Solar By Green Greg, I educate homeowners about Home solar PV panels & batteries, Solar Pool Heating, and Energy efficiency. I help homeowners lower electric bills! Save money and save the planet! The Videos include product reviews, product comparisons, basic troubleshooting, solar maintenance, and expert advice. For example, recently did a video comparing Tesla Powerwall Vs other home solar batteries, solar panels remove & replace costs and ROI, solar edge inverter reset, etc . Solar panels for pool heating.. how it works, temperature, cost, etc. Energy Efficiency: I reviewed & discussed the setup of Pentair SuperFlow Variable speed pool pumps. Will be doing more energy saving product reviews soon. Thanks for watching.
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This video was very helpful thanks for sharing!
Hi Greg I am purchasing a house and the roof is nearing the 60yr expected life (no issues yet). I want solar panels asap to bring down energy costs and in the future I plan to replace the gas heating system with an electrical system (my preference at the moment is infrared panels). Would it be more cost effective to put the panels on when the roof inevitably needs replacing or are they easy/cheap enough to remove and reinstall?
Hi Greg, we installed a 13kw solar system for a 2 person household. We are still receiving between $100-200/month electric bill in Maryland. Is this normal, and will installing a battery bring my electric bills down?
It depends why are you still getting billed this amount? I'm not familar woith MD utilities.. Someone will need to look at your utility bills .. But a couple possibilities 1) If you are using more electric than you are producing then you may need more watts of solar panels ... of course also make sure solar panels are not shaded-which reduces electric production. 2) If you are producing 100% of kWH used but still getting a bill .. you maybe getting credit for kwh sent back at wholesale rate but when take power from grid get charged retail.. or have time of use rates --times of night /mday/morning where electric rates higher -- this is when a battery can save money and lower your bill .
Dude, the caption reads How much????? You lost me at 1:08 old man.. Next time you decide to post a video on KZread make sure it's actually helpful and informative. Go take your meds old fool
I found out that my inverter didn’t have consumption meters installed and apparently that doesn’t allow me to make system changes with the app. I spent a lot of time trying to contact Solar Edge with no success and when I used their chat system it didn’t recognize my inverter serial number so it ended the chat several times. Frustrating!
+1-510-498-3200 Is support number For inverter serial number On side of inverter you have to cases and 2 labels The inverter is the upper caee and upper label If you have a Storedge , energy hub or home hub Then you can get consumption monitoring The installer has to add CT’s fir consumption If you don’t have this type inveter SE offers an upgrade program
As a ham radio operator I do not like Enphase or Solar Edge as they generate so much RFI to make my low frequencies unusable even as far away as a couple of blocks.
My app is different. Wish you would do a video on the other type of app
Please down load the app in the video -- this is correct one fir home owners … if you are using the old app or a different app it will not have same features
Thank you
Glad you found it helpful !
Just moved into a new home with salt system and pentair superflo pump. Your help saved us over the holiday weekend when our pump just seemed to stop. After watching your videos, I checked and pump duration was set to 8 hrs and salt generator to 10!
Glad to hear the videos helped! Thanks for watching …
Great video! Thanks. Just had my old pump replaced. I have 11k gallons pool with solar heat. What do you suggest my setting for 1,2,3? Like to run 10 hrs in summer, in Las Vegas heat! And what about winter? Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
The speeds vary. Depending on pool. and what your running … the idea for variable speed is you run just speed you need example speed 1 8 am filtering slow speed depending on your pool 1750-2250 2 hrs , speed 2 solar 6 hours 2400-2700 speed 3 cleaner 2 hours 2299-2700 Cleaner you need higher speed Solar higher than just filtering -don’t want too high because pressure bad for solar panels You just have to look at pool and see what’s a good flow make sure enough water movement … how many hours to run pool heater depends on how dirty the pool gets - ie open pool vs screened pool and gallons … if pool dirty you need more hrs or faster speeds ..
Watch at 1.25 or 1.5 x.
Thanks for the explanations. I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Thanks for watching !
Great video. My solar system is not producing anything and I do t see that green arrow. What would cause this?
What lights are you seeing ? If not solid green then something wrong … if flashing green might be a wiring problem .. if no lights make sure all breakers and switches on If still no lights inverter may have had power surge and need replacement
@@solarbygreengreg flashing green. I reset the inverter and the green like was solid for a minute or two and went back to flashing.
Ok flashing green means not producing … it’s likely a breaker tripped on roof top or a wiring issue on roof … you will have to get a solar contractor to look at it
When you disconnect for winter, will it remember everything, or do you have to re program it??
The pump does have memory but I’m not sure how long
Thank you. Very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
3-4 thousand dollars to remove and reinstall the stupid panels!?!?! The company that installed my panels want 16,000$ to remove and reinstall these dumb panels!?!?
The system in video was fewer solar panels and shingle , 1 story … this being said … $16k is high … unless it’s a really huge solar system. And difficult roof … I suggest getting other quotes … I hope you can. Find a more reasonable price.
@@solarbygreengreg I have one story, 22 panels, the original installer arrowpoint are saying "it's too much of a liability to remove and reinstall the panels back on" and if we have another company remove and reinstall the panels, then we will lose the 20 year warranty!!!
geeze … some of these companies are ridiculous ! Your original installer .. are they saying your solar had a 20 yr warranty on installation ? this in writing ? - tdifferent from mfr warranty on equipment…. It is common to remove and reinstall solar panels to replace roof … there is not much liability … my opinion is they don’t want to do remove and reinstall … maybe they can’t make money doing it … also I highly doubt that company will be in. Business 20 yrs … the warranty is a sales. Gimmic… if you need a new roof go ahead and remove and reinstall
@solarbygreengreg most solar companies are a scam, I found out it's only a manufacturers warranty, and if something does break down, the original installer will charge labor at 80$/hour!!!!!! For replacements
From San Jose, just got my solar panels up and running after nearly 4 years of delays. I set my battery to run during our peak hours with MySolarEdge app, but it didn’t use the battery, I’m a bit confused. Thank you for your videos.
Mmmm please check and see if you have battery set to time of use settings … in Cali ideally you want to charge battery when lots is sun and Utility pay low rate for export … in high cost times like evening you want to discharge bettery - so you avoid paying for high cost electric rates. I suggest trying solar edge support or get a solar contractor to look at it
From San Jose, just got my solar panels up and running after nearly 4 years of delays. I set my battery to run during our peak hours with MySolarEdge app, but it didn’t use the battery, I’m a bit confused. Thank you for your videos.
Mmm make sure your battery is set for time of use and not backup power … if set for backup battery only used in power outage
We had a 12.5 kWh PV system installed last fall using Enphase IQ8A M-Inverters feeding a 4C Combiner box (Celluar and Wi-Fi Envoy). Our system was scaled to cover 125% of our average annual usage - the maximum our utility would allow. We now want to add ESS, I like the scalability of the 5P. We have a newer high efficient 1700 sq ft villa (built in 2019 with a 3-ton Lennox AC). Will 3 5P's provide "whole house" backup? Would a "soft-start" device improve things? And I love the app.
I agree enphase has really upped their game …. I’m inclined to think 3 of 5 p should start that ac unit … yes a soft start will help in most cases … but I suggest having a local solar contractor look at AC specs. And think about how long you want to run the ac in case of a power outage …. And of course what other things you want to run
I have heard that Tesla PW3 now has an AC capability. Can you confirm? I have 31 panels mated to 31 Enphase IQ8A Inverters feeding a 4C Combiner box.
It does - they added it recently.
Yes just recently Tesla has update that allows AC coupling ... You might want to consider Enphase 5p ,,,, since you have enphase inverters
He forgot turn on the brakes in the electric panel that,s why no lights came up
Thank's Greg
Glad you found it helpful ! Thanks fir watching
riverside ca thank u sir
Thanks for watching.
Even if they install the solar panels You will have leaking......never nail anything on your roof the nails make holes For water to leaking in....
1) Solar panels are not nailed to roof 2) a proper installation includes a metal flashing with raised hole, stainless steal lag bolt and high quality roof cement. The flashings are simular to flashngs around roof vents .. 3) Many leaks are caused by DIY homeowners who try to save money by cutting corners ie not using roof flashings..see this video on solar inspection . kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yml6yLibZs3daKg.html
Thanks a lot for the tips. Your video is way clearer than the Sunrun instructions. Interestingly enough, Sunrun did not even notified us that the system was not producing for at least 5 days. It wasn't until a power outage in the area that we were able to tell there was an issue since the backup batter didn't kick in. We were able to get the backup system restarted with your procedure.
Great ! Glad it worked .. thanks for watching
@@solarbygreengreg BTW, would the reset process change much if there was a battery backup?
I don't have solar for the pool, how high speed that should i setup? Thanks
Every pool is different size and weather ... In FL for 9-2k gallons 2200-3250 speed and 6-8 hrs run time ... smaller pools less speed and run time .. you will need to look at pool if its still dirty increase speed and/or run time
Quick update: 1) PW 3 recent Tesla update allows AC Coupling as of May 2024 2) Video was done pre-release PW 3 Specs have been updated-see tesla spec sheet.
What are steps to check time pump starts and stops? The duration is ok. Do I have to go through each number?
Yes you have to press each speed number to check schedule Only start time and duration is set … When you set speed #1. You enter start time Let’s say 9am start Duration 2 hours -so speed 1 stops 11am Speed 2 and. 3 you only set duration …. So speed. #1 stops 11 am speed #2 you set say 6 hours, Pump stops at 6 hrs from 11am If you don’t set speed #3 If you set speed 3 it stares after speed 2 Thanks for watching
Sounds like big solar black financial hole unless the owner pays upfront cash for the solar panels. Corporations made getting electricity complex to force the home owner to pay through the nose for solar panels.
Yes paying cash or at least getting own financing at a credit union is best . Yes I agree the Fossile fuel and utility companies have made it difficult and expensive to go solar … The laws and regulations were designed for utility monopoly and fossil fuel industries … but we are making. Progress on changes … but of course utilities abd fossils industry trying to stop us. Thanks for watching!
We need a very big, ugly, heavy, safe, long lasting and inexpensive home batteries made of commonly available materials . A 50 kWh battery for less than $10,000 would store enough solar power to run the average home throughout the year. I’m in California where I’m paying $0.41 per kWh off peak. In the late afternoon and early evening on “smart event days”, I’m paying several times that. And, the prices we pay will only go up and up in the near future. The Chinese are selling whole cars with four times the energy storage of pitifully small and weak Powerwalls. Someone, please make us a big, ugly, heavy, safe and inexpensive battery! You will get rich and you will disrupt the entire electricity industry
I agree … lower cost would motivate more homeowners to buy batteries … I too would buy ugly if lower cost. 😀 thanks for watching!
Would you please do an updated video on the Powerwall 3, based on your experience with this product? Much appreciated from central Texas.
I will consider this thanks for watching.
@@solarbygreengreg Thank you!
Are you saiying that I cannot use off the shelf solar panels for a new Powerwall 3 system?
You can use any solar panejs with powerwall 3 Thanks fir watching
Hi this is Jim from Rhode Island. I was wondering if an irrigation controller and valves can be used in a solar setup.
No .. use solar controller and valves
Northern California
Great! Thanks for watching!
Mine won't re-enable but it has a green light. When I hold enter to re-enable it just says "solartouch v2.3" then goes back to the main menu and won't re-enable. The target temp is like 80 and the pool temp is like 96, way too hot. The water coming out of the waterfall is hot but I disabled the heater.
Hmmm … try another way press menu 3 seconds , will be in advanced mode , use down arrow select “heating “ enter , then select enable
@@solarbygreengreg by turning the heating on will it kick on the cooling as well do you think? One thing I did notice, on the actuator the switch was set to 'ON2' and the actuator was pointing to the right side. When I set it to 'ON1' the actuator went to pointing to the left side. My actuator is on the side of the house with the pipes running up to the solar panels or down toward the pool pump.
@@rickyray2794 Solar Touch can be set to heating OR Coolling so when want to cool pool will need to go in advanced menu and turn on cooling .. and run pump at night to cool pool. The actuator switch position depends on if your return is on left or right side see my other video that explains valve position kzread.info/dash/bejne/ppadx9eYqdPapZc.html
Are these batteries only meant to be backup power or can these be use 24/7 off grid
You can use these off grid but mainly designed for a modern home … but there maybe Better ones for off grid … off grid is usually a lot lower electric use … for example a small cabin Not using hvac would be lot lower electric use … could use a smaller battery and inverter
@@solarbygreengreg thanks a piece of land I was looking at buying electricity is kinda far and curious because this maybe a cheaper option and I would want this even if I had power from the grid
@@truebengalsfan thanks for watching!
Are these batteries only meant to be backup power or can these be use 24/7 off grid
Yes can run off grid
Can you run your house on these batteries if you don't have electricity in area ? Ate these batteries only mean to be back up !
Yes you can run off grid
No it will cost you 2600 to remove and another 2600 to re install
What? Did you watch whole video? I show cost of R&R Vs utility cost including inflation …worth it if solar panels are in good condition
I like your video but in PA I make more in the hot months LOL July and August the best so far. I’m hoping to get the CT clamps installed for the import/export data.
Yep it’s different peak production in different parts of country … the CTs are great to have . Thanks fir watching
My app does not show any consumption info. Just the big circle above the house. Do you know why that is?
Need consumption CT’s installed ask your solar installer for these
You gave a vital message when progressing the pool pump
Great! Thanks for watching !
Hi Greg, I am the Sales Director of Fortress Power, would you be interested in reviewing and testing our differentiated whole home energy solutions that have built in load shedding and EV charger integration?
Hey Alex, Let's talk .. please send e-mail [email protected] thanks
Thank you for the tutorial, our instruction label was damaged and this was great.
Great! Glad you found this video helpful. thanks for watching.
hello greg thank you for your video! i have downloaded the latest version of mysolaredge app and on the bottom i only have the 'fuel gauge' icon and the 'map pin' icon. I dont have any other icons like you do. Why is this? Especially the one with all the panels i would like to see.
Your solar installer can give users/owner different levels of access .. ask your installer to change your access level thanks for watching .
@@solarbygreengreg thanks for the help greg !
You really need to learn the difference between kW and kWh.
I know the difference! Do you? I've been in solar 17yrs !
So what was the result?🤔
if solid green solar edge is producing .,.. thanks for watching
Hi from Illinois, we are talking to a rep from Powur, we were thinking of the "lease to own" option. It is 25 yrs . It with sunnova. I'm hearing mixed reviews. We are getting the battery back up. We cannot afford to buy at this time and the extra incentives for solar end this year in Illinois. That why we are thinking of yhe lease option. Yes the lease is transferable but sounds like it can be difficult if you need to sell you home. What are your thoughts? I appreciate your advise!
Are you going to be in home next 25 yrs? --or close to it? If not it can be difficult to sell a home with a lease ... buyers don't understand lease and don't want to take it over ... home seller ends up prepaying remaing term of lease.. Leases will often say you can buy out the solar at "fair market value" but how is that determined? Lease Co keeps tax credits and solar incentives.. I recommend doing a credit union loan or Heloc ... Yes interest rate will be high.. and payments maybe higher vs electric co but you can refinance later when interest rates go down... and you will save $10'000's ... by doing own financing you can save $10k-+ on front end and in long run will save most money and YOU GET TAX Credit and incentives not the lease co. Other issue is lease co will get cheapest equipment to increase profit... this lower cost equipment maybe limited features and shorter warranties .. more service calls .. here is video solar loan vs lease etc. ...kzread.info/dash/bejne/pJ6spbGyYrXWcrA.html. Hope this helps ..
I have a pool in Oregon with a shaded corner to retreat from the sun... I have a pool in the Philippines and the entire pool must be completely shaded in order to lower the temp even just a few degrees
If you want to cool the pool … you can run solar at night time