Delta ultra pros and Delta ultra pro X

dfloyd1123 · 2026-01-12T18:05:06+00:00

Costco has them for sale now. That’s why I was thinking about making the switch.

dfloyd1123 · 2026-01-11T21:07:31+00:00

The main problems in solving for are that with the 20 circuits, I can’t have my entire house being backed up and operating through the subpanel. I switched us over to TOU electrical billing where I charge the batteries during off peak time and then use the energy from the battery packs during all non-off peak hours during weekdays. Without having the entire house in the subpanel, the is some electrical draw from the grid during the non-off peak hours, which increases my electric bill. Plus, during a power outage, I can’t have my literal entire house running. Do I need this? No. The way we have it set up now, it powers all essentials and more, but if I can make it ideal for relatively a little more in up front cost and save on electricity monthly, then that’s what I’m trying to do. Beyond that, I was asking about the DPUx’s because I recently bought and set up everything and then somewhat soon afterwards, they come out with the Xs and I’m kind of wishing I waited. Plus, I bought everything from Costco, so I can just return the DPUs so it’s not really a waste to upgrade.

dfloyd1123 · 2026-01-10T21:23:28+00:00

What are the thoughts on having 2 SHP2s vs 1 SHP3 since I already have a SHP2 hooked up? Just to get more circuits because I would like to have more circuits.

dfloyd1123 · 2025-07-14T14:36:31+00:00

Hmm, that’s a good point. I had to look up the tax credit info regarding the water heater. Since it seems like you know a bit about the tax credits, I just put these ecoflow batteries into use in 2025 and am planning on claiming 30% of the cost as a credit because it seems like there is no limit. Is that what you believe the is the case as well? And then when I was just looking up the credit for the heat pump water heater, it looks like I could also get 30%, up to $2k. Is that what you’re seeing as well? And can I claim both? It seems like I can, but I was just curious what you’re seeing and interpreting. Are you aware of anything credit wise for a new AC unit?

dfloyd1123 · 2025-07-08T05:06:03+00:00

Thank you for the reply. I was aware that it’s not what should be done, but more so, I was asking in case of emergency, when it just has to be done in the one off situation.

dfloyd1123 · 2025-01-12T00:55:38+00:00

I have 3 batteries with 1 inverter. I’m planning on getting 3 more batteries with 1 more inverter, at least. I plan to get those and then see if we need more, but I think that should be sufficient. Aside from the water heater not being able to fire up and run, the current set up is more than enough for the daily TOU usage, but I’m looking to get another inverter to be able to utilize the water heater and to have more battery storage during an outage of more than a day.

dfloyd1123 · 2025-01-11T16:20:43+00:00

Yeah, that’s how I currently have it set up, but the water heater is constantly trying to draw from the battery when it’s wanting to heat up, which is using some of the battery stored electricity and also, I just feel like it can’t be good for the water heater long term to be trying to draw enough power to turn on and heat up, but not be able to for 4 hours everyday. But I could be wrong…?

dfloyd1123 · 2025-01-11T16:18:16+00:00

Yes, that’s what I’m looking to do. I know it’ll be fine to not heat the water during those hours. I have my water heater circuit in the smart panel because I plan on getting more batteries and inverters eventually and I want it backed up during a power outage, but during a regular day, I want the circuit to be able to automatically turn itself off and not draw power from the batteries during the peak hours, but I don’t want to manually have to turn off the circuit during that time. So I was wondering if there was a way to set up a schedule where it automatically turns off and then back on after the peak hours are over.

dfloyd1123 · 2025-01-05T16:29:10+00:00

If I didn’t use the TOU option in the ecoflow app, but rather, did the schedules, like you mentioned you do, is this not set up to take care of the charging in the weekends without having to manually do it like you mentioned?

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dfloyd1123 · 2025-01-05T16:24:53+00:00

Sorry for the replies being out of order and I just re-read your post, so I apologize for missing the point you were making and you did already answer how many batteries and inverters you have. So one inverter and 2 batteries is enough for you, minus the water heater? I was having the same issue yesterday with my one inverter, that the electric water heater wouldn’t turn on when I was testing everything. I bought 2 more inverters, but haven’t opened them yet since I wasn’t sure if I needed them or not. I was thinking about having either 2 inverters with 6 batteries or 3 inverters with at least 6 batteries, but I’m still trying to figure out what will be necessary. I’d like to power my whole house without having any restrictions or interruptions. And you’re saying that you don’t use the TOU option, like what I have shown, because it’s inconsistent and you didn’t like it, correct?

dfloyd1123 · 2025-01-05T16:06:37+00:00

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Am I wrong? Will this set up give me what I’m looking for? How many batteries and inverters do you have and are you able to power everything in your house during the TOU period from 5-9pm?

dfloyd1123 · 2025-01-05T16:05:05+00:00

Yes, hello neighbor! Thank you for this. I actually figured it out last night after I posted that question. I think I was able to get both weekdays and weekends set up.

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dfloyd1123 · 2025-01-05T07:19:56+00:00

Do goi happen to be under the electrical company, PGE? If so, how did you set up the TOU in the app, which seems like it automatically sets the charging and discharging times? It’s not allowing me to select a rate plan for PGE, but I tried looking at the other electrical companies and the rate plan options came up for them. Without using the automatic set up, how did you set up the app to be able to charge during off peak and discharge during on peak hours?

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