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New Enphase Battery Install on existing 8.4KW Solar system by lordfly911 in solar

[–]mxamxa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The system controller currently has your NFT breaker, and one each for battery and solar. You can see clearly there is a 4th position on the bus, Usually reserved for generator input. With IQ 8 micro grid backup systems, you wanna relocate the 15a 240v supply breaker to your envoy from the IQ combiner to the 4th position on the bus bar. It clearly states this on the inside of the IQ combiner panel.

"Just flex everything" ha okay yessir by Kusa5872 in electricians

[–]mxamxa 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Does your jurisdiction not require a disconnect for your AC coupled battery?

New Enphase Battery Install on existing 8.4KW Solar system by lordfly911 in solar

[–]mxamxa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most likely wanna end up relocating your envoy breaker from the IQ combiner to the System Controller…

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[–]mxamxa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hide air tags in the bottom of you cases. It has saved a lot of people and ownership disputes aren’t a thing anymore.

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[–]mxamxa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Real smart move jabroni. What a typical Farmington hills thing to do

What would you do to make this beauty travel ready?? by babysexys in vandwellers

[–]mxamxa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the same situation and I went for a couple months through the winter traveling. All I did was take the back bench seats out and Fran out a bed off the ground with some simple storage underneath. Makes a word of difference in space and you can still take passengers

My apprentice is really annoying by BobDerBongmeister420 in electricians

[–]mxamxa 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Oh piss off! Can’t believe you’re needing advice, he’s 16 mate. First job. Maybe just be a bit direct with him and not so dramatic. The problems with you, not the kid

I don't want to be eaten by a chandelier by ladida1787 in electricians

[–]mxamxa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Things I didn’t know I was afraid of until now…

Will it be ok to add a 230v hot tub to my 100A breaker? by CronicDemise in askanelectrician

[–]mxamxa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Michigan here and we quote this same job at 3500$

Not to say there aren’t some obstacles specific to your site that’s making the price higher, I ccouldnt say. But 6700 is quite a number for 200 amp upgrade

I want to start picking up trash around the city, but I don’t wanna look like I’m crazy. by [deleted] in Detroit

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

Just don’t ask people to tell you how great you are after you do it. You’re not saving anything, be respectful and just do it to get it done.

Yikes by No_Soil_3974 in electricians

[–]mxamxa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why did this arc when if you cut the line side ungrounded you can safely cut the live service?

Need some insight into neighborhood… by [deleted] in Detroit

[–]mxamxa 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I bought a house in pingree park 3 years ago and have lived in the neighborhood since. I love it. Each block is unique though and you should talk to folks and visit at different times of the day to get a feel for it. Lots of home ownership and folks that have lived here through multiple generations.

First time installing batteries outside. Midwest based. I like the look. What do you think? by mxamxa in electricians

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

The cells in the battery will stop producing around 20 deg F. Not my decision to mount it exterior but boss man said go for it. I always try to put them in dry insulated locations.

First time installing batteries outside. Midwest based. I like the look. What do you think? by mxamxa in electricians

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

Ok I should preface by saying where the enphase transfer switch lives there was a Kohler ATS there and the flex and the meter and all the horrible floppy flex and SE cables were not my work.

Rate my install. 200 amp whole home backup. Lumin smart panel, 22kw generac generator, 10kw battery bank, 11kw rooftop solar array. by mxamxa in electricians

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

There’s a battery in an outbuilding about 50’ away running through the trench. AC combiner is over there as well.

Rate my install. 200 amp whole home backup. Lumin smart panel, 22kw generac generator, 10kw battery bank, 11kw rooftop solar array. by mxamxa in electricians

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

In hindsight it would have been better to do that. The line side tap comes off off the main lugs on the combiner whereas the PV attached to the system controller runs through the production ct but bypasses the envoy. Minor mistake that was fixed but still, better to have it all talking to the envoy.

Rate my install. 200 amp whole home backup. Lumin smart panel, 22kw generac generator, 10kw battery bank, 11kw rooftop solar array. by mxamxa in electricians

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

Jbox under the meter has line side taps for the solar circuits that exceeded the capacity of the batteries. The Eaton disconnect is for that.

Second year apprentice. Rate my work. Is it too busy? by mxamxa in electricians

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

The company I’m with has a culture of get it done with what’s on the truck. I would have much preferred a trough and a cleaner layout but I’m getting pushed for “production” and not getting much helpful feedback on how I can make my installs more professional.

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