{
"sourced": [
{
"item_id": "inverter_eg4_6000xp",
"item_name": "EG4 6000XP all-in-one off-grid inverter (+1 unit) + EG4 inverter parallel/comms kit",
"frozen_qty": "1 unit + 1 parallel/comms kit",
"needs_live_quote": true,
"cheapest_offer_index": 0,
"datasheet": {
"model": "EG4 6000XP",
"architecture": "All-in-one off-grid inverter/charger (inverter + AC charger + dual-MPPT solar charge controller)",
"ac_output_kw": 6,
"ac_voltage": "120/240V split-phase",
"pv_input_kw": 8,
"mppt": "dual MPPT",
"max_pv_voc": "480 VDC",
"battery_voltage": "48V",
"onboard_charger_a": 140,
"parallel_capacity": "up to 16 units / 96 kW",
"certifications": "UL 1741, UL 9540 (system)",
"comms": "Wi-Fi dongle included; optional Ethernet/4G adapters; CAN/RS485 for battery comms; built-in parallel comms ports",
"published_ship_weight_lb": 52.9,
"published_dims_in": "25.5 H x 18 W x 5.25 D",
"brand_lock": "Firmware must match existing unit; buy same hardware revision (V2 / EG4HYB6K00V2)",
"parallel_kit_note": "6000XP has built-in parallel ports; inverter parallel/comms cabling is standard low-cost comms cable, frequently bundled with unit. No distinct standalone EG4 'inverter parallel kit' SKU was confirmed on Signature Solar/EG4 Electronics at capture. The widely-sold 'EG4 PowerPro Paralleling Cables' are BATTERY paralleling cables, NOT inverter parallel kit."
},
"notes": "VERIFIED LIVE: New EG4 6000XP at $1,629.99 at both Signature Solar (SKU 1511090, in production/new) and Current Connected (SKU EG4HYB6K00V2, TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK at capture). EG4 Electronics direct lists the same unit (SKU EG4HYB6K00V2) without public price. Published shipping weight is 52.9 lb (24 kg) and dims 25.5x18x5.25 in -- note this CONTRADICTS the spec sheet's '~35 lb' assumption; the 52.9 lb figure is the box/ship weight used for freight here. Brand-locked + firmware-match requirement satisfied by buying the same V2 hardware from EG4's own channels (Signature Solar / EG4 Electronics) -- strongly recommend a NEW unit from an EG4 channel over a random used eBay unit to guarantee firmware/hardware-revision match with the existing inverter. All prices USD, no FX needed. PARALLEL/COMMS KIT: could not confirm a separately-priced EG4 6000XP INVERTER parallel kit SKU live -- the 6000XP parallels via built-in ports + standard comms cable, often included. Marked is_quote_required for the kit line; confirm with Signature Solar (903-441-2090) whether the inverter parallel comms cable ships with the unit or is a low-cost add-on. REFURB channel exists (Signature Solar refurbished EG4 6000XP, 1-yr warranty, no returns) but the live page returned 404/blocked to fetch at capture (likely out of stock) so its price is quote-required/low-confidence. FREIGHT MODEL: ~53 lb single carton, NOT palletized -- ships small-parcel/parcel-freight (UPS/FedEx Ground), so no liftgate/residential-LTL pallet surcharge applies for door delivery; NEK rural parcel delivery is routine. Fits easily in F250 short bed for any pickup. VT use tax 6% assumed due unless off-grid exemption (VT Form S-3E, 32 VSA 9741(46)) is filed with seller -- not auto-zeroed.",
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "Signature Solar (signaturesolar.com)",
"sku": "1511090",
"url": "https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter-split-phase/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "China (EG4 house brand, assembled overseas; not stated on page)",
"unit_price_native": 1629.99,
"unit_price_usd": 1629.99,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "In production / available (EG4 primary channel)",
"ul_listing": "UL 1741 (inverter); UL 9540 at system level",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Low/none for finished inverter; not a bare cell/module subject to AD/CVD",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "25.5 x 18 x 5.25",
"packaged_weight_lb": 52.9,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"basis": "~53 lb single carton ships via parcel/parcel-freight to rural NEK door; no pallet/liftgate needed. Est. inbound freight $60-110 to 05842. Landed est ~$1,690-$1,740 + VT use tax 6% (~$98) unless S-3E exemption filed.",
"freight_estimate_usd": 90,
"vt_use_tax_usd": 98,
"landed_cost_estimate_usd": 1818
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Not applicable / not cost-effective as true LTL for a 53 lb parcel; terminal pickup gives no saving vs parcel. If shipped LTL anyway, owner picks up at St. Johnsbury/Burlington terminal. Treat freight as parcel; quote only if vendor forces freight.",
"note": "Parcel item -- terminal mode not advantageous"
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"basis": "No EG4/Signature Solar warehouse within 150 mi of Greensboro Bend VT (TX-based). Local pickup not available. Use door/parcel.",
"available": false
}
},
"risks": [
"Published ship weight 52.9 lb contradicts the '~35 lb' spec assumption -- verify carton weight if quoting freight",
"Confirm hardware revision (V2 / EG4HYB6K00V2) and firmware to match existing unit before ordering",
"VT 6% use tax applies unless off-grid exemption (S-3E) documented"
]
},
{
"vendor": "EG4 Electronics (eg4electronics.com, manufacturer-direct)",
"sku": "EG4HYB6K00V2 (Model IV-6000-XP-IN-*)",
"url": "https://eg4electronics.com/categories/inverters/eg4-6000xp-all-in-one-off-grid-inverter/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "China (not stated on page)",
"unit_price_native": null,
"unit_price_usd": null,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": true,
"qty_available": "Listed (no public price; manufacturer-direct, dealer/account pricing)",
"ul_listing": "UL 1741; UL 9540 (system)",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Low/none (finished inverter)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "18 x 25.5 x 5.25",
"packaged_weight_lb": 52.9,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Manufacturer-direct page shows no public price; request quote. Best for guaranteeing matched firmware/hardware revision to existing unit. Freight ~parcel, est $60-110 to 05842. Use tax 6% applies.",
"freight_estimate_usd": 90
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Parcel item; LTL terminal not advantageous. Quote only if freight-shipped."
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"basis": "TX-based; no warehouse within 150 mi. Local pickup not available.",
"available": false
}
},
"risks": [
"No public price -- requires quote/dealer account",
"Best channel for firmware/hardware-revision match (brand-lock requirement)"
]
},
{
"vendor": "Current Connected (currentconnected.com)",
"sku": "EG4HYB6K00V2",
"url": "https://www.currentconnected.com/product/eg4-6000xp-inverter/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "China (not stated on page)",
"unit_price_native": 1629.99,
"unit_price_usd": 1629.99,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK at capture (vendor restocking)",
"ul_listing": "UL 1741; UL 9540 (system)",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Low/none (finished inverter)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "25.5 x 18 x 5.25",
"packaged_weight_lb": 52.9,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"basis": "Same MSRP $1,629.99 but OUT OF STOCK. If restocked, parcel freight ~$60-110 to NEK door + 6% VT use tax. Authorized EG4 dealer -- good firmware-match alternative.",
"freight_estimate_usd": 90,
"vt_use_tax_usd": 98,
"landed_cost_estimate_usd": 1818
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Parcel item; terminal mode not advantageous."
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"basis": "Vendor not within 150 mi of VT; local pickup not available.",
"available": false
}
},
"risks": [
"Out of stock at capture -- availability gate, not price gate",
"Confirm V2 hardware revision for firmware match"
]
},
{
"vendor": "Signature Solar -- Refurbished channel",
"sku": "Refurbished EG4 6000XP (refurb SKU not confirmed live)",
"url": "https://signaturesolar.com/refurbished-eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "refurb",
"country_of_origin": "China",
"unit_price_native": null,
"unit_price_usd": null,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "low",
"is_quote_required": true,
"qty_available": "Refurb listing exists but live page returned 404/blocked at capture -- likely out of stock; quote/verify with vendor",
"ul_listing": "UL 1741; UL 9540 (system) -- same hardware as new",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Low/none (finished inverter)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "25.5 x 18 x 5.25",
"packaged_weight_lb": 52.9,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Refurb typically ~$1,150-$1,350 (1-yr warranty, no returns, possible cosmetic blemishes/aftermarket packaging) but could NOT confirm live price (page 404/blocked at capture). Quote required. If available: parcel freight ~$60-110 + 6% VT use tax.",
"freight_estimate_usd": 90
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Parcel item; terminal not advantageous."
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"basis": "TX-based; not within 150 mi.",
"available": false
}
},
"risks": [
"Live price not confirmed at capture (page 404) -- do NOT treat est range as a quote",
"1-yr warranty (vs 5-yr new), NO returns, sold as-is",
"Refurb may not guarantee matching hardware revision/firmware to existing unit -- verify before buying given brand-lock requirement",
"Optional accessories/manuals may be missing"
]
},
{
"vendor": "EG4 6000XP inverter parallel/comms kit (parallel cabling line item)",
"sku": "Not confirmed -- no distinct standalone EG4 6000XP INVERTER parallel-kit SKU found at capture",
"url": "https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter-split-phase/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "China",
"unit_price_native": null,
"unit_price_usd": null,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "low",
"is_quote_required": true,
"qty_available": "N/A -- kit definition unconfirmed",
"ul_listing": "N/A (cabling/comms)",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "None",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "small parcel",
"packaged_weight_lb": 2,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "The 6000XP parallels via BUILT-IN parallel ports + standard parallel comms cable (battery-master->slave data shared on the comms loop); EG4 frequently includes the parallel comms cable with the unit. No separately-priced EG4 6000XP INVERTER parallel kit SKU confirmed live -- the commonly-listed 'EG4 PowerPro Paralleling Cables' are BATTERY cables, not the inverter kit. Confirm with Signature Solar (903-441-2090) whether the inverter parallel comms cable ships with the unit; if a paid accessory, expect a low-cost item (est <$50-100) shipped with the inverter at no added freight.",
"freight_estimate_usd": 0
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Ships with inverter parcel; no separate freight."
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"basis": "Ships with inverter; no separate pickup.",
"available": false
}
},
"risks": [
"Do NOT confuse with 'EG4 PowerPro Battery Paralleling Cables' -- those parallel BATTERIES, not 6000XP inverters",
"Inverter parallel comms cable may already be included with the unit -- avoid double-buying",
"Confirm exact kit contents/SKU and price with vendor before ordering"
]
}
],
"_verify": {
"item_id": "inverter_eg4_6000xp",
"verdict": "pass",
"verified_vendor": "Signature Solar",
"verified_url": "https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter-split-phase/",
"corrected_price_usd": 1629.99,
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"availability": "In stock (active product page, orderable; no out-of-stock/backorder flag shown)",
"sku_spec_match": true,
"shipping_basis": "item-price-only",
"evidence": "WebFetch of the Signature Solar PDP returned title \"EG4 | 6000XP Off-Grid Inverter\", SKU 1511090, price $1,629.99, condition New, and full spec confirmation (6000W output, 120/240V split phase, 8000W PV recommended, dual MPPT, 480VDC max PV, parallel up to 16 units) \u2014 exact match to the brand-locked spec. Independent corroboration: Drop Solar price-history tracker (drop.solar/products/ss-3698) and WebSearch both show Signature Solar at $1,629.99 as of May 2026. The claimed price ($1,629.99) equals the live price, so no correction. Adversarial checks did not disprove the offer.",
"notes": "Inverter offer VERIFIED at claimed price. Caveats: (1) Cheaper offers exist elsewhere (Off Grid Stores $1,549.00, others $1,399-$1,549 reported), so $1,629.99 is NOT the market-cheapest unit price even though it is the verified claimed price for THIS vendor \u2014 a true cheapest-offer matrix should re-examine Off Grid Stores. The named runner-up (EG4 Electronics manufacturer-direct) shows NO price on its page (SKU EG4HYB6K00V2 / model IV-6000-XP-IN), so it cannot be ranked. (2) Firmware-match requirement (must match existing unit) is NOT verifiable from any retail PDP \u2014 flag for buyer to confirm firmware/hardware revision with vendor before purchase, since brand-locked parallel operation depends on it. (3) The EG4 inverter parallel/comms kit could NOT be priced as a discrete SKU on Signature Solar or via search \u2014 no standalone listing found; the 6000XP supports parallel/closed-loop comms natively, so a separate paid \"kit\" SKU may not exist or may be a cable accessory. This sub-line-item is UNVERIFIED/price-unknown; do not assume $0."
}
},
{
"item_id": "battery_docan_s3",
"item_name": "Docan S3 16 kWh LiFePO4 pack (51.2V 314Ah, 16S1P EVE MB31, JK-PB2A16S20P BMS)",
"frozen_qty": "1 pack",
"needs_live_quote": true,
"cheapest_offer_index": 1,
"datasheet": {
"voltage_nominal_V": 51.2,
"capacity_Ah": 314,
"energy_kWh": 16,
"configuration": "16S1P",
"cells": "EVE MB31 Grade A (LF314 V3), tested >330Ah",
"bms": "JK V19 PB2A16S20P 200A with 2A active balancing, Bluetooth/LCD",
"chemistry": "LiFePO4",
"form_factor": "horizontal stackable rack pack",
"hazmat_class": "UN3480 lithium battery (ground hazmat)",
"warranty": "10 years (assembled pack)",
"notes": "BRAND-LOCKED, mfr-direct only; must match existing pack for paralleling. No genuine used/refurb secondary market exists."
},
"notes": "Docan is the manufacturer; brand-locked, mfr-direct only (Alibaba listings route to the same Docan/docanpower entity). Three live SKUs for the same S3 16kWh 314Ah pack differ by ship-origin: (a) US-stock Houston TX at $1,758 DDP door-to-door, in stock, 3-7 day delivery; (b) China-ship at $1,480 DDP door-to-door but 45-60 day ocean+truck lead; (c) a TX-pickup/presale listing at $1,700 (same goods as US-stock). All are DDP (duty paid, tariff-free per seller). FX: prices are native USD, no CAD conversion needed (US-based seller / DDP USD pricing). NO Quebec or VT local Docan stock exists, so local_pickup is N/A for all offers (Houston TX warehouse is ~1,900 road mi, far beyond the 150 mi self-pickup window). Pack is ONE pallet ~291 lb / 750x440x251mm; fits an F250 short bed (81in) with payload to spare, so owner self-load at an LTL terminal is feasible IF shipped LTL. USED PACK: NOT ADVISED (matched-new paralleling only) and no genuine used Docan S3 listing exists on the secondary market \u2014 priced as a quote-required placeholder row and flagged. VT use tax: assumed DUE at 6% on goods value unless the off-grid exemption is documented via VT Form S-3E (32 VSA 9741(46)); DDP listings cover import duty/tariff, NOT VT state use tax. Capture date 2026-06-03.",
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "Docan Power (docanpower.com) \u2014 US-stock Houston TX",
"sku": "Docan S3 16kWh 51.2V 314Ah Assembled (USA stock, EVE MB31, JK V19)",
"url": "https://www.docanpower.com/s3-15kwh-51-2v-304ah-stackable-assembled-pack-usa",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "China (shipped from US warehouse, Houston TX)",
"unit_price_native": 1758,
"unit_price_usd": 1758,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ul_listing": "Not UL-listed at pack level; cells EVE MB31 (UN38.3 transport certified). No UL9540/UL1973 pack certification published.",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Lithium-ion battery from China \u2014 potential Section 301 tariff exposure, but seller sells DDP (duty/tariff paid). No AD/CVD order specific to LiFePO4 packs noted as of capture.",
"qty_available": "In stock (US warehouse), ships 1-2 business days",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "29.5 x 17.3 x 9.9 (750 x 440 x 251 mm)",
"packaged_weight_lb": 291,
"pallet_count": 1
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"landed_usd_low": 2146,
"landed_usd_high": 2378,
"landed_usd_estimate": 2262,
"is_quote_required": false,
"basis": "Seller DDP door-to-door price = $1,758 base + published regional surcharge $388-$620 (VT = far-NE high end). DDP includes freight, liftgate-equivalent, duty/tariff. NEK rural/limited-access surcharge captured in high-end surcharge. Excludes VT use tax (~$105 at 6% if no S-3E exemption)."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"landed_usd_low": 2208,
"landed_usd_high": 2458,
"landed_usd_estimate": 2333,
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Seller default is DDP door delivery; LTL-to-terminal not separately published. Would quote $1,758 base + ~$450-$700 LTL hazmat (UN3480) TX->VT terminal (St. Johnsbury ~25 mi or Montpelier ~35 mi), no residential surcharge, forklift load at terminal, owner self-pickup with F250 (1 pallet ~291 lb fits short bed). Excludes VT use tax."
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"not_applicable": true,
"basis": "N/A \u2014 nearest Docan stock is Houston TX warehouse, ~1,900 road mi, far beyond the 150 mi self-pickup window. No VT/NE or Quebec Docan inventory."
}
},
"risks": [
"DDP regional surcharge for VT not itemized on page (used published $388-$620 band; confirm exact VT figure at checkout)",
"No published UL9540/UL1973 pack listing \u2014 may matter for AHJ inspection",
"VT use tax assumed due unless S-3E off-grid exemption filed"
]
},
{
"vendor": "Docan Power (docanpower.com) \u2014 China ship (ocean+truck DDP)",
"sku": "Docan S3 Pre-Built 51.2V 314Ah 16kWh (China stock, EVE MB31 LF314 V3, JK V19 PB2A16S20P 200A)",
"url": "https://www.docanpower.com/s3-14kwh-15kwh-16kwh-18kwh-prebuilt-stack-52v-pack",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "China",
"unit_price_native": 1480,
"unit_price_usd": 1480,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ul_listing": "Not UL-listed at pack level; cells EVE MB31 (UN38.3 certified for transport).",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "China-origin LiFePO4 pack; Section 301 tariff exposure covered by seller DDP. No specific AD/CVD order on these packs noted at capture.",
"qty_available": "Build/ship from China \u2014 45-60 days after order (sea + truck)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "29.5 x 17.3 x 9.9 (750 x 440 x 251 mm)",
"packaged_weight_lb": 286,
"pallet_count": 1
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"landed_usd_estimate": 1480,
"is_quote_required": false,
"basis": "Seller DDP door-to-door incl ocean freight, US customs/duty, and final-mile truck/FedEx/UPS. Price as listed; NEK rural final-mile generally absorbed in DDP but confirm liftgate/limited-access at checkout. Excludes VT use tax (~$89 at 6% if no S-3E exemption). LONG LEAD: 45-60 days."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Not offered separately; DDP is door-only on this SKU. Could request port-of-entry/terminal release but seller default is door. Quote basis: DDP base $1,480 less estimated final-mile residential delta, owner pickup at nearest cleared LTL terminal."
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"not_applicable": true,
"basis": "N/A \u2014 goods originate in China; no in-range warehouse for self-pickup."
}
},
"risks": [
"45-60 day lead time (ocean) \u2014 schedule-critical",
"DDP final-mile to a rural NEK address may add a checkout surcharge not shown on page",
"No published UL9540/UL1973 pack listing",
"VT use tax assumed due unless S-3E filed",
"Customs/duty is seller's responsibility under DDP but confirm DDP terms in writing before ordering"
]
},
{
"vendor": "Docan Power (docanpower.com) \u2014 TX pickup / pre-sale listing (same S3 goods)",
"sku": "Docan S3 16kWh 51.2V 314Ah with Heating + Aerosol Fire Suppression (TX pickup/presale)",
"url": "https://www.docanpower.com/presale-s3-16kwh-52v-314ah-assembled-pack-usa",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "China (US/TX warehouse pickup or zip-code delivery quote)",
"unit_price_native": 1700,
"unit_price_usd": 1700,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": true,
"ul_listing": "Not UL-listed at pack level; adds heating film + aerosol fire-suppression device.",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Same as other Docan China-origin packs; DDP/duty-paid.",
"qty_available": "Pre-sale / TX pickup; delivery is zip-code-quoted (freight not auto-published)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "32.7 x 20.0 x 13.0 (830 x 507 x 330 mm, packaging-inclusive)",
"packaged_weight_lb": 309,
"pallet_count": 1
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Listing explicitly requires a zip-code delivery quote (freight NOT auto-included at the $1,700 price). Quote basis: $1,700 base + LTL hazmat door delivery to 05842 with liftgate + residential/limited-access + NEK rural surcharge. Excludes VT use tax."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Quote $1,700 base + LTL hazmat to VT terminal (St. Johnsbury/Montpelier), no resi surcharge, owner self-pickup with F250 (1 pallet ~309 lb, fits short bed)."
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"not_applicable": true,
"basis": "N/A for VT owner \u2014 pickup point is TX warehouse (~1,900 mi), beyond 150 mi window."
}
},
"risks": [
"Freight is zip-code-quoted, not published \u2014 true landed cost unknown until quote",
"Pre-sale status may mean longer lead than US in-stock SKU",
"Slightly higher base than China-ship SKU; verify it is the same matched cell/BMS spec for paralleling",
"VT use tax assumed due unless S-3E filed"
]
},
{
"vendor": "Secondary market (used/refurb) \u2014 NO genuine listing found",
"sku": "Docan S3 16kWh used pack (hypothetical)",
"url": "https://www.docanpower.com/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "used",
"country_of_origin": "China (original)",
"unit_price_native": null,
"unit_price_usd": null,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "low",
"is_quote_required": true,
"ul_listing": "N/A",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "N/A \u2014 no listing",
"qty_available": "None found",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "29.5 x 17.3 x 9.9 (750 x 440 x 251 mm)",
"packaged_weight_lb": 291,
"pallet_count": 1
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "No used/refurb Docan S3 exists on eBay/FB Marketplace/forums at capture. If one surfaced, freight = LTL hazmat door to 05842 (~$450-$700 + liftgate + NEK rural)."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Same hazmat LTL basis to VT terminal, owner self-pickup."
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Only viable if a used pack appears within 150 mi (incl. Quebec, which triggers the customs gate). Drive est = round-trip miles x $0.70/mi."
}
},
"risks": [
"NOT ADVISED: a used pack cannot be matched-new for safe paralleling with the existing Docan S3 (cell aging / capacity / BMS firmware mismatch) \u2014 owner spec requires matched-new only",
"No real listing exists \u2014 price is a placeholder, not a quote",
"Used LiFePO4 has unknown cycle count, no transferable 10-yr warranty",
"Quebec-sourced used pack would add US-Canada customs/duty and border clearance"
]
}
],
"_verify": {
"item_id": "battery_docan_s3",
"verdict": "price_corrected",
"corrected_price_usd": 1560,
"verified_vendor": "Docan Power (docanpower.com), mfr-direct",
"verified_url": "https://www.docanpower.com/s3-14kwh-15kwh-16kwh-18kwh-prebuilt-stack-52v-pack",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"availability": "Inquiry/made-to-order only \u2014 NOT confirmed in-stock. Page states \"This link is for inquiries only. We will provide a complete quotation within 24 hours.\" Shows a wholesale Qty/MOQ field of 1000 units. Lead time 45-60 days via sea + truck after arrival. Contrast: the US-stock runner-up shows 34 units in stock for 3-7 day dispatch.",
"sku_spec_match": true,
"shipping_basis": "DDP (door-to-door, tax-free) by ocean + truck from China stock. NOT a verified itemized landed cost \u2014 page explicitly states shipping costs vary by country and require a country-specific quote; price is quoted \"Ex Tax.\" Heavy ~145 kg palletized freight to NE Vermont is implied in DDP but not separately confirmed.",
"evidence": "WebFetch 2026-06-03 of the offer URL. SKU \"S3 Pack Pre-Built 51.2V Grade A LiFePO4 ... Stackable Battery with JK V19 PB2A16S20P 200A BMS\" matches the brand-locked spec (51.2V, 16S1P, 314Ah, JK PB2A16S20P 200A BMS). However the claimed $1480 is the BASE price for the 280Ah configuration. The required \"Grade A EVE MB31 LF314 new V3 (max 330Ah+)\" cell option is a documented +$80.00 adder, so the spec-matched 16kWh/314Ah/MB31 build = $1480 + $80 = $1560. Cell-option list on the page confirms the MB31 adder. Runner-up US-stock URL verified separately at $1758 (Houston TX, 34 in stock, EVE 314Ah Grade A, JK V19 BMS, 10yr warranty, plus $388-$620 UPS surcharge).",
"notes": "Adversarial result: the $1480 \"claimed_price\" does NOT correspond to the spec-matched MB31 314Ah pack; corrected to $1560 (ex-tax, China stock, DDP base, freight to door not itemized). Two further caveats weaken a \"high confidence\" matrix-winner claim: (1) availability is inquiry/MOQ-1000 wholesale, not a live in-stock single-unit buy, with 45-60 day sea lead time; (2) DDP price is not a verified landed cost. For BRAND-LOCKED paralleling, the EVE MB31 LF314 V3 + JK V19 PB2A16S20P 200A BMS matches the existing pack spec, so SKU match holds. USED option: site lists only new Grade A/B cells; no used MB31 pack offered here \u2014 used is correctly NOT-ADVISED for matched-new paralleling. Recommend the US-stock $1758 pack as the defensible in-stock buy despite higher price, since the $1560 China offer is not a confirmed live landed price."
}
},
{
"item_id": "panels_waaree_575",
"item_name": "Waaree Elite BiN-08-575 575W bifacial N-TOPCon dual-glass solar panels (Grade B)",
"frozen_qty": "31 panels (28 active + 3 spare)",
"needs_live_quote": true,
"cheapest_offer_index": 0,
"datasheet": {
"design_sku": "Waaree Elite BiN-08-575",
"source": "Official Waaree Solar Americas datasheet, doc WSA/E&PD/565-600/144/BiN-08/HQ/01/33mm/11.02.2025 (fetched 2026-06-03, saved locally)",
"Pmax_W_STC": 575,
"Voc_V": 52.3,
"Vmp_V": 43.86,
"Isc_A": 13.87,
"Imp_A": 13.11,
"module_eff_pct": 22.26,
"beta_Voc_pct_per_C": -0.26,
"alpha_Isc_pct_per_C": 0.046,
"gamma_Pmax_pct_per_C": -0.3,
"NOCT_C": "43 +/- 2",
"max_system_voltage_V": 1500,
"series_fuse_A": 30,
"cell_type": "M10/M10R N-type TOPCon bifacial, 144 half-cut (12x6||12x6)",
"bifaciality_pct": "80 +/- 10",
"front_glass": "2mm low-iron HTAR semi-tempered",
"back_glass": "2mm low-iron printed semi-tempered",
"junction_box": "IP68 PPO",
"connector": "IP68, MC4-compatible",
"cable": "4mm2, 500mm",
"frame": "anodized aluminum",
"dims_mm": "2278 L x 1134 W x 33 T",
"dims_in": "89.7 x 44.65 x 1.30",
"weight_kg": 32.5,
"weight_lb": 71.65,
"op_temp_range_C": "-40 to 85",
"warranty": "12yr product / 30yr power (Grade-B channel units typically sold WITHOUT mfr warranty)",
"country_of_origin": "India (Mumbai-based Waaree Energies) for India-built stock; some US channel stock is 'Assembled in USA' at Waaree Brookshire/Texas plant",
"eg4_6000xp_validation": {
"cold_Voc_7S_at_-30C_V": 418.5,
"cold_Voc_7S_at_-25C_V": 413.7,
"limit_V": 480,
"pass_max_modules_series": "7S passes (<=480V cold)",
"Vmp_7S_STC_V": 307,
"mppt_window_V": "120-385",
"mppt_note": "7S Vmp ~307V at STC sits inside 120-385V MPPT window; cold-Voc 7S ~414-419V < 480V limit -> design-valid"
}
},
"notes": "FROZEN qty 31 = exactly one Signature Solar 31-panel pallet, which is the cleanest match to the 28-active+3-spare plan. The exact design SKU (Waaree Elite BiN-08-575, Voc 52.30 / Vmp 43.86 / Isc 13.87 / Imp 13.11 / -0.26%/C / 1500V / 30A fuse) is CONFIRMED against the official Waaree Solar Americas datasheet fetched 2026-06-03. EG4 6000XP cold-Voc check (NEC 690.7) computed via script: 7S cold-Voc ~414-419V (-25 to -30C) < 480V limit, and 7S STC Vmp ~307V within MPPT 120-385V -> design-unchanged and valid. Panel weight is 32.5 kg / 71.65 lb per datasheet, NOT the 40-50 lb in the research hint -> one 31-panel pallet grosses ~2,300-2,400 lb, a single LTL pallet (~90x45in). Pallet fits flat in F250 LONG bed (96in interior > 90in pallet; 45in pallet < ~50in wheel-well width); will NOT fit short bed (81in < 90in). LOCAL PICKUP is N/A for all found vendors: Signature Solar ships from Sulphur Springs TX, SanTan from Mesa AZ, A1SolarStore via freight forwarder, Missouri Wind & Solar from MO -- none within 150 road miles of Greensboro Bend VT, so local_pickup is marked quote_required/not-applicable. No live freight rate is published on any page, so all door/terminal freight is quote-required with stated basis rather than fabricated. VT use tax NOT zeroed: 6% on $2,015 = ~$121 unless off-grid exemption documented with seller via VT Form S-3E (32 VSA 9741(46)). AD/CVD: India-origin c-Si modules carry >200% combined preliminary AD/CVD in early 2026 ONLY if the OWNER imports them; buying from US distributors (Signature/SanTan/A1/MWS) means duty is already in the landed US price and is NOT separately owed by the owner -- ad_cvd_exposure flagged on the exact-SKU offers accordingly, and an 'Assembled in USA' Waaree variant (A1SolarStore) avoids the India-origin AD/CVD question entirely.",
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "Signature Solar (EG4 Electronics)",
"sku": "Waaree 575W Bifacial Grade B \u2014 31-panel pallet (BiN-08-575)",
"url": "https://signaturesolar.com/waaree-pallet-of-575w-bifacial-solar-panels-grade-b-31-panels/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "India (Waaree Energies); US-distributed \u2014 AD/CVD already in landed US price, not owner-imported",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 65,
"unit_price_usd": 65,
"qty_available": "Sold by full pallet of 31; 1 pallet = exact frozen qty",
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ul_listing": "NOT UL listed (Grade B off-grid channel); sold without mfr warranty per listing",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "India-origin c-Si; >200% combined preliminary AD/CVD reported early-2026 IF owner-imported. Not separately owed here \u2014 bought from US distributor, duty embedded in price.",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "pallet ~90 x 45 in; module 89.7 x 44.65 x 1.30 in",
"packaged_weight_lb": 2371,
"pallet_count": 1
},
"risks": [
"Grade B: cosmetic/blem seconds, NOT UL listed, no manufacturer warranty \u2014 acceptable for off-grid per project scope",
"Listing states residential door delivery NOT available \u2014 must ship to commercial/business receiving address or LTL terminal; rural NEK residential delivery would need a special quote + liftgate + limited-access accessorials",
"Panel weight 71.65 lb each (datasheet), heavier than hint's 40-50 lb \u2014 confirm freight class on 2,371 lb pallet",
"Price $65/ea ($2,015/pallet) confirmed via search snippet + DIY Solar forum thread dated 2026; verify live at checkout (DIYSOLAR50 code = $50 off)",
"FULL DATASHEET (alternative-grade reference): same electricals as design SKU \u2014 Voc 52.30, Vmp 43.86, Isc 13.87, Imp 13.11, beta(Voc) -0.26%/C, max sys 1500V, 30A fuse, India COO, NOT UL listed, MC4-compatible IP68 connectors"
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "LTL from Sulphur Springs TX (~1900 mi) to Greensboro Bend VT 05842, 1 pallet ~2,371 lb freight-class ~85-92.5, + liftgate + residential/limited-access + NEK rural surcharge. Listing notes residential door delivery not offered for this SKU; would require special carrier arrangement. Estimate basis only \u2014 no published rate, do NOT fabricate.",
"est_range_usd": "400-700 (liftgate+residential+rural accessorials on top of base LTL)"
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "LTL TX->VT terminal (St. Johnsbury ~25mi or Burlington ~45mi), owner forklift-picks-up, no residential surcharge. Owner self-loads single ~90x45in pallet into F250 LONG bed (fits: 96in interior>90in, 45in<50in wheel-well). Base LTL only.",
"est_range_usd": "300-500 base LTL, terminal pickup"
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE \u2014 Signature Solar warehouse is Sulphur Springs, TX, far beyond 150 road-mi self-pickup radius. No drive-cost estimate possible."
}
}
},
{
"vendor": "Missouri Wind and Solar",
"sku": "WAAREE-575 \u2014 Waaree Elite Series B-Grade 575W bifacial (single panel)",
"url": "https://windandsolar.com/products/waaree-575watt-bifacial-solar-panel",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "India (Waaree Energies); US-distributed",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 134.99,
"unit_price_usd": 134.99,
"qty_available": "Listed SOLD OUT as of 2026-06-03 (single-panel SKU)",
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ul_listing": "Not stated on listing; rated max system DC1500V (IEC/UL); Grade B",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "India-origin c-Si; >200% AD/CVD only if owner-imported. US-distributed here, duty embedded.",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "89.7 x 44.65 x 1.30",
"packaged_weight_lb": 71.65,
"pallet_count": null
},
"risks": [
"Currently SOLD OUT \u2014 price point ($134.99/ea) is 2x Signature's pallet rate; single-unit not pallet economics",
"31 units would be ~$4,185 before freight vs ~$2,015 Signature pallet \u2014 only a fallback if Signature stock lapses",
"FULL DATASHEET confirmed on listing: Voc 52.30V, Vmp 43.86V, Isc 13.87A, Imp 13.11A, max system DC1500V (IEC/UL), weight 32.5kg/71.65lb, dims 2278x1134x33mm, 12yr/30yr warranty. beta(Voc) -0.26%/C per Waaree datasheet (not restated on page). MC4-compatible per datasheet."
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "LTL from Missouri to VT, residential+liftgate+NEK rural. Single-panel SKU; 31 units would palletize \u2014 get pallet quote. No published rate."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "LTL MO->VT terminal (St. Johnsbury/Burlington), owner forklift pickup, F250 long bed. No published rate."
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE \u2014 Missouri warehouse far beyond 150 mi of VT 05842."
}
}
},
{
"vendor": "A1SolarStore",
"sku": "WAAREE BIN-08-575B \u2014 'Assembled in USA' wholesale pallet (33 panels/pallet)",
"url": "https://a1solarstore.com/waaree-solar-575w-solar-panel-144-cell-bifacial-bin-08-575b-wholesale-33-panels-per-pallet.html",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "Assembled in USA (Waaree Brookshire/Texas plant) \u2014 avoids India-origin AD/CVD entirely",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": null,
"unit_price_usd": null,
"qty_available": "Wholesale by pallet of 33 (note: 33/pallet, not 31 \u2014 would yield 2 extra spares)",
"confidence": "low",
"is_quote_required": true,
"ul_listing": "B-Grade; UL status not stated on page \u2014 request on quote (US-assembled stock more likely to carry UL listing)",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "NONE for owner \u2014 'Assembled in USA' variant sidesteps India-origin AD/CVD question. Best AD/CVD-clean option if listing/UL matters.",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "module 89.7 x 44.65 x 1.30; pallet 33 modules ~90x45in",
"packaged_weight_lb": null,
"pallet_count": 1
},
"risks": [
"Price NOT published \u2014 page shows '1 PLT 33 pcs', pricing/freight by quote only. Marked is_quote_required:true; do NOT fabricate.",
"Pallet is 33 panels (not 31) \u2014 buying yields 28 active + 5 spare, slightly over frozen qty but only sold by full pallet",
"Page sells via freight forwarder with customer handling customs on some channels \u2014 confirm this is the domestic US-assembled stock, not import-routed",
"Electricals identical to design SKU (BIN-08-575): Voc 52.30, Vmp 43.86, Isc 13.87, Imp 13.11, beta(Voc) -0.26%/C, 1500V, 30A fuse, MC4-compatible. COO = Assembled in USA. UL listing TBD on quote."
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Per-listing 'delivery via freight forwarder, costs calculated individually'. Residential NEK door + liftgate accessorials add-on. No published rate."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Quote LTL to St. Johnsbury/Burlington VT terminal; owner F250 long-bed pickup of single ~90x45in pallet. No published rate."
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE unless US-assembled stock ships from a TX/regional hub >150 mi from VT. Confirm origin warehouse on quote; no drive estimate without it."
}
}
},
{
"vendor": "SanTan Solar",
"sku": "Mono/N-type bifacial Grade-B pallet (cheaper alternative channel; e.g. SSM 560W Grade B or comparable 570-590W TOPCon)",
"url": "https://www.santansolar.com/product-category/solar-panels/cell-type/bifacial/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "refurb",
"country_of_origin": "Varies by lot (used/refurb pallets; often India/SE-Asia c-Si) \u2014 confirm per lot",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": null,
"unit_price_usd": null,
"qty_available": "Used/refurb bifacial pallets, ~30-31 modules/pallet (stock rotates)",
"confidence": "low",
"is_quote_required": true,
"ul_listing": "Used/refurb \u2014 UL status per lot; request listing label on the specific pallet",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Used/refurb US-domestic resale \u2014 AD/CVD already settled at original import; not owner-owed. Confirm COO per lot.",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "~90 x 45 in pallet; module ~89 x 44 in",
"packaged_weight_lb": null,
"pallet_count": 1
},
"risks": [
"ALTERNATIVE channel \u2014 SanTan's current bifacial pallet at search time is SSM 560W (not 575W) and other 570-590W Grade-B lots rotate; this is a CHEAPER alternative, NOT the exact design SKU. Any substitute MUST be re-validated against EG4 6000XP cold-Voc <=480V @7S and MPPT 120-385V before use.",
"Used/refurb: cosmetic wear, possible reduced output, verify warranty/flash-test report",
"Price not published at category level \u2014 specific SKU + freight by quote. Marked is_quote_required:true.",
"DATASHEET PLACEHOLDER (must capture per chosen lot before revalidation): need Voc, Vmp, Isc, Imp, beta(Voc) %/C, max system V, COO, UL listing, MC4 compat. For SanTan SSM 560W bifacial Grade-B reference: ~560W, bifacial, 1500V class \u2014 full electricals to be pulled from the specific product page once a lot is selected. NOT yet validated against 7S/480V EG4 limit."
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "LTL from Mesa AZ to VT + residential/liftgate/NEK rural. No published rate; do not fabricate."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "LTL AZ->VT terminal, owner F250 long-bed pickup. No published rate."
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE \u2014 SanTan warehouse is Mesa, AZ, far beyond 150 road-mi of VT 05842."
}
}
}
],
"_verify": {
"item_id": "panels_waaree_575",
"verdict": "unverifiable",
"verified_vendor": "Signature Solar (EG4 Electronics)",
"verified_url": "https://signaturesolar.com/waaree-pallet-of-575w-bifacial-solar-panels-grade-b-31-panels/",
"corrected_price_usd": null,
"availability": "unknown - live page unreachable",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"sku_spec_match": false,
"shipping_basis": "unconfirmed - freight/LTL pallet shipping not retrievable from live page",
"evidence": "Adversarial re-fetch of the exact offer URL FAILED to produce a live capture: WebFetch returned HTTP 404 Not Found on first attempt and HTTP 503 Service Unavailable on retry. No live page content (price, availability, stock, SKU electricals, shipping) could be read. The $65 claimed price appears ONLY in cached search snippets and a DIY Solar forum thread (\"$65 ea 575W Bifacial Panels Signature Solar - 31 panel pallet\"), not from a live page render. $65 is a PER-PANEL unit price implying ~$2,015 per 31-panel pallet (a search summary cited ~$2,015/pallet), so the claimed_price_usd=65 is a per-each figure, not landed pallet cost. Per acceptance criteria (live URL + capture-date + availability + landed-cost evidence, not a spot check), none of these were obtainable from a live fetch, so confirmation cannot be asserted.",
"notes": "RED FLAGS for the matrix: (1) Live URL unreachable (404 then 503) on capture_date 2026-06-03 - cannot confirm price or stock from the page itself. (2) UL LISTING FAIL: Signature Solar's listing explicitly states these Grade B panels are NOT UL listed and are sold WITHOUT manufacturer warranty - a material deviation from a 'design-unchanged' assumption; acceptable only because the EG4 6000XP build is off-grid, but must be flagged for the auto-revalidation datasheet (UL=none). (3) sku_spec_match set false because the live SKU/electricals could not be confirmed against the design SKU (Waaree Elite BiN-08-575) on the unreachable page; the runner-up listing (windandsolar.com) does corroborate matching STC electricals (Voc 52.30, Vmp 43.86, Isc 13.87, Imp 13.11, 1500V) but that is a different vendor. (4) RUNNER-UP OUT OF STOCK: Missouri Wind & Solar (windandsolar.com) at $134.99/panel shows 'Sold out' - so it is not a viable fallback either. Recommend re-fetch via browser/authenticated tool to obtain a live capture before accepting this offer as a matrix winner."
}
},
{
"item_id": "pv_wire_8awg",
"item_name": "PV wire 8 AWG (THWN-2/PV-wire, 90C, sunlight-resistant) + 10 AWG Cu EGC",
"frozen_qty": "~1,600 ft 8 AWG THWN-2/PV-wire (4 strings x 2 x 200 ft) + ~800 ft 10 AWG Cu EGC; spools round up to 2,000 ft 8 AWG (4x 500 ft) and 1,000 ft 10 AWG (2x 500 ft)",
"needs_live_quote": false,
"cheapest_offer_index": 1,
"datasheet": {
"spec_required": "8 AWG copper, THWN-2 or PV-wire, 90C, sunlight/UV resistant; plus 10 AWG Cu EGC",
"ampacity_note": "8 AWG Cu @90C = 55 A (UL 4703 / NEC 310.16 90C col); 10 AWG green THWN-2 @90C = 40 A, adequate as EGC per 250.122",
"colors": "red + black for the two PV poles; green for EGC",
"qty_basis": "4 strings x 2 conductors x 200 ft = 1,600 ft of 8 AWG; spool granularity (500 ft) forces 2,000 ft purchased -> ~400 ft spare"
},
"notes": "This is a light, parcel-shippable item: 500 ft 8 AWG PV reels are ~44 lb each and ~14 in dia; 6 reels (4x 8AWG + 2x 10AWG) total ~220 lb. It ships UPS/FedEx Ground per-reel, NOT palletized LTL, so the ltl_terminal mode is not the natural channel and is marked quote-only (a carrier would only LTL it if consolidated onto a pallet). All three offers fit trivially in the F250 short bed (81 in) for self-pickup; no forklift needed. VT use tax (6%) applied to all offers - no S-3E off-grid exemption documented with any of these sellers. 8 AWG live prices confirmed: TEMCo direct $403.79/500ft (Made in USA, 90C, UL 4703), Signature Solar red+black 1000ft kit $771.43 ($1.54/ft incl both colors), WireAndCableYourWay $594/500ft (2KV PV, 90C). WindyNation own site is SOLD OUT (both colors) as of 2026-06-03; Home Depot lists WindyNation ~$399.99/500ft but HD pages 403-block automated fetch so that price + the Southwire 10 AWG green THHN HD price are unverified (marked quote/low confidence). 10 AWG EGC live price confirmed at WireAndCableYourWay: $225/500ft green THWN-2 90C ($0.45/ft). Cheapest plausible landed = Offer 1 (Signature Solar 8 AWG + WCYW EGC, door ~$2,212); Home Depot local pickup (~$2,215 incl 60 mi RT drive) is competitive but its EGC line is an unverified proxy. Country of origin: TEMCo explicitly Made in USA; Signature Solar/WCYW PV wire origin not stated on page (PV wire commonly imported - flag for AD/CVD only if Chinese-origin, not determinable here).",
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "TEMCo Industrial (temcoindustrial.com) + WireAndCableYourWay (EGC)",
"sku": "8 AWG: SW0101 (500ft black) / matching red SKU; EGC: 10 AWG THWN-2 stranded green 500ft",
"url": "https://temcoindustrial.com/8-awg-solar-panel-wire-sw0101-500-ft-ul-4703-power-cable-black-made-in-usa/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "USA (TEMCo 8 AWG explicitly Made in USA); EGC origin not stated",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 403.79,
"unit_price_usd": 403.79,
"qty_available": "in stock; ships ~2 business days",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "high",
"ul_listing": "8 AWG: Type PV per UL 4703, USE-2 per UL 854, RHH/RHW-2 per UL 44, 90C, 600V, 55A, sunlight/UV/ozone resistant XLP. EGC: THWN-2 90C 600V.",
"country_of_origin_note": "TEMCo Made in USA per product page",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Low - 8 AWG Made in USA; EGC origin not stated",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "500ft reel ~14in dia x 10in; 4x 8AWG + 2x 10AWG reels",
"packaged_weight_lb": 221,
"pallet_count": 0
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"landed_usd": 2279.07,
"basis": "material $2065.16 (4x $403.79 8AWG + 2x $225 EGC) + VT use tax 6% $123.91 + parcel ground freight est $90 (two vendors, two shipments to rural NEK VT). Parcel item - no LTL/liftgate needed.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "medium"
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Not a natural LTL item (parcel reels). Would only quote if consolidated to a pallet; no published LTL. St. Johnsbury VT terminal ~25 mi if palletized.",
"confidence": "low"
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "TEMCo (CA) and WCYW are not local; no warehouse within 150 mi. Not a pickup channel.",
"confidence": "low"
}
},
"risks": [
"EGC sourced from a second vendor (two shipments)",
"8 AWG TEMCo priced per single color spool; confirm red SKU stocked at same $403.79",
"parcel freight is an estimate, not published at checkout for VT until cart"
]
},
{
"vendor": "Signature Solar (signaturesolar.com) + WireAndCableYourWay (EGC)",
"sku": "8 AWG: '500ft 8 AWG Copper PV Wire Black and Red 30 Amp' (red+black kit); EGC: 10 AWG THWN-2 green 500ft",
"url": "https://signaturesolar.com/500-ft-8-awg-copper-pv-wire-black-and-red-30-amp/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "Not stated on page (PV wire commonly imported)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 771.43,
"unit_price_usd": 771.43,
"qty_available": "in stock (stock shown, qty not numerically visible)",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "high",
"ul_listing": "8 AWG PV Wire, UV/sunlight resistant, copper, solar PV interconnect (UL 4703 class). Kit = one 500ft red + one 500ft black = 1000ft. EGC: THWN-2 90C.",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Unknown - PV wire origin not stated; AD/CVD only if Chinese-origin (not determinable from page)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "two 500ft reels per kit; 2 kits = 2000ft 8AWG + 2x 500ft EGC",
"packaged_weight_lb": 221,
"pallet_count": 0
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"landed_usd": 2212.43,
"basis": "material $1992.86 (2x $771.43 red+black kit = 2000ft + 2x $225 EGC) + VT use tax 6% $119.57 + parcel ground freight est $100 (two vendors). Lowest plausible landed.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "medium"
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Parcel reels, not palletized LTL by default; quote only if consolidated. St. Johnsbury ~25 mi if so.",
"confidence": "low"
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Signature Solar warehouse (TX) and WCYW not within 150 mi of Greensboro Bend. No pickup channel.",
"confidence": "low"
}
},
"risks": [
"Country of origin not stated - possible AD/CVD if Chinese PV wire",
"kit bundles red+black so color split is fixed (1000 red + 1000 black across 2 kits = balanced, good)",
"Signature Solar freight not published until cart; $100 is an estimate"
]
},
{
"vendor": "The Home Depot - WindyNation 8 AWG PV (in-store pickup) + Southwire 10 AWG green THHN",
"sku": "WindyNation SP-SLR-BLACK-8-500F / SP-SLR-RED-8-500F; Southwire 22977357 (10 AWG green stranded 500ft)",
"url": "https://www.homedepot.com/p/WindyNation-8-AWG-Gauge-500-FT-Spool-Black-PV-Photovoltaic-Solar-Extension-Cable-Copper-Primary-use-PV-Solar-Wire-SP-SLR-BLACK-8-500F/334297202",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "WindyNation PV wire: not stated (imported likely); Southwire EGC: USA",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 399.99,
"unit_price_usd": 399.99,
"qty_available": "HD listing active; price not machine-verifiable (HD blocks automated fetch, HTTP 403)",
"is_quote_required": true,
"confidence": "low",
"ul_listing": "WindyNation 8 AWG PV/photovoltaic solar extension cable, copper, UL listed PV (UL 4703 class), sunlight resistant. Southwire 10 AWG green THHN/THWN-2 90C 600V.",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Unknown for WindyNation PV wire; Southwire EGC domestic",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "4x 8AWG 500ft reels + 2x 10AWG reels; ~220 lb total - fits F250 short bed (81in) easily",
"packaged_weight_lb": 220,
"pallet_count": 0
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "HD ships parcel; freight to 05842 only computable in cart and HD price is unverified (403). Would quote ~$1600 8AWG + ~$380 EGC + tax + ground.",
"confidence": "low"
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Not LTL - parcel/store item.",
"confidence": "low"
},
"local_pickup": {
"landed_usd": 2214.96,
"basis": "In-store pickup at nearest HD (Berlin/Barre VT ~30 mi). Material $2049.96 (4x $399.99 8AWG WindyNation + EGC proxy $450) + VT sales tax 6% $123.00 collected at register + drive 60 mi RT x $0.70 = $42. NOTE: WindyNation HD price ($399.99) and Southwire 10 AWG HD price are UNVERIFIED (HD 403-blocked) - confirm in-store/online before relying.",
"is_quote_required": true,
"confidence": "low"
}
},
"risks": [
"Home Depot product pages return HTTP 403 to automated fetch - $399.99 8AWG price is from search snippet, not confirmed live; 10 AWG green THHN HD price not obtained (used $225/500ft proxy)",
"WindyNation's own site is SOLD OUT both colors as of 2026-06-03 - HD stock for red+black must be confirmed per local store",
"verify HD stocks BOTH red and black WindyNation reels (need 2 of each)"
]
}
],
"_verify": {
"item_id": "pv_wire_8awg",
"verdict": "price_corrected",
"verified_vendor": "Signature Solar (signaturesolar.com) PV wire; WireAndCableYourWay (EGC)",
"verified_url": "https://signaturesolar.com/500-ft-8-awg-copper-pv-wire-black-and-red-30-amp/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"availability": "In stock / Add-to-Cart available (page shows \"Current Stock:\" with quantity controls and Add to Cart, no explicit count or OOS flag)",
"corrected_price_usd": 1992.86,
"shipping_basis": "Merchandise subtotal only; shipping NOT included. Signature Solar wire spools are not free-ship at this cart size; WireAndCableYourWay free shipping requires >$1000 (the ~$450 EGC order does not qualify), so freight is additive on top of the corrected figure.",
"sku_spec_match": false,
"evidence": "WebFetch of the Signature Solar URL (capture 2026-06-03) confirms: title \"500ft 8 AWG Copper PV Wire | Black and Red\", SKU 1534056, price $771.43. Verbatim quantity text: \"Red and Black 8 AWG PV-Wire 500ft spools each\" = 500ft black + 500ft red = 1000ft total PV wire per kit. SPEC requires ~1,600 ft total (4 strings x 2 conductors x 200 ft = 800 ft black + 800 ft red). One kit (1000ft) is INSUFFICIENT; two kits (2000ft) are the minimum purchasable that meets 1,600ft. The claimed $771.43 is therefore a ONE-KIT price that does not satisfy the line item. EGC: WebFetch of wireandcableyourway.com 10 AWG THHN/THWN-2 stranded green = $225.00 per 500ft spool, 90C, bare copper; ~800ft EGC needs 2 spools = $450.00, and the $771.43 does NOT include any EGC.",
"notes": "Corrected landed (merchandise, pre-freight): PV wire 2 x $771.43 = $1,542.86 (2000ft) + EGC 2 x $225.00 = $450.00 => $1,992.86. Adversarial findings: (1) PRICE BASIS WRONG \u2014 claimed $771.43 covers only 1000ft of PV wire and zero EGC; the as-stated single-SKU offer cannot satisfy the ~1,600ft + EGC line item, understating true cost by ~2.5x. (2) SPEC RATING UNCONFIRMED \u2014 the Signature Solar page does NOT state 90C, THWN-2, or UL 4703; only marketing language (\"deformation-resistant at high temperatures,\" \"UV/sunlight resistant\"). The required 90C / sunlight-resistant THWN-2-or-PV-wire listing is therefore not verifiable from the page. Set sku_spec_match=false on both counts (quantity shortfall + unconfirmed temp/listing rating). Note: runner-up TEMCo at $403.79/500ft also lists \"500 ft\" single-color UL 4703 PV wire and would similarly require multiple spools; not independently re-fetched here. Verdict price_corrected reflects the quantity/price-basis defect; spec-rating ambiguity alone could also justify 'unverifiable' for the listing rating."
}
},
{
"item_id": "ac_wire",
"item_name": "AC wire \u2014 8 AWG Cu THWN-2 (6000XP outputs) + 4 AWG Cu THWN-2 (70A feeder) + 8 AWG Cu EGC",
"frozen_qty": "8 AWG Cu THWN-2 (2 sets per-unit, ~40 ft hot, black/red) + 4 AWG Cu THWN-2 (~10 ft combined 70A feeder) + 8 AWG Cu THWN-2 EGC (~15 ft green)",
"needs_live_quote": false,
"cheapest_offer_index": 2,
"datasheet": {
"spec": "THHN/THWN-2 stranded copper, 600V, 90C dry/wet",
"8awg": {
"od_in": 0.213,
"strands": 19,
"weight_lb_per_ft": 0.069,
"ampacity_75C": 50,
"ampacity_90C": 55
},
"4awg": {
"od_in": 0.318,
"strands": 19,
"weight_lb_per_ft": 0.166,
"ampacity_75C": 85,
"ampacity_90C": 95
},
"application_note": "4 AWG Cu @75C = 85A satisfies the 70A combined feeder per NEC 110.14(C)/Table 310.16 75C column; 8 AWG Cu @75C = 50A for the two 6000XP AC outputs; 8 AWG Cu EGC per NEC 250.122 (>=10 AWG required for up to 60A OCPD, 8 AWG covers up to 100A OCPD).",
"freight_class_note": "Order is a small parcel (~7.5 lb packaged of cut wire), NOT a pallet/LTL item."
},
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "WireAndCableYourWay.com",
"sku": "8 AWG THHN/THWN-2 (#0.91/ft) + 4 AWG THHN/THWN-2 (#2.02/ft), cut-to-length",
"url": "https://www.wireandcableyourway.com/8-awg-thhn-building-wire",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "unknown",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 70.25,
"unit_price_usd": 70.25,
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "in stock, cut by the foot (1 ft min, separate spools per length)",
"ul_listing": "UL-listed THHN/THWN-2 600V",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "none (building wire, not subject to AD/CVD)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "small carton ~12x12x6",
"packaged_weight_lb": 7.5,
"pallet_count": 0
},
"modes": {
"local_pickup": {
"available": false,
"is_quote_required": false,
"note": "Online/warehouse fulfillment (NJ); no VT pickup counter within 150 mi. Not a pickup channel."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"available": false,
"note": "Not applicable \u2014 ~7.5 lb parcel ships UPS/FedEx Ground, not LTL. No terminal/forklift involved."
},
"door": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"available": true,
"ship_method": "UPS/FedEx Ground parcel to door (05842)",
"ship_cost_usd_est": 24,
"basis": "~7.5 lb small parcel, NJ->VT 05842; below $1000 free-ship threshold. No liftgate/residential LTL surcharge applies to a parcel.",
"landed_usd_est": 98.7,
"landed_basis": "material 70.25 + parcel ship ~24 + VT use tax 6% on material 4.21"
}
},
"risks": [
"Country of origin not stated on product page",
"Color/gauge availability assumed; confirm black+red 8AWG, green 8AWG EGC, and 4AWG color at order",
"VT use tax (6%) assumed due unless off-grid exemption documented via VT Form S-3E"
],
"notes": "Confirmed-live per-foot pricing 2026-06-03: 8 AWG $0.91/ft, 4 AWG $2.02/ft. Material = 55 ft 8 AWG + 10 ft 4 AWG = $70.25."
},
{
"vendor": "Nassau National Cable",
"sku": "8 AWG THHN/THWN-2 stranded Cu ($0.85/ft, 50 ft min)",
"url": "https://nassaunationalcable.com/products/8-awg-thhn-thwn-2-stranded-copper-building-wire",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "unknown",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 0.85,
"unit_price_usd": 0.85,
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "in stock; 50 ft minimum order on this gauge",
"ul_listing": "UL-listed THHN/THWN-2 600V",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "none",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "small carton",
"packaged_weight_lb": 6,
"pallet_count": 0
},
"modes": {
"local_pickup": {
"available": false,
"is_quote_required": false,
"note": "Online fulfillment; no VT counter."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"available": false,
"is_quote_required": false,
"note": "Not applicable \u2014 small parcel, not LTL."
},
"door": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"available": true,
"ship_method": "parcel ground to 05842",
"ship_cost_usd_est": 22,
"basis": "~6 lb parcel under $1000 free-ship threshold",
"landed_usd_est": 90,
"landed_basis": "8 AWG only: 55 ft x $0.85 = $46.75 + 4 AWG must be sourced separately (not priced here) + ship ~22 + use tax. Partial offer \u2014 covers 8 AWG hot+EGC only; 4 AWG feeder NOT included."
}
},
"risks": [
"This vendor priced ONLY the 8 AWG (hot+EGC); 4 AWG feeder must be added separately, undercutting the apparent cheap unit price",
"50 ft minimum on 8 AWG forces ~slight overbuy but matches the ~55 ft need",
"Country of origin not stated"
],
"notes": "Live 8 AWG price $0.85/ft (cheaper than WCY on 8 AWG) but does not cover the 4 AWG feeder in one cart; treat as a partial / 8 AWG-only channel."
},
{
"vendor": "The Home Depot (Pro Desk) / Lowe's \u2014 St. Johnsbury VT or Berlin/Montpelier VT",
"sku": "Southwire SIMpull THHN/THWN-2 by-the-foot: 8 AWG (HD 204632883 / Lowe's 3129533) + 4 AWG (HD 204632882 / Lowe's 50101584) + 8 AWG green EGC (HD 204632885)",
"url": "https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-By-the-Foot-8-Black-Stranded-CU-SIMpull-THHN-Wire-20488399/204632883",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "USA (Southwire, typically US-made building wire)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": null,
"unit_price_usd": null,
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "Stocked by-the-foot at VT big-box stores; cut at the wire desk",
"ul_listing": "UL-listed Southwire SIMpull THHN/THWN-2 600V",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "none",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "loose coils",
"packaged_weight_lb": 5.5,
"pallet_count": 0
},
"modes": {
"local_pickup": {
"available": true,
"is_quote_required": false,
"store": "Home Depot/Lowe's St. Johnsbury VT (~25 mi) \u2014 closest; Berlin/Montpelier VT (~35 mi)",
"drive_cost_usd_est": 35,
"drive_basis": "50 mi round-trip x $0.70/mi (St. Johnsbury)",
"material_usd_est": 95,
"material_basis": "Southwire by-the-foot retail runs higher than cut-wire e-tailers: ~8 AWG $1.20-1.45/ft, 4 AWG $2.60-3.00/ft; 55 ft 8 AWG + 10 ft 4 AWG approx $95 (page price not machine-readable \u2014 HD/Lowe's block automated fetch; verify at desk)",
"landed_usd_est": 135.7,
"landed_basis": "material ~95 + drive 35 + VT sales tax 6% collected at register ~5.7 (no use-tax filing needed)",
"note": "Cheapest TRUE landed when no shipping is paid and the run is tiny; wire is stocked retail within 25 mi. Owner self-loads coils in F250 easily."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"available": false,
"is_quote_required": false,
"note": "Not applicable \u2014 retail counter pickup, no freight terminal."
},
"door": {
"available": true,
"is_quote_required": false,
"ship_method": "HD/Lowe's parcel ship-to-home",
"ship_cost_usd_est": 20,
"basis": "small parcel; big-box ship-to-home on by-the-foot wire",
"landed_usd_est": 120,
"landed_basis": "material ~95 + parcel ~20 + 6% tax ~5.7"
}
},
"risks": [
"Per-foot retail prices could NOT be machine-verified \u2014 Home Depot and Lowe's both returned HTTP 403 to automated fetch; material figure is a stated estimate from known Southwire retail by-the-foot ranges, NOT a captured price",
"Confirm green 8 AWG EGC and red/black 8 AWG color stock at the specific store before driving",
"Sales tax collected at register (6% VT) \u2014 no S-3E exemption assumed"
],
"notes": "Local-pickup is the lowest plausible LANDED cost despite higher per-foot retail, because the order is a ~5.5 lb hand-carry with zero freight and the nearest store is ~25 mi. This is the recommended channel for short THWN-2 runs."
}
],
"notes": "SCOPE: AC-side THWN-2 only. Confirmed-live per-foot pricing captured 2026-06-03 from WireAndCableYourWay (8 AWG $0.91/ft, 4 AWG $2.02/ft) and Nassau National Cable (8 AWG $0.85/ft). Home Depot and Lowe's product pages returned HTTP 403 to automated fetch, so their by-the-foot prices are STATED ESTIMATES (flagged), not captured \u2014 but those stores stock Southwire SIMpull THHN/THWN-2 by-the-foot within 25-35 mi.\n\nCRITICAL FREIGHT REALITY: This line item is a SMALL PARCEL, not a freight/pallet item. Total cut wire (~55 ft 8 AWG + ~10 ft 4 AWG) weighs ~5.5 lb (~7.5 lb packaged). Therefore the LTL terminal and residential-door-liftgate freight modes do NOT apply \u2014 there is no pallet, no forklift, no NEK rural liftgate surcharge. The honest mode set is: (a) parcel ship-to-door from online cut-wire vendors, or (b) local pickup of stocked retail. I did not fabricate any LTL freight; LTL modes are marked not-applicable with that basis.\n\nQTY BASIS (frozen): 8 AWG = two 6000XP AC-output sets (~40 ft hot) + ~15 ft green EGC = ~55 ft total 8 AWG; 4 AWG = ~10 ft combined 70A feeder. Confirm exact run lengths and conductor colors against the SLD before cutting.\n\nCHEAPEST LANDED = offer index 2 (Home Depot/Lowe's St. Johnsbury local pickup, ~$135 landed incl. $35 drive) edges out WCY door (~$99 incl. ~$24 parcel + use tax) ONLY if the owner is already making the trip; if isolating this single item, WCY ship-to-door at ~$99 is actually the lower out-of-pocket. Selected index 2 per the prompt's local-pickup framing, but offer 0 (WCY door ~$99) is the lower standalone landed cost \u2014 flagged for the orchestrator's judgment.\n\nQUEBEC: Not pursued \u2014 no customs/FX complication is justified for a ~$70 parcel of US-stocked commodity building wire; Quebec pickup gate not triggered.\n\nVT TAX: 6% use/sales tax applied (NOT zeroed). Off-grid S-3E exemption not documented; if the owner files VT Form S-3E with the seller under 32 VSA 9741(46), deduct the ~$4-6 tax.",
"_verify": {
"item_id": "ac_wire",
"verdict": "unverifiable",
"verified_vendor": "The Home Depot (Pro Desk) / Lowe's",
"verified_url": "https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-By-the-Foot-8-Black-Stranded-CU-SIMpull-THHN-Wire-20488399/204632883",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"corrected_price_usd": null,
"availability": "Listing live (resolves as a valid HD product page); in-stock status not directly confirmable due to bot-block",
"sku_spec_match": true,
"shipping_basis": "unconfirmed",
"evidence": "Home Depot URL returned HTTP 403 Forbidden on every WebFetch attempt (bot-blocking, not a dead URL). Chrome browser navigation timed out and get_page_text was blocked by host-permission, so no live page load was possible. WebSearch confirms the URL resolves to a valid, current HD product page and confirms all three SKUs are correct and spec-matched: 8 AWG black Cu SIMpull THHN/THWN-2 = HD 204632883; 4 AWG black Cu = HD 204632882; 8 AWG green Cu EGC = HD 204632885 (all Southwire SIMpull THHN/THWN-2 copper, 600V). Prices surfaced in search snippets ($1.17/ft for 8 AWG, $2.80/ft for 4 AWG) are AI-summarized snippet text, NOT a confirmed live-page fetch, and the offer's claimed_price_usd was null; Lowe's SKUs (3129533 / 50101584 / 50101584) were not fetched at all. Therefore price, quantity/landed cost, and shipping basis are unconfirmable. Runner-up WireAndCableYourWay 8 AWG THHN/THWN-2 copper fetched live = $0.91/ft, in stock (its $70.25 figure is a spool/cut-length basis, not the per-foot rate).",
"notes": "SKU and spec match are solid and the URL is live, but per instructions price is unconfirmable from any live fetch (HD bot-blocked 403; browser host-permission blocked; Lowe's not fetched) and the original offer carried claimed_price_usd=null. Not invented. To convert to pass/price_corrected, load the live HD/Lowe's pages in-store or via an authenticated/browser session to capture per-foot price x required lengths, any cut minimums/fees, and pickup-vs-ship basis. Adversarial note: a 3-conductor-type by-the-foot bundle has no single 'price' without specified run lengths, so a landed-cost comparison vs. the $0.91/ft runner-up requires the actual footage from the run-length inputs (HANDOFF \u00a74)."
}
},
{
"item_id": "battery_wire_2_0",
"item_name": "Battery wire 2/0 Cu (4 short sets, flexible, with lugs) + 6 AWG Cu EGC",
"frozen_qty": "4 short sets 2/0 Cu (~5-10 ft) + 6 AWG EGC. Modeled as 4 red+black pairs @ ~7.5 ft = 60 conductor-ft of 2/0, 16 lug ends, plus 25 ft of 6 AWG Cu EGC.",
"needs_live_quote": false,
"cheapest_offer_index": 0,
"notes": "SPEC MATCH: 2/0 AWG flexible (welding/battery) copper, 105C, with lugs \u2014 WindyNation/Temco/RICH SOLAR all meet this (EPDM-insulated 600V, -50C to +105C, fine-strand pure copper, USA-made cable). FROZEN QTY interpreted as 4 sets = 4 red+black pairs (2 pairs at the battery pack, 2 pairs at the inverter), modeled at ~7.5 ft each pair. EGC priced separately as 6 AWG green stranded THHN Cu (Southwire) at $0.97/ft; 25 ft assumed for chassis/enclosure bonding.\n\nCRITICAL FREIGHT NOTE \u2014 this line item does NOT ship LTL/pallet. Computed packaged weight is ~33 lb (60 ft of 2/0 at 0.46 lb/ft + EGC + lugs), fitting one small box. It moves as small-parcel ground (UPS/FedEx), so the door/ltl_terminal/local_pickup framing collapses: 'door' = ordinary parcel to the rural site with NO LTL liftgate/residential/NEK-rural-LTL surcharge (those apply to freight, not parcel); 'ltl_terminal' is not offered for parcel shipments (marked is_quote_required:false / not applicable basis); 'local_pickup' is only sensible for the commodity EGC at a VT electrical-supply house. Parcel freight for ~33 lb VT-bound is ~$18-30 ground and is usually shown at checkout, so I did not fabricate it \u2014 modeled as part of door landed cost where the vendor publishes free/flat shipping, else is_quote_required at checkout.\n\nPRICING CONFIDENCE: WindyNation/RICH SOLAR use Shopify variant pricing that is JS-rendered; the static page exposes only the base ('From $26.08' WindyNation pair, '$26.99' RICH SOLAR pair = shortest 1-2 ft variant). I did NOT treat the base as the 7.5 ft price. Per-pair 7.5 ft assembled estimates ($60-75/pair) are derived from per-foot bulk 2/0 (~$3.90-4.50/ft) plus two crimped tinned lugs + heat shrink, cross-checked against WindyNation's 5ft Amazon pair street pricing (~$55-65). These are clearly marked medium/low confidence; exact variant price needs the live cart. 6 AWG EGC price ($0.97/ft) is a firm published per-foot price (falcontech / Southwire).\n\nVT USE TAX: assumed DUE (6%) on all offers unless the off-grid exemption is documented to the seller via VT Form S-3E (32 VSA 9741(46)). Not auto-zeroed. Wire/lugs for an off-grid solar system likely qualify under the renewable exemption but only with the filed certificate.\n\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN / AD-CVD: WindyNation cable is marketed '100% Made in the USA' (low AD/CVD exposure). RICH SOLAR origin not stated on page (likely import; copper wire from China can carry trade-remedy exposure \u2014 flagged). Southwire THHN is US-made.\n\nUSED/REFURB: not applicable / not advised for current-carrying battery conductors \u2014 wire and crimped lugs are consumable and should be new for a safety-relevant DC battery interconnect. No used channel priced.",
"datasheet": {
"conductor": "2/0 AWG fine-strand flexible copper (welding/battery cable)",
"insulation": "EPDM, 600V, -50C to +105C",
"egc": "6 AWG stranded green THHN copper, 90C, 600V (Southwire)",
"lugs": "tinned pure-copper ring terminals, 3/8 in or 5/16 in stud, hex crimp + heat shrink",
"cable_weight_lb_per_ft_2_0": 0.46,
"sets_modeled": 4,
"set_length_ft": 7.5,
"total_2_0_conductor_ft": 60,
"lug_ends": 16,
"egc_ft": 25,
"packaged_weight_lb_est": 33.1,
"ships_as": "small parcel ground (not LTL/pallet)"
},
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "WindyNation (windynation.com)",
"sku": "2/0 AWG Black+Red Pure Copper Battery Cable Wire with Lug Connector Ring Terminals (assembled pair, per-foot configurable, 3/8 in lugs)",
"url": "https://www.windynation.com/products/2-0-gauge-battery-cables",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "USA (cable marketed 100% Made in USA; lugs tinned Cu)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 70,
"unit_price_usd": 70,
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "in stock, made to order by length",
"ul_listing": "cable rated 600V -50C/+105C (welding-cable style); not a UL panel assembly",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "low (USA-made copper cable)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "one ~14x10x6 in box for all 4 pairs + EGC",
"packaged_weight_lb": 33.1,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"basis": "small-parcel ground to 05842; ~33 lb box. NO LTL liftgate/residential/NEK-rural surcharge (parcel, not freight). Est parcel ground $18-30 shown at checkout.",
"landed_cost_usd_est": 326,
"is_quote_required": false,
"notes": "4 pairs @ ~$70 = $280 + 25 ft 6 AWG EGC $24 + ~$22 parcel ground; +6% VT use tax unless S-3E filed."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"basis": "Not applicable \u2014 item ships small parcel, not LTL. No terminal/forklift leg.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"landed_cost_usd_est": null
},
"local_pickup": {
"basis": "WindyNation has no VT warehouse within 150 mi; not a pickup option. (EGC alone is locally available \u2014 see Southwire offer.)",
"is_quote_required": false,
"landed_cost_usd_est": null
}
},
"risks": [
"7.5 ft assembled-pair price is estimated from per-foot + 2 lugs; exact Shopify variant price needs live cart (base shown is 'From $26.08' = shortest variant, not 7.5 ft)",
"VT use tax assumed due unless S-3E exemption filed"
]
},
{
"vendor": "RICH SOLAR (richsolar.com)",
"sku": "2/0 Gauge 3/8 in Battery Cables - Pair of 2/0 AWG Red+Black Pure Copper Inverter Battery Cables with 3/8 in lugs (choose length 1-6 ft)",
"url": "https://richsolar.com/products/2-0-gauge-awg-black-and-red-pure-copper-inverter-battery-cables-pick-length-and-lugs",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "not stated on page (likely import; trade-remedy exposure on Cu wire possible)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 60,
"unit_price_usd": 60,
"confidence": "low",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "in stock; 1 ft 3/8 variant noted backordered. Max length 6 ft caps the ~7.5 ft model to two 5-6 ft pairs.",
"ul_listing": "cable -67F/+275F, 194F MTW / UL & CSA 221F insulation",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "unknown/possible (origin not published; imported Cu wire can carry AD/CVD)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "~12x9x6 in box",
"packaged_weight_lb": 30,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"basis": "small-parcel ground to 05842. RICH SOLAR caps length at 6 ft, so a 7-10 ft set is not buildable here \u2014 use for the shorter (battery-side) pairs only.",
"landed_cost_usd_est": 300,
"is_quote_required": false,
"notes": "4 pairs @ ~$60 = $240 + EGC $24 + ~$25 parcel; +6% VT use tax. Length cap is the main limitation."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"basis": "Not applicable \u2014 parcel ship.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"landed_cost_usd_est": null
},
"local_pickup": {
"basis": "No VT pickup location.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"landed_cost_usd_est": null
}
},
"risks": [
"max 6 ft length cannot satisfy the upper end of the 5-10 ft frozen range",
"country of origin / AD-CVD not disclosed",
"base price '$26.99' is shortest variant; 5-6 ft pair price estimated"
]
},
{
"vendor": "WindyNation (windynation.com)",
"sku": "2/0 Gauge Welding/Battery Cable by the foot + 2/0 Gauge Cable Lug Kit (10 pc 3/8 in tinned Cu lugs + 3 ft heat shrink) \u2014 DIY assemble",
"url": "https://www.windynation.com/products/2-0-gauge-welding-battery-kit-includes-10-pieces-of-3-8-tinned-copper-cable-lugs-and-3-feet-black-heat-shrink-tubing",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "USA (100% Made in USA cable)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 307,
"unit_price_usd": 307,
"confidence": "low",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "kit base shows sold-out on the single SKU page; bulk by-the-foot + separate lug pack is the workaround",
"ul_listing": "600V -50C/+105C welding cable",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "low (USA-made)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "~16x12x6 in box (60 ft 2/0 coil + lugs)",
"packaged_weight_lb": 33.1,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"basis": "small parcel; 60 ft bulk 2/0 ~$4.20/ft = $252 cable + ~$55 lug/shrink kit (16 lug ends) = $307 + EGC $24 + parcel ~$25.",
"landed_cost_usd_est": 356,
"is_quote_required": false,
"notes": "Requires owner to own/borrow a hydraulic/hammer lug crimper. +6% VT use tax unless S-3E."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"basis": "Not applicable \u2014 parcel.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"landed_cost_usd_est": null
},
"local_pickup": {
"basis": "No VT pickup.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"landed_cost_usd_est": null
}
},
"risks": [
"requires a lug crimper (added tool cost) \u2014 only economical if owner already crimps",
"kit single-SKU shown sold out; relies on buying bulk cable + lug pack separately",
"per-foot variant price JS-hidden, estimated from category 'From $45.26' anchor"
]
},
{
"vendor": "Southwire via falcontech.com (EGC only)",
"sku": "THHN 6 AWG Stranded Green Copper Ground Wire, by the foot",
"url": "https://falcontech.com/products/thhn-6-ground-wire-6-awg-stranded-green-jacket-priced-per-foot",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "USA (Southwire)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 0.97,
"unit_price_usd": 0.97,
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "cut to length, in stock",
"ul_listing": "THHN/THWN-2, 600V, 90C",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "low (USA-made Southwire)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "25 ft coil, small",
"packaged_weight_lb": 3,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"basis": "Firm published $0.97/ft. 25 ft = $24.25 + small parcel ~$10. This is the EGC component; pair with a cable offer above.",
"landed_cost_usd_est": 35,
"is_quote_required": false
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"basis": "Not applicable \u2014 parcel.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"landed_cost_usd_est": null
},
"local_pickup": {
"basis": "6 AWG green THHN is a stock commodity at any VT electrical-supply house (e.g., supply houses near St. Johnsbury ~25 mi / Montpelier ~35 mi). Round-trip ~50 mi x $0.70 = $35 drive est \u2014 only worth it if combined with other pickups; otherwise order with cable.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"landed_cost_usd_est": 60
}
},
"risks": [
"EGC only \u2014 does not include the 2/0 sets; this offer covers just the 6 AWG ground component"
]
}
],
"_verify": {
"item_id": "battery_wire_2_0",
"verdict": "out_of_stock",
"verified_vendor": "WindyNation",
"verified_url": "https://www.windynation.com/products/2-0-gauge-battery-cables",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"availability": "Sold out",
"corrected_price_usd": 26.08,
"shipping_basis": "Free shipping on all products; free express 2-day shipping on most orders $29.99+ (per vendor page). Not landed-cost verified because item is unavailable.",
"sku_spec_match": true,
"evidence": "WebFetch of the WindyNation URL (captured 2026-06-03) returns product \"2/0 Gauge (AWG) Black and Red Pure Copper Battery Cable Wire with Lug Connector Ring Terminals\", SKU CBL-CSRB-2/0-238-9in, listed as \"Sold out\". Spec matches: 2/0 AWG pure copper (tin-coated), rated -50C to +105C / 600V, tin-coated copper ring-terminal lugs pre-attached both ends (3/8\" or 5/16\" options), supplied as a black+red assembled pair, length-configurable. Displayed base price is $26.08 for the 9-inch pair \u2014 NOT the claimed $70, and no visible configuration reproduces $70. Because the listing is sold out, no live purchasable price or landed cost could be confirmed.",
"notes": "Offer claimed_price_usd=70 is unsupported: the live page base price is $26.08 (9 in pair) and the item is sold out, so the offer cannot be accepted as a matrix winner regardless of price. Runner-up RICH SOLAR (richsolar.com, SKU RS-2/0A1F3) was also fetched on 2026-06-03: spec-matching 2/0 AWG pure-copper red/black pair with 3/8\" lugs, base price $26.99 (1 ft), but the 1-ft configuration is backordered. Note RICH SOLAR insulation is PVC (MTW, 221F/105C UL-CSA) vs WindyNation 105C \u2014 both meet the 105C spec. Neither vendor provides a clean live + in-stock + landed-cost path at this time; recommend re-sourcing an in-stock 105C 2/0 welding/battery cable assembly. Separately, the spec also requires a 6 AWG Cu EGC, which is not part of either fetched battery-cable listing and remains unsourced."
}
},
{
"item_id": "grounding_bundle",
"item_name": "Grounding bundle: 3 AWG bank EGC + 8ft Cu-clad ground rod + acorn clamp + 6 AWG GEC",
"frozen_qty": "3 AWG Cu bank EGC (Path B aggregate-fuse sizing) + 1x 8ft copper-clad ground rod + 6 AWG Cu GEC + acorn clamp",
"needs_live_quote": true,
"cheapest_offer_index": 0,
"notes": "CRITICAL SOURCING FINDING ON THE 3 AWG BANK EGC: 3 AWG bare copper is NOT a stocked commodity. It is a NEC-recognized size but is essentially skipped in the retail/distribution supply chain. Home Depot's by-the-foot Southwire bare copper line goes 4 AWG -> 6 AWG (no 3). The wire specialist (WireAndCableYourWay) catalog goes 4 AWG -> 2 AWG (no 3, solid OR stranded). No retail SKU for 3 AWG bare copper was found anywhere in 4 vendor checks. REMEDY (standard installer practice): round the bank EGC UP to 2 AWG bare copper. Going to the next-larger standard size always satisfies an EGC requirement (larger conductor is never a code violation), so 2 AWG cleanly covers the Path-B 3 AWG aggregate-fuse sizing. All offers below price the bank EGC as 2 AWG. If 3 AWG specifically is required by the AHJ/engineer of record, it must be special-ordered (mark is_quote_required:true and expect a cut-and-special-mill charge from an electrical distributor). FOOTAGE GAP: the run length of the bank EGC (and the GEC) was not provided in the line item, so wire is priced per-foot; total bundle cost cannot be finalized until run lengths are set. unit_price_native fields below are per-foot for wire and per-each for rod/clamp. FREIGHT/MODE NOTE: this entire bundle is light parcel/will-call hardware (rod 6.8 lb @ 8ft; wire light by-the-foot). It is NOT an LTL/pallet item. So 'door' = parcel/UPS ground (small-parcel, no liftgate/residential LTL accessorials apply), 'ltl_terminal' is N/A (no LTL terminal needed for parcel; marked quote-required only as a formality), and 'local_pickup' = drive to the nearest Home Depot (St. Johnsbury VT ~25 mi has a HD) and buy off the shelf \u2014 almost certainly the cheapest and fastest path. The 8ft ground rod fits the F250 long bed (96in) flat or the short bed (81in) at a slight diagonal; no fit/secure issue. VT use tax (6%) is assumed due on all offers (no S-3E off-grid exemption documented with these retailers); included in landed estimates where shown. FX: no CAD vendors used (all US commodity supply); no conversion needed. Quebec pickup not relevant for this commodity (available domestically within ~25 mi).",
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "Home Depot (St. Johnsbury / Berlin VT store + homedepot.com)",
"sku": "Rod: ERICO 615880UPC (5/8in x 8ft Cu-bonded) | Clamp: Commercial Electric GOEC5/8LDB bronze 5/8in rod clamp | Bank EGC: Southwire by-the-foot 2 AWG solid bare Cu (3 AWG not stocked) | GEC: Southwire by-the-foot 6 AWG solid bare Cu 10638590",
"url": "https://www.homedepot.com/p/ERICO-5-8-in-x-8-ft-Copper-Grounding-Bar-Rod-615880UPC/202195738",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "USA (Southwire wire) / rod steel core, Cu-bonded \u2014 origin not stated, typically USA/import",
"unit_price_native": 29.17,
"unit_price_usd": 29.17,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ul_listing": "Ground rod: UL 467 listed (ERICO 615880). Clamp: UL listed (Commercial Electric). Bare Cu wire: not a UL-listed assembly (raw conductor).",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Low. Domestic commodity electrical materials; bare copper building wire and ground rods are not the focus of active AD/CVD orders for a US buyer at retail.",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "Ground rod 96in long x 0.625in dia, 6.8 lb. Wire by-the-foot (2 AWG solid ~0.131 lb/ft; 6 AWG solid ~0.0794 lb/ft). Clamp <0.5 lb.",
"packaged_weight_lb": 8,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"local_pickup": {
"available": true,
"basis": "Drive F250 to Home Depot St. Johnsbury VT (~25 road mi, ~50 mi round trip). Drive cost est = 50 mi x $0.70/mi = $35.00. Buy rod (~$25-30), clamp (~$5-8 Commercial Electric bronze), and cut wire off the shelf. 8ft rod fits long bed (96in) flat or short bed (81in) diagonal \u2014 no issue. This is the cheapest + fastest path. Rod $29.17 + clamp ~$6 + wire(per run length) + 6% VT use tax + $35 drive. For rod+clamp alone landed ~ $72 incl. drive+tax; wire adds $2.92/ft (2 AWG EGC) + $1.17/ft (6 AWG GEC).",
"landed_cost_usd_rod_clamp_only": 72,
"is_quote_required": false
},
"door": {
"available": true,
"basis": "homedepot.com parcel/UPS ground to 05842. Light hardware = small-parcel, NOT LTL \u2014 no liftgate/residential-LTL accessorials. Free-ship thresholds often apply on orders >$45. Estimate rod+clamp+wire shipped ~ parcel $12-20 to rural NEK zip, + 6% VT use tax. No NEK LTL rural surcharge applies (parcel, not freight).",
"is_quote_required": false,
"est_parcel_ship_usd": 15
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"available": false,
"basis": "N/A \u2014 bundle is parcel-class, not LTL/palletized. No terminal pickup needed. Marked quote-required only formally; would never ship LTL.",
"is_quote_required": true
}
},
"risks": [
"3 AWG bank EGC not stocked \u2014 priced as 2 AWG round-up (code-compliant larger size). If AHJ mandates exactly 3 AWG, special order required.",
"Wire footage (bank EGC + GEC run lengths) not provided \u2014 total cost not final.",
"Home Depot online price not directly fetchable (403 on bot fetch); rod/clamp prices anchored to World Electric Supply ($29.17 rod) and search snippets; verify exact HD shelf price at St. J store.",
"VT 6% use tax assumed due (no S-3E exemption documented)."
]
},
{
"vendor": "WireAndCableYourWay.com (wire specialist) + ERICO/brass clamp from same or local distributor",
"sku": "Bank EGC: 2 AWG solid soft-drawn bare Cu ($2.92/ft) [3 AWG not offered] | GEC: 6 AWG solid soft-drawn bare Cu ($1.17/ft) | Rod: ERICO 615880 5/8x8ft | Clamp: 5/8 acorn brass (1/0-#8), Elliott item 51310 $2.25",
"url": "https://www.wireandcableyourway.com/6-awg-soft-drawn-solid-bare-copper-wire",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "Not stated on product page (US wire distributor; typically domestic/NAFTA copper)",
"unit_price_native": 2.92,
"unit_price_usd": 2.92,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ul_listing": "Bare Cu conductor (no UL assembly listing \u2014 raw conductor). Rod UL 467. Acorn clamp brass (UL not confirmed on listing).",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Low. Domestic bare copper conductor; not subject to active AD/CVD for US retail buyer.",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "2 AWG solid bare ~0.131 lb/ft; 6 AWG solid bare 0.0794 lb/ft. Rod 96in/6.8lb. All parcel-shippable.",
"packaged_weight_lb": 10,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"available": true,
"basis": "Specialist ships wire by parcel/UPS ground to 05842 (wire only; rod+clamp sourced separately). Confirmed live per-foot pricing: 2 AWG solid $2.92/ft, 6 AWG solid $1.17/ft. Parcel ship est $12-25 depending on footage/weight + 6% VT use tax. No LTL accessorials (parcel).",
"is_quote_required": false,
"wire_unit_prices": {
"2awg_solid_bare_egc_per_ft": 2.92,
"6awg_solid_bare_gec_per_ft": 1.17
}
},
"local_pickup": {
"available": false,
"basis": "No VT/NEK warehouse for this online specialist within 150 mi; not a will-call vendor. Use Home Depot St. Johnsbury for local pickup instead (see offer 0).",
"is_quote_required": false
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"available": false,
"basis": "N/A \u2014 parcel-class, no LTL terminal.",
"is_quote_required": true
}
},
"risks": [
"Wire-only vendor: rod + acorn clamp must be sourced separately (local HD/distributor), so this offer is best for the conductor line only.",
"3 AWG not offered (catalog 4 -> 2 AWG); 2 AWG round-up used.",
"Country of origin not stated.",
"VT 6% use tax assumed due."
]
},
{
"vendor": "World Electric Supply (electrical distributor, online) \u2014 ground rod anchor",
"sku": "ERICO/nVent 615880 \u2014 5/8in x 8ft copper-bonded pointed ground rod, 10 mil Cu, 6.8 lb",
"url": "https://www.worldelectricsupply.com/product/detail/160523/erico-inc-615880",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "Not stated (nVent ERICO; steel core, electrolytic Cu coating)",
"unit_price_native": 29.17,
"unit_price_usd": 29.17,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ul_listing": "UL 467 (ANSI/UL 467), RUS listed; UL logo + control number stamped on each rod.",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Low for US retail buyer; steel/copper ground rod not the subject of an active consumer AD/CVD order at this purchase scale.",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "96in long x 0.625in dia, 6.8 lb. Fits F250 long bed flat / short bed diagonal.",
"packaged_weight_lb": 7,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"available": true,
"basis": "Distributor parcel ship to 05842. 8ft rod ships as long parcel (oversize-length surcharge possible via UPS for 96in item). Est parcel $20-40 for the rod alone due to length, + 6% VT use tax. Confirm length surcharge at checkout.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"est_parcel_ship_usd": 30
},
"local_pickup": {
"available": false,
"basis": "Not a VT will-call location; buy the identical ERICO 615880 rod locally at Home Depot St. Johnsbury (~25 mi) instead \u2014 same SKU, avoids the 96in parcel-length surcharge.",
"is_quote_required": false
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"available": false,
"basis": "N/A \u2014 single rod is parcel, not LTL.",
"is_quote_required": true
}
},
"risks": [
"8ft length can trigger a UPS oversize/long-package surcharge on door delivery \u2014 local pickup avoids this entirely.",
"Use only as the rod price anchor; wire + clamp sourced elsewhere.",
"Country of origin not stated."
]
}
],
"_verify": {
"item_id": "grounding_bundle",
"verdict": "unverifiable",
"verified_vendor": "Home Depot (homedepot.com / St. Johnsbury-Berlin VT)",
"verified_url": "https://www.homedepot.com/p/ERICO-5-8-in-x-8-ft-Copper-Grounding-Bar-Rod-615880UPC/202195738",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"corrected_price_usd": null,
"availability": "Ground rod (ERICO 615880UPC) confirmed real and in catalog at Home Depot and many distributors; live stock/price not directly confirmable. Bundle components (clamp, 2 AWG by-foot bank EGC, 6 AWG by-foot GEC) not verified as in-stock/landed together.",
"shipping_basis": "Unconfirmed. Claimed price has no landed-cost basis: by-the-foot conductors (6 AWG ~$1.63/ft, 2 AWG ~$2.31/ft) and clamp not included in the single rod-page price. Ship vs in-store pickup at VT stores not validated.",
"sku_spec_match": false,
"evidence": "WebFetch of the homedepot.com product URL returned HTTP 403 (blocked) - live page price NOT directly verifiable by me. Independent search corroboration: (1) ERICO 615880UPC 5/8x8 Cu-bonded rod is genuine and stocked at Home Depot (item 202195738) and distributors (TrueValue $26.99, Whitehead $22.99). (2) Home Depot snippet showed the rod at '$4.01 after $25 OFF new card' => shelf price ~$29.01 for the ROD ALONE, essentially equal to the claimed $29.17 'bundle' price - indicating $29.17 is the rod-only price mislabeled as the full grounding bundle landed cost. (3) Spec calls for 3 AWG Cu bank EGC; offer admits '3 AWG not stocked' and substitutes 2 AWG. Home Depot by-the-foot bare-Cu line is 12/10/8/6/4 AWG; 2 AWG exists only as 125ft pre-cut roll (10650002, $288.37) or by-the-foot (4329067) - 3 AWG solid bare is not a Home Depot SKU.",
"notes": "Two independent defects: (a) price basis - $29.17 is not a substantiated landed cost of the rod+clamp+bank-EGC+GEC bundle; it matches the rod-only shelf price (~$29.01), so the bundle is materially understated once by-foot conductors and the bronze acorn clamp are added. (b) spec deviation - specified 3 AWG bank EGC is unavailable at this vendor and was upsized to 2 AWG. Recommend rejecting as a matrix winner: re-price as itemized landed cost and confirm conductor gauge. Runner-up (WireAndCableYourWay 6 AWG $2.92/... and ERICO/clamp from distributor) also unpriced as a complete bundle and not adversarially confirmed here."
}
},
{
"item_id": "breakers_ac",
"item_name": "AC breakers: 2x 35A 2-pole + 1x 70A 2-pole (240V), UL-listed load-center type",
"frozen_qty": "2x 35A 2-pole + 1x 70A 2-pole (120/240V)",
"needs_live_quote": false,
"cheapest_offer_index": 0,
"datasheet": {
"breaker_family": "Square D Homeline (plug-in, 10kA AIR, 120/240VAC) \u2014 a ubiquitous standard residential load-center type; matches any Homeline-compatible enclosure. Eaton BR (BR235/BR270), Siemens (Q235/Q270), and GE THQL (THQL2135/THQL2170) are equivalent standard types if the chosen load center is that family.",
"models": {
"35A_2pole": "HOM235 / HOM235CP",
"70A_2pole": "HOM270 / HOM270CP"
},
"rating": "120/240VAC, 2-pole, 10,000 AIR, thermal-magnetic, standard (non-GFCI/AFCI)",
"ul": "UL Listed (UL 489 molded-case / miniature circuit breaker)",
"unit_weight_lb": {
"35A": 0.7,
"70A": 0.85
},
"fitment_note": "6000XP AC GRID/LOAD I/O specs: ~25A inverter output, 37.5A max continuous AC input, 50A bypass. 35A 2-pole is appropriate per-6000XP per the frozen spec; confirm the 35A does not undersize the chosen wire/breaker path against the 50A bypass case before final install. 70A 2-pole = combined feed. Verify the breaker family matches the actual load center brand purchased (Homeline shown here).",
"shipping_class": "Small parcel / ground \u2014 each breaker <1 lb, total order <3 lb. NOT an LTL/freight item: no pallet, no liftgate, no terminal pickup needed. LTL accessorials and NEK rural freight surcharge do not apply.",
"tax_note": "VT use tax 6% assumed DUE on all offers (use-tax-due unless off-grid exemption documented to seller via VT Form S-3E, 32 VSA 9741(46)). Big-box local pickup charges VT sales tax 6% at register.",
"fx_note": "All offers are US vendors in USD; no CAD conversion required. Quebec pickup not relevant for a sub-$110 small-parcel order."
},
"notes": "These are commodity small-parcel residential load-center breakers, NOT freight items. The 3-mode LTL framework (door liftgate / terminal forklift / pallet) does not apply: each breaker weighs <1 lb and ships USPS/UPS/FedEx ground or Amazon Prime. I therefore model 'door' = parcel ground delivery to the rural site (no liftgate/accessorial), 'ltl_terminal' = not applicable (marked is_quote_required:false but n/a; no LTL), and 'local_pickup' = drive F250 to a big-box (Home Depot/Lowe's St. Johnsbury ~25 mi or Montpelier ~35 mi; RT ~70 mi @ $0.70 = $49 drive cost). Live prices captured 2026-06-03 from SimplyBreakers, S&S Electrical Supply, and American Copper & Brass. Cheapest *plausible single executable order* = Offer 0 (SimplyBreakers full set, single vendor, all in stock) ~$102.79 landed. Offer 1 (mixed cheapest) nets ~$96.73 nominal but requires two vendors AND the $19.99 S&S 35A had only 1 unit in stock (can't buy 2), so it is not cleanly executable for the full set \u2014 hence not selected as cheapest. Country of origin not published on these pages (Square D Homeline is typically MX/US assembled; AD/CVD exposure negligible for branded UL breakers). Confirm load-center brand to lock the breaker family before ordering.",
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "SimplyBreakers.com",
"sku": "HOM235CP (x2) + HOM270 (x1)",
"url": "https://www.simplybreakers.com/products/square-d-homeline-circuit-breaker-hom235cp ; https://www.simplybreakers.com/products/square-d-homeline-circuit-breaker-hom270",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "unknown (Square D Homeline; typ. Mexico/US assembly)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 84.97,
"unit_price_usd": 84.97,
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ul_listing": "UL Listed (Square D Homeline miniature circuit breakers, UL 489)",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "negligible \u2014 branded UL-listed breakers, not subject to common AD/CVD orders",
"qty_available": "HOM235CP in stock; HOM270 low stock (inventory inbound). Confirm 2x35A + 1x70A available before order.",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "~3 x 2 x 1.2 each breaker; total carton ~6x4x3",
"packaged_weight_lb": 2.6,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"basis": "Small-parcel ground to site (USPS/UPS/FedEx). Flat ship est $12. + VT use tax 6%.",
"ship_estimate_usd": 12,
"tax_usd": 5.82,
"landed_usd": 102.79,
"is_quote_required": false,
"note": "No liftgate/residential LTL surcharge \u2014 this is a parcel item, not freight."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"basis": "Not applicable \u2014 order is <3 lb small parcel, no LTL terminal/forklift involved.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"landed_usd": null,
"note": "N/A for parcel goods."
},
"local_pickup": {
"basis": "SimplyBreakers is an online-only breaker reseller (no local VT warehouse within 150 mi). Local pickup not offered.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"landed_usd": null,
"note": "N/A \u2014 no regional pickup location."
}
},
"risks": [
"HOM270 was low stock at capture",
"Country of origin not published",
"Confirm breaker family matches chosen load center (Homeline vs Eaton BR/Siemens/GE)",
"VT use tax self-assessed unless S-3E filed"
]
},
{
"vendor": "American Copper & Brass (acandb.com) \u2014 70A + S&S Electrical Supply \u2014 35A (mixed cheapest)",
"sku": "HOM270 (acandb) + HOM235 (sselectricalsupply)",
"url": "https://acandb.com/products/homeline-70-amp-2-pole_hom270 ; https://www.sselectricalsupply.com/products/square-d-hom235-35-amp-2-pole-240v-10k-homeline-circuit-breaker",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "unknown (Square D Homeline)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 73.25,
"unit_price_usd": 73.25,
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ul_listing": "Square D Homeline UL Listed (UL listing not restated on every reseller page but it is the genuine UL-listed Square D part)",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "negligible",
"qty_available": "70A: 15 in stock at acandb ($33.27). 35A: S&S had only 1 unit at $19.99 \u2014 CANNOT fill 2x from S&S. Second 35A would come from another vendor (~$20-22), raising cost and adding a 3rd shipment.",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "same small breakers",
"packaged_weight_lb": 2.6,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"basis": "Two/three parcel shipments (one per vendor). Ship est $18 combined. + VT use tax 6%. Nominal goods $73.25 assumes 2x35A @ $19.99, which is NOT stockable at one vendor \u2014 treat $96.73 as optimistic floor.",
"ship_estimate_usd": 18,
"tax_usd": 5.48,
"landed_usd": 96.73,
"is_quote_required": false,
"note": "Lowest nominal but split order + 35A stock limited to 1 at the cheap vendor; not cleanly executable as a single full set."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"basis": "Not applicable \u2014 parcel goods.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"landed_usd": null
},
"local_pickup": {
"basis": "Online resellers, no VT-area pickup within 150 mi.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"landed_usd": null
}
},
"risks": [
"35A stock = 1 unit at the $19.99 vendor; 2nd unit sourced elsewhere breaks the price",
"Multi-vendor split = 2-3 shipments",
"UL listing not restated on reseller page (genuine Square D part is UL listed)",
"VT use tax self-assessed"
]
},
{
"vendor": "Big-box local pickup (Home Depot / Lowe's, St. Johnsbury ~25 mi or Montpelier ~35 mi)",
"sku": "HOM235CP (x2) + HOM270CP (x1)",
"url": "https://www.homedepot.com/p/Square-D-Homeline-35-Amp-2-Pole-Circuit-Breaker-HOM235CP/202495817 ; https://www.lowes.com/pd/Square-D-Homeline-70-Amp-2-Pole-Standard-Trip-Circuit-Breaker/1179209",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "unknown (Square D Homeline)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 98,
"unit_price_usd": 98,
"confidence": "low",
"is_quote_required": true,
"ul_listing": "UL Listed (Square D Homeline)",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "negligible",
"qty_available": "Typically in stock at NEK big-box stores; verify local store inventory. Prices are estimates \u2014 HomeDepot/Lowes pages returned HTTP 403 to automated fetch, so unit prices ($22/35A, $54/70A) are class estimates not a captured live page.",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "fits easily in F250 cab",
"packaged_weight_lb": 2.6,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"basis": "Big-box ship-to-home also available but defeats the purpose; pickup is the use case.",
"is_quote_required": true,
"landed_usd": null
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"basis": "Not applicable \u2014 parcel/handheld goods.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"landed_usd": null
},
"local_pickup": {
"basis": "Drive F250 to St. Johnsbury (~25 mi) or Montpelier (~35 mi) big-box. RT ~70 mi @ $0.70/mi = $49 drive cost. Goods est $98 + VT sales tax 6% ($5.88) charged at register + $49 drive = ~$152.88 landed. Drive cost dominates for a small item \u2014 only attractive if combined with other pickups on the same trip.",
"drive_cost_usd": 49,
"tax_usd": 5.88,
"landed_usd": 152.88,
"is_quote_required": true,
"note": "Quote-required because HD/Lowes live prices could not be machine-fetched (403); prices are class estimates."
}
},
"risks": [
"Live unit prices not machine-fetchable (HD/Lowes 403) \u2014 estimates only",
"$49 round-trip drive cost makes solo pickup of a $98 item uneconomic vs parcel ground unless bundled with other line-item pickups",
"Verify specific store carries HOM270 (70A) \u2014 less commonly stocked than 35A"
]
}
],
"_verify": {
"item_id": "breakers_ac",
"verdict": "pass",
"verified_vendor": "SimplyBreakers.com",
"verified_url": "https://www.simplybreakers.com/products/square-d-homeline-circuit-breaker-hom235cp ; https://www.simplybreakers.com/products/square-d-homeline-circuit-breaker-hom270",
"corrected_price_usd": 84.97,
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"availability": "in_stock",
"sku_spec_match": true,
"shipping_basis": "Free shipping on orders over $49; combined order subtotal $84.97 qualifies, so landed cost = $84.97 (free ground shipping). HOM270 page notes shipping \"calculated at checkout\" but the >$49 free-ship promo applies to the full cart.",
"evidence": "Both live product pages fetched 2026-06-03. HOM235CP: Square D Homeline 35A 2-pole 240V (120/240VAC), 10kA, new, \"In stock and ready to ship,\" $21.99 ea x2 = $43.98. HOM270: Square D Homeline 70A 2-pole 240V 1-phase, thermal-magnetic, 10kA, new, \"Low stock / inventory on the way,\" $40.99 x1. Subtotal $43.98 + $40.99 = $84.97, exactly matching the claimed price. UL-listed Homeline family fits Square D Homeline load centers; amperages (35A per 6000XP leg x2, 70A combined x1) match spec.",
"notes": "Claim verified exactly: live URLs, new condition, correct SKUs/specs, $84.97 landed with free shipping (>$49 threshold). Runner-up split-vendor at $73.25 (acandb HOM270 $? + sselectricalsupply HOM235 $?) was not re-fetched here as it is a mixed two-vendor combination requiring two separate shipments/landed-cost evaluations; for a single-vendor landed-cost basis SimplyBreakers $84.97 is confirmed and acceptable. One caveat: HOM270 shows \"Low stock,\" so availability could degrade; currently orderable."
}
},
{
"item_id": "classT_fuses",
"item_name": "4x 175A Class-T fuse (20 kAIC, DC-rated) + 4 Class-T fuse holders",
"frozen_qty": "4x 175A Class-T fuse + 4 holders",
"needs_live_quote": true,
"cheapest_offer_index": 0,
"datasheet": {
"spec_frozen": "Genuine UL-listed Class-T 175A, DC-rated, 20 kAIC, plus Class-T holders",
"application": "OCPD on 48V battery packs (2) and EG4 6000XP inverter DC inputs (2)",
"genuine_part_confirmed_20kAIC_DC": "Littelfuse JLLN-175: 175A, 300VAC/125VDC, 200kAIC@300VAC, 20kAIC DC, UL E81895 / CSA LR29862. 125VDC rating is adequate for a 48V (max ~58.4V) battery bus.",
"counterfeit_warning": "RESEARCH HINT confirmed relevant: unbranded/marketplace 'Class T' fuses frequently mislabel AIC. Only Littelfuse JLLN (or Bussmann JJN) genuine parts verify the 20kAIC DC rating. Kit listings that do not name the fuse brand or publish the DC interrupting rating are a counterfeit-AIC risk.",
"holder_note": "JLLN/JJN Class-T fuses require a matching Class-T block/holder (e.g. Bussmann/Littelfuse 1BS series, or solar kit blocks). Holder must be UL-listed and rated >=300V. Holder pricing not separately captured at a live page -> quote required.",
"fits_F250": "Small-parcel item; trivially fits any vehicle. Freight/LTL not applicable.",
"vt_use_tax": "VT 6% use tax assumed DUE (no S-3E off-grid exemption documented with seller)."
},
"notes": "This is a small-parcel (UPS/FedEx Ground) item: 4 fuses + 4 holders total only a few pounds. LTL freight, terminal pickup, liftgate, and NEK rural freight surcharges DO NOT APPLY. The three freight modes are still reported: 'door' = parcel ground delivery to the site (realistic); 'ltl_terminal' and 'local_pickup' marked not-applicable / quote because no LTL is involved and no in-range (<=150 mi of 05842) stocking distributor was confirmed at a live page. Cheapest fully-spec-compliant path = Offer 0 (Allfuses genuine Littelfuse JLLN-175, confirmed 20kAIC DC) + 4 holders; holders need a live quote so the offer's total carries a quote-required component. Offer 1 (DonRowe TFB1-175 kit) is the cheapest COMPLETE fuse+holder kit at $59.99/kit but its fuse brand and DC interrupting (AIC) rating are NOT published -> counterfeit-AIC risk on a safety-critical rating, so not selected as cheapest despite lower apparent landed cost. All prices captured 2026-06-03, all USD (no FX conversion needed).",
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "Allfuses.com",
"sku": "JLLN-175 (Littelfuse)",
"url": "https://www.allfuses.com/all-products/fuses/ul-class-t/jlln-175",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "unknown (Littelfuse genuine; mfg location not stated on page)",
"unit_price_native": 41.29,
"unit_price_usd": 41.29,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": true,
"ul_listing": "UL E81895 / CSA LR29862",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "none expected (electrical fuse, not on common AD/CVD lists)",
"qty_available": "3 in stock at time of capture (need 4) - low stock, second source or backorder likely",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "fuse ~2.4 x 0.8 in body; packaged box trivial",
"packaged_weight_lb": 0.5,
"pallet_count": null
},
"risks": [
"Only 3 in stock vs 4 needed at capture; may require backorder or split order.",
"FUSE ONLY - does not include Class-T holders/blocks. 4 UL-listed Class-T holders must be added as a separate line; holder price not captured at a live page -> quote required.",
"Country of origin not stated on listing.",
"JLLN is 125VDC rated - confirm adequate for the 48V battery bus (it is; max bus ~58.4V)."
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"landed_cost_usd": null,
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "4x fuse = $165.16 + 4 Class-T holders (price TBQ) + UPS Ground parcel to 05842 (~$15-25, not published) + VT 6% use tax on goods+ship. Small parcel, NO liftgate/residential freight surcharge applies. Estimate: fuses+ship+tax approx $196 before holders.",
"confidence": "medium"
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE - small-parcel item, no LTL freight. Would only apply if consolidated with other pallet items.",
"applicable": false
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Allfuses is an online distributor with no confirmed warehouse within 150 road mi of 05842; no will-call pickup confirmed. Drive cost N/A.",
"applicable": false
}
}
},
{
"vendor": "DonRowe.com",
"sku": "TFB1-175 (175A Class T Fuse Kit - fuse + holder/block + cover)",
"url": "https://www.donrowe.com/TFB1-175-175A-Class-T-Fuse-Kit-p/tfb1-175.htm",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "unknown",
"unit_price_native": 59.99,
"unit_price_usd": 59.99,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ul_listing": "Listed as 'DC rated, UL listed 175A Class T fuse' on page; UL file not stated",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "none expected",
"qty_available": "available (stock count not shown)",
"country_of_origin_note": "not stated",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "7.0 x 2.0 x 2.5 per kit",
"packaged_weight_lb": 1.5,
"pallet_count": null
},
"risks": [
"COMPLETE fuse+holder kit (cheapest complete option, $59.99 each, $239.96 for 4) BUT the fuse brand is NOT named and the DC interrupting (AIC) rating is NOT published on the page.",
"Per research hint (beware counterfeit AIC): cannot confirm genuine Littelfuse/Bussmann nor the 20kAIC DC rating -> do NOT accept for the safety-critical OCPD without confirming the fuse is genuine JLLN/JJN. RECOMMEND emailing DonRowe to confirm fuse part number before purchase.",
"If fuse is genuine JLLN-175, this kit is the best value (fuse+holder+cover bundled)."
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"landed_cost_usd": 275.56,
"is_quote_required": false,
"basis": "4x $59.99 = $239.96 + ~$20 UPS Ground parcel to 05842 + VT 6% use tax ($15.60) = $275.56. Small parcel, NO liftgate/NEK rural freight surcharge. Ground rate is an estimate (not published on page).",
"confidence": "medium"
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE - 6 lb total of kits ships small parcel, not LTL.",
"applicable": false
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "DonRowe is mail-order; no warehouse within 150 mi of 05842 confirmed. Not applicable.",
"applicable": false
}
}
},
{
"vendor": "DonRowe.com",
"sku": "TF175 (JLLN-175 175A Class T fuse, fuse only)",
"url": "https://www.donrowe.com/jlln-175-175-amp-class-t-fuse-p/tf175.htm",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "unknown",
"unit_price_native": 49.99,
"unit_price_usd": 49.99,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": true,
"ul_listing": "UL listed (file not stated); described as JLLN-series Class T",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "none expected",
"qty_available": "available (count not shown)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "~2.4 x 0.8 in fuse body",
"packaged_weight_lb": 0.5,
"pallet_count": null
},
"risks": [
"FUSE ONLY at $49.99 ea ($199.96 for 4) - more expensive per fuse than Allfuses ($41.29) and still needs 4 holders added separately (quote).",
"Page labels it JLLN series but does not explicitly confirm genuine Littelfuse branding nor publish the 20kAIC DC AIC rating - lower confidence than Allfuses listing.",
"Listed here as a backup US source if Allfuses cannot supply all 4 units."
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"landed_cost_usd": null,
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "4x $49.99 = $199.96 + 4 holders (TBQ) + ground parcel (~$20) + VT 6% use tax. More costly than Allfuses; holders still a separate quoted line.",
"confidence": "medium"
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE - small parcel item.",
"applicable": false
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Mail-order vendor; no in-range warehouse. Not applicable.",
"applicable": false
}
}
}
],
"_verify": {
"item_id": "classT_fuses",
"verdict": "price_corrected",
"corrected_price_usd": 41.29,
"verified_url": "https://www.allfuses.com/all-products/fuses/ul-class-t/jlln-175",
"verified_vendor": "Allfuses.com",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"availability": "In stock, 3 units available (fuse only)",
"sku_spec_match": false,
"shipping_basis": "No shipping cost shown on product page; shipping not included in the $41.29 (calculated at checkout). Landed cost unverifiable as displayed.",
"evidence": "WebFetch 2026-06-03 of the offer URL confirms: title \"JLLN-175 Fuse - Littelfuse,175A,JLLN,Very Fast Acting,Class T,300V,175 Amp\", price $41.29, in stock (3 units). Specs match the genuine part: Littelfuse JLLN-175, 175A, Class T, 300VAC / 125VDC, AC 200kAIC / DC 20,000 AIC, UL Listed (File E81895), CSA LR29862, DC-rated. This validates the FUSE itself. HOWEVER the page explicitly states it is \"Fuse only - no holder or block included.\" The spec requires \"175A Class-T fuses + Class-T holders.\" Holders are sold separately under Related Products (Mersen/Ferraz 32031T 1-pole, 32033T 3-pole); the 32031T block on Allfuses is priced at $148.79 (stock qty 1). Runner-up DonRowe TFB1-175 ($59.99) is a complete fuse+holder KIT (dual-post block with cover, user-replaceable DC-rated UL fuses) and is the like-for-like match to the speced bundle.",
"notes": "Adversarial conclusion: the $41.29 figure is REAL and the SKU is genuine Littelfuse, but it is a bare-fuse price, not the speced \"fuse + holder\" line item. Ranking it as the cheapest offer is misleading - it compares a single bare fuse against complete kits. A spec-compliant build needs 4x JLLN-175 fuses PLUS Class-T holders: 4 x $41.29 = $165.16 in fuses alone, plus holders (Allfuses 32031T at $148.79 each is far higher than typical; cheaper holders exist elsewhere). Secondary concern: JLLN-175 DC rating is 125VDC - adequate for a ~48V EG4 6000XP battery bus, but it is not a high-DC-voltage Class-T. corrected_price_usd reflects the verified per-fuse price; the holder cost is NOT captured by the offer and must be added separately, so the offer should not win the matrix as a complete-bundle line item without re-scoping. Recommend either re-pricing as fuse-only line (then add a separate holder line) or selecting the DonRowe TFB1-175 kit which matches the bundled spec."
}
},
{
"item_id": "dc_busbar_disconnect",
"item_name": "DC busbar >=350A (400A std) + bank disconnect >=350A (400A std) + 4 sub-disconnects (2x per-pack, 2x per-inverter)",
"frozen_qty": "1 busbar >=350A (400A std) + 1 bank disconnect >=350A (400A std) + 4 sub-disconnects",
"needs_live_quote": false,
"cheapest_offer_index": 0,
"notes": "ASSEMBLY/BUNDLE LINE ITEM \u2014 no single SKU satisfies it; each offer is a multi-part package. SPEC SATISFACTION: bank carries 252A continuous; NEC 690.8 125% = 315A min -> 350A min, 400A standard. (1) BUSBAR: Victron Lynx Power In (LYN020102010) is a UL-listed, Lynx-style +/- busbar rated 1000A >> 350A \u2014 comfortably satisfies the busbar requirement. MidNite/Blue Sea bare busbars are an alternative but Lynx is the cleanest +/- listed solution and is the cheapest path here. (2) BANK DISCONNECT >=350A: 400A DC disconnect (JHC/DIHOOL DH M1X 1P 400A molded-case DC breaker-switch, 400A/500VDC, ~$90; or BENY BH-400-2P 400A/1000V lockable but IEC-only/not-UL and price-on-quote). Do NOT use Blue Sea m-Series (max ~300A continuous / 350A intermittent \u2014 UNDER the 350A continuous requirement) or any 250A part. (3) SUB-DISCONNECTS x4 (2 per-pack + 2 per-inverter): per-inverter legs at the EG4 6000XP draw ~125A each so a 150-250A disconnect suffices per leg, but spec says match/standardize \u2014 pricing 4x 400A units conservatively (JHC/DIHOOL @ ~$90 ea) keeps one SKU across all disconnects and exceeds every leg's requirement. Per-pack legs (Docan S3 packs) similarly covered. FREIGHT REALITY: total package weight ~20-30 lb of small parts (busbar ~4.6 lb, 5x switches ~2 lb ea) \u2014 this ships SMALL-PARCEL (UPS/FedEx Ground), NOT palletized LTL. Therefore ltl_terminal mode is N/A (no pallet/forklift involved) and door delivery needs NO liftgate/residential-LTL surcharge; standard parcel to 05842 applies. local_pickup only relevant if buying from a VT/NH stocking distributor. All parts US-stocked from US vendors -> NO Quebec/customs gate, NO CAD/FX conversion needed. VT USE TAX: assume 6% VT use tax DUE on all offers unless the off-grid exemption is documented with seller via VT Form S-3E (32 VSA 9741(46)) \u2014 not auto-zeroed. AD/CVD: 400A DC switches and Victron busbar are not on a current solar AD/CVD module order (these are BOS/electrical hardware, not cells/modules); de minimis exposure. Country of origin: Victron busbar likely Netherlands/EU design, China-assembled; 400A DC switches China-origin (Yueqing/Wenzhou). PRICES CAPTURED 2026-06-03, all USD, all from LIVE product pages except BENY (quote-required, flagged).",
"datasheet": {
"bank_continuous_A": 252,
"nec_690_8_125pct_A": 315,
"min_rating_A": 350,
"standard_rating_A": 400,
"package_components": [
"1x DC busbar >=350A (400A std)",
"1x bank disconnect >=350A (400A std), lockable",
"4x sub-disconnect (2x per-pack, 2x per-inverter)"
],
"estimated_total_package_weight_lb": "20-30",
"ship_method": "small-parcel (UPS/FedEx Ground), not LTL"
},
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "Current Connected (Victron busbar) + JHC Solar (5x 400A disconnects)",
"sku": "Victron LYN020102010 (Lynx Power In 1000A) x1 + JHC 'DH M1X 1P 400A' 400A/500VDC DC breaker-switch x5",
"url": "https://www.currentconnected.com/product/victron-lynx-power-in-power-distribution-system-m10/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "Victron busbar: NL design / China assy; 400A switches: China (Yueqing/Wenzhou)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 605.5,
"unit_price_usd": 605.5,
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ul_listing": "Victron Lynx Power In: UL/CE listed busbar. JHC 400A DC breaker-switch: vendor markets as DC breaker; UL listing not confirmed on product page (treat as UL-pending \u2014 verify cert before AHJ submission).",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "low / none \u2014 busbar + DC switches are BOS electrical hardware, not on solar cell/module AD-CVD orders.",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "Busbar ~ small modular block; each 400A switch 7.87W x 5.91D x 5.51H in",
"packaged_weight_lb": 14.6,
"pallet_count": 0
},
"qty_available": "Busbar: 5 in stock @ Current Connected. 400A switches: stocked @ JHC Solar (Kansas City MO).",
"modes": {
"door": {
"landed_cost_usd": 695,
"basis": "Parcel goods $605.50 + ~$50 combined UPS/FedEx Ground from MO+CO to 05842 (small-parcel, rural VT, NO liftgate/LTL surcharge \u2014 items are <30 lb total) + VT 6% use tax ~$36 (assume due; zero only with S-3E on file). Two-shipment split (busbar from CO, switches from MO).",
"is_quote_required": false
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"basis": "N/A \u2014 total ~15-30 lb of small parts ships small-parcel, not palletized LTL. No terminal/forklift involved. Mode does not apply to this line item.",
"is_quote_required": false
},
"local_pickup": {
"basis": "No VT/NH stocking location for these exact SKUs within 150 mi; both vendors ship parcel only. Owner self-pickup not applicable (no nearby warehouse). If a regional distributor stocks equivalents, RT mileage * $0.70/mi would apply.",
"is_quote_required": false
}
},
"risks": [
"JHC '400A DC breaker' UL listing not confirmed on page \u2014 verify UL489/UL98 cert before AHJ submission; molded-case DC breaker-switches from this channel are often IEC-spec.",
"Per-inverter legs only need ~150-250A; 4x 400A is conservative/over-spec for standardization \u2014 could downsize sub-disconnects to cut cost if AHJ permits per-leg sizing.",
"VT use tax assumed due (~6%); document S-3E off-grid exemption with each seller to zero it.",
"Two-vendor split = two shipments; consolidate if single-vendor option found."
]
},
{
"vendor": "EcoDirect / NAZ Solar (MidNite busbar) + Sota Solar (DIHOOL 400A x5)",
"sku": "MidNite MNTBBB/MNBIGBUSBAR busbar (paired +/-) x1 + DIHOOL 400A DC circuit-breaker/disconnect single-pole x5",
"url": "https://sotasolar.com/shop/dihool-400-amp-dc-circuit-breaker-400a-disconnect-switch-single-pole-359",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "MidNite busbar: USA (Arlington WA); DIHOOL 400A switches: China",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": null,
"unit_price_usd": null,
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": true,
"ul_listing": "MidNite busbars: US-made, UL-recognized hardware. DIHOOL 400A: marketed as DC circuit breaker for lithium banks; UL listing not confirmed.",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "low / none \u2014 BOS hardware.",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "MidNite busbar bar-style; DIHOOL switch similar ~8x6x5.5 in",
"packaged_weight_lb": 16,
"pallet_count": 0
},
"qty_available": "MidNite busbars stocked at EcoDirect/NAZ; DIHOOL 400A stocked at Sota Solar.",
"modes": {
"door": {
"basis": "Parcel small goods to 05842, no liftgate/LTL surcharge. Need live busbar price (MidNite bare bars ~$30-90 ea, two needed for +/-) + DIHOOL 400A confirmed price (Sota Solar page) + ~$45 parcel freight + VT 6% use tax. MidNite bare busbar requires separate +/- pair vs Lynx single listed unit.",
"is_quote_required": true
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"basis": "N/A \u2014 small-parcel, not palletized LTL.",
"is_quote_required": false
},
"local_pickup": {
"basis": "No VT/NH stocking warehouse within 150 mi for these SKUs; parcel-ship only. RT mileage*$0.70 only if a regional distributor stocks equivalents.",
"is_quote_required": true
}
},
"risks": [
"MidNite bare busbars need separate +/- pair and external insulators/covers \u2014 less integrated than Lynx; busbar list price not captured live (quote-required).",
"DIHOOL/Sota price visible on page but blocked (HTTP 403) on fetch \u2014 re-confirm price before order.",
"DIHOOL 400A UL listing unverified.",
"VT use tax assumed due unless S-3E filed."
]
},
{
"vendor": "BENY (BH-400-2P) \u2014 premium lockable 400A/1000V option (manufacturer/distributor quote)",
"sku": "BENY BH-400-2P 400A 1000V/1500V DC lockable disconnect x5 (bank + 4 sub) + Victron LYN020102010 busbar x1",
"url": "https://www.beny.com/product-item/dc-disconnect-switch-1000v-400a-bh-400-2p-iec/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "BENY switches: China (Yueqing/Wenzhou, Zhejiang); Victron busbar: NL/China",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": null,
"unit_price_usd": null,
"confidence": "low",
"is_quote_required": true,
"ul_listing": "BENY BH-400-2P: IEC60947-3 certified, NOT UL listed \u2014 may not satisfy a UL-listing AHJ requirement. Lynx busbar UL/CE listed.",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "low / none \u2014 BOS hardware.",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "BH-400-2P DIN/panel-mount load-break switch; dims not published",
"packaged_weight_lb": 12,
"pallet_count": 0
},
"qty_available": "BENY = manufacturer page, no US stock/price shown \u2014 distributor quote required.",
"modes": {
"door": {
"basis": "BENY switches price-on-quote (no public price); would parcel-ship from a US distributor. Quote needed on 5x BH-400-2P + add Victron busbar $155.55 + parcel freight + VT 6% use tax.",
"is_quote_required": true
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"basis": "N/A \u2014 small-parcel weight class.",
"is_quote_required": false
},
"local_pickup": {
"basis": "No VT/NH BENY stock within 150 mi; quote/parcel only.",
"is_quote_required": true
}
},
"risks": [
"BENY BH-400-2P is IEC-only (NOT UL listed) \u2014 likely fails a UL-listing AHJ requirement for off-grid VT install; use only if AHJ accepts IEC-rated DC switchgear.",
"No public price \u2014 manufacturer-direct quote required; lead time/MOQ risk.",
"Higher-rated (1000-1500V) than needed for a 48V bank \u2014 over-spec voltage, fine electrically but costlier.",
"VT use tax assumed due unless S-3E filed."
]
}
],
"_verify": {
"item_id": "dc_busbar_disconnect",
"verdict": "pass",
"verified_vendor": "Current Connected (Victron Lynx Power In busbar) + JHC Solar (5x 400A disconnects)",
"verified_url": "https://www.currentconnected.com/product/victron-lynx-power-in-power-distribution-system-m10/ + https://www.jhcsolar.com/kits/p/heavy-duty-battery-disconnect-switch-400-amp-dc-circuit-breaker",
"corrected_price_usd": 605.5,
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"availability": "in_stock",
"sku_spec_match": true,
"shipping_basis": "unconfirmed - neither product page itemizes shipping cost; landed cost reflects item subtotal only, shipping not displayed pre-checkout",
"evidence": "Two-vendor bundle re-fetched independently. (1) Current Connected page live: \"Victron Lynx Power In ... 1000A Busbar with 4 Positive Positions and 4 Negative Positions\", SKU \"LYN020102010\", price \"$155.55\", \"5 units in stock ready to ship\". 1000A >= 350A required; Lynx-style +/- distribution busbar -> meets busbar spec. (2) JHC Solar page live: \"Heavy Duty Battery Disconnect Switch - 400 Amp DC Circuit Breaker\", model \"DH M1X 1P 400A\", \"Up to 500VDC\", price \"$89.99\". 400A >= 350A required. Bundle reconciles EXACTLY to claimed $605.50: $155.55 (1x busbar) + $449.95 (5x $89.99 disconnects) = $605.50. Disconnect count 5 = 1 bank + 2 per-pack + 2 per-inverter, matching spec. Both SKUs and ratings confirmed verbatim from live pages.",
"notes": "Claimed_price_usd=605.50 is the verified two-vendor BUNDLE total, not a single line price (busbar alone is $155.55). Could not disprove price or specs - all confirmed. Adversarial caveats (do not change verdict but flag for AHJ review): (1) JHC 'DH M1X' is a Dihool-OEM thermal-magnetic breaker-switch carrying CE/UKCA marks, not UL/cUL listed - may be rejected by a Vermont AHJ on a permitted install where NEC 110.3(B)/listing is enforced. (2) Victron Lynx Power In is a passive non-disconnecting/non-fused distribution busbar (the 'Power In' variant), correctly relying on the discrete JHC disconnects for OCPD/disconnect duty - architecturally consistent with spec. (3) Two-vendor sourcing means two separate shipments/shipping charges; neither page shows shipping, so true landed cost > $605.50 by undisclosed freight. Stock confirmed only for busbar (5 units); JHC page did not display an inventory count."
}
},
{
"item_id": "conduit_lugs_mc4",
"item_name": "Conduit (Sched-40 PVC ~200ft) + lugs + genuine MC4 connectors",
"frozen_qty": "~200 ft of 3/4in-1in Sched-40 PVC + sweeps/fittings + ring/lug terminals for 2/0 & 4 AWG + ~16 genuine St\u00e4ubli MC4 pairs",
"needs_live_quote": false,
"cheapest_offer_index": 0,
"notes": "This line item is a multi-component COMMODITY bundle (PVC conduit + fittings + crimp lugs + MC4 connectors). No single vendor SKU exists for the whole bundle, so each offer is a multi-vendor basket built from live priced parts captured 2026-06-03. Live anchor prices: (a) Home Depot Cantex A52AG12H 3/4in x 10ft Sch-40 PVC ~$6.48/stick x20 = $129.60 (search-result price, product page itself 403'd WebFetch); (b) genuine St\u00e4ubli MC4 pair $3.91 each at conversionstech.com (page confirms authentic St\u00e4ubli, US ship) x16 = $62.56; (c) TEMCo bare copper 2/0 ring terminals 1/2in hole 10-pk $12.65 live; 2 AWG/4 AWG-class ring terminals ~$14/10-pk. Fittings/sweeps/cement/straps estimated as a basket (~$150) since they are many small SKUs - flagged as estimate, not a single quoted price. COUNTERFEIT MC4 RISK is the key spec risk: only the conversionstech/Current Connected/St\u00e4ubli-authorized channel is treated as genuine; generic Amazon/eBay 'MC4' is excluded. FREIGHT: total weight ~100 lb conduit + a few small parcels. LTL is economically irrational here (a single LTL shipment would exceed the ~$370 goods value), so ltl_terminal is marked is_quote_required and is NOT the recommended path. The 10ft PVC sticks do NOT lie flat in an F250 short bed (81in) or long bed (96in) - they ride on a diagonal/overhang with a flag, or (better) are bought at a local big-box. RECOMMENDED PATH = local_pickup: owner buys conduit+fittings at St. Johnsbury/Littleton big-box (~25 mi, ~50 mi RT) and the small lugs + genuine MC4 ship parcel. VT use tax: assumed DUE at 6% (no VT Form S-3E off-grid exemption documented with these retailers); not auto-zeroed.",
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "Multi-vendor basket: Home Depot (conduit+fittings) + TEMCo Industrial (lugs) + ConversionsTech (genuine St\u00e4ubli MC4)",
"sku": "HD Cantex A52AG12H 3/4inx10ft Sch40 PVC; TEMCo 2/0 Cu ring 1/2in 10pk + 4AWG ring 10pk; ConversionsTech genuine St\u00e4ubli MC4 pair (32.0016P0001-UR / 32.0017P0001-UR)",
"url": "https://www.homedepot.com/p/Cantex-3-4-in-x-10-ft-Gray-Non-Metallic-PVC-Schedule-40-Conduit-A52AG12H/202352534",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "USA (Cantex PVC, TEMCo lugs); St\u00e4ubli MC4 mfr Switzerland/EU, US-stocked",
"unit_price_native": 368.81,
"unit_price_usd": 368.81,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ul_listing": "PVC conduit UL 651; St\u00e4ubli MC4 UL 6703 / TUV; lugs UL 486A",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Low - domestic PVC and copper lugs; MC4 not solar-cell AD/CVD scope",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "Conduit: 20 sticks @ 120in (10ft) bundle; lugs+MC4 small parcels",
"packaged_weight_lb": 105,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"local_pickup": {
"landed_usd": 440.94,
"basis": "Goods $368.81 + VT use tax 6% $22.13 + conduit/fittings self-pickup St.Johnsbury/Littleton big-box ~50mi RT x $0.70 = $35 + parcel ship for lugs+MC4 ~$15. 10ft sticks ride F250 bed on diagonal/overhang (do NOT lie flat in 81in/96in bed) - flag the load.",
"is_quote_required": false
},
"door": {
"landed_usd": 510,
"basis": "Same goods+tax $390.94. Conduit shipped freight to rural NEK door adds liftgate + residential/limited-access + NEK rural surcharge (~$120 est over local pickup). Estimate only - small-parcel for lugs/MC4 is cheap but 10ft conduit cannot ship parcel and forces freight; door delivery of light PVC is uneconomic.",
"is_quote_required": true
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"landed_usd": null,
"basis": "Would quote on ~105 lb / ~20-stick 10ft PVC bundle, freight class ~est 100, to Burlington/St.Johnsbury/Montpelier VT terminal, owner pickup with forklift + F250 (sticks overhang short bed). NOT recommended: a single LTL min charge (~$140-200) exceeds the local-pickup delta and approaches goods value. Mark quote-required.",
"is_quote_required": true
}
},
"risks": [
"Counterfeit MC4: only genuine St\u00e4ubli channel (ConversionsTech/Current Connected/authorized) is acceptable - exclude generic Amazon/eBay 'MC4'.",
"Fittings/sweeps/cement/straps (~$150) are an ESTIMATED basket of many small SKUs, not a single quoted price.",
"HD Cantex conduit $6.48/stick is from search-result snippet; product page 403'd WebFetch - verify at checkout.",
"VT use tax assumed due (6%); not zeroed absent documented S-3E off-grid exemption.",
"10ft conduit will not lie flat in F250 bed - secure on diagonal with red flag, or cut/transport in a roof rack."
]
},
{
"vendor": "Current Connected (genuine St\u00e4ubli MC4 5-pair bundles) + Lowe's/Menards (conduit) + TEMCo (lugs)",
"sku": "St\u00e4ubli Classic MC4 / MC4-Evo2 1100V 35A 5-pair bundle; JM Eagle/Cantex 3/4in x 10ft Sch40 PVC; TEMCo copper ring terminals",
"url": "https://www.currentconnected.com/product/staubli-classic-mc4-evo-2-connectors-1100v-35a-rated-5-pair-bundle-options-support-5-0-to-7-4mm-wire-jacket-diameter/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "St\u00e4ubli MC4 mfr Switzerland/EU, US-stocked; conduit+lugs USA",
"unit_price_native": null,
"unit_price_usd": null,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "low",
"is_quote_required": true,
"ul_listing": "St\u00e4ubli MC4 UL 6703 / T\u00dcV; PVC UL 651",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Low",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "MC4 small parcel; conduit 20 sticks @ 120in",
"packaged_weight_lb": 105,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"local_pickup": {
"landed_usd": null,
"basis": "Conduit+lugs ~$170 + tax, MC4 bundle price gated behind member login (page shows 'log in to check member price'). Need live MC4 bundle price to land - quote required. Same ~50mi RT pickup logic applies.",
"is_quote_required": true
},
"door": {
"landed_usd": null,
"basis": "MC4 price login-gated; conduit door freight uneconomic as above.",
"is_quote_required": true
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"landed_usd": null,
"basis": "Same as offer 0 - LTL not warranted for ~105 lb light bundle; quote-required.",
"is_quote_required": true
}
},
"risks": [
"Current Connected MC4 bundle price requires account login - could not capture live unit price.",
"Genuine-St\u00e4ubli channel (good for counterfeit risk) but pricing not public; treat as backup MC4 source to ConversionsTech.",
"5-pair bundle sizing: 16 pairs = 4 bundles (20 pairs), slight overbuy."
]
}
],
"_verify": {
"item_id": "conduit_lugs_mc4",
"verdict": "out_of_stock",
"verified_vendor": "Multi-vendor basket: Home Depot + TEMCo Industrial + ConversionsTech",
"verified_url": "https://conversionstech.com/products/staubli-mc4-connector-pair-male-female-1500v-30a-10-12-awg",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"availability": "OUT OF STOCK on the brand-critical leg. ConversionsTech genuine Staubli MC4 pair (SKU 4904-9999; 32.0016P0001-UR female + 32.0017P0001-UR male) shows \"Sold out\" / \"Out of stock\" near the buy button (confirmed on two separate fetches, 2026-06-03). Home Depot Cantex conduit page is live but direct fetch is bot-blocked (HTTP 403); price only obtainable via third-party snapshot. TEMCo lug pages exist but prices not confirmed.</availability>\n<parameter name=\"sku_spec_match\">true",
"corrected_price_usd": null,
"shipping_basis": "Indeterminate. A multi-vendor basket implies three separate shipments (Home Depot conduit/fittings, TEMCo lugs, ConversionsTech MC4), each with its own shipping/freight. The ~200 ft conduit (20x 10ft sticks) is oversized/freight-prone and shipping was not substantiated. No combined landed-cost evidence was available.</shipping_basis>\n<parameter name=\"verified_price_usd\">null",
"evidence": "Adversarial verification on 2026-06-03. (1) ConversionsTech genuine Staubli MC4 pair: exact SKU/spec match confirmed (4904-9999; female 32.0016P0001-UR / male 32.0017P0001-UR; genuine Staubli; listed sale price $3.91/pair) BUT availability text near buy button reads \"Sold out\" / \"Out of stock\" -- confirmed on two independent fetches. This is the brand-locked, spec-critical component; the basket cannot be assembled as specified. (2) Home Depot Cantex A52AG12H 3/4in x 10ft Sch40 PVC conduit: URL live (PID 202352534); direct WebFetch returned HTTP 403 (bot protection); price ~$6.48/unit only via third-party search snapshot, not a live confirmed fetch; bulk discounts noted (10%/20%/30% at 25/250/2000 units). (3) TEMCo 2/0 & 4 AWG copper ring lug product pages exist on temcoindustrial.com but unit prices were not confirmed. Claimed basket total $368.81 is therefore not a verifiable, purchasable landed cost.",
"notes": "Verdict driven by the out-of-stock genuine-Staubli MC4 leg at the cited vendor (ConversionsTech). Acceptance requires availability + landed-cost evidence for all basket legs; neither is satisfied. The runner-up (Current Connected 5-pair Staubli bundle) has member-gated pricing (price=null) and is not an established cheaper confirmed alternative. To revive this line item, re-source genuine Staubli MC4 pairs from an in-stock vendor and obtain confirmed conduit + lug landed costs. Could not be downgraded to a simple price_corrected because the basket is non-purchasable as specified, not merely mispriced.</notes>\n</invoke>\n"
}
},
{
"item_id": "labels_placards",
"item_name": "NEC label/placard set (690.53/54/56) \u2014 off-grid PV+ESS, max sys voltage 430V",
"frozen_qty": "1 set",
"needs_live_quote": true,
"cheapest_offer_index": 0,
"datasheet": {
"spec_required": "Reflective engraved placards; max system voltage 430V; 2x inverter output ratings; DC/AC disconnects + power-source directory; battery hazard; RSD if AHJ requires (NEC 690.53/690.54/690.56)",
"system_context": "Off-grid solar: Waaree 575W array ~8kW, 1x EG4 6000XP, 1x Docan S3 16kWh, NE Vermont (Greensboro Bend, VT 05842).",
"freight_reality": "This line item is a small envelope/flat of self-adhesive labels + a handful of engraved acrylic/aluminum placards. Total packaged weight <1-2 lb, fits in a padded mailer or small box. It ships USPS First Class / UPS/USPS Ground small-parcel, NOT LTL freight. Therefore door/ltl_terminal/local_pickup LTL accessorials (liftgate, residential surcharge, forklift, F250 fit) are NOT APPLICABLE \u2014 included below only to note the parcel-ground equivalent. No pallet, no terminal pickup needed.",
"vt_use_tax": "VT use tax assumed DUE on the taxable purchase price + shipping unless the off-grid renewable exemption is documented with the seller via VT Form S-3E (32 VSA 9741(46)). VT sales/use tax = 6.0% (no local option in Greensboro/Greensboro Bend). Not auto-zeroed. None of these out-of-state sellers (CA/IL) will collect VT tax under a typical small order unless they have VT nexus; owner remits use tax on VT return absent S-3E exemption.",
"fx": "No FX needed \u2014 all sourced vendors are US-based, prices native USD.",
"spec_match_notes": "HellermannTyton kit (offer 0) is printed UV-vinyl, not engraved; only its RSD label is reflective. Cheapest and fastest but does NOT meet the 'reflective engraved' material spec for the directory/voltage placards and lacks a battery/ESS hazard placard. TagBuilder (offer 1) and Get Solar Labels (offer 2) are laser-engraved acrylic/aluminum and support custom max-voltage (430V), 2x inverter output ratings, battery/ESS hazard, and a site-specific power-source directory \u2014 these meet the engraved spec. A fully spec-compliant set requires custom-engraved directory + voltage placards, which are quote/per-piece, hence needs_live_quote=true."
},
"notes": "Best new value: HellermannTyton 45-piece vinyl kit at $29.95 (offer 0) covers DC/AC disconnect, max voltage/current, RSD (reflective), and PV power-source warnings, but is printed vinyl (5-7 yr life) and lacks engraved placards + a battery/ESS hazard placard required for this ESS build. Best spec match: engraved per-piece placards from Get Solar Labels (offer 2, itemized prices) or custom kit from TagBuilder (offer 1, quote) \u2014 engraved acrylic/aluminum, 25+ yr, custom 430V + 2x inverter ratings + battery hazard + power-source directory. Recommend a hybrid: HT vinyl kit for the bulk/conduit/warning labels PLUS engraved custom directory + 430V + inverter-output + battery placards from Get Solar Labels/TagBuilder. cheapest_offer_index=0 on pure landed price, but it does not satisfy the engraved-placard spec alone. Freight is small-parcel for all offers; no LTL/pallet/F250 fit considerations apply. VT use tax (6%) assumed due unless S-3E filed.",
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "HellermannTyton (via Specialty Solar Supply)",
"sku": "HT 596-03942 (Solar Label Value Pack for NEC 2017, 45/kit)",
"url": "https://specialtysolarsupply.com/products/solar-label-value-pack-for-nec-2017-45-kit-br-ht-596-03942",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "USA (not explicitly stated on page; HellermannTyton US-manufactured/assembled \u2014 unverified)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 29.95,
"unit_price_usd": 29.95,
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "in stock (online retail)",
"ul_listing": "UL969 (label/marking standard) per product page",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "none (printed label kit)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "labels 0.75x4.125 up to 4x6; ships flat in mailer/small box",
"packaged_weight_lb": 1,
"pallet_count": null
},
"risks": [
"Printed UV vinyl, NOT engraved \u2014 does not meet 'reflective engraved placard' material spec for directory/voltage placards (vinyl 5-7 yr outdoor life).",
"No battery/ESS hazard placard included \u2014 needed for the Docan S3 16kWh ESS; must be added separately.",
"NEC 2017 edition kit; confirm VT AHJ code cycle (VT amends NEC) and whether 690.56 directory + 430V max-voltage custom text are satisfied \u2014 they are not custom on a stock kit.",
"Max system voltage label is generic fill-in, not pre-engraved with 430V."
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"basis": "Small-parcel only (not LTL). USPS/UPS ground residential to 05842; no liftgate/residential LTL surcharge applies. Est. shipping $7-12.",
"landed_cost_usd_est": 41,
"landed_breakdown": "item 29.95 + parcel ship ~9 + VT use tax 6% on (29.95+9)=2.34 \u2248 41.29; tax waivable with VT Form S-3E"
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE \u2014 item ships small parcel, no LTL terminal/forklift/F250 needed. Parcel-ground landed equals door mode.",
"landed_cost_usd_est": 41
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Vendor is online/mail-order (no walk-in within 150 mi of 05842); self-pickup not offered. Mail order only.",
"landed_cost_usd_est": null
}
}
},
{
"vendor": "TagBuilder",
"sku": "Custom engraved solar placard kit (DC/AC disconnect + power-source directory + battery/ESS + custom 430V max voltage + 2x inverter output)",
"url": "https://tagbuilder.net/solar-pv-labels",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "USA (engraved to order; US shop)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": null,
"unit_price_usd": null,
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": true,
"qty_available": "made-to-order",
"ul_listing": "Materials UL-listed/NEC-compliant per vendor (engraved acrylic / anodized aluminum)",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "none",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "engraved placards typ. 4x2 each; full set ships flat in small box",
"packaged_weight_lb": 2,
"pallet_count": null
},
"risks": [
"No published kit price \u2014 site-specific power-source directory is custom-quoted; total set price requires a live quote.",
"Best spec match (engraved acrylic/anodized aluminum, custom 430V + 2x inverter ratings + battery/ESS + directory, 25+ yr life), but cost likely higher than vinyl kit.",
"Confirm reflective RSD placard included if VT AHJ requires rapid shutdown (off-grid may be exempt \u2014 verify with AHJ)."
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Small-parcel ground residential to 05842 (not LTL). Product price itself is the quote variable; freight ~$8-15 parcel. Get a kit quote then add 6% VT use tax unless S-3E.",
"landed_cost_usd_est": null
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE \u2014 small parcel, no terminal/forklift/F250. Equals parcel-ground door cost once product quoted.",
"landed_cost_usd_est": null
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Mail-order shop, no walk-in within 150 mi of 05842; self-pickup not available.",
"landed_cost_usd_est": null
}
}
},
{
"vendor": "Get Solar Labels",
"sku": "Engraved acrylic placards, itemized: e.g. 02-71 PV AC Disconnect $4.50; 02-64/02-67 ESS Disconnect $6.00; 02-70 Battery+PV Rated AC Output $6.00; 02-68 Battery Enumeration $6.00; + custom DC disconnect + custom directory/430V (custom-priced)",
"url": "https://getsolarlabels.com/placards/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "USA (laser-engraved in Riverside, CA)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": null,
"unit_price_usd": null,
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": true,
"qty_available": "in stock for catalog placards; same-day ship if ordered before 1PM PST; custom items made to order",
"ul_listing": "UL-listed UV-stable acrylic per vendor",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "none",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "engraved placards ~4x2 to 7x10; set ships flat in small box",
"packaged_weight_lb": 2,
"pallet_count": null
},
"risks": [
"Catalog placards are individually priced ($2-7 each, 7x10 co-gen $30); a complete 690.53/54/56 + battery + 430V + 2x inverter-output set must be assembled from multiple SKUs plus custom directory/voltage placards \u2014 total is per-piece sum, not a single published kit price, so live quote needed for the custom items.",
"Engraved acrylic (meets engraved spec); confirm reflective material specifically where AHJ requires reflective RSD placard.",
"DC disconnect with custom 430V max-voltage text and site directory are custom-engraved (price on request)."
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"basis": "Catalog placards have listed unit prices; small-parcel ground residential to 05842 (~$8-12, not LTL). Example partial set (AC disc 4.50 + 2x ESS disc 12.00 + battery output 6.00 + battery enum 6.00 = 28.50) + custom DC/directory/430V (quote) + ship + 6% VT use tax unless S-3E.",
"landed_cost_usd_est": 45,
"landed_breakdown": "~28.50 catalog placards + custom directory/430V/inverter placards (quote, est +30-60) + ship ~10 + 6% VT use tax; ~45 floor for catalog-only portion, full set higher"
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": false,
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE \u2014 small parcel, no terminal/forklift/F250. Equals parcel-ground door cost.",
"landed_cost_usd_est": 45
},
"local_pickup": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Riverside CA only (>2500 mi, far outside 150 mi of 05842); self-pickup infeasible. Mail-order only.",
"landed_cost_usd_est": null
}
}
}
],
"_verify": {
"item_id": "labels_placards",
"verdict": "unverifiable",
"verified_url": "https://specialtysolarsupply.com/products/solar-label-value-pack-for-nec-2017-45-kit-br-ht-596-03942",
"verified_vendor": "HellermannTyton (sold via Specialty Solar Supply)",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"corrected_price_usd": 29.95,
"availability": "In stock / orderable \u2014 page shows an active \"Add to Cart\" button; no explicit inventory count or \"in stock\" text is printed on the page.",
"shipping_basis": "Not determinable from product page. No price-inclusive shipping, no free-shipping threshold, and no flat rate stated on the listing; only a generic \"Shipping\" policy link. Landed cost cannot be established.",
"sku_spec_match": false,
"verified_price_usd": "29.95",
"condition": "new",
"evidence": "WebFetch of the live listing (2026-06-03) confirms title \"Solar Label Value Pack for NEC 2017 (45/kit)\", SKU \"HT 596-03942\", price $29.95, condition new, active Add-to-Cart. Material per verbatim page text: \"All labels are made from UV stable vinyl and dye-based inks and protected by a weather-resistant laminate\" / \"Printed text on outdoor UV stable Vinyl with UL969 outdoor adhesive.\" The kit contains a generic pre-printed \"(2) 1.75 x 3.75 MAXIMUM VOLTAGE/MAXIMUM CIRCUIT CURRENT\" label and assorted RSD/disconnect/hazard labels for NEC 2017.",
"notes": "DISPROVEN AS A SPEC MATCH. The price ($29.95) and URL are genuine and live, so this is not stale/dead/out-of-stock/fake \u2014 but the product is the WRONG good for the line item, failing the acceptance gate (exact SKU/spec match) on four independent points: (1) Material mismatch \u2014 spec requires \"Reflective engraved placards\"; this product is printed/laminated UV vinyl with dye-based inks, explicitly neither reflective nor engraved. (2) Code-cycle mismatch \u2014 spec set is for a current build (NEC 690.53/54/56 with RSD per AHJ); this is an NEC 2017 kit, and RSD/labeling requirements (690.56) changed materially in NEC 2020/2023, so a 2017 kit may not satisfy a 2020/2023 AHJ. (3) No \"max system voltage 430V\" marking \u2014 only a generic blank \"MAXIMUM VOLTAGE/MAXIMUM CIRCUIT CURRENT\" sticker, not an engraved 430V placard. (4) No confirmed 2x inverter-output-rating placards or dedicated reflective battery-hazard placard sized to the EG4 6000XP / Docan S3 system. Additionally, shipping basis is undeterminable from the page, so landed cost cannot be evidenced (separate failed gate). Verdict = unverifiable: the listing is verified but cannot be confirmed as the spec'd reflective engraved placard set; treating it as a matrix winner would require substituting a non-conforming product."
}
},
{
"item_id": "spds",
"item_name": "DC + AC surge protective devices (1 PV-DC SPD >=600VDC Type 1/2 + 1 AC SPD 120/240 split-phase)",
"frozen_qty": "1 DC SPD + 1 AC SPD",
"needs_live_quote": false,
"cheapest_offer_index": 0,
"notes": "FROZEN QTY = 1 DC SPD + 1 AC SPD. SPEC requires a PV-DC SPD rated >=600VDC (Type 1/2) and an AC SPD for 120/240 split-phase. IMPORTANT CORRECTION ON HINTS: the commonly-cited MidNite MNSPD-300-DC is only rated 300VDC and FAILS the >=600VDC spec; the correct MidNite DC part is the MNSPD-600 (0-600VDC, ETL/UL1449 Type 1, 4X outdoor, made in USA). All offers pair the MNSPD-600 (DC) with an AC SPD. Offer 0 = MidNite-only kit sourced primarily from NAZ/solar-electric.com (lowest live DC price $96.62) + MNSPD-300-AC $110 = $206.62 hardware. Offer 1 = same MidNite kit via EcoDirect (MNSPD-600 $135 + MNSPD-300-AC $110 = $245). Offer 2 = mixed channel using Citel DS50PV-600 (DC, Type 2, 600VDC) from The Solar Store $141.12 + a MidNite MNSPD-300-AC for AC $110 = $251.12.\n\nFREIGHT REALITY: These are tiny DIN-rail / wall-mount devices. Each unit is ~0.75-1.0 lb; both together ship as a single small parcel well under 3 lb. This is a PARCEL/GROUND item, NOT LTL freight. Consequently: (a) the 'door' mode is standard small-parcel ground (UPS/FedEx/USPS) to the rural NEK site with NO LTL liftgate/residential/limited-access accessorials and NO NEK pallet surcharge \u2014 those only apply to palletized LTL. Estimated $12-18 ground to 05842; modeled at $15. (b) 'ltl_terminal' mode is NOT APPLICABLE \u2014 no LTL carrier/terminal handling for a <3 lb parcel; an owner terminal pickup would cost more than the parts. Marked is_quote_required:false with $0 incremental and a note that it is not used. (c) 'local_pickup' is feasible only if a stocking distributor sits within 150 road miles of Greensboro Bend VT; none of these online vendors (NAZ/Arizona, EcoDirect/CA, The Solar Store/Oregon) has a VT-area will-call, so local_pickup is not advantageous and is marked is_quote_required with the basis that it would require finding a regional electrical/solar distributor stocking these exact SKUs. No Quebec/customs exposure (parts ship from US warehouses).\n\nVT USE TAX: VT use tax (6%) assumed DUE on all offers unless the off-grid exemption is documented with the seller via VT Form S-3E (32 VSA 9741(46)). Not auto-zeroed. On the ~$207-251 hardware this is ~$12-15.\n\nCountry of origin: MidNite SPDs are Made in USA (no AD/CVD exposure). Citel DS50PV-600 is a CITEL product; CITEL is French-HQ with US ops (citel.us) and units commonly assembled in France/Tunisia \u2014 country of origin not confirmed on the retail page, flagged medium confidence and as a possible non-US origin (no specific PV-SPD AD/CVD order known, but import-duty/origin should be confirmed on the datasheet).</notes>\n<parameter name=\"datasheet\">{\"dc_spd\":{\"primary_part\":\"MidNite Solar MNSPD-600\",\"dc_rating\":\"0-600 VDC\",\"ac_rating_on_dc_unit\":\"0-485 VAC\",\"ul_type\":\"UL1449 rev3 Type 1 (usable as Type 1 or 2)\",\"enclosure\":\"Type 4X outdoor, DIN/wall mount\",\"peak_current_kA\":115,\"energy_absorption_J\":4320,\"response_time\":\"<1 microsecond\",\"country_of_origin\":\"USA\",\"warranty_years\":5,\"meets_spec\":\"YES - >=600VDC, Type 1/2\"},\"dc_spd_alternate\":{\"part\":\"Citel DS50PV-600\",\"dc_rating\":\"600 VDC\",\"type\":\"Type 2 PV\",\"din_rail\":true,\"meets_spec\":\"YES - 600VDC Type 2\"},\"ac_spd\":{\"part\":\"MidNite Solar MNSPD-300-AC\",\"ac_rating\":\"0-250 VAC (suitable for 120/240 split-phase)\",\"ul_type\":\"UL1449 rev3 Type 1\",\"peak_current_kA\":115,\"energy_absorption_J\":3130,\"warranty_years\":5,\"meets_spec\":\"YES - 120/240 split-phase AC\"},\"spec_note_300DC_fails\":\"MNSPD-300-DC is 300VDC only and does NOT meet the >=600VDC spec; do not substitute it for the DC SPD.\"}",
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "NAZ Solar Electric (solar-electric.com) + EcoDirect (AC unit)",
"sku": "MNSPD-600 (DC) + MS-MNSPD-300-AC (AC)",
"url": "https://www.solar-electric.com/mnspd600.html",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "USA",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 96.62,
"unit_price_usd": 96.62,
"confidence": "high",
"qty_available": "in stock",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ad_cvd_exposure": "None - MidNite SPDs Made in USA",
"ul_listing": "UL1449 rev3, ETL listed US/Canada (Type 1)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "~6x4x3 per unit (DIN/wall SPD)",
"packaged_weight_lb": 2,
"pallet_count": 0
},
"risks": [
"AC SPD (MNSPD-300-AC, ~$110) sourced from a second vendor (EcoDirect) to get the AC unit; two parcels or consolidate via one MidNite reseller",
"VT use tax (6%) assumed due unless S-3E off-grid exemption filed with seller",
"DC unit price $96.62 is the lowest live retail found; verify still in stock at checkout"
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"basis": "Small-parcel ground (UPS/FedEx) to 05842; SPDs are <3 lb total, parcel not LTL, so NO liftgate/residential/NEK pallet surcharge applies",
"hardware_usd": 206.62,
"shipping_usd": 15,
"use_tax_usd": 12.4,
"landed_usd_estimate": 234.02,
"is_quote_required": false
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE - parcel item under 3 lb; no LTL terminal handling. No advantage over ground-to-door.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"incremental_usd": 0
},
"local_pickup": {
"basis": "Online vendors (AZ/CA) have no VT-area will-call within 150 mi; would require locating a regional distributor stocking exact SKUs. F250 round-trip drive cost @ $0.70/mi only if such a stocking branch is found. No Quebec/customs.",
"is_quote_required": true
}
}
},
{
"vendor": "EcoDirect",
"sku": "MS-MNSPD-600 (DC) + MS-MNSPD-300-AC (AC)",
"url": "https://www.ecodirect.com/Midnite-Solar-MNSPD-600-600V-Surge-Protector-p/ms-mnspd-600.htm",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "USA",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 135,
"unit_price_usd": 135,
"confidence": "high",
"qty_available": "in stock",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ad_cvd_exposure": "None - MidNite SPDs Made in USA",
"ul_listing": "UL1449 rev3, ETL listed US/Canada (Type 1)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "~6x4x3 per unit (DIN/wall SPD)",
"packaged_weight_lb": 2,
"pallet_count": 0
},
"risks": [
"Single-vendor convenience (both SPDs from one cart) but DC unit is ~$38 higher than NAZ",
"VT use tax (6%) assumed due unless S-3E filed"
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"basis": "Small-parcel ground to 05842; both SPDs in one box <3 lb; no LTL/liftgate/NEK surcharge",
"hardware_usd": 245,
"shipping_usd": 15,
"use_tax_usd": 14.7,
"landed_usd_estimate": 274.7,
"is_quote_required": false
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE - parcel item; no LTL terminal handling.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"incremental_usd": 0
},
"local_pickup": {
"basis": "EcoDirect is CA-based, no VT will-call within 150 mi; not advantageous. No Quebec/customs.",
"is_quote_required": true
}
}
},
{
"vendor": "The Solar Store (Citel DC) + MidNite reseller (AC)",
"sku": "Citel DS50PV-600 / 053-04218 (DC) + MNSPD-300-AC (AC)",
"url": "https://thesolarstore.com/citel-ds50pv-600-600vdc-grid-tie-surge-arrestor-p-612.html",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "France/Tunisia (CITEL - confirm; not stated on retail page)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 141.12,
"unit_price_usd": 141.12,
"confidence": "medium",
"qty_available": "ships within ~1 business day",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Citel SPD likely non-US origin (FR/TN); no specific PV-SPD AD/CVD order known, but confirm country of origin and any import duty on datasheet",
"ul_listing": "Citel DS50PV-600 is Type 2 PV SPD (UL1449); verify UL file on datasheet",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "DIN-rail module ~2x4x3",
"packaged_weight_lb": 1.5,
"pallet_count": 0
},
"risks": [
"Citel DC SPD is Type 2 (not Type 1) - acceptable per spec which allows Type 1/2",
"Country of origin not confirmed on retail page (CITEL is French) - confirm for duty/origin",
"AC SPD must be added from a second vendor (~$110 MNSPD-300-AC) - two parcels",
"VT use tax (6%) assumed due unless S-3E filed"
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"basis": "Small-parcel ground from Oregon (Citel) + AC unit parcel; <3 lb each; no LTL/liftgate/NEK surcharge",
"hardware_usd": 251.12,
"shipping_usd": 18,
"use_tax_usd": 15.07,
"landed_usd_estimate": 284.19,
"is_quote_required": false
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE - parcel items; no LTL terminal handling.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"incremental_usd": 0
},
"local_pickup": {
"basis": "The Solar Store is Oregon-based, far outside 150 mi; no VT will-call. Not advantageous. No Quebec/customs.",
"is_quote_required": true
}
}
}
],
"_verify": {
"item_id": "spds",
"verdict": "price_corrected",
"corrected_price_usd": 206.62,
"verified_vendor": "NAZ Solar Electric (solar-electric.com) for DC SPD; EcoDirect (ecodirect.com) for AC SPD",
"verified_url": "https://www.solar-electric.com/mnspd600.html",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"availability": "DC unit (MNSPD-600) at solar-electric.com: explicitly \"In stock.\" AC unit (MNSPD-300-AC) at EcoDirect: live product page with Add-to-cart, but no explicit in-stock/backorder status shown.",
"sku_spec_match": true,
"shipping_basis": "Two-vendor split order: shipping not stated/quoted on either page. Two separate freight charges apply (solar-electric.com + ecodirect.com); no consolidated landed-cost basis exists for the pair.",
"evidence": "WebFetch 2026-06-03. DC SPD: solar-electric.com/mnspd600.html -> MidNite MNSPD-600, $96.62, \"In stock\", 0-600VDC / 0-485VAC, Type 1, suggested placement grid-tie PV combiners/inverter input -> satisfies >=600VDC Type 1/2 PV-DC requirement. AC SPD: ecodirect.com MNSPD-300-AC (ms-mnspd-300-ac.htm) -> $110.00, 0-250VAC nominal, \"Suggested Placement: 120/240VAC circuits\" -> satisfies 120/240 split-phase AC requirement. EcoDirect MNSPD-600 cross-check = $120.00 (runner-up basis confirmed >$96.62).",
"notes": "claimed_price_usd=$96.62 reflects ONLY the DC SPD (MNSPD-600). The spec is a TWO-device pair (DC + AC). The required AC SPD (MNSPD-300-AC) adds $110.00. True hardware cost for the speced pair = $206.62 before any shipping, sourced from two different vendors. The single $96.62 figure understates the bundle by ~2.1x and has no landed-cost evidence. Both SKUs verify against spec individually, so verdict is price_corrected rather than suspected_fake. solar-electric.com AC-unit URLs (mnspd-300-ac.html and search) returned 404, so AC unit is only confirmed sourceable via EcoDirect at $110."
}
},
{
"item_id": "comms_cables",
"needs_live_quote": false,
"cheapest_offer_index": 0,
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "JKBMS Official Shop",
"condition": "new",
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "medium",
"sku": "JKBMS-RS485-CAN-MODULE",
"url": "https://www.shop.jkbms.com/product/jkbms-rs485-can-module-adapter-jikong-bms-inverter-communication/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"country_of_origin": "CN",
"unit_price_native": 6.98,
"unit_price_usd": 6.98,
"is_quote_required": false
},
{
"vendor": "Current Connected",
"condition": "new",
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "medium",
"sku": "EG4SPRS485RWCLPLL",
"url": "https://www.currentconnected.com/product/eg4-usb-read-write-cable/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"country_of_origin": "CN",
"unit_price_native": 15.99,
"unit_price_usd": 15.99,
"is_quote_required": false
},
{
"vendor": "JAG35",
"condition": "new",
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "low",
"sku": "JK-BMS-RS485-CABLE-1FT-BLUE",
"url": "https://jag35.com/products/jikong-jk-bms-rs485-communication-cable-1ft-blue-cat-5",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"country_of_origin": "CN",
"unit_price_native": null,
"unit_price_usd": null,
"is_quote_required": true
},
{
"vendor": "VoltaconSolar (UK)",
"condition": "new",
"currency": "CAD",
"confidence": "medium",
"sku": "001106",
"url": "https://voltaconsolar.com/products/bms-cable-pylontech-off-grid-inverter",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"country_of_origin": "GB",
"unit_price_native": 17,
"unit_price_usd": 23.12,
"is_quote_required": false
}
],
"item_name": "Comms: master BMS-CAN cable + inter-pack RS485 daisy cable",
"frozen_qty": "1 BMS-CAN cable + 1 inter-pack RS485 cable",
"notes": "SPEC (Phase 0 corrected): ONE master BMS-CAN cable (master Docan/JK-BMS pack -> master EG4 6000XP, Pylontech-CAN pinout: CAN JK pins 4&5 + GND pin6; EG4 6000XP Batt-Com/CAN port) + ONE inter-pack RS485 daisy cable (JK RS485 pins 1&2 + GND pin3). NOT two CAN-to-both-inverters links.\n\nThese are small RJ45/Cat5 patch cables (ounces, not LTL). Docan S3 pack normally ships WITH OEM inter-pack and battery-to-inverter comms cables (DIY Solar forum: Docan includes an orange RS485 cable for the EG4 6000XP Batt-Com port), so the incremental cost may be ~$0 if OEM cables are used; we price replacement/spare cables per the frozen line item.\n\nTHREE-MODE LANDED COST (per offer): all three modes collapse to small-parcel ground because the items are letter/ounce weight.\n- door: residential ground parcel to rural NEK; no liftgate/LTL/residential-freight surcharge applies to a padded mailer. Offer0 JKBMS ~$26.98 landed (6.98 item + ~20 intl ship). Offer1 Current Connected ~$25.99 landed (15.99 + ~8-10 US ground, ships AZ, 19 in stock). Offer2 JAG35 door is_quote_required (price not captured). Offer3 Voltacon ~$58 landed (23.12 USD + ~30-35 intl UK ship + small duty).\n- ltl_terminal: NOT APPLICABLE for any offer - small parcel, not LTL freight; no terminal pickup.\n- local_pickup: NOT APPLICABLE for any offer - no VT/NH stocking dealer within 150 mi for these niche JK/Pylontech-pinout cables; self-pickup of a sub-$20 cable over 150 mi is uneconomic (round-trip drive at $0.70/mi dwarfs the part). Quebec gate not triggered (no Quebec source identified).\n\ncheapest_offer_index=0 (JKBMS $6.98 item is lowest unit price; Current Connected is the most defensible US-domestic landed at ~$25.99).\n\nPER-OFFER NOTES/RISKS:\n- Offer0 JKBMS Official ($6.98, in stock, China-direct): listed item is the JK RS485/CAN ADAPTER MODULE, not a pre-pinned master-pack-to-6000XP Pylontech-CAN patch cable - verify it yields the correct CAN pinout to the EG4 Batt-Com port. Does not by itself supply the inter-pack RS485 daisy lead; pair with a Cat5/RS485 lead. ~$20 intl shipping dominates the $7 part.\n- Offer1 Current Connected ($15.99, 19 in stock, ships US/AZ): this EG4 cable is a USB-to-RJ45 BMS read/write/firmware PC-link tool, NOT the battery-to-inverter CAN cable nor the inter-pack RS485 daisy cable - WRONG FUNCTION for the frozen spec. Current Connected confirmed NOT to stock a separate EG4/Pylontech CAN battery-to-inverter cable. Included only as the documented US EG4-channel comms-cable vendor.\n- Offer2 JAG35 (price is_quote_required, confidence low): correct INTER-PACK RS485 daisy lead with JK pinout (pins 1&2 RS485A/B + pin3 GND), 1ft blue Cat5. Page is search-confirmed live but bot-blocked to direct WebFetch (404 to bot), so I did NOT capture/fabricate the price - flagged is_quote_required. Typical list ~$5-10 + ~$6-8 USPS. Supplies the RS485 cable; a separate CAN-pinout lead is still needed for the master-pack-to-6000XP link.\n- Offer3 VoltaconSolar UK (GBP 17.00 = USD 23.12): NATIVE CURRENCY IS GBP, not CAD - schema enum lacks GBP so currency is marked CAD as the closest non-USD flag; treat as GBP. FX converted ONCE at 1 GBP=1.36 USD dated 2026-06-03. 3m Pylontech US-series RJ45 BMS cable; pinout is Pylontech-side (correct PYL family for EG4) but verify it maps to the JK/Docan RJ45 layout. Most expensive landed; not US-domestic or self-pickup-viable.\n\nVT USE TAX: assumed due on the taxable cable purchase unless the off-grid exemption is documented with the seller via VT Form S-3E (32 VSA 9741(46)); not auto-zeroed. No AD/CVD exposure on low-value comms cables. No UL listing relevant (low-voltage signal cable). PINOUT/PROTOCOL well-documented (JK CAN pins 4&5; RS485 pins 1&2; EG4 6000XP supports Pylontech/PYL); the gap is sourcing a single pre-made master-pack-to-6000XP Pylontech-CAN assembly - most likely satisfied by the OEM Docan cable in-box, with JAG35/JKBMS as spare/replacement channels.",
"datasheet": {
"cable_1_master_bms_can": {
"function": "master Docan/JK-BMS pack -> master EG4 6000XP, Pylontech-CAN (PYL)",
"jk_can_pinout": "CAN pins 4 & 5, GND pin 6",
"eg4_port": "6000XP Batt-Com / CAN",
"protocol": "set EG4 battery protocol to PYL"
},
"cable_2_interpack_rs485": {
"function": "inter-pack RS485 daisy-chain between packs",
"jk_rs485_pinout": "RS485A/B pins 1 & 2, GND pin 3",
"cable_type": "Cat5/Cat6 RJ45 with correct JK pinout"
},
"note": "Docan S3 pack typically ships with OEM comms/pack-link cables included; replacement/spare pricing shown",
"fx_rate": "1 GBP = 1.36 USD dated 2026-06-03"
},
"_verify": {
"item_id": "comms_cables",
"verdict": "unverifiable",
"verified_url": "https://www.shop.jkbms.com/product/jkbms-rs485-can-module-adapter-jikong-bms-inverter-communication/",
"verified_vendor": "JKBMS Official Shop",
"corrected_price_usd": 6.98,
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"availability": "Page live, product listed for sale (price shown as 30% off $9.98 to $6.98). No explicit in-stock/out-of-stock indicator displayed.",
"sku_spec_match": false,
"shipping_basis": "Free shipping on orders over $150 with 0-1 accessories; otherwise a $40 handling fee applies for additional accessories. No per-item flat shipping shown; landed cost for a single ~$7 item is NOT free (sub-$150 order) and cannot be determined from page alone.",
"evidence": "WebFetch of the live URL on 2026-06-03 confirms title \"JKBMS RS485 CAN Module\" at $6.98 (was $9.98, 30% off). Product description: \"communication adapter designed for JIKONG (JK) Smart BMS units\" that \"converts the internal BMS signals into standardized RS485 and CANbus protocols,\" interfacing \"directly with the existing communication ports on your JK-BD or JK-B2A series BMS.\" Dropdown options \"For 8S BMS Only\" / \"Other BMS.\"",
"notes": "DISPROVED on spec match. Three disqualifying mismatches: (1) WRONG PRODUCT CATEGORY \u2014 this is an electronic RS485/CAN converter module (circuit board), not the two physical comms CABLES the spec requires (master BMS-CAN cable + inter-pack RS485 daisy-chain cable). (2) WRONG BMS BRAND \u2014 the adapter is specific to JKBMS/Jikong (JK-BD / JK-B2A) BMS units; the locked hardware is a Docan S3 16 kWh battery, not a JKBMS pack, so this adapter does not produce the Docan pack comms interface. (3) DOES NOT DELIVER THE DAISY-CHAIN ITEM \u2014 no inter-pack RS485 daisy-chain cable is included, and no Pylontech-CAN pinout / EG4 6000XP compatibility is stated. URL/price are confirmed live (so not dead_url/stale/out_of_stock), but the item fails to match the corrected Phase-0 spec; it cannot be accepted as a verified offer for comms_cables. Shipping basis also unconfirmable as landed cost for a single low-cost item (sub-$150 order, free-shipping threshold not met). Verdict=unverifiable: the offer cannot be confirmed to satisfy the line-item spec."
}
},
{
"item_id": "chargeverter_kit",
"item_name": "EG4 Chargeverter GC kit + branch parts",
"frozen_qty": "1 Chargeverter GC + 125A DC fuse/holder + 2/0 DC + DC disconnect + 35A 2-pole AC + 8 AWG",
"needs_live_quote": true,
"cheapest_offer_index": 0,
"datasheet": {
"model": "EG4 Chargeverter GC (CU-48|5000-GD)",
"battery_voltage": "48VDC nominal (43-57VDC adjustable, default 54VDC)",
"charge_current": "0-100A @240VAC, 0-45A @120VAC, 0-50A @208VAC",
"max_output": "5120W @240VAC, 3050W @120VAC",
"ac_input": "90-264VAC, 50-60Hz, max input 26A @240VAC / 28A @120VAC",
"ingress_protection": "IP21",
"dimensions_in": "5 x 13.2 x 4.9 (H x W x D)",
"net_weight_lb": 13,
"warranty": "3 years (only when used indoors)",
"ul_listing": "NOT shown on GC spec sheet (GC datasheet lists IP21 + indoor-only warranty; the UL-listed unit is the separate 'Chargeverter Plus' IP54 UL variant) \u2014 verify with seller if UL listing is a hard requirement",
"spec_source": "https://eg4electronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EG4%C2%AE-Chargeverter-GC-Spec-Sheet.pdf",
"branch_spec": "125A DC fuse+holder (Class T), 2/0 Cu DC tap (~6-8 ft + lugs), DC disconnect (60-100A), 35A 2-pole AC breaker, 8 AWG AC conductor + 10 AWG EGC"
},
"notes": "Kit = 1 EG4 Chargeverter GC (the freight-relevant, price-dominant item) + a bundle of small commodity branch parts. The Chargeverter GC is a 13 lb / 5x13.2x4.9 in parcel unit \u2014 it ships UPS/FedEx Ground, NOT LTL on a pallet. Consequently the ltl_terminal and local_pickup modes are largely NOT APPLICABLE: there is no forklift/terminal involved in a parcel shipment, and no US Chargeverter vendor warehouse is within the 150 mi self-pickup radius (Signature Solar = TX, Current Connected = CO, BigBattery = CA). Quebec retailers in range do not stock the EG4 Chargeverter, so the customs gate is not triggered for this item. The branch parts (fuse/holder, 2/0 cable, DC disconnect, AC breaker, wire) are commodity items sourced from multiple US suppliers (DonRowe, Renogy, Signature Solar) \u2014 their individual prices are ESTIMATED from comparable live products (the 125A-rated Class T fuse and holder are in the same DonRowe kit family as the priced 150A unit), so branch-parts confidence is medium and final freight is best confirmed at cart. The Chargeverter unit price itself ($549.99) is HIGH confidence (verified live at three vendors). VT use tax applied at 6% (no VT Form S-3E off-grid exemption documented). CHARGEVERTER GC SPEC FLAG: the GC datasheet does not assert a UL listing (IP21, indoor-only warranty); if UL listing is a binding requirement, the IP54 UL-listed 'Chargeverter Plus' is the correct SKU at a higher price.",
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "Signature Solar (Chargeverter GC) + DonRowe/commodity branch parts",
"sku": "1511091 (Chargeverter GC); branch: TFB1-class fuse kit + 2/0 Cu + DC disconnect + 35A 2P AC breaker + 8/10 AWG",
"url": "https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-chargeverter-gc-48v-100a-battery-charger-5120w-output/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "China (EG4 unit assembled overseas); branch parts mixed origin",
"unit_price_native": 549.99,
"unit_price_usd": 549.99,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Low/none for the charger; commodity Cu wire could carry origin-dependent duty but de minimis at this volume",
"ul_listing": "GC spec sheet does not cite UL (IP21, indoor-only warranty); UL is the separate Chargeverter Plus variant",
"qty_available": "in stock",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "Charger 5 x 13.2 x 4.9; parts in second small box",
"packaged_weight_lb": 21,
"pallet_count": 0
},
"risks": [
"Charger price HIGH confidence; branch-parts prices ESTIMATED from comparable live products (medium confidence)",
"GC datasheet does not assert UL listing \u2014 confirm if UL is required",
"Parcel item, not LTL \u2014 terminal/pickup modes do not apply"
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"landed_cost_usd": 917.51,
"basis": "Goods $808.97 (CV $549.99 + branch ~$258.98) + parcel ground residential to 05842 ~$60 (two boxes, no liftgate \u2014 parcel not freight) + VT use tax 6% $48.54",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "medium"
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"landed_cost_usd": null,
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE \u2014 13 lb charger + small parts ship UPS/FedEx Ground parcel, not palletized LTL; no terminal/forklift involved. Use the door (parcel) mode instead.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "high"
},
"local_pickup": {
"landed_cost_usd": null,
"basis": "NOT VIABLE \u2014 Signature Solar warehouse is in TX, far outside the 150 mi radius; no US Chargeverter stocking warehouse within range. Quebec vendors in range do not carry this item, so customs gate not triggered.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "high"
}
}
},
{
"vendor": "Current Connected (Chargeverter GC) + commodity branch parts",
"sku": "EG4 Chargeverter-GC; branch parts as above",
"url": "https://www.currentconnected.com/product/eg4-chargeverter-v2-48v-100a-battery-charger/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "China (EG4 unit); branch parts mixed origin",
"unit_price_native": 549.99,
"unit_price_usd": 549.99,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ul_listing": "GC: not UL-cited (IP21)",
"qty_available": "121 units in stock ready to ship",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "5 x 13.2 x 4.9",
"packaged_weight_lb": 21,
"pallet_count": 0
},
"risks": [
"Charger price HIGH confidence (live page states 121 in stock); branch-parts prices estimated (medium)",
"CO->VT parcel zone slightly longer than TX origin"
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"landed_cost_usd": 921.51,
"basis": "Goods $808.97 + parcel ground CO->VT residential ~$64 + VT use tax 6% $48.54",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "medium"
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"landed_cost_usd": null,
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE \u2014 parcel item, no LTL terminal/forklift",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "high"
},
"local_pickup": {
"landed_cost_usd": null,
"basis": "NOT VIABLE \u2014 Current Connected warehouse is in CO, far outside 150 mi",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "high"
}
}
},
{
"vendor": "BigBattery (Chargeverter GC) + commodity branch parts",
"sku": "EG4 Chargeverter GC; branch parts as above",
"url": "https://bigbattery.com/products/eg4-chargeverter-gc/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "China (EG4 unit); branch parts mixed origin",
"unit_price_native": 549.99,
"unit_price_usd": 549.99,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"ul_listing": "GC: not UL-cited (IP21)",
"qty_available": "listed (was $847 / $636, now $549.99)",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "5 x 13.2 x 4.9",
"packaged_weight_lb": 21,
"pallet_count": 0
},
"risks": [
"Charger price HIGH confidence; branch-parts estimated (medium)",
"CA->VT longest parcel zone of the three"
],
"modes": {
"door": {
"landed_cost_usd": 924.51,
"basis": "Goods $808.97 + parcel ground CA->VT residential ~$67 + VT use tax 6% $48.54",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "medium"
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"landed_cost_usd": null,
"basis": "NOT APPLICABLE \u2014 parcel item",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "high"
},
"local_pickup": {
"landed_cost_usd": null,
"basis": "NOT VIABLE \u2014 BigBattery warehouse in CA, far outside 150 mi",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "high"
}
}
}
],
"_verify": {
"item_id": "chargeverter_kit",
"verdict": "price_corrected",
"verified_vendor": "Signature Solar",
"verified_url": "https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-chargeverter-gc-48v-100a-battery-charger-5120w-output/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"availability": "In stock - active \"Add to Cart\" on Signature Solar; runner-up Current Connected shows \"121 units in stock ready to ship\".",
"sku_spec_match": true,
"corrected_price_usd": 549.99,
"shipping_basis": "Unconfirmed. Neither Signature Solar nor Current Connected display shipping cost on the product page; shipping is calculated at checkout (freight/location-dependent for a heavy charger). No landed-cost evidence obtained.",
"evidence": "WebFetched Signature Solar page (capture 2026-06-03): title \"EG4 Chargeverter - GC | 48V 100A Battery Charger 5120W Output\", SKU 1511091, price $549.99 (struck-through $636.00 MSRP), active Add to Cart. Model confirmed as EG4 Chargeverter GC 48V 100A (5120W, 240/120V). Cross-checked runner-up Current Connected (SKU EG4CV48V100AV3) also $549.99, 121 units in stock. Both confirm the UNIT price at $549.99.",
"notes": "CORRECTION: The verified $549.99 is the Chargeverter GC UNIT ONLY. The line item is a KIT (unit + branch: 125A DC fuse+holder, 2/0 Cu DC tap, DC disconnect, 35A 2-pole AC breaker, 8 AWG AC + 10 AWG EGC). Those \"DonRowe/commodity\" branch parts are sourced separately and are NOT included in or priced by the $549.99 offer \u2014 they add a material, unquoted cost (typically $150-300+). Therefore $549.99 is an incomplete landed KIT price. Unit price PASSES; kit price is not established. Shipping basis and full landed-cost evidence (acceptance requirements) are not met. UL listing is a documented spec of the EG4 Chargeverter GC but was not independently re-verified on this page. Offer claimed_price represents only the unit, hence price_corrected rather than pass."
}
},
{
"item_id": "generator",
"item_name": "7-10 kW propane/dual-fuel auto-start generator + L14-30 inlet box + panel interlock kit",
"frozen_qty": "1 generator + 1 L14-30 inlet box + 1 panel interlock kit",
"needs_live_quote": false,
"cheapest_offer_index": 0,
"notes": "Best spec fit is the Westinghouse WGen9500DFc/DF: it is the only researched unit with true REMOTE start (key-fob) and is the variant commonly paired with a 2-wire auto-start kit so the EG4 6000XP can auto-start it for battery charging via AC-IN/Chargeverter. NOTE: 'auto-start' here means remote/2-wire start, NOT integrated load-sensing standby auto-start (that requires a fixed standby genset, out of this portable class). Champion 201175 inverter is quieter but ELECTRIC-START ONLY (no remote/auto-start) so it is a weaker spec fit despite higher price. COMMISSIONING CONSTRAINT preserved: L14-30 inlet caps at 30A/7.2kW; inverter AC-charge current MUST be programmed <=30A total or the inlet+gen must be upsized. INTERLOCK CAVEAT: on an off-grid build the generator typically feeds the inverter AC-IN / Chargeverter, NOT a main service panel, so a code panel interlock may be redundant; priced anyway per frozen scope (Square D Homeline gen interlock $49.95-$129 depending on the owner's panel; pick by panel model). FX: all prices native USD, no CAD conversion needed; no Quebec/customs sourcing required since US stock is plentiful within range. VT use tax 6% applied (NOT zeroed) since no documented off-grid exemption (VT Form S-3E) is on file with these consumer retailers; owner may later claim 32 VSA 9741(46) exemption. F250 fit: generator ~27-33in long, ~211-214 lb -> fits short bed (81in) easily; ~210 lb needs 2 people or a terminal forklift to load.",
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "FactoryPure (Westinghouse WGen9500DF, also at Home Depot/Lowe's as WGen9500DFc)",
"sku": "WGEN9500DF",
"url": "https://factorypure.com/products/westinghouse-wgen9500df-generator-9500w-12500w-50-amp-remote-start-dual-fuel-new",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "China (assembled; Westinghouse-branded, design/engineering US)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 1249,
"unit_price_usd": 1249,
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "In stock",
"ul_listing": "ETL/CSA listed; CARB note: base WGen9500DF is 49-state (not for CA sale); WGen9500DFc is 50-state",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Low/none documented for portable gensets from this supplier",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "27.2 L x 26.1 W x 26.5 H",
"packaged_weight_lb": 211,
"pallet_count": 1
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"landed_usd_estimate": 1323.94,
"basis": "Base $1249 + free LTL freight (vendor publishes FREE shipping) + VT use tax 6% ($74.94). Liftgate/residential typically included for this curbside genset; NEK rural limited-access surcharge possible $50-$125 if carrier flags address.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "medium",
"notes": "Free-shipping covers freight; rural NEK accessorial is the only soft spot. Confirm liftgate at checkout."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"landed_usd_estimate": 1323.94,
"basis": "Same $1249 + VT tax; vendor free freight to terminal. Owner picks up at St Johnsbury/Burlington terminal with F250 (no residential surcharge). Forklift loads ~211 lb crate; fits 81in short bed.",
"is_quote_required": true,
"confidence": "medium",
"notes": "Most online sellers ship residential by default; terminal-hold/pickup must be arranged with carrier (may not reduce the free-ship price but removes rural accessorial risk)."
},
"local_pickup": {
"landed_usd_estimate": 1358.94,
"basis": "If bought in-store at Home Depot/Lowe's (carries WGen9500DFc) near Montpelier/Burlington: $1249 + VT tax 6% + RT drive est. St Johnsbury 50mi=$35 / Burlington 90mi=$63 @ $0.70/mi. Used $35 drive figure.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "medium",
"notes": "Big-box in-store availability of the DFc varies; call to confirm stock before driving."
}
},
"risks": [
"Base DF model is 49-state (not CA) -- irrelevant for VT but confirm you receive DFc or DF, both legal in VT",
"Remote/2-wire auto-start integration with EG4 6000XP must be verified (2-wire start kit may be add-on)",
"Country of origin assumed China; confirm for AD/CVD due diligence",
"Free-shipping address acceptance for rural 05842 should be confirmed at checkout"
]
},
{
"vendor": "Norwall PowerSystems (Champion 201175 dual-fuel inverter)",
"sku": "201175",
"url": "https://norwall.com/products/champion-8500-inverter-generator-dual-fuel-co-shield-201175",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "China (Champion Power Equipment)",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 1899,
"unit_price_usd": 1899,
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "In stock",
"ul_listing": "ETL listed; CO Shield; 49-state model",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Low/none documented for portable gensets",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "33.4 L x 29.1 W x 26 H",
"packaged_weight_lb": 214,
"pallet_count": 1
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"landed_usd_estimate": 2012.94,
"basis": "Base $1899 + FREE freight WITH liftgate + residential curbside (vendor states free liftgate included) + VT use tax 6% ($113.94). NEK rural/limited-access redelivery fee possible.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "high",
"notes": "Norwall explicitly bundles free residential curbside + liftgate, strongest door-delivery terms of the offers."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"landed_usd_estimate": 2012.94,
"basis": "$1899 + VT tax; free freight to terminal, owner picks up with F250 (forklift loads ~214 lb crate, fits short bed). Avoids rural accessorial.",
"is_quote_required": true,
"confidence": "medium",
"notes": "Terminal-hold must be arranged with Norwall's carrier; price unlikely to drop vs free door."
},
"local_pickup": {
"landed_usd_estimate": 2047.94,
"basis": "201175 also sold at Home Depot/Lowe's; if in stock near Montpelier/Burlington: $1899 + VT tax 6% + RT drive $35 (St J 50mi @ $0.70). Online Norwall has no local warehouse in range.",
"is_quote_required": true,
"confidence": "low",
"notes": "Local in-store availability of 201175 not confirmed; quote/check required."
}
},
"risks": [
"SPEC FIT WEAK: electric-start ONLY, no remote/auto-start -> cannot be auto-started by the inverter without an aftermarket starter mod; arguably out of spec for 'auto-start'",
"Higher price than Westinghouse for lower running watts (7000W gas) -- premium is for inverter quietness, not capacity",
"Country of origin China; confirm for AD/CVD"
]
},
{
"vendor": "AC WORKS / Lowe's (L14-30 generator inlet box) -- COMPONENT, pair with generator",
"sku": "ASL1430PBX",
"url": "https://www.lowes.com/pd/AC-WORKS-30A-Locking-4-Prong-L14-30-Heavy-Duty-Generator-Transfer-Switch-Inlet-Box/5013206859",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "China",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 69.99,
"unit_price_usd": 69.99,
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "In stock (Lowe's + acworks.com)",
"ul_listing": "ETL listed, NEMA 3R weatherproof, L14-30P 30A 125/250V",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "None documented",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "small parcel ~7x5x4",
"packaged_weight_lb": 1.5,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"landed_usd_estimate": 74.19,
"basis": "Inlet box $69.99 + VT tax 6% ($4.20). Ships free small-parcel or in-store stock at Lowe's; no freight.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "high",
"notes": "Small parcel -- no LTL/liftgate logic applies."
},
"local_pickup": {
"landed_usd_estimate": 74.19,
"basis": "Picked up in same Lowe's trip as generator; $69.99 + VT tax; no incremental drive cost (combined with genset run).",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "high",
"notes": "Buy together with generator at Lowe's to share trip."
}
},
"risks": [
"Confirm 30A inlet sufficient -- per commissioning note, inverter AC-charge MUST be limited to <=30A or upsize inlet (e.g., 50A 14-50 inlet + bigger conductors) for faster charge"
]
},
{
"vendor": "GenInterlock.com / Home Depot (Square D Homeline gen panel interlock kit) -- COMPONENT, pick by panel model",
"sku": "Square D Homeline 51201/51205 class (panel-specific)",
"url": "https://www.geninterlock.com/interlock-kits/square-d/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "USA",
"currency": "USD",
"unit_price_native": 89,
"unit_price_usd": 89,
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "In stock; model must match owner's panel (100A vs 150/200A, indoor/outdoor)",
"ul_listing": "UL-classified interlock (verify per kit; Square D Homeline/QO compatible)",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "None",
"physical": {
"dims_in": "small parcel",
"packaged_weight_lb": 1,
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"landed_usd_estimate": 94.34,
"basis": "Kit $89 (mid of $49.95-$129 range) + VT tax 6% ($5.34); small-parcel free/cheap ship.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "medium",
"notes": "Final price depends on exact panel model -- $49.95 (100A) to $129 (special outdoor/meter-main)."
},
"local_pickup": {
"landed_usd_estimate": 94.34,
"basis": "Square D Homeline interlock also at Home Depot ($68.97-$95.98); $89 + VT tax; combine with generator trip, no incremental drive.",
"is_quote_required": false,
"confidence": "medium",
"notes": "Home Depot Homeline HOMCRBGK1C ~$95.98 / HOMCGK2C ~$68.97 if a Homeline panel."
}
},
"risks": [
"REDUNDANCY: off-grid gen feeds inverter AC-IN/Chargeverter, not the main service panel -- a panel interlock may be unnecessary; confirm topology before buying",
"Kit MUST match the owner's exact panel make/model/amperage or it will not fit -- panel info not yet provided",
"If genset does feed a backfed breaker, interlock is code-required (NEC 702.5/705.12) -- keep in scope until topology confirmed"
]
}
],
"datasheet": {
"recommended_combo": "Westinghouse WGen9500DF/DFc ($1,249) + AC WORKS L14-30 inlet ($69.99) + Square D Homeline interlock (~$89, panel-dependent)",
"recommended_landed_door_usd": "~1493 (1323.94 gen + 74.19 inlet + 94.34 interlock), VT 6% use tax included, before any NEK rural accessorial",
"generator_remote_start": "Westinghouse = key-fob remote start (2-wire auto-start capable); Champion 201175 = electric start only (NO remote/auto-start)",
"inlet_rating": "L14-30 = 30A / 7.2kW max -- program inverter AC-charge <=30A or upsize",
"fx": "none -- all offers native USD",
"tax_basis": "VT use tax 6% applied (not zeroed); off-grid exemption via VT Form S-3E / 32 VSA 9741(46) not documented with these retailers",
"f250_fit": "gen 27-33in long, ~211-214 lb -- fits 81in short bed; forklift or 2-person load",
"drive_cost_basis": "round-trip miles x $0.70/mi; St Johnsbury RT 50mi=$35, Montpelier RT 70mi=$49, Burlington RT 90mi=$63",
"sources": [
"factorypure.com WGen9500DF $1249 in-stock free ship",
"norwall.com 201175 $1899 in-stock free ship+liftgate",
"lowes.com / acworks.com ASL1430PBX $69.99 ETL L14-30",
"geninterlock.com Square D Homeline $49.95-$129; Home Depot Homeline $68.97-$95.98"
]
},
"_verify": {
"item_id": "generator",
"verdict": "pass",
"corrected_price_usd": 1249,
"verified_vendor": "FactoryPure",
"verified_url": "https://factorypure.com/products/westinghouse-wgen9500df-generator-9500w-12500w-50-amp-remote-start-dual-fuel-new",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"availability": "In Stock - \"Brand new in box\", FactoryPure listing shows \"In Stock\" with a \"west20\" $20-off coupon available at checkout.",
"sku_spec_match": false,
"shipping_basis": "Free shipping stated on listing (\"FREE Shipping available on all orders\"). Landed cost = $1,249 (or $1,229 with west20 coupon), no destination-specific freight surcharge shown for ground shipment to NE Vermont. Coupon not independently confirmed at checkout, so $1,249 is the conservative landed price.",
"evidence": "WebFetch of the FactoryPure product URL (2026-06-03) confirms: exact model WGEN9500DF, price $1,249.00, condition New (\"Brand new in box\"), availability \"In Stock\", free shipping. Outlets confirmed: (4) 120V 5-20R GFCI, (1) L14-30R 120/240V 30A twist-lock (transfer-switch ready), (1) 14-50R 120/240V 50A. Ratings: 9,500W run / 12,500W peak gas; 8,500W run / 11,200W peak propane. Dual-fuel confirmed. ADVERSARIAL FINDING: spec requires \"auto-start\". Per FactoryPure spec sheet the starter type is \"Electric, Remote, Recoil\" only - push-button electric, key-fob REMOTE start, and recoil. It does NOT support automatic two-wire/auto-start signaling from an inverter or transfer switch (corroborated by Westinghouse/Norwall/AP Electric/Amazon listings, all describing remote key-fob + electric start, no two-wire auto-start). Therefore sku_spec_match=false on the auto-start requirement.",
"notes": "Listing is genuine, live, in-stock, and price ($1,249) is accurate - the offer's claimed facts all verify. HOWEVER this unit FAILS the spec's \"auto-start\" requirement: it is remote/electric/recoil start only, NOT auto-start (no two-wire start terminal for inverter/ATS-triggered automatic starting). For unattended battery charging via the EG4 6000XP AC-IN/Chargeverter, true auto-start would require either a generator with a two-wire start terminal or an add-on auto-start controller. L14-30 caps at 30A/7.2kW as the commissioning note states; this gen also offers a 14-50R 50A outlet, so the inlet/gen could be upsized for faster charging if AC-charge current is not limited to 30A. RECOMMENDATION: do not accept as matrix winner for an auto-start line item without resolving the auto-start gap - either re-scope the requirement to \"remote/manual start\" or select a true auto-start unit. Runner-up Champion 201175 ($1,899, Norwall) also is not confirmed auto-start and is an inverter generator; it was not re-fetched here."
}
},
{
"item_id": "pathB_18kpv",
"item_name": "PATH B comparison: EG4 18kPV (12kW 120/240, 3 MPPT) less used-6000XP resale credit",
"frozen_qty": "1x EG4 18kPV MINUS used 6000XP resale credit",
"needs_live_quote": false,
"cheapest_offer_index": 1,
"datasheet": {
"model": "EG4 18kPV-12LV",
"ac_output_kw": 12,
"pv_input_kw": 18,
"voltage": "120/240V split-phase",
"mppt_count": 3,
"mppt_max_vdc": 600,
"dc_input_range_vdc": "100-600",
"weight_lb": 121.25,
"dims_in": "34.3 x 20.5 x 11.2",
"warranty_new": "10 year",
"ul": "UL1741 / UL9540",
"spec_sheet": "https://eg4electronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EG4-18KPV-12LV-Spec-Sheet.pdf",
"note": "Single 18kPV replaces the single 6000XP in Path B. This line nets the used resale value of the existing 6000XP as a credit against the 18kPV purchase."
},
"notes": "PATH B A-vs-B comparison line. Two purchase channels for the 18kPV (new and refurb), each shown net of the used-6000XP resale credit. Resale credit basis: 2026 diysolarforum listings for used/gently-used 6000XP cluster at $900-$1,000 (e.g. 'EG4 6000XP 4 months old $950', 'EG4 6000XP Baton Rouge $1000 + shipping'); midpoint $1,000 used as the credit. The 6000XP resale is owner-realized, so it is modeled as a flat credit (entered as a negative-equivalent), NOT a freight-bearing offer. NET comparison figures: NEW 18kPV $4,898 - $1,000 resale = $3,898 net; REFURB 18kPV $3,600.45 - $1,000 resale = $2,600.45 net (before tax/freight). VT use tax (6%) assumed DUE on the 18kPV purchase (no S-3E off-grid exemption documented with seller): +$293.88 new / +$216.03 refurb. Signature Solar ships from Texas, OUTSIDE the 150 mi self-pickup radius, so local_pickup is N/A for SigSolar (no in-range vendor/warehouse found for this SKU). The 18kPV is ~121 lb in a ~34x20x11 in box: it moves as heavy parcel or single-box LTL, fits easily in the F250 short bed (34.3 in < 81 in, 20.5 in < 50 in wheel-well), and is well within self-load weight at a terminal. Door delivery to the NEK rural site can go residential/liftgate. Freight not published on the product page = freight modes marked is_quote_required with stated basis. Used 6000XP resale credit is a market estimate, not a binding quote.",
"offers": [
{
"vendor": "Signature Solar",
"sku": "1511104",
"url": "https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-18kpv-hybrid-inverter-eg4-18kpv-12lv-48v-split-phase-120-240vac-ul1741-cec/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "new",
"country_of_origin": "China (EG4 brand; assembled overseas, COO not stated on page)",
"unit_price_native": 4898,
"unit_price_usd": 4898,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "in stock (qty not shown on page)",
"ul_listing": "UL1741 / UL9540 / CEC listed",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Inverters not currently subject to AD/CVD; monitor Chinese-origin power-electronics tariff actions.",
"physical": {
"packaged_weight_lb": 121.25,
"dims_in": "34.3 x 20.5 x 11.2",
"pallet_count": 1
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Residential door delivery to rural Greensboro Bend VT 05842; ~121 lb single box. Heavy-parcel (FedEx/UPS Ground oversized) or LTL with liftgate + residential/limited-access + NEK rural surcharge. Freight not published on product page. Estimated $120-$300 landed freight; quote on box weight 121 lb, dims 34x20x11, liftgate+residential.",
"est_freight_usd_range": "120-300"
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Ship to St. Johnsbury VT (~25 mi) or Montpelier VT (~35 mi) terminal; owner picks up with F250 (box fits in short bed, ~121 lb self-load, no forklift strictly needed for parcel). No residential surcharge. Estimated $90-$200. Many vendors ship 121 lb as parcel direct to door cheaper than terminal LTL.",
"est_freight_usd_range": "90-200"
},
"local_pickup": {
"available": false,
"basis": "Signature Solar warehouse is in Texas, >150 road miles from site. No in-range US vendor/warehouse stocking this SKU identified. Not applicable."
}
},
"risks": [
"Resale of existing 6000XP ($1,000 credit) is owner-realized on used market, not guaranteed; net figure depends on actual sale.",
"VT 6% use tax assumed due (~$294) absent documented S-3E off-grid exemption.",
"Freight not published; door/terminal costs are estimates pending live quote.",
"Country of origin not stated on vendor page; assumed China-assembled."
]
},
{
"vendor": "Signature Solar (Refurbished)",
"sku": "1511104-R",
"url": "https://signaturesolar.com/refurbished-eg4-18kpv-hybrid-inverter-3h2y/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "refurb",
"country_of_origin": "China (EG4 brand; COO not stated on page)",
"unit_price_native": 3600.45,
"unit_price_usd": 3600.45,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "high",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "limited refurb stock (qty not shown)",
"ul_listing": "UL1741 / UL9540 (same SKU as new; sold as-is, fully functional)",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "Inverters not currently subject to AD/CVD.",
"physical": {
"packaged_weight_lb": 121.25,
"dims_in": "34.3 x 20.5 x 11.2 (packaging may be aftermarket)",
"pallet_count": 1
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Same ~121 lb box as new unit; residential door delivery with liftgate + NEK rural surcharge. Refurb packaging may be aftermarket (less protective). Estimated $120-$300.",
"est_freight_usd_range": "120-300"
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"is_quote_required": true,
"basis": "Ship to St. Johnsbury (~25 mi) or Montpelier (~35 mi) terminal; F250 self-pickup, ~121 lb self-load. Estimated $90-$200.",
"est_freight_usd_range": "90-200"
},
"local_pickup": {
"available": false,
"basis": "Texas warehouse, >150 mi. Not applicable."
}
},
"risks": [
"Refurb sold AS-IS with 1-year warranty only (vs 10-year on new) \u2014 material warranty downgrade on a primary off-grid inverter.",
"Refurb packaging may be aftermarket; higher freight-damage exposure.",
"Resale of existing 6000XP ($1,000 credit) not guaranteed; net depends on actual sale.",
"VT 6% use tax assumed due (~$216) absent documented S-3E exemption."
]
},
{
"vendor": "Used market (diysolarforum / marketplace) \u2014 EG4 6000XP resale CREDIT",
"sku": "EG4-6000XP (existing owner unit)",
"url": "https://diysolarforum.com/threads/eg4-6000xp-4-months-old-950.121448/",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"condition": "used",
"country_of_origin": "China",
"unit_price_native": -1000,
"unit_price_usd": -1000,
"currency": "USD",
"confidence": "medium",
"is_quote_required": false,
"qty_available": "1 (owner's existing unit, to be resold)",
"ul_listing": "n/a (credit line)",
"ad_cvd_exposure": "n/a",
"physical": {
"packaged_weight_lb": null,
"dims_in": "n/a (credit, not a shipment to site)",
"pallet_count": null
},
"modes": {
"door": {
"available": false,
"basis": "Credit line, not a delivery. Owner ships sold unit OUT to buyer (shipping typically buyer-paid per forum listings)."
},
"ltl_terminal": {
"available": false,
"basis": "Credit line, not a delivery."
},
"local_pickup": {
"available": false,
"basis": "Credit line, not a delivery."
}
},
"risks": [
"This is a resale CREDIT (negative line), not a purchasable offer; included to net Path B comparison.",
"Used 6000XP resale realized value varies $900-$1,000 in 2026 diysolarforum listings; $1,000 midpoint used. Some buyers expect seller to cover or split shipping, reducing net realized credit.",
"Liquidity risk: depends on finding a buyer within timeline; not guaranteed."
]
}
],
"_verify": {
"item_id": "pathB_18kpv",
"verdict": "pass",
"verified_vendor": "Signature Solar (Refurbished)",
"verified_url": "https://signaturesolar.com/refurbished-eg4-18kpv-hybrid-inverter-3h2y/",
"corrected_price_usd": 3600.45,
"sku_spec_match": true,
"availability": "in_stock_implied",
"shipping_basis": "unstated",
"capture_date": "2026-06-03",
"evidence": "Live fetch of the claimed URL on 2026-06-03 returned product title \"Refurbished | EG4 18kPV Hybrid Inverter\", SKU 1511104-R, price exactly $3,600.45 (marked down from $4,163.30) \u2014 matches claimed_price_usd to the cent. Condition: Refurbished, with stated terms \"1-Year Warranty from order date. Items sold As-Is and guaranteed fully functional by Signature Solar.\" Hardware is the EG4 18kPV: 12,000W continuous output, 48V split-phase 120/240VAC. SKU 1511104-R is the refurbished variant of the new SKU 1511104, which the new-unit page confirms is 12kW 120/240 split-phase with 3 independent MPPTs \u2014 so the brand-locked exact-SKU and spec requirement (12kW 120/240, 3 MPPT) is satisfied by hardware identity. Page shows \"Current Stock:\" with a quantity selector and an \"Add to Cart\" button (availability implied, but no explicit in-stock word or quantity shown). Runner-up confirmed: new SKU 1511104 at $4,898.00 \u2014 the refurb is genuinely ~$1,298 cheaper, so the offer is not a fabricated discount.",
"notes": "Price and exact SKU/spec VERIFIED clean \u2014 no price correction. Two matrix-winner acceptance criteria are NOT fully met and the parent should treat this offer with caution before locking it as a Path-B winner: (1) Shipping basis is UNSTATED \u2014 the product page carries no shipping cost, free-shipping, or freight/LTL statement; this is a ~70 lb inverter that normally ships LTL freight, so landed cost cannot be established from the page (no landed-cost evidence). (2) Availability is only IMPLIED (Add to Cart present) \u2014 refurbished stock is limited/single-quantity and can sell out; no explicit in-stock count was shown. The refurb page itself does not enumerate the 3-MPPT spec; that was confirmed via the matching new-SKU page. Also note: Path B credits the resale value of the existing used 6000XP \u2014 that credit is a separate line item and was NOT in scope for this URL verification."
}
}
],
"logistics": [
{
"mode": "door",
"mode_total_usd_estimate": null,
"trip_count": 0,
"feasibility_summary": "Door mode is fully feasible: zero owner driving \u2014 every shipment delivered to the Greensboro Bend residence (05842, NEK). The mode total cannot be closed because the three dominant line-haul costs (Waaree panel pallet ~2,371 lb from SigSolar TX, Docan 286 lb battery DDP final-mile, Westinghouse generator 211 lb pallet) are LTL freight to a rural/limited-access residential ZIP and per the no-fabrication rule must come from live LTL quotes with liftgate + residential + limited-access accessorials. The boundable portion is the small-parts parcel basket (~$202, published-carrier-grade ground estimates across ~9 separate vendor parcels). 05842 reliably triggers liftgate (no dock), residential-delivery, AND limited-access/rural accessorials on every heavy LTL shipment \u2014 these stack and are the reason door mode is the most expensive mode per heavy item. Customs gate passes cleanly: all panels are US-distributor duty-paid (SigSolar/EG4), so no owner-imported India-origin AD/CVD exposure in this mode. Path A (6000XP) and Path B (18kPV) are mutually exclusive inverter choices \u2014 totals below reflect Path A; swap in Path B (121.25 lb, same SigSolar LTL/oversize-parcel lane) if selected.",
"customs_notes": "No customs event in door mode as specced \u2014 no shipment routes through Quebec self-pickup, so the AD/CVD HARD-FAIL gate is not triggered. Waaree 575W panels are US-distributed by SigSolar/EG4 with AD/CVD already embedded in the duty-paid US landed price (owner is NOT the importer of record) \u2014 ACCEPTED. REJECTED import path (documented for completeness, not used here): any Quebec (Magog/Sherbrooke/Granby/Montreal) self-pickup of India-origin Waaree modules \u2014 Indian c-Si modules reportedly carry preliminary combined AD/CVD >200% (early 2026), plus non-refundable QC GST/QST and FX loss; this would dwarf any freight savings and is rejected for the panel line. Docan S3 battery ships China->door as ocean+truck DDP (delivered duty paid): duties/brokerage are the vendor's responsibility and baked into the corrected price line \u2014 owner bears no customs entry, but lithium battery (UN3480/Class 9) requires hazmat-compliant carrier on the US final-mile leg; confirm Docan's DDP scope actually includes residential liftgate final-mile to 05842, not just to a US port/terminal (open quote). EG4 6000XP / 18kPV / Chargeverter and the generator are China-assembled but ship from US distributors (SigSolar TX, FactoryPure US) duty-paid \u2014 no owner customs. RECOMMENDED BROKER STEP: none required for door mode as configured; only needed if any line is later re-routed to Canadian self-pickup, in which case engage a licensed US customs broker to confirm the live AD/CVD rate and file entry before committing.",
"shipment_groups": [
{
"group": "A \u2014 Signature Solar LTL (panels pallet + balance-of-system from same vendor)",
"items": [
"panels_waaree_575",
"pv_wire_8awg",
"inverter_eg4_6000xp",
"chargeverter_kit"
],
"pallets": 1,
"est_weight_lb": 2665.9,
"est_freight_usd": null,
"basis": "Single SigSolar (Sulphur Springs TX) order consolidated to one LTL motor-freight pallet to the door. Panels (2,371 lb) are the freight driver and force LTL class; PV-wire reels (221 lb), 6000XP (52.9 lb) and Chargeverter (21 lb) ride the same order/pallet build to avoid a second freight charge. Linehaul TX->VT 05842 is route/density dependent and the rural-residential accessorial stack is carrier-specific -> LIVE LTL QUOTE required, not fabricated.",
"f250_fit": "n/a \u2014 door mode (delivered, no owner pickup). Reference only: Waaree pallet ~90in long exceeds F250 short-bed 81in; would need long-bed 96in + overhang or a trailer if ever self-hauled.",
"trailer_required": false,
"feasibility_notes": "Origin SigSolar warehouse has forklift load. Destination 05842 is a no-dock rural residence -> LIFTGATE MANDATORY for the 2,371 lb panel pallet, plus RESIDENTIAL and LIMITED-ACCESS accessorials (all three stack). Confirm carrier can navigate NEK town/dirt roads and bring an appointment/notification. A 2,300+ lb pallet on a liftgate is at the upper limit of many liftgate ratings \u2014 verify liftgate weight rating and request a driver who can hand-jack on uneven residential ground; weather-protect modules (shrink-wrap intact) as VT spring/summer delivery may see rain. Terminal free-storage window typically 24-48h if reconsignment needed."
},
{
"group": "B \u2014 Docan S3 battery (China ocean DDP -> residential final mile)",
"items": [
"battery_docan_s3"
],
"pallets": 1,
"est_weight_lb": 286,
"est_freight_usd": null,
"basis": "Ships from China as ocean + domestic truck DDP; ocean/duty/brokerage are embedded in the corrected price line. The remaining variable is the US residential final-mile leg (liftgate + Class-9 hazmat-qualified carrier) to 05842 -> confirm with vendor whether DDP terminates at the door or at a US terminal (LIVE QUOTE if door surcharge applies).",
"f250_fit": "n/a \u2014 delivered to door. (286 lb pack, 29.5x17.3x9.9 in, would physically fit an F250 bed if ever self-hauled, but irrelevant in door mode.)",
"trailer_required": false,
"feasibility_notes": "Lithium battery UN3480/Class-9 \u2014 final-mile carrier must be hazmat-endorsed; not all liftgate LTL carriers handle Class 9 to residential. 286 lb on a single pallet is within standard liftgate rating. Confirm DDP scope includes liftgate + residential + limited-access to 05842; if DDP ends at a US port/terminal the owner inherits the final-mile LTL quote. Weather-protect (no freeze concern in June, but keep dry)."
},
{
"group": "C \u2014 Generator (Westinghouse WGen9500DF, FactoryPure)",
"items": [
"generator"
],
"pallets": 1,
"est_weight_lb": 211,
"est_freight_usd": null,
"basis": "FactoryPure ships generator palletized via LTL; many listings advertise free/curbside shipping but liftgate + residential + limited-access to a rural ZIP are typically added or upgraded -> LIVE QUOTE to confirm whether door+liftgate to 05842 is included or surcharged.",
"f250_fit": "n/a \u2014 delivered. (211 lb, 27x26x26 in crate fits an F250 bed if self-hauled; not needed in door mode.)",
"trailer_required": false,
"feasibility_notes": "211 lb pallet well within liftgate rating. Confirm curbside vs. door \u2014 'curbside' may leave the crate at the road end of a long rural driveway, not at the residence. Request liftgate + residential delivery explicitly. L14-30 inlet box and interlock kit are small and may ship parcel separately from the same vendor (negligible)."
},
{
"group": "D \u2014 Conduit + lugs + MC4 (oversize, multi-vendor)",
"items": [
"conduit_lugs_mc4"
],
"pallets": 1,
"est_weight_lb": 105,
"est_freight_usd": null,
"basis": "20x 10ft (120in) Sched-40 PVC sticks exceed parcel max length (UPS/FedEx ~108in) -> must move as a bundled freight/oversize delivery. Best sourced from local Home Depot (St. Johnsbury ~25 mi or Berlin/Montpelier ~35 mi) with store truck delivery to the residence -> LIVE QUOTE for HD pro/freight delivery. Lugs (TEMCo) and genuine St\u00e4ubli MC4 (ConversionsTech) are small parcels and split out to the parcel basket.",
"f250_fit": "n/a \u2014 delivered in door mode. (10ft PVC sticks would overhang an F250 short-bed 81in / long-bed 96in by 2-3.5ft and need a flag if self-hauled.)",
"trailer_required": false,
"feasibility_notes": "120in PVC length is the binding constraint \u2014 not parcel-shippable, so a local store flatbed/box-truck delivery is the cheapest door option. Bundle protects fittings; sweeps and couplings ride the same delivery. No liftgate needed (lightweight, hand-unloadable)."
},
{
"group": "E \u2014 Small-parts parcel basket (multi-vendor, ground, no liftgate)",
"items": [
"ac_wire",
"battery_wire_2_0",
"grounding_bundle",
"breakers_ac",
"classT_fuses",
"dc_busbar_disconnect",
"labels_placards",
"spds",
"comms_cables",
"conduit_lugs_mc4 (lugs+MC4 only)"
],
"pallets": 0,
"est_weight_lb": 68.3,
"est_freight_usd": 202,
"basis": "Nine+ separate vendor parcels (cannot consolidate across vendors) via FedEx/UPS Ground to 05842, published-carrier-grade per-box estimates (zone ~5-6, small boxes): ac_wire $20, battery_wire_2/0 33lb $35, grounding bundle incl 8ft/96in ground rod (oversize handling) $40, breakers $15, Class-T fuses $12, DC busbar/disconnect 14.6lb $30, labels mailer $10, SPDs (2 vendors) $28, comms cables (JKBMS CN) $12. = $202. These are parcel published rates, not fabricated LTL.",
"f250_fit": "n/a \u2014 parcel to door.",
"trailer_required": false,
"feasibility_notes": "No liftgate or residential-freight surcharge \u2014 parcel carriers serve 05842 normally. Only oversize flag is the 8ft (96in) ground rod in the grounding bundle, which exceeds standard box length and ships as an oversize/AHS parcel or via local Home Depot pickup-substitute. comms_cables weight unstated (assumed ~1 lb). Battery 2/0 wire line is currently out_of_stock at WindyNation -> confirm restock or substitute vendor before ordering."
},
{
"group": "P-B (alternative) \u2014 EG4 18kPV (Path B inverter, replaces 6000XP)",
"items": [
"pathB_18kpv"
],
"pallets": 1,
"est_weight_lb": 121.25,
"est_freight_usd": null,
"basis": "Mutually exclusive with the 6000XP in Group A \u2014 included only if Path B is selected. Refurbished EG4 18kPV from SigSolar; 121 lb in aftermarket packaging ships either as an oversize parcel or small LTL on the same SigSolar lane, ideally consolidated onto the Group-A panel pallet to avoid a separate freight charge -> LIVE QUOTE if shipped standalone.",
"f250_fit": "n/a \u2014 delivered.",
"trailer_required": false,
"feasibility_notes": "121 lb / 34x20x11 in \u2014 borderline parcel (likely overweight-parcel or LTL). Best consolidated with Group A SigSolar pallet. If Path B chosen, REMOVE the 6000XP from Group A and net the used-6000XP resale credit per the BOM line (resale logistics not part of inbound freight)."
}
],
"open_quotes": [
"Group A: LIVE LTL QUOTE \u2014 SigSolar (Sulphur Springs TX) consolidated pallet, ~2,666 lb incl 2,371 lb Waaree panel pallet, to 05842 WITH liftgate + residential + limited-access accessorials; confirm liftgate weight rating handles the 2,371 lb panel pallet and that the carrier services NEK rural roads.",
"Group B: Confirm Docan S3 DDP scope \u2014 does delivered-duty-paid include Class-9 hazmat liftgate residential final-mile to 05842, or only to a US port/terminal? If terminal-only, quote the US LTL final mile.",
"Group C: FactoryPure (Westinghouse WGen9500DF) \u2014 confirm whether advertised shipping is true door+liftgate to 05842 or curbside-only at road end; quote liftgate + residential + limited-access upgrade if needed.",
"Group D: Home Depot (St. Johnsbury or Berlin/Montpelier VT) \u2014 quote local store truck delivery of 20x 10ft Sched-40 PVC sticks + fittings to the residence (oversize, non-parcel).",
"Group E: Confirm WindyNation 2/0 battery-wire restock (currently out_of_stock) or identify substitute US-made vendor; confirm comms_cables (JKBMS) actual weight/dims and CN parcel transit/landed cost.",
"Path B (if selected): Quote standalone shipping for refurbished EG4 18kPV (121 lb) OR confirm SigSolar can consolidate it onto the Group-A panel pallet."
]
},
{
"mode": "ltl_terminal",
"mode_total_usd_estimate": null,
"trip_count": 3,
"feasibility_summary": "FEASIBLE for the palletized heavy lines (panels, Docan battery, generator, EG4 inverter, busbar/disconnects) routed LTL to a US terminal \u2014 St. Johnsbury VT is closest (~25 mi / ~50 mi round trip), well inside the 150-mi self-pickup radius and across NO border, so no customs on US-vendor lines. Mode advantage: removes residential/limited-access/liftgate surcharges vs door delivery; terminal forklifts both the load-out and (with palletized freight) the owner's F250 load-in. Two binding feasibility constraints: (1) the Waaree panel pallet is ~90 in long and ~2371 lb \u2014 it does NOT fit an F250 short bed (81 in) and only marginally fits a long bed (96 in) while exceeding safe single-pallet payload/CG; this line requires a TRAILER, not in-bed carriage. (2) the 120-in (10 ft) PVC conduit sticks exceed even the long-bed 96 in and need a trailer or roof rack. Everything else (Docan 286 lb, generator 211 lb, 6000XP 52.9 lb, 18kPV 121 lb, busbar/disconnects 14.6 lb) loads into/onto an F250 with terminal forklift assist. The many small-parcel BOM lines (wire, breakers, fuses, SPDs, labels, comms, AC/battery/ground wire, branch parts) are NOT LTL freight \u2014 they ship small-parcel/ground to the door cheaper than being palletized onto an LTL skid, so they are excluded from the terminal pickup and only flagged. All actual LTL line-haul prices require live carrier quotes (never fabricated) \u2014 see open_quotes. No native-CAD lines exist in the cheapest-offer BOM (all US vendors; Docan ships DDP from China with duties prepaid by vendor), so NO FX conversion is required for this mode.",
"customs_notes": "No owner-side customs is incurred in this mode as specced. Closest terminal (St. Johnsbury VT ~25 mi, plus Montpelier ~35 mi, Burlington ~45 mi) is US-domestic \u2014 no border crossing. CUSTOMS/AD-CVD GATE: The India-origin Waaree 575W panels are taken via the US distributor (Signature Solar / EG4 Electronics) as duty-paid landed US stock, so AD/CVD is already embedded in the landed price and the owner does NOT self-import. The Quebec self-pickup path for these panels (Magog/Sherbrooke/Granby/Montreal, within 150 mi but across the border) is REJECTED for this mode: owner-importing India-origin c-Si modules would trigger preliminary AD/CVD reportedly >200% combined (early 2026 \u2014 MUST be confirmed with a licensed customs broker), plus non-refundable Quebec GST/QST and FX loss. Prefer US-origin (Waaree Texas) or US-distributor duty-paid panels; do not route panels through Canada. Docan S3 battery ships DDP from China by ocean+truck \u2014 vendor is importer-of-record, duties/customs prepaid, so it arrives as a domestic US LTL pallet with no owner customs exposure (confirm DDP Incoterm and that lithium UN3480 hazmat docs are vendor-handled before terminal hand-off). Broker step: engage a licensed US customs broker to (a) confirm current Indian-module AD/CVD rates if any direct import is ever reconsidered, and (b) verify Docan's DDP entry was cleared so the battery is not held at a port/terminal in bond.",
"open_quotes": [
"LTL line-haul quote: Waaree panel pallet (~2371 lb, ~90x45 in, 1 pallet, freight class ~ likely 85-92.5) origin Signature Solar TN -> St. Johnsbury VT terminal (terminal/business delivery, forklift available, NO residential/liftgate) \u2014 get live quote from SAIA/Estes/XPO/R+L via Signature Solar freight desk.",
"LTL line-haul quote: Docan S3 battery pallet (~286 lb, 29.5x17.3x9.9 in, Class 9 lithium UN3480 hazmat) DDP China -> St. Johnsbury VT terminal \u2014 confirm Docan delivers to a US terminal under DDP and whether hazmat/terminal fees apply; get the inbound terminal name + free-storage window.",
"LTL line-haul quote: Westinghouse WGen9500DF generator pallet (211 lb, 27.2x26.1x26.5 in, contains residual fuel/oil -> may ship as ORM-D/limited qty) FactoryPure -> nearest VT terminal.",
"Consolidation quote: can EG4 6000XP (52.9 lb), pathB_18kpv (121 lb, if Path B chosen), Victron busbar + 5x 400A disconnects (14.6 lb), and St\u00e4ubli MC4/lug parcels be palletized together and LTL'd to the same VT terminal vs shipped small-parcel to door \u2014 compare Signature Solar LTL-to-terminal rate vs FedEx/UPS Ground to site.",
"Terminal services confirmation: forklift availability hours, free-storage/detention window (days before storage fees), and whether a business/terminal delivery appointment is required at St. Johnsbury / Montpelier / Burlington VT terminals.",
"Trailer/rental quote: flatbed or utility trailer rental for the F250 to carry the ~90-in 2371-lb panel pallet and the 120-in conduit sticks (in-bed carriage not feasible)."
],
"shipment_groups": [
{
"group": "A1 \u2014 Panels (heavy LTL, trailer pickup)",
"items": [
"panels_waaree_575 (31 modules: 28 active + 3 spare)"
],
"pallets": 1,
"est_weight_lb": 2371,
"est_freight_usd": null,
"basis": "Single ~90x45 in pallet, ~2371 lb, US-distributor duty-paid (India-origin Waaree via Signature Solar). LTL business/terminal delivery to St. Johnsbury VT (~25 mi) \u2014 no residential/liftgate surcharge. Freight class est ~85-92.5; live quote required (open_quotes).",
"f250_fit": "DOES NOT FIT in-bed: pallet ~90 in long > F250 short-bed 81 in, and only marginally <= long-bed 96 in; ~2371 lb single pallet exceeds safe payload/CG. Width 45 in sits within ~50 in wheel-wells but length+weight force a trailer.",
"trailer_required": true,
"feasibility_notes": "Forklift REQUIRED at origin (Signature Solar) and at VT terminal for both load-out and load-onto-trailer. Owner must bring a flatbed/utility trailer rated >2400 lb. Glass modules \u2014 strap pallet, keep banding intact, tarp/weather-protect for the ~50 mi return; do not unstack at terminal. Confirm terminal free-storage window before pickup."
},
{
"group": "A2 \u2014 Docan battery (hazmat LTL)",
"items": [
"battery_docan_s3 (1 pack, 16 kWh)"
],
"pallets": 1,
"est_weight_lb": 286,
"est_freight_usd": null,
"basis": "1 pallet, 29.5x17.3x9.9 in, ~286 lb, Class 9 lithium UN3480. Ships DDP China ocean+truck \u2014 vendor is importer-of-record (no owner customs). To VT terminal; live hazmat LTL quote required.",
"f250_fit": "FITS F250 bed easily: 29.5 in long, 17.3 in wide (< 50 in wheel-wells), 286 lb single forklift drop-in. No trailer needed for this line.",
"trailer_required": false,
"feasibility_notes": "Forklift at terminal to set into F250 bed. Confirm DDP delivers to a named US terminal (not held in bond at port) and that lithium hazmat documentation is vendor-handled. Keep upright, avoid drop/short \u2014 Class 9 cell pack. Weather-protect."
},
{
"group": "A3 \u2014 Generator (LTL, possible limited-qty fuel)",
"items": [
"generator (Westinghouse WGen9500DF + L14-30 inlet box + interlock kit)"
],
"pallets": 1,
"est_weight_lb": 211,
"est_freight_usd": null,
"basis": "1 pallet, 27.2x26.1x26.5 in, ~211 lb, FactoryPure. May ship dry (no fuel/oil) or ORM-D limited-qty. LTL to VT terminal; live quote required.",
"f250_fit": "FITS F250 bed: ~27 in cube footprint well within bed length and wheel-wells; 211 lb forklift drop-in.",
"trailer_required": false,
"feasibility_notes": "Forklift at terminal. Inlet box + interlock kit are small parcels \u2014 request they ride the same skid or ship separately to door. Verify unit is shipped without fuel; keep upright."
},
{
"group": "A4 \u2014 Inverter + DC distribution + MC4/lugs (consolidate-to-terminal vs parcel-to-door)",
"items": [
"inverter_eg4_6000xp (1 unit + parallel/comms kit)",
"pathB_18kpv (1 refurb, ONLY if Path B selected \u2014 mutually exclusive with 6000XP)",
"dc_busbar_disconnect (Victron busbar + 5x 400A disconnects)",
"conduit_lugs_mc4 (PVC conduit + fittings + lugs + ~16 St\u00e4ubli MC4 pairs)"
],
"pallets": 1,
"est_weight_lb": 293,
"est_freight_usd": null,
"basis": "Mixed: 6000XP 52.9 lb (25.5x18x5.25) OR 18kPV 121.25 lb (34.3x20.5x11.2) \u2014 not both; busbar/disconnects 14.6 lb; conduit/lugs/MC4 105 lb. Weight shown assumes 18kPV variant + busbar + conduit/lugs (~241) rounded up for packaging; with 6000XP instead ~172 lb. These are borderline parcel-vs-LTL \u2014 compare Signature Solar LTL-to-terminal rate against FedEx/UPS Ground to door (open_quotes).",
"f250_fit": "Inverter/busbar/lugs FIT bed easily. BUT 120-in (10 ft) PVC conduit sticks EXCEED long-bed 96 in -> overhang/trailer or roof rack for the conduit sub-line only.",
"trailer_required": false,
"feasibility_notes": "If consolidated to terminal, forklift sets the skid into F250; conduit sticks ride a trailer/roof rack with red flag for overhang. If small-parcel-to-door is cheaper, route inverter/busbar/MC4 as parcel and buy conduit locally at Home Depot St. Johnsbury/Berlin to avoid the 120-in freight problem entirely. St\u00e4ubli MC4 must be genuine; protect inverter from moisture."
},
{
"group": "B \u2014 Small-parcel lines (NOT LTL; ship parcel/ground to door or buy local)",
"items": [
"pv_wire_8awg (reels)",
"ac_wire",
"battery_wire_2_0",
"grounding_bundle (incl. 96-in ground rod)",
"breakers_ac",
"classT_fuses",
"spds",
"labels_placards",
"comms_cables",
"chargeverter_kit (charger + branch parts)"
],
"pallets": null,
"est_weight_lb": 295,
"est_weight_lb_note": "Sum of small-parcel lines: pv_wire 221 + ac_wire 5.5 + battery_wire 33.1 + grounding 8 + breakers 2.6 + fuses 0.5 + spds 2 + labels 1 + comms ~1 + chargeverter 21 = ~295 lb across multiple cartons.",
"est_freight_usd": null,
"basis": "These are small-parcel/ground items from US vendors (Signature Solar, Home Depot, Lowe's, WindyNation, SimplyBreakers, Allfuses, etc.). Cheaper shipped FedEx/UPS Ground to the residential site (or counter-pickup at St. Johnsbury/Berlin VT Home Depot/Lowe's for AC wire, grounding, conduit) than palletized onto an LTL skid. Excluded from terminal forklift pickup.",
"f250_fit": "All carton-size; trivially fit F250 if counter-picked locally. The 96-in copper-clad ground rod fits long-bed 96 in exactly or rides on the trailer with the conduit.",
"trailer_required": false,
"feasibility_notes": "No terminal/forklift needed. PV-wire reels (two 500-ft per kit) are the heaviest at 221 lb \u2014 confirm parcel vs LTL with Signature Solar; if it must go LTL, fold it onto skid A4. Local counter-pickup of AC wire, grounding bundle, and conduit at St. Johnsbury/Berlin VT stores avoids freight entirely and sidesteps the 120-in conduit transport issue."
}
]
},
{
"mode": "local_pickup",
"mode_total_usd_estimate": 140,
"trip_count": 4,
"feasibility_summary": "Local F250 self-pickup is FEASIBLE for this BOM with one hard constraint: the Waaree panel pallet (90 in long) only fits the F250 LONG bed (96 in interior, lying flat; width 45 in < ~50 in wheel-well) \u2014 it does NOT secure in the 81 in short bed. Owner MUST use the long-bed F250 for the panel trip, and forklift loading is required at the LTL terminal (2,371 lb pallet). Strategy: route everything to a US LTL terminal (St. Johnsbury VT ~25 mi is nearest) or local retail will-call, and self-pick. Computed F250 DRIVE cost = $140.00 across 4 round-trips at $0.70/mi (4 x 25 mi one-way x 2 x $0.70 = $35 each). This $140 is the only number derivable from the brief; the inbound LTL line-haul freight to each terminal (panels, Docan battery DDP, EG4/Signature consolidated freight) requires a LIVE LTL quote and is listed in open_quotes \u2014 not fabricated. Customs is NOT triggered because the only non-US-origin panel (India Waaree) is US-distributed by Signature Solar with AD/CVD already in the duty-paid landed price (owner is not importer of record). A Quebec self-pickup of the same India panels WOULD be rejected (see customs_notes). Small parcels (breakers, fuses, SPDs, labels, comms, battery wire) should ship direct-to-home and are not pickup legs.",
"customs_notes": "CUSTOMS GATE RESULT: PASS for US-terminal pickup of panels. The Waaree 575W modules are India-origin (Waaree Energies) but US-distributed by Signature Solar / EG4 Electronics; any India c-Si AD/CVD is already embedded in the duty-paid US landed price (verify=unverifiable on the exact pass-through, but owner is NOT importer of record). Picking these up at a US LTL terminal (St. Johnsbury/Burlington/Montpelier) does NOT make the owner an importer \u2014 no customs event. REJECTED IMPORT PATH (HARD FAIL): self-pickup of India-origin Waaree panels from any Quebec point (Magog/Sherbrooke/Granby/Montreal), even though those are within 150 road miles. An owner driving India-made c-Si modules across the US-Canada border at Derby Line/Highwater becomes importer of record and is exposed to preliminary AD/CVD on Indian crystalline-silicon modules reportedly >200% combined (early-2026 figure \u2014 MUST be confirmed with a licensed customs broker), plus non-refundable Quebec GST/QST and FX loss on a CAD purchase. This path is economically and legally non-viable; do not route any owner-imported non-US panel through Quebec. The Docan battery is China-origin but ships DDP (duties prepaid by vendor) to a US terminal, so its US-terminal pickup is also clean. REQUIRED BROKER STEP if any Quebec/import path is ever reconsidered: engage a licensed US customs broker to (1) confirm current AD/CVD scope and rate on Indian modules, (2) file entry, (3) post any required bond \u2014 before purchase. No CAD conversion was needed for this mode (all priced lines are US-vendor USD); no dated FX rate applied.",
"shipment_groups": [
{
"group": "Trip 1 \u2014 Waaree panel pallet (US-distributor, duty-paid)",
"items": [
"panels_waaree_575"
],
"pallets": 1,
"est_weight_lb": 2371,
"est_freight_usd": 35,
"basis": "F250 round-trip drive only: 25 mi one-way to St. Johnsbury VT LTL terminal x 2 x $0.70/mi = $35.00. Inbound LTL line-haul to terminal is a SEPARATE live quote (open_quotes).",
"f250_fit": "LONG BED REQUIRED. Pallet 90 in long fits 96 in long-bed interior lying flat; 45 in width < ~50 in wheel-well so it sits on bed floor. Does NOT fit/secure in 81 in short bed (9 in overhang past closed tailgate). Single trip fills the bed \u2014 panels travel alone.",
"trailer_required": false,
"feasibility_notes": "FORKLIFT REQUIRED at LTL terminal to load 2,371 lb pallet into the F250 (owner cannot hand-load). Within F250 axle/payload but heavy single point load \u2014 distribute over rear axle, strap to 4+ anchor points, drive slow. Cover with tarp/weather protection (Grade B modules). Confirm terminal forklift availability and free-storage window before scheduling pickup. Customs: PASS (US-distributed, duty-paid; not owner-imported)."
},
{
"group": "Trip 2 \u2014 EG4/Signature consolidated freight",
"items": [
"inverter_eg4_6000xp",
"pathB_18kpv",
"pv_wire_8awg",
"chargeverter_kit",
"dc_busbar_disconnect"
],
"pallets": 1,
"est_weight_lb": 430.75,
"est_freight_usd": 35,
"basis": "F250 round-trip drive only: 25 mi one-way to St. Johnsbury VT LTL terminal x 2 x $0.70/mi = $35.00. Consolidate Signature Solar / EG4 shipments to ONE terminal pickup. Inbound LTL = live quote (open_quotes). Note pathB_18kpv is a RETAINED alternative (Path A 6000XP is the selected design) \u2014 only one inverter path actually ships.",
"f250_fit": "FITS either bed easily. Largest item pathB_18kpv 34.3 x 20.5 x 11.2 in and inverter 25.5 x 18 x 5.25 in; pv_wire on two 500 ft reels per kit. Total ~431 lb hand/2-person loadable or terminal forklift. Width well under 50 in.",
"trailer_required": false,
"feasibility_notes": "Forklift or pallet-jack helpful but items are individually liftable. Keep electronics dry (tarp). Confirm whether Signature/EG4 freight lands at the SAME terminal as the panels \u2014 if so, Trips 1 and 2 could merge IF the long-bed has residual capacity, but the 2,371 lb panel pallet realistically fills Trip 1 alone, so keep separate. Customs: PASS (US-distributor)."
},
{
"group": "Trip 3 \u2014 Docan S3 battery (China DDP to US terminal)",
"items": [
"battery_docan_s3"
],
"pallets": 1,
"est_weight_lb": 286,
"est_freight_usd": 35,
"basis": "F250 round-trip drive only: 25 mi one-way to St. Johnsbury VT LTL terminal x 2 x $0.70/mi = $35.00. Ocean+truck DDP delivers to a US LTL terminal; final-mile pickup by owner. Inbound ocean/LTL = vendor DDP price (already in BOM) + any terminal handover; terminal location/quote = live (open_quotes).",
"f250_fit": "FITS either bed. Pack 29.5 x 17.3 x 9.9 in (286 lb) sits flat, width 17.3 in << 50 in. Single pallet.",
"trailer_required": false,
"feasibility_notes": "FORKLIFT REQUIRED to load 286 lb pack/pallet (above safe 2-person lift). Lithium battery \u2014 keep upright, protect from impact and weather, do not expose to extreme heat in transit. Confirm DDP terminus terminal and that duties are truly prepaid (DDP) before pickup. Could potentially co-load with Trip 2 if same terminal/date and combined weight (~717 lb) is within payload \u2014 owner option to merge Trips 2+3 to save one $35 drive."
},
{
"group": "Trip 4 \u2014 Local retail will-call (US-origin commodity)",
"items": [
"ac_wire",
"grounding_bundle",
"conduit_lugs_mc4"
],
"pallets": 0,
"est_weight_lb": 115.5,
"est_freight_usd": 35,
"basis": "F250 round-trip drive only: 25 mi one-way to Home Depot St. Johnsbury VT x 2 x $0.70/mi = $35.00. In-store/Pro-Desk pickup, no LTL. (conduit_lugs_mc4 is multi-vendor: Home Depot conduit/fittings picked up here; TEMCo lugs + St\u00e4ubli MC4 ship direct-to-home, not a pickup leg.)",
"f250_fit": "FITS easily. Heaviest sub-item: conduit 20 x 10 ft PVC sticks (120 in) \u2014 these OVERHANG any F250 bed and ride diagonally or with bed extender/flag; lightweight so manageable. ac_wire and grounding bundle are loose coils + an 8 ft ground rod (96 in, also overhangs but light).",
"trailer_required": false,
"feasibility_notes": "All US-origin (Southwire/Cantex/TEMCo) \u2014 no customs. 10 ft PVC conduit and 8 ft ground rod exceed bed length; secure with red flag, drive carefully, or have store cut conduit to transportable lengths. Owner can hand-load (~115 lb total). Verify in-store stock (conduit_lugs_mc4 verify=out_of_stock) before driving."
}
],
"open_quotes": [
"Inbound LTL line-haul freight, origin Signature Solar (EG4) to St. Johnsbury / Burlington / Montpelier VT LTL terminal \u2014 for the Waaree panel pallet (Trip 1): LIVE QUOTE REQUIRED (do not fabricate). Confirm terminal address, forklift-load at origin+destination, and free-storage window.",
"Inbound LTL line-haul freight, Signature Solar consolidated EG4 shipment (inverter + 18kPV + pv_wire + chargeverter + busbar/disconnect) to St. Johnsbury VT terminal (Trip 2): LIVE QUOTE.",
"Docan Power DDP delivery terminus and any final-terminal handover fee for the S3 battery (Trip 3): confirm with vendor which US LTL terminal it lands at and that duties/taxes are truly prepaid (DDP).",
"Confirm whether the three heavy freight lines (panels, EG4 freight, Docan battery) route to the SAME VT terminal \u2014 if so, owner may merge Trips 2+3 (and possibly schedule same-day) to cut one or two $35 drive legs.",
"Owner to confirm F250 is the LONG-BED (96 in interior) configuration \u2014 panel pallet pickup is INFEASIBLE in the 81 in short bed without a trailer.",
"Verify in-store/will-call stock at Home Depot St. Johnsbury VT for conduit_lugs_mc4 (verify=out_of_stock) and battery_wire_2_0 (out_of_stock, WindyNation) before any pickup trip; battery_wire is direct-ship and not a pickup leg."
]
}
],
"scope_item_count": 17,
"capture_date": "2026-06-03"
}