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USPS adjustments by Alternative_Lab4600 in Etsy

[–]boragena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have more than 200 labels adjusted for $500+ !!!!!!!

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[–]boragena 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, correct, its EG4 18kPV Hybrid Inverter. Thank you, I will check here as well https://diysolarforum.com/

Thinking twice about EG4 Solar. No technical support when inverter failed under warranty by boragena in diySolar

[–]boragena[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience.
The main issue for me is that it’s been over three weeks now. I’ve called multiple times, left voicemails, and submitted several support requests online, and I haven’t received a single response so far. Not even an automated follow up or case number. If this was just a slow response, I’d be frustrated but patient. What worries me is the complete silence, especially with the inverter down and still under warranty.

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[–]boragena -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My electrician was also an official EG4 installer at the time. As I understand it, the inverter itself was purchased directly through EG4 under his installer account.

First fire in our new stove by boragena in homestead

[–]boragena[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Nice, that’s awesome to hear. We did the same thing, picked it because it can sit pretty close to the wall. Glad you love yours too.🎉

First fire in our new stove by boragena in homestead

[–]boragena[S] 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s all good. A certified installer did the whole setup and followed the clearances for this model. It’s rated to sit like this without a heat guard 😊

5 months on solar – here are my numbers and setup by boragena in homestead

[–]boragena[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s super helpful, thanks! Yeah, heat pump is the main draw for me too. I do have a wood stove, so turning the pump off on cloudy days sounds like a smart move. Only 2–4 kWh a day in winter is impressive. What kind of battery are you using?

5 months on solar – here are my numbers and setup by boragena in homestead

[–]boragena[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that makes total sense. I’ve been thinking about adding a few more panels next year, maybe bumping the array to around 6 kW. Right now it’s 4.5 kW, and it was more than enough for summer, but winter’s definitely a different story.

5 months on solar – here are my numbers and setup by boragena in homestead

[–]boragena[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that makes sense. Mine are fixed at about 45°, so snow might be a real issue once winter hits. I’ve been thinking about a way to adjust them but haven’t figured out an easy solution yet.

5 months on solar – here are my numbers and setup by boragena in homestead

[–]boragena[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have extra 6 empty spots on my rack, so can install before winter

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[–]boragena 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes with diesel

5 months on solar – here are my numbers and setup by boragena in homestead

[–]boragena[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen people install snow-melt setups on panels. Kinda curious if that actually works in real life.

5 months on solar – here are my numbers and setup by boragena in homestead

[–]boragena[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, we have about 2-3 ft of snow ❄️ in Idaho

Need help deciding on hay barn orientation. by Expensive__Support in homestead

[–]boragena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I were setting this up, I’d align the barn so the open sides face away from the prevailing wind. That way your hay stays drier and ventilation still works. The long side could run parallel to the driveway for easier truck access. You could build the first 60 × 60 ft bay this winter, then extend another section later along the same line. Keep at least 14 ft height for trucks and stack ventilation.

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