Watch one of the first SolarEdge Home Battery installations in Australia from start to finish and discover what makes a "gold-standard" solar battery install - including what sets installers apart when things don't go quite to plan.

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Correction at 1:43 - there is no requirement for a battery to be installed on a non-combustible surface. In fact, the battery standard only requires a fire-rated surface if there is a habitable room behind.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:58 - Inverter: out with the (not so) old
1:33 - Batteries and brick walls
2:25 - Measuring up, cabling and connection
4:15 - Built-in battery fire extinguisher!
4:37 - Outside installation complete
4:52 - Switchboard and battery backup interface
6:23 - Commissioning steps
7:04 - Shit happens, but a happy ending
7:41 - Testing the SolarEdge Home Battery
10:12 - Final (important) thoughts

The solar power system associated with this SolarEdge Home Battery is also an example of gold-standard installation practices, which we covered from start to finish in an earlier video:

   • Watch A Gold-Standard Solar Installat...  

So, what does the owner think about his shiny new SolarEdge Home Battery and his experience to date? Read his review here:

https://www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/s...

Thinking of home battery storage? Check out my comprehensive video guides:

* Part 1: Understanding Solar Batteries
The fundamentals of home battery storage

Video:    • Understanding Solar Batteries - A Beg...  
Article: https://www.solarquotes.com.au/101-gu...

* Part 2: Buying A Home Battery
Full of useful information to help you buy the right solar battery solution at the right price.

Video:    • Buying Solar Batteries - 2022 Home Ba...  
Article: https://www.solarquotes.com.au/101-gu...

* Part 3: Owning Solar Batteries
Sets expectations for your battery-powered lifestyle.

Video:    • Owning Solar Batteries 101  
Article: https://www.solarquotes.com.au/101-gu...

You can read all my solar and battery 101 guides here:

https://www.solarquotes.com.au/101-gu...

And to receive quotes from top-notch solar and/or battery installers I have personally pre-vetted and trust: https://www.solarquotes.com.au/quote/

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