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  • Post in thread: Signature Solar Two Hours On Hold Just To Buy an Item!

    Wonder if it's a ebike battery they stuffed in there..those things keep blowing up. Lets get will to get one and drill a hole in it again with sandles on.
  • Post in thread: Signature Solar Two Hours On Hold Just To Buy an Item!

    Solark is in Plano Texas...Plano is one of the richer areas around DFW. Ah, I see..cheeky.
  • Post in thread: Seems MPP dropped a new inverter...a split phase 10KW

    Thanks for your input. After thinking about it and some of the responses ..It's a foolish decision to use a cheap solution to power food refrigeration.
  • Post in thread: Do We Need a Control Group?

    If I knew I'd get shot trying to breach it ....permanently. Just like Hungry did to the Muslims breaching their fence two years ago...they shot them. worked great. And, to be clear we've never said just a wall it was part of the overall approach but a vitally important first part. We also need...
  • Post in thread: How about Using a 1-Phase 120V to 3-Phase 240V Converter Instead of Parallel Inverters?

    There's been debate about this with signature solar selling the 240V growatt and using a auto transformer to provide the neutral; what if the auto transformer fails and you loose the neutral?
  • Post in thread: What's the reason behind using 240V inverters with transformers when they have split phase ones?

    Yep, I'd use a isolation transformer if I choose a path like this and the one that guy used in the video I linked said it was 97% efficient.
  • Post in thread: Schneider XW pro 6k vs. Eg4 18k - need help deciding

    The main takeaway for me is the price ...it's absurd. But, if they offered them with a mini prewired a average Joe could install it easier like slapping a solark on the wall. I do see your point! As for each having their own pdp like the solark doesn't seem like a issue for me regarding needing...
  • Post in thread: Has anybody used the Rosie inverter yet for prime time?

    Right, I was aware of all this...but thank you bro. I'm just saying I want to see it compared in real life under real circumstances to their old school designs. As you said Rosie is HF and if it can do everything the LF can do while weighing significantly less and having better idle time that's...
  • Post in thread: Adding Schneider XW Pro

    Very clean!
  • Post in thread: Signature Solar Two Hours On Hold Just To Buy an Item!

    FYI "Like almost ..does this person have a financial investment." isn't a accusation but a reference to how one might perceive what's being stated.
  • Post in thread: Replacing FANS inside the EG4 6500EX-48 to make it quiet

    "not quite as loud." Can you guys publish the actual DB readings for your products perhaps? If you don't have a DB meter your phone probably has a app but a decent DB meter would be the best option.
  • Post in thread: Midnite Solar Announced their new 10kw AIO at Intersolar Today

    Why not just put in 200A relays even if it's only 10kw inverting; makes it a simple easy whole house install with no sub panel needed. I was expecting to see this about $4500-4800 to compete.
  • Post in thread: All in one vs separate components for critical loads?

    No, I was saying a Conext with a charge controller can use solar power as it comes in instead of storing it and pulling from the battery? I think the mpp and growatt do this. I think it's sbu mode?
  • Post in thread: I really like the new powerpro battery..

    Like the new way it all looks..looks professional and matches.
  • Post in thread: What's the reason behind using 240V inverters with transformers when they have split phase ones?

    When you use a transformer like this, auto or isolation, does it help the surge capacity of a HF system since you're adding a transformer after all?
  • Post in thread: Now Trump wants to defund the FBI and Justice Dept

    We did get defeated, over decades where Marxist and the CCP infiltrated every aspect of our society. The Dems are completely flipped into radical Marxist and are destroying everything white and west about our societies that made it so great..like the family unit, God and law and order. The dam...
  • Post in thread: .

    Wouldn't a valid solution provide professional documentation vetted by the vendor or qualified 3rd party? It would behoove all parties involved if there was proper wiring diagrams and the caveats regarding the different ways to wire this solution both on grid, off grid, mobile etc. Also, if a...
  • Post in thread: Replacing FANS inside the EG4 6500EX-48 to make it quiet

    If people are saying it's too loud and want to replace the fans I'd say it's common enough. There's several threads here and videos on youtube where the sound level is discussed. It's the same reason some people choose a specific computer based on it's DB..like the silent or near silent intel nucs.
  • Post in thread: I'm DONE with MPP Solar

    Exactly and is why deye should sell them here directly and sue Solark with the anti trust laws we have.
  • Post in thread: Toroidal mpp / eg4 inverters

    I saw the video Will just did for the new EG4 split phase....the idle usage is unacceptable by a long shot. Why do the mpp and growatt style inverters idle so high with and without a transformer? He mentioned toroidal transformers and from research Schneider, Victron, Outback ...etc use this...
  • Post in thread: Growatt 6k Thinks it's a 3k

    Isn't that just the input, the sticker says output is 120/240 so the only way to get that is to split the single phase with a mid way point aka neutral. I said circuit but what I meant was the two legs of the single phase. I don't think you can have one leg balance to the other leg auto...
  • Post in thread: Aims high voltage hybrid inverter.

    I contacted liberty battery and they said they can build HV batteries no problem, I think vendors are starting to see we're moving past 48V installs sooner rather than latter and it's about dam time as it makes so much more sense.
  • Post in thread: Signature solar horrible customer service

    Sure is a lot of women in this forum that can't handle guys ribbing each other. Does your wife pull your chair out for you?
  • Post in thread: Sol-Ark's Comment on EG4 18k-PV-12-LV

    Let Amazon hold the product ..they have empty warehouses. lol Good point on the employees!
  • Post in thread: LV6548 and SOK server rack battery communication warning 61

    So, we're going to see a 12k+ split phase with a high efficiency toroidal transformer for the LF version, lower idle watts,higher quality caps and guts? A redesign of the case to include a PDP with breakers etc for easy install? 100/200 amp passthrough? Smart load? Are you saying SS is deye-ing...
  • Post in thread: Midnite Solar Announced their new 10kw AIO at Intersolar Today

    I'm concerned about RFI since I do listen to ham radio a lot. Maybe midnight can give us more info on this, I believe they tested rosie for RF on the HF ham bands. A airspy or even RTL dongle would help them test this.
  • Post in thread: AC/DC coupled, grid tie, hybrid etc?

    Got you sir, I think the "AC" was tripping me up as I've always associated it with the grid. I understand what you're saying now. For tier one products I'm looking at the same 6848 you have or the outback radian which has more power for not too much more but doesn't have the surge time the...
  • Post in thread: Keep the WHO from dictating our national policy.

    So, I'm curious which ideology did you label me as this time and what specific post lead you to what conclusion?
  • Post in thread: AC/DC coupled, grid tie, hybrid etc?

    One thing I've noticed is that both mpp and growatt list this as I guess a hybird feature. "battery less operation" I'm taking this to mean you can run without grid or battery as it take it from pv and powers the loads. Does the 6848 or radian do this? I'll have batteries like the eg4 ones...
  • Post in thread: Sol-Ark's Comment on EG4 18k-PV-12-LV

    I never said free did I? Doesn't mean it wouldn't be cheaper than building your own warehouse and having product inventory insurance.
  • Post in thread: Toroidal mpp / eg4 inverters

    The HF versions of mpp style idle pretty high to..imho.
  • Post in thread: Has anybody used the Rosie inverter yet for prime time?

    I didn't see stacking either. Hopefully this isn't the case otherwise it's a kill shot for me.
  • Post in thread: Do you torque?

    For small stuff like this I'll use the torque wrench I use for gunsmiths.
  • Post in thread: Replacing FANS inside the EG4 6500EX-48 to make it quiet

    DB readings are a technical way to evaluate a technical product. It's more than common in the IT industry, we evaluate our servers based on many metrics one of which is DB readings. If others are not doing it doesn't mean you guys can't....set a standard for them to follow!
  • Post in thread: Adding Schneider XW Pro

    Well maybe but I've see three other users two are off grid homesteading and they both had issues with firmware, stacking, the gateways etc and schneider was totally useless. One of them bought his two inverters from a arizona wind and the dealer was on point to try and help but in the end he got...
  • Post in thread: Outback Mojave inverters.

    Looks like outback tried to shove the 8048 into a new housing with a built in pdp and wifi. Looks like a potential competitor to the solark. What i don't like is they actually lost surge capacity compared to the old inverters. Should be much easier to install with the pdp built in. Anybody have...
  • Post in thread: High Altitude Inverter w/ Well Pump Recommendations

    I think covid killed magnum.
  • Post in thread: Toroidal mpp / eg4 inverters

    Being new to this I'm not sure how long midnight has been promising that rosie inverter...but they say it's HF with surge capacity of a LF. Here's a video of it being tested and it appears to have two toroidal's in it. While it did not start this guys massive compressor it did better than I...
  • Post in thread: Lithium prices dropping.

    True sir..too true.
  • Post in thread: LIFEPO4 Smoke and Fire Dept

    Aside from using a torque wrench when installing ..would lock washers on each terminal help to keep them from loosing over time? Since the washer puts presser against the screw in theory it should work like it does in auto and other mechanics applications.
  • Post in thread: All in one vs separate components for critical loads?

    I'm thinking I'm leaning towards the XW pro; I'll have to look for a charge controller that would help me simply the wiring. That's one thing I liked about the mpp and growatt...they have a large VOC for the mppt controller which from what I'm reading helps eliminate having to combine a bunch of...
  • Post in thread: Adding Schneider XW Pro

    Nah man, I'd hold it again the producer. Isn't Schneider made in America, if so I expect top notch support.
  • Post in thread: Signature Solar should I even bother

    Service now ticket system ..for example can use tags. So, if I put in a ticket for a inverter I can tag it with solark or outback etc. The system then routes the ticket to the correct team defined in the configuration and emails the team and client each time the ticket is updated. You can set...
  • Post in thread: Is AC coupled even worth it?

    I have not decided on a inverter yet, I was looking at the xwpro or radian 8048. I plan on having a traditional system as in two inverters with two charge controllers and a rack of batteries with a ground mounted solar array. I will have grid connection to the inverters for grid assist and...
  • Post in thread: Bluetti AC500 for Hydroponic Garden

    A green house with passive hydro..no water or air pumps needed and you can avoid ph swings and root rot.
  • Post in thread: What's the reason behind using 240V inverters with transformers when they have split phase ones?

    Was just looking at mpp newer offerings. Wonder if something like this would work? It's 11kw which is more than two of those growatts but about $500 cheaper. Pair a few of these up with a transformer or is there something special about those specific growatts? I'd assume you'd just remove the...
  • Post in thread: Best equipment for ham radio (no rfi interfere)

    In the military don't they put things that produce interference like chargers etc in a faraday cage or sorts? Let me know if you solve this ..I'll be in the same boat hopefully soon. Be lucky you don't live close to me when I fire up the baofeng..lol 73/s
  • Post in thread: I'm DONE with MPP Solar

    I didn't read the entire 11 pages, I read enough to see where several people were calling you out including signature solar. Adding that info in conjunction with seeing several people here and on the internet..no not Poz, lets get of Poz for a while...that had the same issues. Some of these...
  • Post in thread: I'm DONE with MPP Solar

    Oh, so you want a Victron?
  • Post in thread: Growatt 6k Thinks it's a 3k

    Ok, thanks for that. But, lets say that the inverter did have the capabilities internally to balance L1/L2 but you had a case where you had various things plugged into the same leg down stream and the inverter started to pull from the other leg to balance it internally but it still has to push...

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