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  • Post in thread: New EG4 6000XP Install

    After messing with phone settings, downloading app, messing with Wi-Fi’s…. It has recognized dongle and started functioning. Thanks to forum input, I am up and monitoring! Merry Christmas and happy new year.
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    And here it is!!!
  • Post in thread: More Batteries or More panels? What is the tactical approch for expansion?

    Well put! That makes so much sense. Things are going very well and its been fun so far. Plenty of solar (summer) and enough batttery, I need to load thing down. November and December in Missouri will be a differnt story im sure.
  • Post in thread: 6000XP -PV volts v.s. Watts incoming power

    It’s making sense, I just need start playing with it. Thank you for all tips, you have been very helpful.
  • Post in thread: 6000XP -PV volts v.s. Watts incoming power

    Well, it’s been a fun first couple weeks. Love the 6000XP, 2 LL-S batteries, and 400 watts of panels. I have a critical load panel wired with 2 freezers a fridge some lights and couple plug outlets. Solar has been minimal, lucky to see 400-700 watts in Missouri. I always find the same solution...
  • Post in thread: Avoiding efficiency losses on the 6000xp

    Understood, thanks. A good starting point for me.
  • Post in thread: New EG4 6000XP Install

    The inverter has been up and running using LCD settings, so at least I can play with it.
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  • Post in thread: Solar panel / which end is pos/neg?

    CS6R-400MS-HL from Signature Solar
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    New to solar, and this forum. Should have called myself SolarNot.
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    You might know more than me. Everything I ordered will arrive tomorrow, all but the inverter. I’m sure I will be posting questions.
  • Post in thread: New EG4 6000XP Install

    On my new 6000XP install, the Dongle just flashes green on the lower indicator. Does not function, I set it up with LCD screen. SS is aware. I wonder if I have one of other 19? Waiting for a solution from SS.
  • Post in thread: Avoiding efficiency losses on the 6000xp

    Its working as you described, thanks so much! I will experiment with the ECO mode after I get familiar with the system. The wifi dongle is not working yet (different issue) so I am operating without much data unless I sit in front of it. Lol. Having a blast with thing, trying different loads.
  • Post in thread: Signature Solar

    New to solar, and to the forum. Purchased a system with the 6000XP. So far, all my questions have been answered, and the staff has been patient with my lack of knowledge. This forum has been very beneficial. Sounds like they are doing their best to ship, however I am sure they are at the mercy...
  • Post in thread: New EG4 6000XP Install

    Yes
  • Post in thread: Solar panel / which end is pos/neg?

    Purchased EG4 6000XP, (split phase), (10) new 400W Canadian Solar panels and an EG4 100amp battery. LL-S. 6000XP takes 480v max, 4000 watts per mppt. Panels are 37.1 amps each, living in Missouri. So far, I have mounted my panels to the roof, and hung my inverter next to my main panel. Just...
  • Post in thread: Solar panel / which end is pos/neg?

    I will definitely exercise caution, I have enough experience with electricity to respect it.
  • Post in thread: How to use excess solar/transfer load?

    Getting hooked on this Solar, forum is great. I bought the 6000XP, (2) LL-S batteries, 4000 watt string generating about 300 to 360v in December. Purpose was to have emergency power for fridge/freezers and well pump in case of power outage. I currently have all 4 fridge/freezers on a critical...
  • Post in thread: EG4 6000XP arrived! Choices to load it?

    I purchased a 2nd battery, merry Christmas to me. I plan to purchase one more in February, after the 3 slot rack is available.
  • Post in thread: 6000XP Dongle options-new install

    Are there any options available to avoid using the provided dongle? My system is working, and set up by the LCD screen. I am guessing I have no choice but to register and download their monitoring software/app to receive any future software updates. I wish I could just plug a laptop into it with...
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  • Post in thread: New EG4 6000XP Install

    I am afraid until the dongle has a solid green light, nothing will work. (Or so I’m told by SS) nothing will communicate with it. I tried turning off cellular data, and blue tooth.
  • Post in thread: How to use excess solar/transfer load?

    This summer, I was going to put a pool pump on a timer to run during the day and turn off after peak sun hours. Seems like I can predict loads, but not the weather. I would hate to get caught in a power outage with the batteries low. I will research 6000XP settings for ECO mode, another member...
  • Post in thread: 6000XP working modes? LCD settings? Just commissioned and learning.

    Do I need to put anything in setting 14 for now? Or will it start charging on its own when battery is at 15%
  • Post in thread: Eg4 6000xp with protran transfer switch

    Can the Reliance be used as a sub panel? Or do all the breakers have to be tied back to the grid individually. I would like to have a 50 amp double pole to the main for “line”, and the 50 amp from my 6000XP for “gen”. The breakers would then feed the load as a sub panel. I suppose I could join...
  • Post in thread: Avoiding efficiency losses on the 6000xp

    I just received my 6000XP, what is a good starting point for setting the charge settings?
  • Post in thread: How to use excess solar/transfer load?

    I’m interested, will look into this?
  • Post in thread: Solar panel / which end is pos/neg?

    Outside temp is 43 degrees F Dec 10, 2023 11:30 am 360 V ?
  • Post in thread: 6000XP -PV volts v.s. Watts incoming power

    Learning to interpret data on my 6000XP, 2 LL-S batteries, 10 (400) watt panels. My inverter will show incoming PV voltage of about 300v this time of year. But the EG4 app will vary in Watts. See below photos. I have had as much as 1200+ watts on the app, with 300v of PV. Today I have 353v of...
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