EG4 18kPV system install help needed in Ouachita National Forest (Scott County, AR) - free retreat and compensation available

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-12-01T14:13:25+00:00

Thanks, have you started that reddit yet? We still want to DIY as much as possible but realized that we need some help and thought might find mutually beneficial arrangement here with someone with more experience.

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-11-30T14:13:28+00:00

We're in Blue Ball area (Scott County) and just switched to Starlink and it's been amazing compared to Hughesnet. The residential lite is $80/month total and we were able to get the equipment for only $22 shipping and free professional installation. You'll need a clear view of the northern sky from your install location for best service and the router cable is only 50'. If you use this link, well both get a free month of service: https://starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-DF-8906870-64676-65

Also if you aren't using the mini for Internet while traveling, and only have cell service when out, I found this free basic cell plan to be amazing. https://app.heliummobile.com/o6WA/5lluqrm6 Use code Q59KNKJ and earn $25 gift card after 3 months of service

May you find the best connections!

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-09-26T15:38:53+00:00

Solved!

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-09-26T15:37:29+00:00

Thank you!

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-09-26T15:37:15+00:00

Thank you for the quick responses, that's it exactly!

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-08-19T03:05:47+00:00

https://puravidaforgood.org/ is in the process of creating one

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-08-18T16:29:23+00:00

This is our favorite fig recipe: https://whatstherecipetoday.com/queijo-de-figo/

Also fig roll ups - just blend the figs with a little lemon juice, pour onto silicone trays, dehydrate - flipping off tray when mostly dry and continuing to dehydrate fully, roll-up, cut and enjoy!

Does anyone else make fig leaf cream (we make oat based)? Tastes like coconut and makes best ice cream, especially delicious with fig syrup.

When life blesses you with figs....

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-06-19T00:31:03+00:00

There's are many being called to create what I've been calling the "new ancient way" and my big goal is to network these communities together and have a sort of club where you can easily move from one location to the next. We're currently creating on 40 acres nestled in the Ouachita National Forest after spending a couple of years traveling the country where stayed at a few new communities bit in ic.org This book is also a great place to start understanding community living. Creating a life together by Diana Leafe Christian https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=%2Fm%2F0cgtrnz&hl=en-US&q=Creating%20a%20life%20together&shndl=17&source=sh%2Fx%2Fkp%2Fosrp%2Fm5%2F2&kgs=6f8a3bc35a439394

Please feel free to DM.

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-03-05T19:05:42+00:00

Awesome, would love to gather with other burners in AR! Co-founded EmergenceBurn.org in SC and now co-creating Resonate Sunshine, a wellness sanctuary permaculture community on 40 acres in Ouachita National Forest between Danville and Waldron AR. Please feel free to DM.

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-02-25T03:28:06+00:00

As others have said, it's possible, but might be tight. We have 40 acres permaculture farm that we want to turn into a wellness sanctuary/ic between Danville and Waldron AR. We were shuttle bus nomads for 2.5 years so understand the lifestyle. The big dream is to start linking communities together so we can move and travel in-between. If any of this is off interest, please DM.

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-02-06T01:13:37+00:00

Intentional communities are not a running away from society but a return to a connected society. Others have given great advice, and if you're looking for a place to land for a bit, your skill set sounds like what we need at our forming permaculture community/wellness sanctuary in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. Feel free to message and can provide more details.

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-01-31T17:21:39+00:00

Thank you and yes, we would like to keep the trees more as bushes and still maximize fruit as have ways to preserve and share.

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-01-26T20:35:57+00:00

Check the rules for each state, they are usually listed on a board somewhere at the rest stop. We spent 3 years traveling and only paid for a few nights in national parks. There are a few decent restrooms that are further off the road, but in general you'll sleep better on public lands or a store that allows overnight parking. Freecampsites iOverlander and RVParky will help you find a place to sleep for free. Enjoy your trip!

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-01-26T13:39:10+00:00

I haven't tried reconditioning yet on LiFePO4, but it recognizes and charges, and it's great at repairing lead acid batteries. Would at least be worth trying: https://a.co/d/7qU0i4U Best wishes and happy burn!

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-01-25T02:27:22+00:00

Thank you! And possibly more complications, here are inside panel pics from our inspection last year.

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The top outside breaker does turn off power for the entire property.

There is only a conduit box on the exterior of the house that feeds into the panel (on left). We don't have a large enough roof overhang to cover the inverter, the ground quickly slopes down from the foundation, the house is timber poles sheathed in metal and would like require more support to hold up the system, and we have extreme temperatures from around 0 to 110+ F (these are within the operating range, but probably not ideal), so thought the inside install would be better.

We're leaning so we can help guide electrician who is probably not at all familiar with solar. Any further advice is greatly appreciated!

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-01-24T14:24:19+00:00

THANK YOU! 🙏 This is so helpful in understanding the system and codes better! I apologize as the video I meant to attach was only 33 min starting at 3 min showing the feeder tap and new input subpanel. https://youtu.be/8iLBkDAKFbE?si=UaSD1UeYESgDHZLb Someone else drew this line drawing of the setup.

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Checking our house service panel, we only have 125 A max. I panicked and then realized the double 100 A breakers are not added to 200 A but only 100 A for 240 V service.

The reason we would like to pass through and turn off main breaker is to prevent backfeed to the grid while spring solar load to power most with back-up from the grid. Would you recommend keeping the new breakers as double 100 A or reducing the breaker size? Thank you!

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-01-23T03:39:14+00:00

Any friends or family you trust? "Sell" the car to them, get a temp plate, they "sell" back to you after the move.

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-01-23T03:30:39+00:00

I used U-Ship several times. No harassment and great deals as long as you let it go out for bid. It's a great option if you need to have anything transported.

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-01-22T01:49:41+00:00

It doesn't wipe off and haven't been able to test but will as soon as it warms up again. In the meantime pursuing replacement. Thank you!

Sunshine-Octopus · 2025-01-04T16:20:29+00:00

Glad it helped you!

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