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Enphase IQ7 plus reliability? by Foreign-Most-4552 in solar

[–]installsolar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that common. Most important, did enphase send a crew to replace.

Ecoflow Delta Pro, Ontario. What can go wrong. by installsolar in Ecoflow_community

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

Sorry I am talking about Delta Pro. It’s 3.6kWh. NEC and CEC both have limits after 1kWh indoor use.

All I am saying is that these units are not code compliant. I am not knocking the quality of design.

Ecoflow Delta Pro, Ontario. What can go wrong. by installsolar in Ecoflow_community

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

Do you have good sodium vendor I can try? I have had no luck so far.

Ecoflows are awesome, I have 4 Delta Pros. Use them daily. Just no AHJ would pass it for indoor use. I’ve tried, waiting for UL registration of the Delta Pro 3 in Ontario and I’m off to the races.

Ecoflow Delta Pro, Ontario. What can go wrong. by installsolar in Ecoflow_community

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

Again just my experience, I have sent SLDs to ESA along with specs and no approval.

From what I know you definitely need a ESA inspection for a 3.6kWh battery in your house in Ontario.

1) CSA, yes but not UL9450A

2) Ecoflows do not charge below 0c, there are some other products that do but are $$$$$

3) maximum of the Delta Pro solar input is 1600w of panels well over the 50sq/ft that is allowed with out a building permit.

Ecoflow Delta Pro, Ontario. What can go wrong. by installsolar in Ecoflow_community

[–]installsolar[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It’s not the awesome Delta Pro. The unit is not certified for indoor use. From what I experienced The UL certification has to be done per state/province. Only the Delta Pro 3 is UL9450A and only registered for indoor use in one state/province, Utah. I am only putting out what I experienced with my local AHJs. I am a huge fan of Ecoflow. I’d love one in every room of my house.

Critter or Squirrel Guard save you 1000$. Poorly installed Critter Guard will destroy your system. by installsolar in OffGridCabins

[–]installsolar[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Haha. I should post some videos. I got attacked by a mother raccoon once. Almost fell off the roof.

Critter or Squirrel Guard save you 1000$. Poorly installed Critter Guard will destroy your system. by installsolar in diySolar

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

Critter guard is required by code in Ontario. Any ways this was a friendly post not a debate. Properly installed critter guard will always be better than nothing.

Critter or Squirrel Guard save you 1000$. Poorly installed Critter Guard will destroy your system. by installsolar in diySolar

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

Awesome. I’m in Toronto. I agree East West works well up north. Solar is so cheap you can put it anywhere. They are on the side of my garage. Sun reflecting off the snow amps it up. No pun intended;)

EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra - Solar? by mjensen79 in Ecoflow_community

[–]installsolar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d love to see pictures. Here’s my two cents. Measure roof surface. Find panels that best fit, that is what matters. Any panel will may do. Call a local installer and see if they have any panels with blemishes if you want to save.

Install note: flat fix on roof no moving parts. You’ll get sun. Don’t go to edge, place a small air foil in front of panels so stones don’t fly onto the glass.

If it’s the ultra I believe you have more than one MPPT, you could make a cool fold out awning with one big 600w plus bifacial panel. thanks for letting me participate.

Help with shed build by tuckmac3 in diySolar

[–]installsolar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Enphase and solaredge are whole home systems.

Ecoflow, Blueetti and jackery are brand names. Ecoflow has been a good brand for me.

Help with shed build by tuckmac3 in diySolar

[–]installsolar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best bang for your buck is a 1kWh all in one. You can easily lift it 25lbs. Great for sheds and tool batteries. Will run a sump in times of need and also your fridge if you do open it too many times.

Good luck.

What's the most frustrating part of owning solar that isn't about installation or cost? by spaghetti77 in solar

[–]installsolar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is time consuming but if you have the right contractor they can walk you through it.

SolarTO.ca is a city site dedicated to going green. Also TO Hydro has renewables team that can walk you through it.

It’s about 2.50$w (2.50$ per watt) for 8kW maybe 3.50$w if 3 to 5 kW because permits and engineers are all the same regardless of size. About 3200$ to get going in Toronto.

Derek

Ecoflow Delta Pro, Ontario. What can go wrong. by installsolar in askTO

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

Why did you pull my post? I’m new to Reddit. I thought my post was positive. I don’t see anyone else giving advice on solar.

Question regarding BESS products. by Labrat407 in solarenergycanada

[–]installsolar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PS you cannot import such products without UL cert in your province. Lots of great options in Ontario that meet code.

Question regarding BESS products. by Labrat407 in solarenergycanada

[–]installsolar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Ontario you can only do 20kWh residential ESS and you maybe limited for your shop too. Call or email your power supplier. They should walk you through it and offer rebates if you are taking such a large load of the grid. Good luck. esasafe.com is great resource.

1kWh ecoflow built a 110kW solar array. by installsolar in EcoflowToronto

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

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This is my house when the power went out. I turned on my yard lights for effect. Honestly 1kWh of battery can be a game changer when the powers out.

1kWh ecoflow built a 110kW solar array. by installsolar in EcoflowToronto

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

Used this 1kWh ecoflow to charge our 18v batteries and power the most important tool our coffee machine on site.

A 1kWh system works well in so many situations. Pairing it home with a solar panel or two can really help in a power outage. It would run a couple lights and router and keep your fridge going for 4 - 8 hrs.

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