyjohnson91662 ай бұрын
Pass on the solar. The investment makes no sense.
@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe77742 ай бұрын
We are looking at other options as well.
@billyjohnson91662 ай бұрын
@@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774 pay your 5,000 bhat a month for electricity and move along. You also have to figure in the upkeep to solar the expense of it breaking down. Joe keep the money in your pocket. Needs and wants. It’s not a need.