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    EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

    Yeah, they’re the proper positive/negative, and there was one plugged into mppt 1. Good thinking though.
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    EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

    I just plugged in my 3rd array to MPPT 3, changed the settings to 'MPPT 1, 2, 3 independently', and now no voltage is showing up in MPPT 1 even though I'm showing 430 volts in the terminal. Any ideas?
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    Paralleling two 12 panel arrays before MPPT 1 on 18Kpv?

    Yep. It's all grounded.
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    Paralleling two 12 panel arrays before MPPT 1 on 18Kpv?

    Super helpful! Thank you!!! These connections will (hopefully) be made within an existing outdoor rated 2 gang metal junction box. Everything is already flowing through there. I'll do my research on these options.
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    Paralleling two 12 panel arrays before MPPT 1 on 18Kpv?

    I believe your math is off here. It's 2 arrays of 12 panels at 9 amps at 400 volts. 2 arrays of 3,600 watts. So in parallel they'd be 7,200 watts max.
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    Paralleling two 12 panel arrays before MPPT 1 on 18Kpv?

    Mainly the size of the junction box. I'm certainly open to other suggestions.
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    Paralleling two 12 panel arrays before MPPT 1 on 18Kpv?

    Thanks! That's what I figured, but wanted to verify! Any concerns with paralleling with large wire nuts?
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    Paralleling two 12 panel arrays before MPPT 1 on 18Kpv?

    Rather than try to run more cables in my conduit down to my 18kpv, I'd like to parallel my 2 arrays in a junction box and then use the leftover run to attach more panels to it. The 2 arrays are already used on MPPT 1, and I heard putting them in parallel before the inverter is just fine, but...
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    EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

    If I’m not selling back and enable zero export, do I have to put CTs in the main panel?
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    I didn't label my 8 PV wires. How can I figure out which is which?

    Thanks, all! I only connected up one leg of each array. So there’s no crazy arching going on at the moment. I’ll hook up one at a time and test the voltage. Thanks!
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    I didn't label my 8 PV wires. How can I figure out which is which?

    I know, I know. I'm an idiot. Anyways, I just finished installing 14,400 watts (4 arrays) of solar to my roof, and all the wires are headed to my brand new EG4 18kpv. Due to a design change (it turns out my wife really doesn't want the inverter/battery in the basement closet), I rerouted the...
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    EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

    For a whole home backup with feeder tap, does the Neutral from the 18kPV terminate at the manual transfer switch?
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    EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

    How would they share the pv power and batteries (power pro) across both 200 amp panels?
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    EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

    2 x 200
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    EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

    What sized wire is needed to run from the main feeder to the inverter and back over ~85 ft? 4/0 aluminum for the hot, but how about for the neutral and ground? Also, I'd still love wiring diagrams for 2 inverters on a 2 x 200 amp home.
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    EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

    Either/or! Most likely 2 with 2 powerpros.
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    EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

    Any wire diagrams for 400 amp (2 x 200amp) service yet?
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    EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

    Are there delays on the EG418kpv and Powerwall? I ordered them both on November 23rd, but nothing has shipped yet and I've received no estimate. I'm in Arizona.
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    EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

    Thanks! Putting in a wall mount battery was my next question! :p
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    EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

    I’m planning on mounting an 18kpv outside in Phoenix, AZ. The wall is E by NE facing, and gets sun until around 10am in the summer. Will this be an issue?
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