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If I can figure it out, I definitely will. I'm currently running a screened version 7.6kW unit and while I have the settings in there, it doesn't seem to work. I have one more thing to try. In one of the documents, it shows adding a jumper onto the comm board to put it into off grid mode (I think, it's not clear). I'll post here if I get it, and make a video about it.
What are the specs of your sump pump? Did you have anything else running with the pumps? I have two sump pumps on a 20 A circuit that I want to add to the backup sub-panel with the Home 8, but I'm not sure the battery can handle the inrush current, especially if they both start at the same time. They were installed before I moved in, so I don't know anything more about them.
Mine is a 1/3hp. The rest of the house was running too, probably around 1000W base load. It should be able to start both at the same time, but if you set the floats to different levels, it shouldn't be a concern. It will start my air compressor, which other inverters struggled with, so I wasn't really worried about the sump pump.
Cursory glance looks like this is a $12k unit with battery and smart panel for 14kWh backup, how does this compare against competitors? What do you think of Signature Solar’s EGLL v2, you could do 6 of those for 30kWh and supposedly they’re UL listed now.
This system is more comparable to Tesla Powerwall, Sonnen, Enphase, Franklin WH, etc. You can definitely do it for cheaper, but this is an all-in-one, including the battery. Tesla is cheaper than the rest, and this is on par with the rest.
It has been! Minor glitch having to do with reserve settings, but they're working on that now. I've been cycling it every day and running off grid most weekends.
@Ben's Solar and Battery thanks. I have Tigo A-Os and from what Tigo said, they may or may not work with Schneider mppt charge controller and at that cost just for the charge controller add on, it didn't seem like a smart purchase. Now that Schneider inverter on the other hand seems like a real workhorse.
@@benssolarandbattery wait what? How would this work? Would another inverter be in the mix? Like xw pro and something else or does the lg battery controller just take in the ac from enphase?
@coolmaster121 you can either tie the output of the enphase system (or any other grid tie inverter output) directly into the LG smart energy box, or leave it in the main panel, as long as you're backing up that panel. There's a current transformer (CT) that measures the solar output. It can then use it to charge the battery and run the house in an AC Coupled scenario. The LG battery adjusts the frequency when the charge rate is too high or when the battery is full, causing the grid tie solar inverter to shut down or slow down, depending on the programming.
Do you think this system is a good option with the sneider for AC coupled Enphase IQ8+ inverters? Not many stellar reviews on any investors I can find for AC coupled systems working as good as a DC except Tesla . My solar is literally in the final stage of install and I need to keep the IQ8’s and all the research i started doing shows the best option is the Tesla Power wall. I’d rather not go through the wait in California to do the Tesla not to mention the price. My installer wanted me to go with the Enphase system and I need way more power use than those can feasibly provide. Thanks. I’ve literally watched all your videos since the beginning 😊
The Schneider works, but it is honestly better for off grid. The LG Home 8 has been working great so far and is the closest in features and controls to Tesla. It is a little more expensive, though. Thanks for watching ALL of my videos!
@@benssolarandbattery I'm approaching the big decision and can't afford to screw it up.. After seeing you rave about the Schneider, I am surprised to hear you don't like it for hybrid... why not? TY
Why not just use inverters with parallel capability? I have three 5kW Iconica inverters with a 92kW lead acid battery bank. I can run up to 15kW if I want...We have a 9.5kW electric shower that will take half of its power draw from the 8.4kW PV array in summer. Even in winter, it's no problem for paralleled inverters. I'm in the UK.
I definitely could, and do for my customers, but in my case, I'm mostly just testing them. If my customer had a house similar to mine, I'd install at least 2 of these LG batteries, maybe more. (I use a lot of power)
Have you ever heard of a Net Zero (Net Zero its a brand name) Inverter with a 20k power bank I've seen picture of one installed but that's all just curious as to how good of a set up they are. I was told they don't advertise just word of mouth.
I'm not sure which one you're referring to. A number of different systems can do grid zero with zero export as well. Typically though you need a DC coupled solar array to do zero export. If you have a picture of the system I can take a guess at it. Benssolarandbattery@gmail.com Cheers! Ben
Hi Ben, that's really weird. I have a similar LG dryer but a matched unit with washing machine on pedestals. My Solark 12K has no problem at all running the dryer on batteries at night or during the day on full solar input when the sun is shinning. Mine draws about 6KW too and I can have the dishwasher, and washing machine running too. I dare say the well pump and or furnaces come on every now and again when the washing machine is running. What is definitely a bridge too far is having the dryer running and trying to operate the electric cooker and/or microwave. I'm curious why your Solark is so touchy, I'm sure it's slightly older than the one I have.
Hi Vince, my Sol-ark is definitely one of the older units, so that could be it. I've stayed up to date on the firmware, but it's always fallen short compared to its specs.
@@benssolarandbattery Hi Ben, it's a shame that you can't get it to work. Like you if it wasn't working for me I'd be looking for an alternative for sure. I can't remember exactly but you'd replaced your blown inverter with the Solark and some time later after I'd wasted so much time with other vendor stuff that wouldn't work one of your videos convinced me to get one too. I think it was circa 2020, probably August. Wow, when I mentioned the other vendors are from Chyna the entire comment turned red and I couldn't post. Looks like YT is an an extension of the C C P now.
@@benssolarandbattery Do you know the exact build date? The build date is encoded in the number on a rectangular sticker with a QR code. the first 2 digits are the year, the second 2 are the month and the third 2 digits are the day (i.e. a number starting with 200804 would be 4AUG2020). I have 2 12Ks in use, one October 2019 and one June 2020, and the earlier one is twitchier relatively speaking. It also has 20W to 40W higher standby losses.
I just learned from Solark that my 12k only delivers 12kw to the battery. Solark 12k only delivers 9kw to your AC circuit! Why dont they advertise this? I noticed on sunny days my 40 330watt panels were never going over 9kw. So lame. Also, if your grid is down Solark won't feed your main panel. So despite having excess PV, when the grid is down none of it is usable except your critical needs panel. Lame.
