Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Looking for the best home solar system for beginners or trying to build a complete whole-home solar power system from scratch? In this video, I break down the two EG4 solar inverter setups I would seriously consider today: the premium EG4 GridBoss and FlexBoss 21 combination and the more affordable EG4 12000XP.
I compare whole-home battery backup, 200-amp electrical service, off-grid output, maximum solar input, generator integration, smart-load control, grid sell-back capability, installation flexibility, and total system cost. At the time of recording, a single EG4 12000XP was approximately $1,871.50, while the GridBoss and FlexBoss 21 combination cost more than $5,200 before batteries, solar panels, and other system components.
I also answer several additional solar and portable-power questions, including how to run a mini-split air conditioner from solar, whether a portable power station or DIY battery system is better for a mini-split, how to add third-party expansion batteries and an external MPPT solar charge controller to an EcoFlow power station, and why plug-in solar systems are commonly limited to approximately 1,200 watts.
Regardless if you are planning an off-grid solar system, hybrid grid-tied solar system, home battery backup system, or a new energy-independent house, this video will help you understand which equipment is worth buying…and which features you may not actually need.
Buy EG4 products from Payoff Solar: payoffsolar.com/products
IMPORTANT: Be sure to use the code TRICK5 at checkout for best possible pricing.
Watch all of my portable power station hack videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcoscck46fqjxNCw6TfeEfsh
Watch my solar-powered mini split video: youtu.be/NZuLyzh71JM?si=3PB1C_RDdp1ha3es
Watch all of my plug-in solar videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcpYK6Gwr3jWb_oNBDt4IKwK
Watch my DIY 48V Power System Build Video: youtu.be/bcXmFFIzG0M?si=ye55z4w5LEcVcnHp
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Chapters:
0:00 The best solar power system?
0:20 Question #1: What is the best from scratch solar power system?
5:31 Question #2: Best way to take a mini-split off grid?
8:01 Question #3: How to add 3rd party MPPT to EcoFlow?
10:26 Question #4: How to enlarge 1,200W plug-in solar system?
13:02 Free channel tool!
#DIYsolar #EG4 #OffGridSolar #LiFePO4 #SolarGenerator
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Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. There’s a Trick for That assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. There’s a Trick for That recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not There’s a Trick for That.
Looking for the best home solar system for beginners or trying to build a complete whole-home solar power system from scratch? In this video, I break down the two EG4 solar inverter setups I would seriously consider today: the premium EG4 GridBoss and FlexBoss 21 combination and the more affordable EG4 12000XP.
I compare whole-home battery backup, 200-amp electrical service, off-grid output, maximum solar input, generator integration, smart-load control, grid sell-back capability, installation flexibility, and total system cost. At the time of recording, a single EG4 12000XP was approximately $1,871.50, while the GridBoss and FlexBoss 21 combination cost more than $5,200 before batteries, solar panels, and other system components.
I also answer several additional solar and portable-power questions, including how to run a mini-split air conditioner from solar, whether a portable power station or DIY battery system is better for a mini-split, how to add third-party expansion batteries and an external MPPT solar charge controller to an EcoFlow power station, and why plug-in solar systems are commonly limited to approximately 1,200 watts.
Regardless if you are planning an off-grid solar system, hybrid grid-tied solar system, home battery backup system, or a new energy-independent house, this video will help you understand which equipment is worth buying…and which features you may not actually need.
Buy EG4 products from Payoff Solar: payoffsolar.com/products
IMPORTANT: Be sure to use the code TRICK5 at checkout for best possible pricing.
Watch all of my portable power station hack videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcoscck46fqjxNCw6TfeEfsh
Watch my solar-powered mini split video: youtu.be/NZuLyzh71JM?si=3PB1C_RDdp1ha3es
Watch all of my plug-in solar videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcpYK6Gwr3jWb_oNBDt4IKwK
Watch my DIY 48V Power System Build Video: youtu.be/bcXmFFIzG0M?si=ye55z4w5LEcVcnHp
NEED HELP? Ask me a question and get a personal in depth response: ko-fi.com/s/8d8df1880c
OR
Sit down for a personal 1-On-1 hour long video consultation with me and I’ll provide answers and insights to anything you want to ask me about from this channel: ko-fi.com/s/dd139831a7
All donations get 100% re-invested in the channel:
buymeacoffee.com/theresatrickforthat
🔍 Looking for something specific? Search across hundreds of my videos — way better than YouTube search: https://tatftsearchapp.netlify.app/
Chapters:
0:00 The best solar power system?
0:20 Question #1: What is the best from scratch solar power system?
5:31 Question #2: Best way to take a mini-split off grid?
8:01 Question #3: How to add 3rd party MPPT to EcoFlow?
10:26 Question #4: How to enlarge 1,200W plug-in solar system?
13:02 Free channel tool!
#DIYsolar #EG4 #OffGridSolar #LiFePO4 #SolarGenerator
Affiliate Disclosure
As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you! Thanks for your support!
Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. There’s a Trick for That assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. There’s a Trick for That recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not There’s a Trick for That.
![This Power Station Just BEAT EcoFlow [95% Efficient]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fY3LYQjFC0A/mqdefault.jpg "This Power Station Just BEAT EcoFlow [95% Efficient]
In this OSCAL PowerMax 3600 SE review, I put this 3600W portable power station through real-world testing to see how much usable battery capacity it actually delivers. The result shocked me: I measured 3.423 kWh from its rated 3.6 kWh LiFePO4 battery, making it roughly 95% efficient and one of the most efficient portable power stations I’ve tested so far. The OSCAL PowerMax 3600 SE is competing directly with bigger-name options like the EcoFlow Delta series, but the test results tell a really interesting story. In this video, I test capacity, charging speed, heavy loads, overload behavior, parasitic inverter drain, app controls, noise, outlets, and whether this power station actually makes sense for RV use, backup power, solar charging, or home emergency power.
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Buy the Oscal PowerMax 6000: https://amzn.to/4fhR3hh
Watch my full review and testing of the PowerMax 6000 here: https://youtu.be/oMba4-8Wb2A
Watch all my portable power station testing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcr0pa4IMBj4kcjxSdNlGpr1
Buy a WattMeter: https://amzn.to/4pkkX9c
Buy a space heater: https://amzn.to/4sCelEe
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Chapters:
0:00 The most efficient power station Ive tested so far!
0:23 Unboxing/Specs & Features
2:51 AC Battery Capacity Test
3:26 Max AC recharge time test
3:57 Parasitic Drain Test
4:40 Heavy load testing
6:34 Noise Levels
7:18 App & Automation Review
10:10 Pricing Breakdown
#PortablePowerStation #OSCALPowerMax3600SE #EcoFlow #LiFePO4 #SolarGenerator
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Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. There’s a Trick for That assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. There’s a Trick for That recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not There’s a Trick for That.")
