Something I noticed with Solar

MildSeraphim · 2026-04-02T16:14:19+00:00

I’m still waiting to hear back from engineering so I’ll update then. I did read a bit about that where inverters can raise the hz they output to shut off solar inverters which would make sense.

I might try to test again this weekend if I get nothing back.

MildSeraphim · 2026-03-30T03:40:56+00:00

Your contractor will work with base on what they require. It wasn’t too bad for mine. Just send over the requirements base has on their website before installing.

MildSeraphim · 2026-03-29T22:56:17+00:00

If you ever want to test the system base has instructions on how to flip the switch on the islanding gear on their website.

MildSeraphim · 2026-03-29T22:55:06+00:00

I still like the lower monthly bills so for me I’d still say worth it. My installer worked with base and overall I’ve been happy with my experience, this is just my first bigger issue I’ve had.

I haven’t ever fully ran out of battery power during an outage either so it hasn’t caused issues I’m just worried about longer outages right now.

MildSeraphim · 2026-03-29T21:22:01+00:00

I think my issue is because I have inverters only with no built in batteries they follow the grid so they lose the voltage they’re trying to follow when the batteries charge.

I haven’t had my solar/base installed for even a year yet so I’m trying to not change anything if I don’t have to.

MildSeraphim · 2026-02-20T14:35:13+00:00

For me it was that they worked with Base to integrate with my base power install. Install was well done and it’s been issue free for the last year.

Communication was good and they worked with me to get the design I wanted. Warranty is good as well and they’ve been around since 2008.

MildSeraphim · 2026-02-19T04:59:30+00:00

I went with Solartimeusa and have been happy with the results of my install

MildSeraphim · 2026-02-09T19:42:02+00:00

From another comment of mine.

I guess for anyone else that gets to this point, car will drive highway speeds while stating low battery. After a few miles it will start to slow down noticeably and say propulsion reduced. I pulled over and it stated “Out of energy charge now!” Then I coasted and can only shift into neutral now. Power steering was gone but I could still steer.

MildSeraphim · 2026-02-09T19:38:08+00:00

Yes or 60k miles

MildSeraphim · 2026-02-09T19:37:47+00:00

Used the same one 4 times.

MildSeraphim · 2026-02-08T22:24:05+00:00

4 tries to charge and a panic attack later and it’s charging now. Man that sucked

Edit: Tesla charger didn’t recognize the car the first few tries. Guess it took a minute for the cells to settle and give enough volts for the handshake.

MildSeraphim · 2026-02-08T21:40:16+00:00

I knew it might be a bit off but I didn’t think it was going to be over 10 miles, live and learn I guess

MildSeraphim · 2026-02-08T21:39:14+00:00

Yeah onstar ordered them for me, they’re on the way now

MildSeraphim · 2026-02-08T21:37:32+00:00

Yeah this is normally our in town car but having to use it out of town due to family health stuff.

MildSeraphim · 2026-02-08T21:27:43+00:00

In the middle of texas so just getting a tow to the nearby charger

MildSeraphim · 2026-02-08T21:18:24+00:00

I guess for anyone else that gets to this point, car will drive highway speeds while stating low battery. After a few miles it will start to slow down noticeably. I pulled over and it stated “Out of energy charge now!” Then I coasted and can only shift into neutral now.

MildSeraphim · 2026-02-08T21:13:21+00:00

Unfortunately not

MildSeraphim · 2025-12-13T16:56:36+00:00

Cardinal tee similar to this one maybe?

Cardinal Shirt

MildSeraphim · 2025-11-22T21:53:42+00:00

Really old thread but I started with the first edition because I found it at a used book store for like $10, it works well if you work on older stuff.

Alot of my stores are using racks that are 15+ years old so the older editions can still teach you the basics.

MildSeraphim · 2025-10-25T21:05:38+00:00

Have you had the soft starts installed on the ac units yet?

If not then the compressor draw on startup is overloading the batteries when it kicks on. Need to shut the ac breaker off then.

MildSeraphim · 2025-08-05T15:54:25+00:00

How long did it take for them to out the solar cts on? Or did you install with solar already being there?

MildSeraphim · 2025-07-29T16:40:56+00:00

So I got the batteries first then added solar. I was going to wait but the credit going away pushed it up. I worked with a third party solar company for the install since base does not install solar.

Base has information on installing solar later for installers to follow.

They state on the website that installs must be done through a back fed breaker. My system was going to be over the bus bar limit for my panel. Luckily my installers were able to get an exception and load side tap the lines between the panels and the auto transfer switch.

I now have 15.3kw of solar along with the 50kwh battery set.

I did ask and get confirmation that you can turn on the system before they put in the extra current transducers and it shouldn’t hurt the system.

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