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Plug-In Solar & a Generator... Something Will BLOW UP
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Can you run your plug-in solar alongside a standby generator during a blackout to save fuel? Short answer: don't. If that microinverter syncs to generator power, you've got two sources fighting --- and something expensive is going to lose. In this co...https://youtu.be/eAgk9Ok48_U I answer five of your biggest questions: why back-feeding a generator with a Hoymiles microinverter can wreck equipment, whether the free-AC solar setup works for a pool pump, how to scale a mini-split past 12,000 BTU, why you can't trick a microinv...
 
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WATCH My 240V Plug-In Solar DIES in a Blackout --- I SOLVED It! youtu.be/3EPIQ4O7Djw?si=VqV6BaGCLzzWtOR
My 240V Plug-In Solar DIES in a Blackout — I SOLVED It!
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WATCH FREE Air Conditioning! I ELIMINATED My AC Bill With an EASY Solar Build https://youtu.be/b4ePlJlTNzE?si=t3JQviex2jhkJk8M
FREE Air Conditioning! I ELIMINATED My AC Bill With an EASY Solar Build
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WATCH: They Said It Couldn’t Be Done – Solar Pool Pump Hack! youtu.be/XwxubvvPA_U?si=8Q_Ba8HmSJ7bHqUm
They Said It Couldn’t Be Done – Solar Pool Pump Hack!
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WATCH Don't Buy the EG4 Solar Mini Split --- Do THIS Instead https://youtu.be/NZuLyzh71JM?si=uDB5Tyl2qNBhxVP9
Don't Buy the EG4 Solar Mini Split — Do THIS Instead
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WATCH DIY Plug-In Solar Power LEGAL in All 50 States! First Look at Craftstrom Solar https://youtu.be/DB4pGQuY6GA?si=Dn8o0Wjmi1oyIih3
DIY Plug-In Solar Power LEGAL in All 50 States! (First Look at Craftstrom Solar)
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Buy a full Hoymiles Micro-Inverter Kit that has everything you need to get going. Be sure to use the code THERESATRICKFORTHAT at checkout to save $50 on your order! https://www.themicroinverterstore.com/product/2000w-microinverter-and-accessories/350...
2000W Microinverter and Accessories | NC SOLAR ELECTRIC LLC
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Buy Hoymiles DTU unit https://www.themicroinverterstore.com/product/dtu-pro-s-wifi/208?cp=true&q=false&ref=TRICKFORTHAT&sa=true&sbp=false
DTU-PRO-S-WIFI | NC SOLAR ELECTRIC LLC
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Buy Hoymiles Power Meter CT Clamps https://www.themicroinverterstore.com/product/dtsu666new-via-ct-2-250a-split-phase-meter-for-hms-1-CPCBK5G3FK7ARCCQ27ETNL6P?cp=true&q=false&ref=TRICKFORTHAT&sa=true&sbp=false
NC SOLAR ELECTRIC LLC
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Buy a smart MPPT charge controller. 2 of my favorite options: https://amzn.to/4vpx4Up https://www.bougerv.com/products/40a-mppt-solar-charge-controller?aff=230
Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150V 35A Charge Controller
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Callsun Panels https://amzn.to/4wiIfPT
N-Type 16BB 400W Bifacial Solar Panel 2x200W
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Watch full review of the Callsun solar panels: https://youtu.be/_lHq0dginok
Best Budget Solar Kit on Amazon? Here's Why I Say YES! - Callsun 400W Review + Real Tests!
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SunGold 590w Bi-Facial Solar Panels https://tidd.ly/48xbfts OR buy from Amazon https://amzn.to/4oIy5Ty
590 Watt Bifacial N-Type Monocrystalline Solar Panel SGN-590-BDG1 UL61730 CEC Listed
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Watch my full review of these SunGold panels: youtu.be/2_SMf4pUceY
I Got the Cheapest MONSTER Panels on the Internet… (Here’s What Happened)
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Buy my adjustable solar panel stands https://minutemansolar.com/product/portable-solar-panel-stand-legs/?ref=y6yfs
►Portable Solar Panel Stands Add Mobile Legs to Any Framed Module
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Watch the full review of the solar panel stands https://youtu.be/-F7PPfeRTM8
Build a Ground Mount Solar Array in Minutes?! NEW Telescoping Stands Reviewed!
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