This was my issue. I don't want any grid between 9a and 9p since I'm on time of use. Using the newest firmware it was pulling from grid like you show. So I went back. Interesting.
EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread
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rmacgurn
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back to what version?
fAAB-1111 is the one that works best for me.
rmacgurn
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Im new one 1311 now seems to be doing same as 1111. will know for sure tomorrow.
rmacgurn
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HI ALL anyone on this thread know if YeYen electric in china make pretty good inverters and batteries it seems. i am thinking to buy a couple test units at special price including freight as they say the 10.4kw batteries work with both Solarc and EG4/Lux power inverters, their look spec wise very much like the Eg4 10kw units and they say their BMS works with both the inverters i use. any thoughts. for sub 2K i think its worth the test.
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Zapper77
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96.6% efficient is actually impressive.
Going off my crude testing and memory...my 6500ex would average around 90-92%
Zapper77
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Conversion loss and idle consumption.
Honestly, Zappy77 I was not thinking about that at all. This all makes me feel great about the numbers, Thanks.
rmacgurn
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how did you shorten the time of scan to 120 seconds?
Zapper77
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Under Advance - Reconnect Time.
Seems backwards to me. But having it set to 120 Seconds. The inverter will switch to battery after a grid connection is established in approximately 135 Seconds.
I honestly have no clue what the UL grid regulations require. But in my mind I'd prefer that the inverter remain disconnected from the grid for a few minutes after a connection is established.
Does the 18kPV have any Surge Protection Devices built in? I was not able to find any mention of this in the manual.
For a full hybrid setup (multiple PV inputs, AC, generator and battery), what are the recommended locations for SPDs? Do I need them and if so, how many?
For a full hybrid setup (multiple PV inputs, AC, generator and battery), what are the recommended locations for SPDs? Do I need them and if so, how many?
Markus_EG4
I am from Germany. Don't mean to come off rude
It has GFCI and AFCI Built in but always recommend lightning arrestors. Spds
Millennium
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Hello all,
I recently purchased 2x EG4-18KPV-12LV inverters.
I realized, after the fact, that my grid power is three-phase to the panel inside my home.
I spoke to Signature Solar, and a tech told me that EG4 is working on a firmware update to get these inverters working with three-phase.
Has anyone heard anything similar or have additional information?
I'm torn whether to return these (which have yet to be delivered) and buy 3x inverters that work in three-phase configuration, or keep them and hope for a firmware update later, because I really like the specs on the 18KPV inverters.
Thanks!
I recently purchased 2x EG4-18KPV-12LV inverters.
I realized, after the fact, that my grid power is three-phase to the panel inside my home.
I spoke to Signature Solar, and a tech told me that EG4 is working on a firmware update to get these inverters working with three-phase.
Has anyone heard anything similar or have additional information?
I'm torn whether to return these (which have yet to be delivered) and buy 3x inverters that work in three-phase configuration, or keep them and hope for a firmware update later, because I really like the specs on the 18KPV inverters.
Thanks!
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Markus_EG4
I am from Germany. Don't mean to come off rude
We just finished the firmware friday. I will have someone contact you soon
timselectric
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How big is your house?
Residential 3-phase services are very rare.
Millennium
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I know it's odd, but the previous owner was planning on building a huge dorm nearby, so they installed a 1,200 Amp cabinet 200 yards from my house and ran three-phase into the home as well.
By the way, where are you located? I'm currently working with a Tim's electric in AZ. It would be cool if you're him.
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Millennium
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Awesome!!! Thank you!!!
