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  • Aptos 370w panels. WOW

    I bought 18 370 watt aptos panels and installed in 2 strings of 9 for 6660 watts total. I just got a cloud edge that was 8653 watts for about 30 seconds. I thought one 6000xp could only do 8000 watts? Never mind, specs say max 10000 watts for PV. But still, these panels rock.
  • Shout out to the Victron Solar Irradiance widget!

    I have been using Victron VRM for a couple years now with my raspberry Pi. A couple months ago I added the solar irradience widget to my advanced view. Supposedly it utilizes AI for its forecast. I have found this incredibly useful in determining how far I care to drain my batteries overnight...
  • Wireways. Where to buy?

    I want a 6x6 x 5 foot wireway. I've seen some but $400 for a square metal tube seems unfair. What does everyone do?
  • EG4 6000 Xp into Victron VRM using Raspberry Pi.

    Anyone have any ideas? I think this would be the ultimate for those of us with Victron SCCs while also using the MPPTS on the 6000xp. Is it a pipe dream to have all MPPTS on the same 3rd party monitor screen? I know home assistant is an idea but, how to get both a Victron SCC and the eg4...
  • Does the EG4 6000XP use more power when it is utilizing 2 Mppt inputs vs 1?

    I just upgraded my panels. I have 2 identical 3660 watt strings, wired exactly the same. They are positioned very close to each other. I have noticed that PV2 is almost always about 50-60 watts less than PV1 even tho sometimes it has a higher voltage reading by 5-8v. Does using 2 MPPTs...
  • New breaker panel. Where is the ground neutral bond?

    I bought this. https://www.amazon.com/Square-Schneider-Electric-HOM3060L225PGCVP-60-Circuit/dp/B00NOM8O72?th=1 I know I am NOT supposed to have neutral and ground bonded while using the 6000xp when connected to grid. The thing is, I am usually supplied with a green screw and know not to put...
  • EG4 6000xp manual is pretty lacking.... I could use some help.

    The manual references "Working Modes" But I have not found any documentation on how to change or test these settings. Searching the pdf manual for "Bypass mode" I get nothing that will help me change to it... It appears I am stuck in off grid mode and this is not ideal. I am not looking to...
  • Is it common to lose 10 percent to your shunt compared to AIO input?

    Just wondering if this is an issue. This is a EG4 6000 Xp going to a Victron shunt shown in solar assistant.
  • EG4 6000Xp grid mode efficiency.

    Is grid bypass near 100% efficient? of course accounting for the 60 watts for the unit itself?
  • EG4 6000Xp. Load sharing? Using grid and batteries?

    Up until today I have never seen a load using grid and battery. This happened right after quick charge reached terminal voltage. Is this right? Anything to be concerned with? Possibility of back feeding? Theoretically could I somehow use 3000 watts from battery and 4000 watts from grid and...
  • Parallel 6000xps transfer time. What will the increase in ms effect?

    As soon as SS gets them in, they will be shipping my second 6000xp. I am a little concerned about the increase in transfer time to grid on overload or end of discharge. Will a PS4 and computer restart on grid pass thru? How will my window AC like it? How will my fridge and freezer like it...
  • DONT CLICK HERE

    Hello to all you fellow sun hunters. Happy New Year
  • Parallel EG4 6000XPs>>> Poor mans Grid assist??

    Ok, So I have purchased a second 6000xp. I plan on only one being connected to grid for the foreseeable future as I am out of breakers on the main panel. Would there be any issues with 2 6000xps on the same battery bank but only one connected to grid? I understand that my pass thu would be...
  • Solar Assistant on galaxy watch 5

    Anyone else as nuts as me? I have been using SA on my watch for a couple weeks now. Is great. You should do. Oh, and VRM works as well

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