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    Pytes V5 console cable wire pin out for connecting to solar assist.

    The old solar assistant pipes cable works for the 4800 R batteries, but does not work for the V5. Does anybody know how or what wires to re-crimp the end so that I can make it work with my V5 batteries? I am using a SolArk 15 K and I have 16 pes V5 batteries in closed loop. Thanks very much...
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    EG4-LL v3 and SolArk 15k

    Thanks, I will probably go with the V5 or the R version, just waiting for my super insane battle of wits with my inspector for 3 months so far. if he blesses the ESS Rapid shutdown which will also shutdown the DC bus then i will let Solark pick which flavor, I do like the V5 wifi dongle but I...
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    EG4-LL v3 and SolArk 15k

    Thanks.
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    EG4-LL v3 and SolArk 15k

    Thank you so much all I need is the shutdown part for pytes and I am gonna order 16 and figure out which stack or cabinet I need for inside my garage. I’m ready to order today. Thank you again. This place is always been the place where I can find answers that are real. I appreciate everybody...
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    EG4-LL v3 and SolArk 15k

    Thank you doo much. You saved me from being forced to either return EG4 or replace SolArk which I wouldn’t have done. It’s so weird my inspector is trying so hard to force me into something piece by piece. This nightmare started 2nd week of February.
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    EG4-LL v3 and SolArk 15k

    Ok you’re right and that would been an issue. Do you know who I can call about estop. I want to get 16 of the v5 pytes
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    EG4-LL v3 and SolArk 15k

    Never mind I see they are 9540A. I will call them about estop if I can find a number. Today.
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    EG4-LL v3 and SolArk 15k

    Oh great, they are not 9540A? If not I will lose 3ft around them in my garage.
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    EG4-LL v3 and SolArk 15k

    is pytes that much better than the new EG4. Or are you saying I won’t be able to run closed loop with the EG4 and SolArk ?
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    EG4-LL v3 and SolArk 15k

    Ya it’s Texas and he said ok on EG4. I will look into the pytes be he is demanding the estop come from battery manufacturer not something I run. 😡 he has been a nightmare it’s like he us forcing me to use that battery
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    EG4-LL v3 and SolArk 15k

    Any idea how EG4-LL-S battery work closed loop with SolArk 15k. I am about to order.
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    EG4-LL v3 and SolArk 15k

    Ya me too.
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    EG4-LL v3 and SolArk 15k

    Rapid shutdown from battery separate from RSD of PV. Like EG4-LL v3 offers. It’s almost like his demand was word for word from what they offer.
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    EG4-LL v3 and SolArk 15k

    I have had nightmares getting inspection passed with anything. How do EG4-LL v3 with rapid shutdown that my inspector is demanding work in closed loop with SolArk 15k?
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    Still dealing with nightmare inspection

    This looks very promising. Thanks.
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    Still dealing with nightmare inspection

    Is there any battery turn off relay besides Blue sea systems, and TE EV200A1ANA. Both of which are not UL Listed. The blue sea systems is marine listed and used by coast guard but nope inspector says must be UL listed. He claims they are out there but says it’s not his job to tell me what...
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    Help with external Battery bank disconnect inspection required

    Ya everything I give him he shoots down because he hates DIY people. My electrician that certified my work wants $1,000 to do something
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    Help with external Battery bank disconnect inspection required

    Just asked inspector and he said no it specifically has to be UL listed for Solar.
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    Help with external Battery bank disconnect inspection required

    How about this? In reality it’s barely larger than single gain outlet. Also thank you!!! Also the feed is only 12v but the battery bank is 51.2v 1,000ah
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    Help with external Battery bank disconnect inspection required

    Any thoughts on Blue Sea’s option it has no continuous current and only uses power in switching 12v 7amp for 40ms. https://a.co/d/jheEx2K It’s not UL certified but it’s Marine certified SAE & ISO. Will I have an issue with that? Thanks again
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    Help with external Battery bank disconnect inspection required

    Thanks I sure would like this then running 4/0 through my brick wall.
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    Help with external Battery bank disconnect inspection required

    Ok I got it to try lol if it works I will like it 900% more lol
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    Help with external Battery bank disconnect inspection required

    Ok thank you very much. I will order one. Will the documentation tell me what external coil economizer I will need?
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    Help with external Battery bank disconnect inspection required

    How does this work? If I read correctly it’s 36v 500 amp. I need 48v and 400-500 amp. Will it work with 48v
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    Help with external Battery bank disconnect inspection required

    I just got flagged needing a radio freq or remote battery disconnect for me 4P4S 16x12.8v 250ah setup that is in my garage. Any thoughts besides running 4/0 to outside of house?
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    Help with SolArk / Solar edge ac coupled stopped working

    Thanks sorry no screen on the edge
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    Help with SolArk / Solar edge ac coupled stopped working

    Says 60.00 on tester but option is 62.00 and is not changeable
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    Help with SolArk / Solar edge ac coupled stopped working

    Yep a few times and crazy enough I think your correct because I just got an email from Solar edge that they are sending a new one. Problem is my installer ie ripoff company does not know I am AC coupling to a SolArk and my battery array. Hmmm
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    Help with SolArk / Solar edge ac coupled stopped working

    Can I do that with a Klein tester? I know the frequency is an adjustment in the SolArk
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    Help with SolArk / Solar edge ac coupled stopped working

    I tested it’s getting 250v. I even tested the DC side in then 7600h and it’s 387v It has to be a setting as it worked for 20 days perfectly until i tested a power loss. SolArk stayed on perfectly but edge shutoff probably because my batteries were almost charged. I have worked with SolArk...
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    Help with SolArk / Solar edge ac coupled stopped working

    Help I have a SolArk 15k / Solar edge ac coupled system. Tested new ac disconnect and ever since then my solar edge will not talk to SolArk any longer since I tested the AC disconnect by throwing the breaker. It’s on everything looks good it’s like it’s not seeing the SolArk as it’s grid so it...
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    Question on SolArk 15k SolarEdge AC system with batteries

    I like to do overkill but to be honest I didn’t have enough 2/0 left over and did 4/0.
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    Question on SolArk 15k SolarEdge AC system with batteries

    I did 4/0 to fuse then switch then busbar and the a very tight two pairs of 4/0 to SolArk see attached. All wires from busbar to SolArk are same size positive and negative. The positive and negative before are close.
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