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Ok, thanks for that info @Quattrohead .. I've looked through some of the documents for this unit, but I don't necessarily know what I'm looking to find the answers.. 1) Does a one-way grid inverter like the 6000xp cycle through the power sources (grid, battery, solar) similar to inverters that...

Ok thanks, and if a battery (such as the EG4 14.3 kWH WallMount Indoor that is similar to the PowerPro) is not included on that list does that mean a) the system would not pass certification, and b) not qualify for the California SGIP battery incentive?

Looking at the setup, I think I can manage putting in a portion of the new pvc conduit lines that would eventually connect to the existing 200 amp breaker box, and keeping the current 200 amp feed intact actually. I will have to see if that box has some knockouts for the new pvc, Will probably...

Hi all, so I thought I'd jump in here and ask a few questions, I'm rather new to solar and considering that 6000XP. I have some questions about the grid connected aspect of it. As I've read, you can't send energy back to the grid on it, that's fine.. I don't really want to here in San Diego area...

Welp that makes it easy! haha, no new wire runs needed then for a 40 amp breaker, since that’s all it can likely take. breakers are from the late 80’s.. would it be a good move to go ahead and get a new 40 amp double pole breaker considering it’s going to backfeed? My only issue then is that...

@Zapper77 ok, thanks for that info! .1 seems straight-forward.. just feed to this load center and install 2 50 amp breakers that each to go an inverter. But about .2, haha.. so if I hired an electrician to help me wire it up, is there a recommended method? Would I need another of that same 125...

@desiresolar @cdherman I have a similar question for my setup. I'm looking at buying an EG4 6000xp. It has maximum 50 amp passthrough, I think it could work for me for the whole house (but maybe not). I use gas appliances and heating. The exception is an oven which is 220, and of course my A/C...

I was looking for some advice about off-grid here in the San Diego area! Do you offer any consulting on projects that are partial DIY? I did have two initial questions, maybe you can answer? 1) For grid-connected, but not feeding back to the grid. In this example, the hybrid inverter provides...

Reading your posts, I hadn't considered having that breaker interlock in the whole house sub-panel. Similar to @solarenvy, I have that 200 amp main, and 200 amp sub-panel, so I need to decide how I'm going to facilitate the transfer mechanism between the inverters and the direct grid line. In my...

Hi all.. I originally posted this in a different forum, maybe it was the wrong one (couldn't figure out how to delete that post) anyways, I've been digging around, looking at what it takes to setup a solar/battery system in my home. I'm In northeast San Diego county, on a 200 amp main panel...

@JoshN123 I'm trying to make similar decisions as you.. Either an 18Kpv, or 2 of the 6000XP. I don't have a ton to benefit from the 18Kpv energy export, because San Diego has such low compensation on energy exported to them. Additionally, someone mentioned that if I'm using an off-grid inverter...

@OffGridForGood @chrisski thanks for the replies! I'll look at that kilowatt meter. And this will be a net-zero export. SDGE has such low compensation for energy, so I don't want to send it back to them, plus I won't have the hassle of permits If I don't have a fully interactive on-grid system...

Since the 18kpv and PowerPro battery are on the CEC list, does that mean it applies to SDG&E as well? Their list was a few years old, unless I’m looking in the wrong place. Is anyone here with SDG&E and using the 18kpv?

If it’s required that I still have a permit for not grid tied system, then I’ll definitely get a permit. I know at least for solar ground mount under 5 feet no building permit is required for us. Fortunately it is an instant permit process now for system specs within my range. I’ll have to dig...

@MisterSandals Just means that POCOs are authorized to permit them. I would consider two 6000XPs, but they do not have that certification, although I might just ask and confirm (again, no need to sell back energy to utility) Likely going with the 1 EG4 PowerPro battery, or 3 of the EG4 rack...

I’m wondering about this 6000xp as well. I don’t need anything like the 18kpv and have no plans to export energy. I would still like to run part of the home on the 6000xp, so I need grid power for part of the home and have the inverter connected with a manual transfer switch. In this case, is it...

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Ok, thanks for that info. So.. I guess I need to do some inventory on appliance amps. The biggest electric ones are 1) A single HVAC unit (it's gas heating, conventional cooling) 2) Electric wall oven on 220. Everything else is gas (water heater, clothes dryer, cooking range). I may pull out the...

I like the idea of setting up the disconnect first! And the current 200 line is in the garage rafters area, inside conduit... so it's pretty accessible, but I could go ahead and DIY some conduit, partially installed and put it through the wall to the outside. Then I like the idea of hiring the...

Not sure if anyone can answer this, thought I’d ask. I’m with SDGE and they have a list of approved UL equipment, but I don’t see EG4. If you are using a zero-export “backup” off-grid hybrid inverter like the 6000xp that has a critical loads panel, so still connected to grid as a power source...

@zanydroid After talking with online sales for the 18kpv, I found that the unit has the built in ATS with 200-amp bypass, that will still function even if the inverter is down or dead.. so I may just skip that manual transfer switch, and just opt for a Siemens disconnect switch, although it is...

Thanks for the links! I see that one at HD looks like a good option, alternatively I may consider an interlock kit with a sub-panel.. that way I'd have the flexibility to move a few high demand circuits over to always be powered by grid if needed.

I’ll check with SDGE and see what my options are for the 18k. Ideally that’s what I’d want, I have no concerns about it being able to handle everything in the home. Since the 6000xp is considered off-grid with no export to grid features, I didn’t think it required any inverter certification.. I...

ok, interesting, I will consider that as well. I see a diagram with the 18K for wiring up a feeder tap with the ATS that involves a whole house setup to the grid.. I'm guessing that's similar to something like two of the 6000xps. I'm going to get a quote from an electrician for installing the...

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I thought I'd piggyback on this conversation and ask for some advice since I'm also looking at this setup as well. Same meter/200 amp main breaker setup, and then using that same EG4 diagram. The 2-pole manual transfer switches are quite expensive and BIG. From what I understand, the breaker...

Ok, so I see there are issues with selling back to the grid on the 18k, and it’s not clear on how EG4 is resolving this, but no issues with just buying and using equipment with no export. How odd the Luxpower 12k is approved this way. I’m not in any rush, but I’ll keep an eye on this. Frankly...

I have 2 questions about about this setup because I'm considering almost the same thing with two 6000xps. Do you need two 50 amp breakers feeding into the separate 6000xps, or could you make it work with just one 100 amp breaker coming off your main, and then branching inverter #2 off of...

18Kpv is looking like the best choice.. thought I'd ask here about the transfer switch or interlock load panel to add. Instead of going for a 200 amp double throw, I was considering a 200 amp panel, with 2 x 200 amp breakers + a breaker interlock to switch between grid or inverter, that then...

Good to know it’s mostly a positive experience. I was reading through some older reviews that seemed questionable, but it seems like the latest ones are positive. I’ve had some nudge towards a Sol-Ark because some were saying the 18k was a clone with less support, but.. apparently Sol-Ark are...