Re: [RE-wrenches] Portable Home Back-Ups

2025-01-21 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
We get the same calls and decline to get involved. We just tell people that consumer-grade products purchased online are geared toward the DIY market, not professional solar installers. I am not putting my reputation on the line for these brands. The other call we get frequently now is about EG4 p

Re: [RE-wrenches] Portable Home Back-Ups

2025-01-20 Thread Dan Fink via RE-wrenches
Around here myself and lots of installers, especially those few who do off-grid, are getting similar calls. In the city as backup for grid outages, I think they get away with not being UL-listed or needing permits by connecting it to the home main AC panel as a "backup generator" through an ATS, t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Portable Home Back-Ups

2025-01-20 Thread Dave Tedeyan via RE-wrenches
Hi Michael, I have also gotten some calls from people asking me to install equipment if they purchase it on their own. Specifically a few calls about the EcoFlow equipment. It sounds like it even has some of the required UL listings (I have not looked into it too closely). But I tell them to do it

Re: [RE-wrenches] Portable Home Back-Ups

2025-01-20 Thread Glenn via RE-wrenches
We are recommending Bluetti systems for many casual contacts who don't have the interest or budget for a properly or permanent system.Not really different than recommending a small inverter generator for intermittent backup.Most of those manufacturers have some kind of installer training or referra