The EG4 18kpv "charge last" option seems to not work. As it reads it should run the loads first, and then charge the batteries. With it selected it often fails to use available PV power and simply does not charge the batteries and wastes available PV power.
I have tested it 2x and both times...
My EG4-18kpv + 48V 304AH EVE built battery + JK BMS.
Current Status is Installed, JK BMS/18KPV is in closed loop with 15.5(12.5 usable to 80%DOD) and operating as a UPS.
Next step is getting the solar panels. I have mapped out various install locations and run them through NREL/PVwatts so...
I am trying to sort out how to best configure the EG4-18kpv for time of use billing. Specifically to always be using batteries during the high rate periods, and I don't really see an easy way to do that.
I see an easy adjustment to the software that could be made to allow this. The simplest...