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Correct. Original thought was to get a bigger panel then I need. Move circuits over 1 by 1 and measure usage, then evaluate. Thought was to get (2) additional 6548 down the road to expand.

Will do. Thanks for the quick assistance.

Thanks for the reply. I ended up getting this one. It was 24-Volt 5 Amp. I could not find the one you referenced (not sure what the IP22 was)? Hopefully this one works. I realize 5A vs 8A will take a bit longer to charge...

Your correct. I am trying to fit more panels on one string, so I can use the other solar input on 1 inverter (and of course to buy additional panels).

That's the thing. I don't think I'm going to be back feeding. 2 Inverters. "AC In" on Inverters (for grid assist) going from 60A breaker on main panel. "Ac Out / Load" on the inverters going to new sub panel, with a 60A breaker. I don't see why I would need the back feed kit, because...

Thanks for the reply. This is what it looks like I need then, https://www.lowes.com/pd/Square-D-1-in-Ground-Bar-Kit/3364862

My main had 42 in use. I figured I would size it the same, so I could move the existing circuits over 1 for 1. Is the neutral (from the inverters) combined at the main neutral lug or before? Could I take both 4 awg wires (for nuetral) from both inverters and inside them into the main...

Hello all, I've got (2) MPP LV6548 inviters. These inverters can do 250v for solar input. Each inverter can do 8000 watts. I currently have 24 panels (435 watts) in 2s3p setup. 4 combiner boxes. This put's me using about 10,000 watts (out of 16,000) in peak sun. I want to find a way to...

Good idea. My other thought with the bigger panel was if I expand in the (get another 6548) that I would have ample run in the existing sub panel, but then again, I could also add another sub panel, when I expanded. What panels would not require the backfeed breaker kit? I would like to...

I have (2) LV6548 in parallel. It's finally getting warmer in Northern Michigan and I kicked on the central air and started noticing this problem. My inverters are set to Solar/Battery/Utility. I have 10,000 watts of solar and 400ah of 48v batteries. When my load is higher, I run into...

well thanks for the reply. can't believe I didn't know that. I just assumed because the breakers list voltage and apms, it was either or. Is there any type of product on the market that could do this? Or do be safe, could i just cover a couple of cells on the solar panels?

The panels are SunPower 435 watts. VOC = 85.6 ISC = 6.43 4S3P would put me at 342v, way over 250v. AMPS are not problem. Inverter is rated for 18, and the most it's ever is in just under 18.

I appreciate your advise. I'm definitely in the learning phase, although my wife's dad will be helping greatly with the install (he's a master electrician). At this point, I'm just trying to make sure I have all the right components, to not make dozens of trip to the hardware store. I think I...

Thanks for the replies. I’m reading 0 for the voltage, unless I’m doing it wrong. Using a multimeter, V 200 setting and getting 0s. From what I’ve been reading I think your right, the BMS went into protect mode and shut the batteries down. I found the user manual. The 1st option...

Hello all, I would appreciate everyone's thoughts to my self made conundrum. I purchased 2 new batteries to expand by system and am having a hard time getting everything configured. I have: (2) MPP LV6548 inverters in a parallel setup. (8) 24v Ampere Time 100ah batteries in a 4s4p...

Hello all, I pulled the trigger on (2) LV6548 hybrid inverters. https://watts247.com/product/2-x-lv6548-13kw-split-phase-bundle-120v-240v-solar-inverter-8kw-2-x-4kw-250v-mppt-bms-ul1741/ . Also have purchased a pallet of 435 watt solar panels. The plan is to run both in split phase. I've...

I went ahead and ordered this. Hopefully it's what I need. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TKN8KY6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Understood. One last question I promise..... If I did get a different box to function as the sub panel (such as the one linked below), would I still need, the lock down kit? I think the answer to my question is "yes" but not 100% sure...

Hello all, I'm having an issue with my pair of LV6548 inverters not recognizing my battery. I've got (2) 24v 100AH Ampere Time batteries (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P6LP1J9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1). These are wired in series (to get 48V) then connected to...

Looks like setting 6 is "auto restart when overload occurs". That was disabled (the default). I went ahead and enabled it. Any idea what a restart consist in? Does the inverter power itself off or just reset itself internally? Thanks in advance. I would of never thought of that setting.

VOC is 85.6. 85.6 *3 is 256.8, greater then 250v. What if I intentionally shaded covered the bottom cells? Or put 1 panel of different size in series in the middle of the 435? Would the panel with the lowest voltage bring the others down? I know I would lose some capacity here.

Your diagram looks like 100% what my goal is. Is this diagram, it almost looks like there 3 panels? Main, Power Panel, and Barn Sub Panel correct? The device labeled power panel, is that just a super small sub panel, with room for 2 breakers? If so where, does the "main" tie into that...

Thanks for the replies. I read different that about mixing the grid AC with the inverter output AC. Thank you for clarifying. I picked up the panel below to be my "sub panel" for the inverter load. I went with a QO model so I could move breakers form main to it. However, I realized that...