Recent content by bob.longmire

Sorry, I forgot to specify. On the above graph, I switched over to consumption mode at 11. You can see at that point where the loads switch over to the grid rather than the EPS mode.

Hi All, My EG4 18K will power loads in EPS mode (backup power enabled). But, it won't power any loads in regular consumption mode. I have all my loads on a critical loads subpanel feed off the loads port on the 18K. The problem is in EPS mode the 18K isn't running my new AC unit smoothly. I...

I do this too, but there are a few times a week where my loads are too variable outside my control. For example, if I'm doing laundry, and the AC is trying to hold a temp, it's possible my water heater, AC, and Dryer would all kick on at the same time. This would overload my AC output (the...

Thank you! These are great places for me to start.

I have a EG4-18K and the Smart Load function isn't complex enough. I have more solar capacity than I can use during the day, and I have more loads than I can run all at once. I'd there any device that can communicate with Smart water heaters, Smart thermostats? I have more solar than I can...

Hi All, I noticed the 18K will automatically charge my batteries to 15% SOC from the grid, even when I have AC charging as off. Has anyone else noticed this? If I set my On-Grid Cut Off AC to 10% and my Off-Grid Cut Off AC at 10%, when the battery gets to 10% SOC, the inverter will use AC...

It'd be wise to decide at what rate you want to be able to charge. As Sunshine mentioned, to go from 0 to 100% on the cybertruck in a day is going to be really difficult to pull off. Maybe the best you'd manage is 3 days. My thought is, if you already have the 2 MPP LV6048 inverters, give...

I'm in AZ and I charge my car with solar and run my AC. I charge at 25 AMPs for the car and leave 25 AMPs for the AC so I can run both at the same time. If you're only wanting to charge the car, you could charge at the full 50 AMPs. I agree that there is some missing information in your post...

Makes sense. To me, code is the only factor. That On/Off functions the same as a disconnect. So an inverter inside and 2 feet away from an IMO disconnect is redundant. Better off the save the disconnect and put it outside to be compliant.

Hi! What are your feelings about skipping the Solar Disconnect and using the On/Off switch on the side of the 18K. Using that, instead of the IMO 8 Pole Switch. Any ideas on pro's and cons? The one thing I'd note is I'm using a combiner box on the roof, so I can disconnect power there if I need...

Hi, thank you. I actually didn't know that. I feel kinda silly for not having put that together. Thanks for taking the time to let me know! I already have two lines run, but I think I'm still going to combine them as I like the lighting protector in the combiner box better than the one I'm...

It does. I avoided using a combiner box as my string amperage fuse inside the panel is 20 AMPs, and each panel has an amperage of 11.2. So, if I put my 2 strings together with a combiner box I'd have 22.2 AMPs, I think I'd need a fuse on the positive side of each panel in that case. I have 20...

Hi All, PV1 has the ability to input 2 strings of panels. The manual says each string should be facing the same direction and be the same type of panel. That's easy enough. The manual says for PV1 uses can input 2 strings. However, it says the maximum voltage for PV1 input is 550V. Does...

Hi! I'm getting the Error 69 on only 1 of my batteries. I've switch to USE yesterday and am going to let it cycle a few times. So far, it's still not discharging. What settings did you end up using for all your voltage threesholds? THanks!

Hmmm, I can't find a short circuit current spec. All my panels are on the same roof facing the same direction, so we should be good there.