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I did like the 6500ex model, I upgraded to the latest firmware on both and upgraded the firmware on the EG4 batteries and followed all the bestpractices (i.e. get the grounding stuff figured out --- Setting #42 ENABLE for stationary off-grid use... meaning neutral is passed through from input to...

I worked with @SignatureSolarJess, provided some simple documentation demonstrating the problem (flickering) and I then returned the two 6500ex under RMA and received store credit (under warranty) and purchased 2 new 6000xp as replacements. I did purchased another refurbished 6500ex unit to...

Sorry EG4/SS but ALL the 6500ex units have at least a 3yr warranty. EG4/SS MUST fix or replace without charge.

I too have same issue (blinking lights) with my recently commissioned two EG4-6500ex (purchased May 2022 w/ black terminal and bonding screws installed) setup with no AC-IN and with battery and solar input. I tested my setup with only one led work light (48inch) connected to 15a branch...

I searched before posting and I still missed this.. Thanks. I wonder if I should move my comment/question to that thread?

I received the email titled " Introducing Signature Solar's Tech Upgrade Program" ... basically it states you can exchange an EG4-6500ex (if purchased from Signature solar in NEW condition anytime before 2024) and get a EG4-6000xp discount to $750.00 for-each EG4-6500ex returned. So two units...

I have read many posts by @FilterGuy (who knows a lot more than me) and I have read the Part3 document... but I am still confused because it seems illogical to me for a far away ground mount PV array to send a long PV EGC wire to the main breaker box and let that be the EG connection for the far...

I too am seeking a similar answer about grounding at a distant ground mounted PV array. The more I read (including NEC 2020) the more I am confused. I think NOBODY really knows ... they just try it until it fails then update the recommendation/code. All you have to do is read the NEC code...

EG means Equipment Ground to me... i.e. Panel frames, metal exterior cases, junction boxes, conduit (if metal)... NOT the Neutral and not a Negative - in a DC circuit. More specifically the process or means of connecting these items to a grounding point (a rod 8ft in the ground in this case)...

OK, so now I am really confused. I am building an OFF-GRID/BACKUP UPS system (Grid assisted, but not grid-tied) with a PV array 250ft from main service entrance. I know that I am to EG bound all the PV frames together and the PV metal support rails. I will put grounding rod for the PV...

Does the EG4 6500EX have AFCI or GFCI builtin (I hope I am not asking a dumb question)?

Simple question (maybe it should be obvious, but I am going to ask anyway for the sake of clarity). Where does the green ground wire come from/to on the left on the side of the diagram of the EG4-6500Ex (near the solar input). Is it the EG wire from solar array (and does it tie to a different...

I thought I was asking is more generic question... but since you asked). Total Max Voc per string of 10 panels = 461.13192v Max Voltage (Voc) per NEC 2020 690.7(A)(1) "1) Instructions in listing or labeling of the module: The sum of the PV module–rated open circuit voltage of the series...

I have a beginner question about 2 parallel inverters (EG4 6500Ex) for 120V/240v output. I have an PV array of 30 total panels each are 345W 41v @ 10.92A. I was wanting the fewest strings and high volts to minimize voltage loss and PV wire costs of a 250ft run to the Inverters. Do I NEED to...