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    Eg4 18kpv/powerpro battery problem- always drawing battery 1.2a, even while on grid

    I have another thread with some issues, but no one has chimed in. I called Tech and we are trying to figure things out. After an hr with them and hoping we fixed it, still no change. Here is problem 1 I want to start with! Looking at the indoor battery screen, it is always constantly...
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    EG4 18k fluctuating battery SOC, won't stay connected to grid and now E009

    Original post/issue, now the list is building. I just finished an install with the indoor battery too. Feed by a feeder breaker from main panel and then pass through to a sub panel. Last night, charged the battery with no issue. Ran breakers to sub panel and turned everything on in panel. I was...
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    EG4 18kPV Smart load/GEN output for critical load panel 2

    Long story short, I was going to go with Victron because of the 2 A/C outputs, but can no longer do this. EG4 18k PV with EG4 indoor wallmount battery is the next option. Phase 1- UPS for critical load panel and 2 panels if possible. Phase 2- add PV -My wants/wishes/desires of the Smart Load...
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    Ferruel, which ones do I actually need and crimper

    Never heard of using ferrules in wiring until doing this never ending research on solar. Now it's time to research ferrules and crimpers for purchase. I have been on ferrulesdirect and overwhelmed. So, which ones are acctually needed? I would think 6 awg (I saw a fit kits offer this size) to...
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    Hot water Heat pump, anyone running them in their house?

    Tried searching in here for a bit. Time to replace 40 gal 4.2kw hot water tank. Been researching Heat Pump hot water tanks. I want people with real world number, not manufacture produced numbers. I think I’m going to go to a 80 gal (if I have the room). I know the recovery time is not as high...
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    Mitsubishi Mini Split 42k Hyper Heat. My opinions on my setup.

    With these cold temps everyone is having, would post on here too. If anyone has questions or considering it, ask all the questions. 1300 sq ft upstairs, 750 sq ft finished walkout basement, Northern Ohio. Single story with a walkout basement. New windows, semi ok attic insulation and shitty...
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    Victron A/C output #2. Who uses it?

    Looking into Multiplus 2 and really like the idea of the AC output2. I could create yet another panel with Hotwater, dryer, pool heat pump … I know it will kick off when you lose grid power which I like, but can you control it some? In theory, when SOC drops below xxx you have it kick into...
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    Post your Ground Mount Setup

    Lets keep this thread to member builds of their ground mount either home-made, store bought or Frankenstein. No questions or comments on the setup, just members post their mounts only with details below. I want a thread where people can scroll through everyone's post/pictures and see what their...
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    Can you control automatic transfer control limits with Victron?

    Might be titled wrong Still planning/designing stage. I will be using Victron 48/5000 with 12kw pv system and 20kw battery storage. It will eventually be split phase one day unless I can pull more fund and do it all at once. In the summer of Northern Ohio my system will produce plenty and...
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    Equipment in unconditioned garage?

    Still planning/gathering information. My 200amp panel is in the 2 car garage and the meter is on the backside of the panel. I am in Northern Ohio. Our garage is insulated all around, but the garage door is very light insulation and is not sealed well. It gets as high as 90 (rare, but we will...
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    The solar chargers are small, how does everyone deal with this?

    I am in the beginning stages and building on paper my setup. I will be going with Victron 48v. I am designing about a 4-5kw solar array and I want to do series as much as possible. My run will be around 250' from my setup thus me keeping it in series as much as possible for smaller wire...
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    How or Can Solar charge my new 82v mower.

    Thanks everyone! I tried doing a bunch of research and searched this forum and others too. I am either confused or missing something. I bought a new commercial mower for my house (Greenworks CZ60R) and would like to know what is involved to have solar charge the mower. How do I get a Solar...
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