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So with it all brought up to code I have spent about $2500 and missed 2 days of work at my job 1k lost wages and spending at least 60 hours getting it up to code. So until I receive payment at $100 per hour and all contractors mark up parts by 2 to 6 times cost and $1000 in siding damage so $13,000 dollar payment. I will take this sight down after I am paid for bringing it to code and replacing inverter. This amount will grow as soon as I get a drone to fly over on a sunny day to inspect panels. Received cables that manual requires for 3 batteries today thats another $200 so add $400 to the bill for parts and 1 hour labor
THEY RUINED MY SIDING BATTERIES ARE FALLING OF THE WALL ELECTRICAL IS SHAMEFUL THE SYSTEM COST 93K THEY ARE THE WORST AFTER SALES SERVICE COMPANY EVER CALL THE MANUFACTERER OF eg4 TO FIND A QUALIFIED INSTALLER THEY ARE ONLY IN IT FOR THE MONEY AND GIVE A SHIT LESS AFTER THE HALF ASS INSTALL IF YOU ARE HAPPY. SIDING COST $34,000. ITS FULL OF HOLES AND HAS PVC GLUE ON IT .
The only part of this that was a positive experience was EG4 tech support and warranty coverage.
Every manual the manufacterer has says 2 leads to battery set up to inverter. I ordered them on 5/30/2026.
The EG4 manual (for the 280 Ah WallMount batteries, typically paired with inverters like the 18kPV) explicitly recommends TWO sets of 1/0 AWG (or 2/0 AWG in some configurations) cables/connectors from the battery bank to the inverter for three batteries. Using only one wire per polarity halves the effective conductor cross-section, increasing resistance, voltage drop, and heat generation under load. Three 280 Ah batteries in parallel can supply significant current (each battery supports up to ~200 A continuous before BMS intervention; the bank as a whole can exceed what a single 1/0 run safely handles, especially with an 18 kW-class inverter). The manual’s “two connectors” requirement accounts for this.
I paid over $200 for the missng cables
I think I should be paid for the work $100
The single cable setup is clearly hot compared to the correct way in the IR photos
Wire is a shit show it is a service companies worst nightmare this should have benn trimmed.
Units mounted outside of kitchen window held to house with screws and fender washers that drilled through siding and left holes for rain to get into new siding these weigh around 300 lbs
battery cables rubbing against housing and not servicable the black plate is just laying in box not installed
This is the shittiest job of bonding I have ever seen. there is only a couple of copper strands left
THE EMPTY CONDUIT ON THE RIGHT MUST NOT HAVE BEEN NEEDED AND IF IT WAS NOT THERE THEN GLUE FROM PVC ON THE SIDING ALSO WOULD NOT BE THERE
THE WIRES IN MIDDLE TOP PREVENT COVER PANEL FROM BEING INSTALLED MAYBE THATS WHY IT FELL ON THE GROUND WHEN IT WAS OPENED. THIS IS ALSO THE VIEW FROM KITCHEN WINDOW.
5/16 #10 screws are holding this to sheeting first we have siding then 2inch foam board.
Battery is falling of the wall it might be becuase screws are missing but I estemate at least 100 screws are not in place and the conduit is mounted in front of them so if they did screw it on the panel would not be accesible so maybe thats why they did not do it.
They send young inmature boys to do install I have panels with red paint on them from rubbing the truck they hauled them from house to field with. I had to goe out and move them after the first load. or should i just say baby sitting them.
switch for comms in bottom of cabinet not mounted and orange and gray ethernet is pulling out of board because it is not long enough. Screws missing around breaker and the protective cover is not attached This is the unit that has already failed.
JFC
Yes, solar panels are easily damaged by walking on them.
While the top layer of tempered glass is designed to handle environmental stress like hail, human weight causes the glass to flex inward. This pressure leads to several hidden and permanent issues:
Micro-cracks: The brittle silicon photovoltaic cells beneath the glass (often as thin as a potato chip) are forced to bend and snap. This creates microscopic fractures that ruin energy output over time.
Delamination: The pressure can cause the structural layers of the panel to separate, breaking internal electrical connections.
Hotspots & Fire Hazards: Damaged cells interrupt electricity flow, creating internal hotspots that can be a major fire risk.
Warranty Void: Stepping on panels typically violates the manufacturer’s warranty.
Because the damage is often internal, the glass may look perfectly fine while the panel secretly underperforms or fails prematurely.
VID_20250813_152955757.mp4This is the kids playing during a 93k job how would you feel if you wrote that check.
here is a breif text and ameren did not approve install on first round . Be ready to clean the garbage up they don't.
Yes I keep bitching about siding but I was proud of it and the google review shows that siding sofit facia insulated-siding and gutters. $34,000
google review for siding. maps.app.goo.gl/D6xCNXw2jjdhNtey9
Shitty work
These are the 2 inch screws that barely reach sheeting after pressing the hard enough. These were holding batteries and inverter to wall until they fell off.
High voltage ran with low voltage
you should not run CAT5 cables parallel to high-voltage wires. Doing so creates both data interference and safety hazards.
Here are the key reasons why:
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI): High-voltage lines generate an electromagnetic field that can induce unwanted currents in your data cables. This corrupts data, causes packet loss, and drastically slows down your network.
Safety & Code Violations: Running unshielded low-voltage lines intertwined with high-voltage lines is typically an electrical code violation. If the power cable's insulation is compromised, the high voltage could travel down the data line, destroying connected equipment or causing a fire/shock hazard.
If you must run them near each other, follow these best practices:
Maintain Distance: Ensure a minimum separation of 6 to 12 inches from standard electrical Romex or conduit.
Cross at 90°: If the network and electrical cables must cross each other, they should do so at a 90-degree angle. This minimizes the area where their electromagnetic fields intersect.
Use Shielded Cable: If you cannot avoid running them parallel for short distances, use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Ethernet cable and ensure the shielding is properly grounded.
Physical Barriers: When routing both cables through the same general area, use a physical divider or run the Ethernet cable through its own metal or PVC conduit.
For the most reliable and code-compliant installation, always separate your low-voltage and high-voltage runs into different stud bays or conduit pathways
Not happy with holes in siding but they should have been a lot bigger
They ship units with these for concrete and 3/8th lag bolts for wood. They used 2 inch #10 screws
We cleaned up the garbage and put landscape bricks back
missing screws this panel fell off in the wind
all conduit work sucked glue joints were sloppy and no primer was used.
Never happened the lead electrician with 30 years of experience said he has never sealed behind a panel he must of done shitty work for 30 years
This warning lite was on quite a bit
Missing screws on the high voltage cover
Shitty work
This is the correct way to connect com wires. I did not have heat shrink but it is also needed for longevity.
Extra parts
Passing an electrical service feed through a metal panel without a protective fitting is a serious code violation and safety hazard. Unprotected sharp metal edges will eventually strip the wire insulation, causing an electrical short, arcing, or fire.
The National Electrical Code (NEC) outlines these specific requirements for routing service cables and conductors:
Insulating Bushings: Whenever service entrance cables or conductors pass through a metal enclosure (such as a knockout in an electrical panel), the metal edge must be protected. You must use a listed insulated grounding bushing (often called a "bushing" or "chase nipple") to prevent the wires from rubbing directly against the metal.
Anti-Short Bushings: "Anti-short" bushings (typically the small red plastic sleeves) are officially required for Type AC (Armored) cable to protect conductors from the sharp metal armor. They are not universally mandated for modern MC (Metal Clad) cables, but are strongly recommended by professionals.
Conduit and Cable Protection: Service conductors must be properly protected against physical damage. If the cable is subject to physical damage, it is generally required to be run through protective conduit (like Schedule 40 PVC or metallic conduit).
Securing and Clamping: Every cable must be securely anchored to the enclosure using approved clamps or connectors that provide both strain relief and abrasion protection.
The National Electrical Code (NEC) dictates that high voltage (line voltage, such as 120V or 240V) and low voltage wires cannot share the same raceway, enclosure, or box unless specific safety requirements are met. [1, 2]
The General Rule
No Co-mingling: The NEC (primarily in Article 725 for Class 2/3 low-voltage circuits) generally prohibits mixing low-voltage wiring and high-voltage branch power within the same conduit, wireway, or junction box.
Reasoning: This separation prevents line-voltage electricity from accidentally energizing the low-voltage system (which poses severe fire and shock hazards) and stops electromagnetic interference (EMI) that disrupts data signals.
Exact burial depths depend on the conduit material and the location of the wiring per the National Electrical Code (NEC):
PVC Conduit: 18 inches minimum.
Dont exspect them to backfill the trench
If this is 18 inches then my johnson is 2 feet long
1. NEC 110.12: Mechanical Execution of Work
The Rule: The code requires installations to be done in a "neat and workmanlike manner."
The Application: Leaving metal shavings behind violates this rule, as it constitutes sloppy workmanship and indicates a failure to properly clean and protect the equipment during the installation process. [1, 3, 4]
2. NEC 110.12(B): Integrity of Electrical Equipment
The Rule: Internal parts of electrical equipment must not be damaged or contaminated by foreign materials such as paint, plaster, cleaners, or metallic debris. [1]
The Application: Metal shavings inside an enclosure are a direct violation of this mandate. They can lodge themselves behind bus bars, into circuit breaker contact points, or puncture wire insulation, leading to system failure or an arc flash. [1, 2]
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