The Bach Kit | Off-Grid Solar System

Super happy with the grid free kit
Had it installed in our new forest cabin @puketui
Haven’t had the chance to really test it but it was so cost effective compared to the previous system we installed in our other cabin!

Going well no issues to date

We are based in the Bay of Plenty and are very happy with our kit. We have the setup with two pods and the system runs all of our necessary items. 1 x fridge/freezer, 1 x freezer, laptops, phones, Led lighting (we tend to use solar lights as that’s what we got used to doing before kit was set up), boil a jug when suns out, tool batteries and toaster on occasion. We researched a lot before coming to the decision to buy the Bach kit but was one of the first we came across. We found it easy enough to install with great instructions. We have the lithium batteries which are great and they are charged to 100% on a good day by 10am. With all the terrible weather we have only used the generator to charge once but this was more out of interest than necessity. Would highly recommend this if any of the other Grid Free store systems. Our next test will be a winter so we will see how that goes but are confident we made the right choice for us. Our household is two adults and two fur kids.

Unbelievable can stay of grid for over a week

Here we are in our slice of paradise! Solar system is going great and when we needed some help your team were there.

The kit is running 5 LED lights, 4 powerpoints and at the moment a fridge freezer, a honey extractor and power tools to finish off the inside furnishings of the honey house. It's fantastic as it still charges the batteries even on those cloudy and rainy days we have had/ have in Gisborne. I love the solar charge controller as it tells me all I need to know straight away. Connecting the kit was super easy- great instruction booklet.

Have a weekender kit and a bach kit. Installed the bach kit over the holiday break, great instructions and easy to follow. the weekender has been amazing, easily powers our tiny home.

Our property is in the Pelorus Sounds boat access only, with no mains power. Prior to installation of the Bach Kit, I used a small Hydro unit to provide my needs. Your Bach kit has greatly improved things and we are very pleased with the result. We now run the following, Fridge, Microwave, freezer, all the lighting, TV, washing machine will shortly see how we go with a toaster and electric jug. We have gas for cooking and hot water heating. The log fire which is fitted with a wet back also heats the water when its in use.

I did the installation myself and must say with the excellent install instructions you provided it was a breeze.

Would have no hesitation in recommending your kit to other interested people, it is very well thought out, easy to install and great value for money.

Its really easy just to get the kit, and everything comes with it so you don't have to go and search and match up sizes and everything, you just get the whole lot all at once and youre away laughing! Its been great, Id recommend GridFree to anybody.

Been running this set up in a converted ambulance for the past 4 years. Works like a charm! Even do our cooking [during sunny days] on 230v....small1,100W induction plate and an 800W air fryer. Runs the Engle 42lt freezer at -10degrees 24/7 without a hitch. We're a bit power hungry [a 'bit'..?lol]...after a couple of overcast days we might run out of juice...so I added a 1,000W charger [also from the Grid Free guys]. Now a few hours on the generator makes up for any lack of sun. I think you.re going to be pleasantly surprised at how much power you've got to play with

I've just finished setting up our caravan with the weekend warrior kit. Where we going camping from September to May has no power. Got sick of driving every couple of days to get ice for the chilly bins so got this kit. Will be running a Samsung digital inverter fridge/freezer, lights and small Tv plus charging phones. It's taken me 3 days to install. (Plenty of breaks) Nice easy instructions to follow.
Thanks GridFree NZ for making it so easy to deal with

TheBach kit was exactly what we wanted, good quality components, upgradable. Since we could not source the kit cheaper ourselves, we prefer to create a relationship with a small NZ company with a vision. Of course it also simplified things for us.

Overall we are very happy with our Bach Kit, its perfect for what we need.

Uses about 40% of the stored battery capacity overnight and we dont minimize power usage and by 10am its at 100% again. We have no TV, washing machine or AC on site though, gas stove and califont.

The solar roof mounting kit was the trickiest part of the install as the profile of the coloursteel didnt work with the rails provided but I had some Unitstrut to adapt with (cant quite recall the exact issue not but no big deal as had planned for it).

The full installation took one very long day, we had power about 8.00pm that night.

The generator has not been used once since the installation and that was in Winter.

We successfully installed the Bach Kit this Summer on our place at Nuhiti and are more than happy with it.
Here are the son-in-laws after successfully fitting the panels.

It does a fridge-freezer, another freezer, lights, toaster, jug, battery chargers, vacuum cleaner etc, basically anything we've thrown at it. (We have a gas oven.)

I chose you because you were the only ones making solar power look as simple as it is, because you were the only ones empowering people to do it themselves and putting trust in them, because you were charging very reasonable prices for great quality materials, and because you were so helpful, easy to understand, honest, and straight forward.

I have had a great experience purchasing our Bach Kit solar system from GridFree. Their website is full of useful information for working out what we want, they have been very helpful with questions before and after purchasing, the system arrived well packaged, and it has been easy to setup with clear instructions. The system is working great, charging the batteries even on a cloudy day. Thanks GridFree!

We finally got to setup our solar system. It is setup in Rangitukia which is the most easterly place in the southern hemisphere therefore the first place to get the sun each day! The cabins are used intermittently during the year although will be great during the winter months when power cuts are common, for my family who live on the property.

Off grid solar install up near Dargaville - the buildings were prefabricated and dropped on the site.

I've had a bit of solar install experience and found the install part relatively easy combined with supplied schematic. It took me about a day to install and wire panels, batteries and MCB Switchboard.

"This system is awesome! It runs my fridge 24hrs a day, TV 6hrs a day, and on average I'm doing 3 loads of washing, plus running chargers for the phones and laptop, and it powers my Califont."

"This system is awesome! It runs my fridge 24hrs a day, TV 6hrs a day, and on average I'm doing 3 loads of washing, plus running chargers for the phones and laptop, and it powers my Califont."

We love the kit, it’s saved us hundreds of dollars on not having to buy petrol for the generator now, it was such an easy diy install, the instructions so easy to follow, a big heads up to anyone wanting to install a kit themselves.

I am beyond thrilled with the whole experience! Setting up my Bach Kit was a breeze with an electrician of course, and the level of support I received from their team was absolutely top-notch. If you are looking at a kit for off grid definitely give these guys a call first!

I bought a batch kit from Gridfree and when I had a problem with it failing to charge properly I was very pleased to find that they offered a very attentive after sales service. This is worth so much in regards to reducing stress and giving you peace of mind. Billy Robb was the service specialist that was particularly helpful. Thank you Billy.

Going great! Runs all gear for music studio, freezer, lighting for sleepout, pump for water. A dehydrator sometimes. Have never run low!

Highly recommend Gridfree! a big thank you to Billy for answering all my questions and and patiently explaining everything I didn't understand! I got the batch kit, it's doing great, and can't wait to really make the most of it this summer.

Helpful guys and they had good knowledge on the whole solar install process. They make it simple and easy to understand compared to other solar power companies.

Recently purchased the "Bach kit" and finally installed. It's been up and running for about 6 weeks now. Plenty of power to run water pump, washing machine, full fridge and small chest freezer. We also charge vacuum cleaner and drill batteries. Was easy to install with the included instructions. Even keep track of power produced and used using the wireless dongle. Impressed with the amount of power produced at 6am on a November morning in Canterbury.

Ive recommended this system to so many people already!

Everything isgoingwell. We even recommended it to a friend who has since purchased "the freedom"kit