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Mikes Solar Garage

Welcome to Mike's Solar Garage! Your go-to destination for hands-on DIY solar power projects, off-grid solar builds, and expert solar tutorials—all from my garage workshop.

Whether you're a solar beginner building your first solar generator, setting up parallel inverter systems, or designing a complete solar power system, you'll find step-by-step guides on inverter setup, battery capacity testing, solar panel install projects, and real-world troubleshooting. I specialize in EG4 inverter configurations, battery test reviews (Vatrer, LG, Eco-Worthy, Grener Power), solar maintenance, and solar upgrade tutorials that actually work.
From solar system build projects to inverter review comparisons and solar battery testing, I break down off-grid power concepts into actionable solar projects.

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2:53

Mikes Solar Garage Update: What's new for 2026

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Shared 7 hours ago

130 views

9:16

Eco-Worthy Server Rack Unboxing and Assembly - Any Good?

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Shared 3 days ago

867 views

2:24

Vatrer Battery Rack Unboxing

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Shared 6 days ago

469 views

4:08

5 Reasons Why Not To Buy A EG4 12000XP Inverter

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Shared 2 weeks ago

4.1K views

4:05

Aluminum Wire to Install EG4 12000xp inverter?

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Shared 2 weeks ago

1.3K views

3:48

Going Without Communication on EG4 12000XP Inverter

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Shared 2 weeks ago

976 views

7:04

This Build Quality Is Insane - WattCycle Review

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Shared 3 weeks ago

3.8K views

2:14

Your Solar Savings Are About to Expire in 2025 - Act Now!

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Shared 3 weeks ago

257 views

5:26

How to Choose the Right Size Off-Grid Battery Bank - Edited

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Shared 3 weeks ago

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9:47

Humsienk 48V 100Ah Battery Review - Is It Worth the Hype?

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Shared 1 month ago

4.4K views

1:01

EG4 280Ah Indoor Battery Testing: Exceptional Results!

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Shared 1 month ago

204 views

5:25

Are UL Listed Batteries Actually Worth It? EG4 280ah Teardown!

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Shared 1 month ago

1.1K views

9:59

How To: Install MidNite Solar Surge Protection Devices - Protect Your Solar Investment!

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Shared 1 month ago

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3:12

EG4 12000XP Off-Grid Inverter Version 2: Massive Power Upgrade!

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Shared 1 month ago

11K views

10:40

The Dabbsson 2000L: The Last Power Backup You'll Ever Need

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Shared 1 month ago

733 views

9:34

New Anti-Shading Solar Panel Review - IT WORKS!

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Shared 1 month ago

327 views

6:59

48V 100Ah Server Rack Battery Review - High Quality and Cheap? YES!

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Shared 1 month ago

30K views

6:48

Giant EG4 Battery Unboxing - Is It Worth The Hype?

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Shared 2 months ago

5.7K views

4:36

Unboxing the Cheapest Split Solar Panels - Don't Overpay!

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Shared 2 months ago

480 views

2:33

Digging a Trench to Wire My EG4 12000XP Off Grid Inverters to my House

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Shared 2 months ago

1.1K views

12:01

Will These Inverters ACTUALLY WORK? Initial Power Up!

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Shared 3 months ago

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6:04

High Frequency Inverter Welding: What You NEED to Know

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Shared 3 months ago

1K views

3:52

Solar Inverter Maintenance: Tips You NEED to Know

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Shared 3 months ago

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3:36

Lifting TWO Cars with a Single EG4 12000XP Off Grid Inverter!

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Shared 3 months ago

492 views

14:57

EG4 12000XP Off Grid Inverter in Parallel - 90 Day Testing!

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Shared 3 months ago

3.2K views

2:45

The 100W Solar Panel You Never Heard Of But Should!

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Shared 3 months ago

329 views

5:51

EG4 Chargeverter: The Upgrade You Didn't Know You Needed

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Shared 3 months ago

1.5K views

8:38

The End of Mike’s Garage (and The Beginning of Something New)

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Shared 4 months ago

740 views

3:51

HQST 200 Watt Solar Panel Review: Pass or Fail?

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Shared 4 months ago

679 views

11:22

Talesun Panel Update - Amazing Output Even When Shaded!

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Shared 4 months ago

907 views

6:56

Inverter Sine Wave Showdown: Which One is the Best?

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Shared 4 months ago

1.5K views

12:30

Ultimate Stress Test: Solis S6 Hybrid vs EG4 12000XP Inverter!

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Shared 4 months ago

4.2K views

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The Future of Off-Grid Power: Solis 11.4K Hybrid Inverter and LG High Voltage Battery Review!

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Shared 4 months ago

2.3K views

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The Ultimate Battery Upgrade: Vatrer 48V 100AH Capacity Test

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Shared 5 months ago

38K views

3:19

Mounting Solis 11 4kW Inverter: The Most Enjoyable Installation Yet!

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Shared 5 months ago

384 views

10:00

Unboxing the FUTURE of Solar with Solis 11.4k High Voltage Inverter

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Shared 5 months ago

1.6K views

5:58

Testing a Pair of 12,000 Watt Inverters: Is Bigger Really Better?

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Shared 5 months ago

1.3K views

19:44

Parallel EG4 Inverters: The Ultimate Solar Setup Guide

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Shared 5 months ago

6.1K views

9:56

HQST Battery & Solar Panel Review: SHOCKING Capacity Test Results!

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Shared 5 months ago

811 views

7:46

EG4 12000XP Installation MISTAKE & FIX! (Parallel Wiring & Cooling Secrets)

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Shared 5 months ago

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14:42

The Best Solar Generator for Beginners

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Shared 6 months ago

10K views

10:58

Grener Power Battery Review: 48V 100Ah LiFePO4 Capacity Test!

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Shared 6 months ago

292 views

9:56

EG4 12000XP: 90 Days Later & STILL Amazed! (Off-Grid Power Review)

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Shared 6 months ago

4.9K views

1:55

EG4 12000XP: Can It Lift A Car?! (Ultimate Shop Test)

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Shared 6 months ago

402 views

7:47

Surge Protection: The Last Line of Defense for Off-Grid Solar

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Shared 6 months ago

2.1K views

8:00

Talesun 380W Solar Panels: Off-Grid Plans and Solar Layout

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Shared 6 months ago

565 views

10:25

ASMONTRIC 12V 1200W Inverter Review: Tear Down, Specs & REAL World Test!

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Shared 6 months ago

234 views

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Eco-Worthy 280Ah LiFePO4 Capacity Test: SURPRISING Results!

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Shared 7 months ago

3K views

8:02

Installing Cement Board to Protect from Inverter fire!

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Shared 7 months ago

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12:32

Is Your EG4 Inverter Talking to China? Cyber Security Expert Investigates!

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Shared 7 months ago

21K views

5:38

The Solar Power Bank That Actually Works

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Shared 7 months ago

406 views

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The Best Battery For Your DIY Solar Project

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Shared 7 months ago

1.3K views

7:47

Is the EG4 12000XP Quiet? Real-World Noise Test!

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Shared 7 months ago

1.4K views

17:02

Bulletproof Your Off-Grid Solar: Wiring & Protection for EG4 Inverters!

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Shared 8 months ago

9.4K views

9:56

The Surprising Truth About Ecoworthy's 48V 280Ah Battery

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Shared 8 months ago

6.5K views

3:47

Securing My Off-Grid System: Installing T-Class Fuses for Maximum Safety

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Shared 8 months ago

983 views

3:05

Unboxing 3 MEGA Eco-Worthy Solar Batteries! (280Ah LFP)

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Shared 8 months ago

1.6K views

16:38

EG4 12000XP: The Ultimate Off-Grid Inverter? So Good I Now Own 5!

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Shared 8 months ago

1.5K views

3:13

Are these the Best Budget Solar Panels?

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Shared 8 months ago

308 views

3:45

1 Ton Excavator Powerhouse! Trenching for Off-Grid Solar

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Shared 8 months ago

463 views