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Best Plug-In Solar Kits: My Tested Picks & Resources
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The systems, panels, stands, wiring resources, and dedicated reviews behind my six-system plug-in solar comparison. Watch the comparison: youtu.be/Xz2d4krXhfE Includes APsystems EZ1 and APmeter, Mango Power, Craftstrom, EcoFlow STREAM, and my DIY 240V Hoymiles setup. APsystems sponsored its integration in the video. Some links are affiliate links and may earn me a commission at no extra cost to you. Match...
 
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APsystems EZ1 120 V microinverter with two independent MPPT inputs. My favorite option for many viewers in this comparison. Panels and APmeter are separate. APsystems sponsored its segment. Affiliate link: https://collabs.shop/fksrtf Code: THERESATRI...
APsystems EZ1 Plug-in Microinverter
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APmeter adds compatible zero-export control to the APsystems EZ1. The meter and inverter are separate items. Affiliate link: https://collabs.shop/fuqpos Use THERESATRICKFORTHAT when ordering the EZ1; the verified $5 discount applies to the inverter.
APmeter Zero Export for EZ1
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120 V kit with four dedicated inverters, panels, stands, cables and zero-export gateway. See my gateway review for reaction-time testing. Affiliate link: https://tidd.ly/4fPMCvN Coupon: TRICK7OFF saves 7%.
Mango Power S 120V 1200W Plug-In Solar Kit with Zero-Export Gateway
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Compare Premium and EcoLine options. My review covers the original four-panel, two-inverter kit. Affiliate link: https://craftstrom.com/shop/ref/2/ Coupon: THERESATRICKFORTHAT saves 5% on the tested Premium kit.
Craftstrom solar kits
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Optional shared-circuit protection accessory. Check the exact system and installation requirements. Affiliate link: craftstrom.com/product/safety-gate-adapter/ref/2
Craftstrom NEC Smart Breaker
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120 V, 1200 W rated AC output. Panels separate. This standalone microinverter does not provide the zero-export control shown with the other systems. Affiliate link: https://tidd.ly/3JMXE7k No coupon code available.
EcoFlow STREAM microinverter
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Optional STREAM Ultra battery product discussed in the video, not personally tested in this comparison. Affiliate link: https://tidd.ly/4nfTjrB
EcoFlow STREAM Ultra battery option
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240 V HMS-2000-4T-NA and listed AC trunk accessories. DTU, export meter and panels sold separately. Affiliate link: https://www.themicroinverterstore.com/product/2000w-microinverter-and-accessories/350?category_id=DABZOAFSVYMBWONC33JFNJGP&cp=true...
Hoymiles 2000 W inverter and AC accessories
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Communication unit used in my DIY 240 V system. Affiliate link: https://www.themicroinverterstore.com/product/dtu-pro-s-wifi/208?cp=true&q=false&ref=TRICKFORTHAT&sa=true&sbp=false
Hoymiles DTU-Pro-S WiFi
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Export-control meter with CTs for the compatible Hoymiles setup. Check the merchant delivery estimate before ordering. Affiliate link: https://www.themicroinverterstore.com/product/dtsu666new-via-ct-2-250a-split-phase-meter-for-hms-1-/CPCBK5G3FK7ARCC...
Hoymiles DTSU666 split-phase meter
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Upper/lower stand options plus Group Anchor Add-On. The supplier lists anchor straps, grommet straps and threaded anchor bolts. Affiliate link: https://minutemansolar.com/product/portable-solar-panel-stand-legs/?ref=y6yfs
Telescoping panel stands and ground anchors
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Panel supplier for DIY arrays. Choose modules that match the inverter input limits. Affiliate link: https://payoffsolar.com/products?ref=TRICK5 Coupon: TRICK5 saves 5%.
Payoff Solar panels
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Two 450 W white-grid bifacial panels, 900 W total rated panel capacity. Match voltage and current to your inverter. Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4wIhBiG
Callsun 450 W bifacial panels, two-pack
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Two 200 W panels, 400 W total rated panel capacity. Separate smaller-panel option. Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4wiIfPT
Callsun 200 W panels, two-pack
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Two large 590 W panels. Check physical dimensions and inverter voltage/current limits. Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4oIy5Ty
SunGoldPower 590 W bifacial panels, two-pack
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25 ft grounded outdoor cord. Select length and rating for the exact installation. Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4em952H
10 AWG outdoor extension cord
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30 ft solar extension cable pair with matching connectors. Check connector compatibility. Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4tZ2gJv
10 AWG solar extension cables
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Renogy connector assembly/disconnect tool pair. Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4tntt7A
Solar connector disconnect tools
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LeMotech IP65 enclosure. Complete wiring, glands and protection must suit the installation. Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4eC19e6
Weather-resistant junction enclosure
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DIHOOL DIN-rail breaker. An installation component, not a universal recommendation for every solar circuit. Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4fbhCpK
30 A two-pole AC/DC circuit breaker
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125/250 V four-prong locking plug used as a DIY wiring resource. Follow the dedicated 240 V build and exact equipment requirements. Amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/4f5MSXi
30 A L14-30P locking plug
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50 A outlet plug to 30 A locking receptacle adapter. This adapter alone does not make an installation suitable or compliant. Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4cW7C2k
14-50P to L14-30R adapter
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100 ft CAT6 cable, a communication-wiring resource. Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3Pd1l9d
CAT6 communication cable
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Meter for checking compatible 120 V loads. Verify measurement direction and ratings for your intended use. Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4viFqxe
Plug-in watt meter
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My dedicated Mango Smart Gateway installation and zero-export testing video. Watch: https://youtu.be/gfYUCTNA2I8
Mango gateway reaction-time review
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Long-term production, savings, export limiting and practical issues. Watch: youtu.be/5JQKUQZOMmg
Craftstrom six-month results
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Dedicated 240 V system video with the inverter, DTU, meter and export-control setup. Watch: https://youtu.be/C1ExTBENRbw
My DIY 240 V Hoymiles build
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Dedicated reviews, tests and follow-up videos. Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcpYK6Gwr3jWb_oNBDt4IKwK
All my plug-in solar videos
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Ground-mount stand setup and practical pros and cons. Watch: https://youtu.be/-F7PPfeRTM8
My telescoping stand review
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