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    3 EG4 6500s in 240 split phase

    I ran my system like that for about 4 months before I got my 4th eg4. I had to put more of the 120 loads on the leg with the two inverters. Ran fine like that
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    Solar panel failure

    These are the pics of the shorted panels. Seems the backing on the panel deteriorated and gave a pathway to fail
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    Solar panel failure

    I also am wondering what configuration of any panel is more efficient, higher voltage and less amps or max amperage and less voltage. I realize the wattage will figure up either way. Just wondering about the efficiency
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    Solar panel failure

    They are 200 watt panels. 68 volt output at 3.84 amps. I am running them 5s3p per array.
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    Solar panel failure

    I determined I had a short by the arc I was seeing and hearing jumping from the bottom underside of the panel to the panel aluminum frame
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    Solar panel failure

    I will try to post some pictures as soon as I can
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    Solar panel failure

    They are not failing anywhere near where they are mounted. It is always on the lower end of the panel and seems the sealing material is letting moisture in. Was just wondering if anyone has tried to reseal the edges with any kind of material. I realize the shortage ones are history. Just trying...
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    Solar panel failure

    These were used panels when we bought them. I’ve had them up for three years now. I have had four of them fail the same way. Seems they are all slowly doing this. I’ll try to get some pics to show what I’m talking about
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    Solar panel failure

    I was wondering if any one has had a solar panel fail by shorting to the aluminum frame where the frame and glass meet. If so is there anything I can do to prevent this? My oldest panels are 10 years old. The rest are under that. They are Sanyo brand panels. Just wondering if this is what I can...
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    Old solar panels

    I have some old non working solar panels and was wondering what a person does to dispose of them or recycle?
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    EG4 6500es mystery grid power usage

    No it is the one by itself feeding L1. It is also the one which had one of its arrays short to ground. I have cleared the bad string but haven’t troubleshooted to find the culprit in that string. Was wondering if it might have stressed something
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    EG4 6500es mystery grid power usage

    Any ideas why my output voltage fluctuates like it does.
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    EG4 6500es mystery grid power usage

    It doesn’t affect the output voltage of the inverter that is fluctuating a lot
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    EG4 6500es mystery grid power usage

    Signature solar showed me how to set this up. I am going to get a fourth inverter to complete the install. Just did not want a $1500 battery charger and asked if there was a way to make it do a little work while I was waiting for the fourth. It is the same as setting up 4 settings wise
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    Solar array troubles

    I’m thinking I have a panel that shorted internally to ground. I’m not finding any wiring issues as of yet
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    EG4 6500es mystery grid power usage

    Split phase with two inverters on one phase and one on the other. I have a very balanced load on my system.
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    EG4 6500es mystery grid power usage

    I have one of my three EG4 6500es inverters that has the output voltage jumping around. When I say jumping around I’m talking about jumping from 105 all the way up to 130 constantly like it can’t find its set output. The inverters are not heavily loaded they very seldom get to 50 %loaded. Most...
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    Solar array troubles

    This is a label from my older array. All panels are the same as this just a little newer
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    Solar array troubles

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    Solar array troubles

    I have EG4 6500es inverters. The fuse that is blowing is a negative fuse in a combiner box. I have separated the three strings and have isolated the bad string. Now how do I determine which one or what is bad. My panels are manufactured in 2016. I have checked the inside of the panel wire...
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    Solar array troubles

    I am having issues with one of my solar arrays. The array I’m having trouble with is a 15 panel array. The panels at 200 watt output. Each panel will put out 68 voc and 3.72 amps no load. I have these Hooked up in 5 series 3 parallel. It has been in service for three months now in this...
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    EG4 6500es mystery grid power usage

    I was just comparing it to my other two. It is the only one fluctuating that much. The others will jump from 119-120 and that seems normal. This one seems to have a bigger span and was wondering if it was a sign of trouble
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    EG4 6500es mystery grid power usage

    There are some days it shows no usage from grid at all
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    EG4 6500es mystery grid power usage

    Then why is it metering it as useage for me?
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    EG4 6500es mystery grid power usage

    2kw over a 24hr period. Most of the time.
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    EG4 6500es mystery grid power usage

    I have also noticed that one inverter seems to not hold a steady output voltage. Seems to range from 110vac up to 127vac. This is seen on the display readout on the inverter. Is this normal? I have double checked all connections to make sure they are all solid and not have a high resistance...
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    EG4 6500es mystery grid power usage

    This will happen over a 24 hr period
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    EG4 6500es mystery grid power usage

    I have 3 EG4 6500 inverters hooked up to 6 EG4 Lifepower 4 48 volt batteries. I also have grid power hooked up to the inverters. My question is why would I use 2kw of grid power if my inverters never switches to grid power. This is puzzling me
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    EG4 6500 - Error 61 Information Gathering/Solution

    Ok just putting this out there. What are your opinions on using user defined setting or the EG4 bms built in. Which do you think is better and why
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    EG4 6500 - Error 61 Information Gathering/Solution

    Ok flickering problem was the Edison bulbs that were installed in the flickering light locations. Replace with some quality led bulbs and so far no flickering
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    EG4 6500 - Error 61 Information Gathering/Solution

    This might be off topic a little but is anyone experiencing light flickering with the EG4 6500es 48 volt inverters. I am still investigating why sometimes this happens and sometimes not by monitoring load conditions at the time it is happening. Trying figure out a solution for this
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    Signature Solar EG4 6.5K Off-Grid Inverter | 6500EX-48

    I would say you need more pv panel input. the only difference between your system and mine is the amount of pv coming in
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    EG4 6500ex 48

    Also have another question. What battery voltage settings do I use for settings 12,13,26,27,30,31 ? I Amin user defined mode with 6 48 v LIFEPOWER4 batteries in user mode
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    Signature Solar EG4 6.5K Off-Grid Inverter | 6500EX-48

    What is your pv input into your inverters. It can only put out what the inverters recieve. If it’s not seeing 13kw then it would draw down voltage.
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    Signature Solar EG4 6.5K Off-Grid Inverter | 6500EX-48

    It is pulling 240vac and inrush measured with an amp clamp was 3200 but settles down to a little less than 2700 after it starts. It is a submersible that has a starting capacitor built into the control box. It acts as a soft start I’m assuming
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