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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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6:38

DIY Solar Winter Test: EG4 12000XP and Real World Battery Results

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Shared 1 week ago

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EG4 12000XP: Perfect "No-Comm" LFP Settings (Don't Brick Your Batteries!)

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Shared 4 weeks ago

1.1K views

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EG4 12000XP Sine Wave Max Load - Massive Surprise!

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Shared 1 month ago

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18:52

Is your DIY Solar System a Gift or a Burden?

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Shared 1 month ago

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10:42

Humsienk. 48v 150ah Golf Cart Battery - Automotive Cells!

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Shared 1 month ago

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7:04

Wood Shelving? Fire Hazard for Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Batteries!

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Shared 1 month ago

3.6K views

10:39

Aferiy AF-P180 Portable Power Station Review - Shocking Sine Wave!

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Shared 1 month ago

3.1K views

10:22

EG4 280ah Battery Wiring and Safety Tips

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Shared 1 month ago

684 views

3:22

Extreme Cold Drained My Battery Bank | Ice Storm Property Damage

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Shared 1 month ago

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4:56

Humsienk vs Wattcycle Server Rack Battery | Same Factory?

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Shared 1 month ago

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11:15

Humseink 12v 640ah Battery Teardown - You Won't Believe What I Found!

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Shared 1 month ago

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12:54

Is This Wattcycle 48v 105ah Battery Really That Good? 250a BMS!

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Shared 3 months ago

1.4K views

9:46

Bouge RV 200W Flexible Solar Panel Unboxing & Test

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Shared 3 months ago

412 views

9:55

This Vatrer Server Rack Has a Critical Problem

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Shared 3 months ago

979 views

11:31

DIY Solar Array Mount On The Cheap!

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Shared 3 months ago

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10:18

Don't Buy This Inverter Until You See This

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Shared 3 months ago

2.1K views

2:53

Mikes Solar Garage Update: What's new for 2026

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Shared 3 months ago

647 views

9:16

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

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Shared 3 months ago

2K views

4:08

5 Reasons Why Not To Buy A EG4 12000XP Inverter

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Shared 4 months ago

12K views

4:05

Aluminum Wire to Install EG4 12000xp inverter?

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Shared 4 months ago

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3:48

Going Without Communication on EG4 12000XP Inverter

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Shared 4 months ago

1.3K views

7:04

This Build Quality Is Insane - WattCycle Review

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Shared 4 months ago

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5:26

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

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Shared 4 months ago

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9:47

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

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Shared 4 months ago

12K views

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EG4 280Ah: Does it Actually Hit the Spec?

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Shared 4 months ago

287 views

5:25

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

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Shared 5 months ago

1.3K views

9:59

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

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Shared 5 months ago

2.1K views

3:12

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

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Shared 5 months ago

12K views

10:40

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

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Shared 5 months ago

1.1K views

9:34

New Anti-Shading Solar Panel Review - IT WORKS!

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Shared 5 months ago

558 views

6:59

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

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Shared 5 months ago

41K views

6:48

Giant EG4 Battery Unboxing - Is It Worth The Hype?

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Shared 5 months ago

5.8K views

4:36

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

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Shared 5 months ago

592 views

2:33

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

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Shared 6 months ago

1.2K views

12:01

Will These Inverters ACTUALLY WORK? Initial Power Up!

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Shared 6 months ago

10K views

6:04

High Frequency Inverter Welding: What You NEED to Know

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Shared 6 months ago

1.5K views

3:52

Solar Inverter Maintenance: Tips You NEED to Know

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Shared 6 months ago

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3:36

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

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Shared 7 months ago

542 views

14:57

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

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Shared 7 months ago

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2:45

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

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Shared 7 months ago

487 views

5:51

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

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Shared 7 months ago

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3:51

HQST 200 Watt Solar Panel Review: Pass or Fail?

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Shared 7 months ago

1.2K views

11:22

Talesun Panel Update - Amazing Output Even When Shaded!

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Shared 8 months ago

1K views

6:56

Inverter Sine Wave Showdown: Which One is the Best?

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Shared 8 months ago

1.7K views

12:30

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

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Shared 8 months ago

6.8K views

24:08

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

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Shared 8 months ago

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1:27

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

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Shared 8 months ago

38K views

3:19

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

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Shared 8 months ago

413 views

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

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Shared 8 months ago

1.9K views

5:58

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

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Shared 8 months ago

1.4K views

19:44

Parallel EG4 Inverters: The Ultimate Solar Setup Guide

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Shared 8 months ago

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

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Shared 9 months ago

1.2K views

7:46

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

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Shared 9 months ago

1.9K views

14:42

The Best Solar Generator for Beginners

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Shared 9 months ago

10K views

10:58

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

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Shared 9 months ago

311 views

9:56

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

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Shared 10 months ago

6.9K views

1:55

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

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Shared 10 months ago

427 views

7:47

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

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Shared 10 months ago

2.3K views

8:00

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

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Shared 10 months ago

611 views

10:25

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

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Shared 10 months ago

326 views