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DIY solar launches in US – no installers or permits needed

6 pointsby jakestein9 days ago

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steveharman9 days ago
Worth noting that despite the relatively impressive battery &#x2F; storage capacity, I believe there is still an 800W* max limit into the home&#x27;s AC system from the EcoFlow inverter using this supply method.<p>Therefore you can forget completely supplying electricity for an oven, kettle or microwave in most cases.<p>*Due to local regulations: 800W UK, 600W in some parts of Europe - I believe it&#x27;s 800W in the US but please DYOR.<p>Having said all that, their existing PowerStream inverter + battery Power Stations work really well and are literally plug &amp; play. I&#x27;ve been running a setup in the UK and it&#x27;s drastically reduced our electricity consumption from the grid whilst still being a simple plug &amp; play self-install.
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conk9 days ago
I like the idea of this product. Simple, safe, plug and play solar should be a thing.<p>I was looking at this product last week. I remember seeing a photo with a current transformer (CT) in it. Maybe they have the user install a CT on the upstream breaker to ensure the total load for the branch circuit isn’t exceeded. Without that they run into an issue where it could overload the branch circuit wiring.
ethagnawl9 days ago
So, this is feeding electricity back into the grid ... from a wall socket without any other modifications? How is that even possible?
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