Recent content by SilverState

Hey there! Curious about the configuration for smart load when you parallel / stack EG4 18k units. As in, if you have two units in parallel now you have two smart load ports. Do you only use one of the units for wiring or can each unit be configured separately? IE: unit A has X parameters and...

Fully offgrid setup, what I'd like to run: Two different solar arrays going into the two solar inputs. The generator output configured as the smart load which will hook into a water heater element. The line/grid input being a generator. Feel free to correct me on any of that, but the last one...

Awesome, thanks man.

Pretty much the title. I have a 120v Lincoln LE31MP and I use it a lot. I have a lot of batteries and a lot of panels, completely offgrid. I'm looking at a Sol-Ark or the eg4 version as an upgrade, but want to make sure I can run my welder with it. Thanks so much!

So I'm not nearly as up to speed as you all on this, but am curious. I really want an all-in-one-inverter for my offgrid world. And I really like the smart load concept that both the EG and SolARK will do (when 90% charge and keeping up with loads, divert the excess solar somewhere else). I got...

Hey there! I'm looking for some new all-in-one boxes and I thinking about the LV6548V. My array is 360v and 4080 watts but the LV6548V says its maximum PV wattage is 4kw. Does it matter that I'm 80 watts over? Will it hurt the unit or just only allow 4kw through? I'm fine losing the 80 watts.

Could you tell me what kind of 3 way valve is between your electric heater and the Navi? I'm familiar with manual three way valves but the way you described it sounds automatic. I checked out that Navi and it looks awesome. Edit: Looks like a 3 way diverter valve. I snapped a shot from my text...

We're putting an 80 gallon hybrid / heat pump tank in but I'd like to also have a propane instant heater that can kick on if needed. I've heard some instant heaters can and can't handle pre-warmed water. Does anyone have a recommendation on some manufacturers / models that would do a good job of...

Thanks. Unfortunately my underground cables are 4/0 (huge, like the size of my thumb) hence why I was trying to put lugs on the ends and hook them into posts. It's just really hard for me to understand how 10 gauge wire is capable of supporting up to ~500v dc but these huge terminal bolts are not.

My PV array is putting out ~240v and I need to connect the array's output to some large underground cables. Typically I'd use terminal posts to do that and put lug fittings on the solar output and lugs on the big cables, and connect them with the fasteners at the posts. The problem I have is...

We're standing up a new array and I'm building a simple box/cabinet out of 1/2" plywood to house some items that will be at the array. Right now I've got: AIMS disconnect. Two identical 6 panel strings going into that, each string going into one input side. Parallel cables, taking the string...

This is awesome, thanks so much for showing that. I'll be watching the Lithium Solar review here shortly.

I had a terrible time with the seller I linked, wouldn't recommend that at all!

So I'm on the verge of spending a pile of money on a well. I'm prepared for that, financially if not mentally, but the part that's screwing with me is how to keep the water from freezing. I've always been trying to pump to a cistern higher than the home pad and rely at least a bit on gravity...

Sure, but that's a separate discussion from the grounding / bonding drama.