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    Modifying a server rack PDU, should I run neutral through a common trip breaker?

    I'm modifying a server rack PDU as an alternative to a Siemens Talon TL77US to use with a 3000w 120v inverter for a portable/backup system. The PDU is spec'ed as 240v and had an L15-30 plug; looks like it was designed for 3 phase. I'm debating whether to rewire it to only use the single pole of...
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    Fusing and Wiring Victron Lynx with EG4 6000EX and 3x LP4 Quesiton

    I'm having issues trying to understand the fuse size dependency on the wire size. If the breakers on the EG4 LP4's are 100A and I switch from 6AWG to 4AWG for batteries, would I need to increase the fuse size to protect the wire to 150A? From what I've read the fuses on the batteries aren't...
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    EG4 Communication Hub with EG4 Inverter 6000EX

    I wanted something to see the battery data without the need for a laptop or booting the Pi with Solar Assistant. So I decided to pick up the EG4 Communication Hub. Just spent a few hours trying to figure this out. EG4 manual is worthless. The last time I contacted EG4 and SignatureSolar about...
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    Crimping cable creates 'wings', a better/proper technique?

    First time crimping using a 12 ton crimping tool and these types of lugs. Tested converting the 6AWG cable that comes with the EG4 batteries and M6 lugs to ones that use M10 for the bus bar I plan to use in the future. (I also plan to use larger wire gauge) On the first attempt the lug...
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    EG4 6000EX firmware CPU update stuck with "YES PG" [SOLVED]

    I'm trying to update the firmware on the EG4 6000EX. I've successfully updated the remote display MCU firmware to 61.15. However when I try to upgrade the CPU firmware I get a message on the display "YES PG". I've tried to update with, without and from grid input with the same results. The COM...
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