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Thanks for the info. This is a box type delivery truck with an 18’ box, so room for like 2500w of solar up there I think. So if he just has the fridge running during the day when he’s at work and that much solar, think it would be enough to run the mini split for maybe 5-6 hours after work with...

It’s an interesting idea, but will be harder to find a place to mount I think since it’s not split. I can get a cheap 12k mini split for around $700, I agree on going with the mini split. I’ve installed a few and have the tools, so that’s kind of a no brainer except for where to locate the...

I yeah I just did a search and see them mentioned now. Thanks. I think maybe I’ll send all that Amazon crap back and get some good premade cable from this place, if I can measure everything correctly. Sorry for all the flailing around. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Thanks

I just turned off my EG4 inverter at the switched and I’m still getting some charge from the solar, so apparently it still charges when on standby. Fans still blowing…

Thanks so much. edit: dammit, thought of another question. The closest metal object to the inverter is an aluminum h channel that is part of the cargo box and a roof support, and it connects to the floor and to the skin of the van where I got shocked. Is this a good enough attachment point, or...

He will be off grid when parked at job sites, so the hybrid mini split doesn’t really make sense for him. I’m thinking he can run it on one $1350 Eg4 48v 5kw rack battery for 4-5 hours each night, and if not maybe add another rack battery.

I did not end up getting them. Found some panels locally.

This is a project for a stepvan build I’m working on, so I only need 5 panels and will sell the 5 others or keep for another project down the road. Yeah I realize these are big panels. I’ve been buying panels off Craigslist from a local installer, but these Signature Solar prices are lower than...

Where is a better place to get good lugs? Harbor Freight? I really don’t need to cheap out on this part of the project.

I have had a hybrid ad/dc solar mini split in my garage for two years and it works well. My son wants to do a step van rv build and was thinking about installing a hybrid mini split like I have in it and plug the AC side into his inverter. Or, should he just build a bigger and more robust...

Yes. We are about 40 miles from the coast. This tin roof actually made it through Hurricane Harvey a few years ago. I was kind of shocked. ?

Hey thanks for the fast response! Yes mostly from solar. This will augment my giant hvac system. Another question: the line set is line 16’ I see, and my inside unit will mount very close to the compressor. With the quick connects I will not be able to shorten the line set. Is it ok to coil it...

I had not thought of an inverter U shaped window AC. Is it about as efficient as a mini split?

Did you get the SA assist update working? I have a similar EG4 setup and just ordered the SA package with the Orange Pi and software.

I’m working on the electrical board on my son’s stepvan project. It has 2-48v Lifepower4 batteries hooked up to an EG4 3000 AIO inverter. I’m happy with the inverter, it works fine. I bought a Victron Orion 48/12 volt DC converter so he can power some of his 12v items like the pressure water...

I’m starting to wonder now if I should just measure exactly and buy the cables premade. I was trying to do that on Amazon but got flustered when I could not find all the right cables with differing lug sizes that I needed. I saw this site and it looks like I can easily specify exactly what I...

I was thinking about this system:

Thanks so much! I need to learn these load calculations that you used— that’s def not in my head. Is there a good source you can recommend where all that stuff is written down so I can reference it quickly?

Yes we are in Texas, and my son works in Louisiana at times so it’s really hot and muggy in the summers obviously. I’m really unfamiliar with all the new fangled batteries and AIO thing like Will has on his video. I think he said another rack battery could be added if needed?

Made a portable hand truck thing with the eg4 lifepower4 5.12kw 48v battery and the eg4 3000 inverter. Just like in Will’s video. It all seems to work, except for the damn ESS app. I cannot for the life of me get this damn thing to connect to the inverter. Any suggestions? I am on an iPhone...

Oh ok. There is no voltage between the two legs. So I’m good to plug it into my generator?

Oh! I’ll try that. Thanks. Wait, how do I do that ?

Oh! Gotcha. Thanks. Would have been nice for Victron to include that information in their worthless documentation.

What’s a PDP?

Understand. Thanks.

My inverter manual calls for a 600amp bus bar, but it’s only a 3000w inverter at 48v. Two eg4 48v batteries. Does that sound right? I bought these off Amazon, but now I’m wondering if they are real copper.https://a.co/d/bUFu9SB I looked at the blue sea 600amp bus bar but they only sell them...

I see the cheap rotary switches on Amazon that say they are rated for 1000vdc. Is that safe, or do I need something different? https://a.co/d/iL9N7Gs My inverter is an EF4-3000w and I have two 48v server rack batteries.

Sorry one more question, when I measure the voltages across the battery terminals, do I need to disconnect the cables going to the inverter first?

Thanks. Yeah I guess with all the cables secured to the plywood in multiple places the chances of the bus bars falling off is pretty slim. Good idea on covering the batteries. These two 48v eg4 batteries are going to stand on their ends and be secured in their own wooden rack to the floor and...