6000XP Parallel with Generator

[diycorey]

I am completely off-grid and just added a second 6000xp so I have both setup in parallel. After a few cloudy days, I needed to start the generator to get the batteries back up but was having issues. After reading more in the manual, I saw that the generator needs to be connected to both 6000XP units to work. I am wondering how others running parallel inverters and a generator are splitting the generator to both inverters? I have 6-3 wire going to a generator plug outside my solar shack and the terminals on the 6000XP wont support more than 6 gauge. I really don't want to step down to 8 gauge wire but not sure how else to split the generator power between the two units?

 

[MaikaiLife]

Have you considered splitting with polaris connectors?

https://www.amazon.com/Kanayu-Insulated-Connector-Connectors-Soldering/dp/B0CH3F282F/ref=sr_1_8?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KKMgiA3P-fjMsJme9eLO4H-VxanzaqU3WX3ogSXBrImgWYgVu2BeRMdlmgUiTjEajVfCpIw-gp-Tw_Ji4jZXuwVgMMMjQe1LWhsYnBcybjYLOyiaoTUVQwNUw9T75bfCoSN9pnnnkE2qx7_PbY4F91bAhriEQo0lY6n06bntOu5i0vOIIUXVFjzz28p49EPmM4SBQz6CSFrFh9f29KigZeZKjBLLTsq1Vv4RmMtqXAg.pAduRFO3u546vr0TtS_YbDik9gH9oQO-RFvLQkhhbjE&dib_tag=se&keywords=polaris+connector&qid=1721081185&sr=8-8

 

[DIYrich]

Get a chargeverter and charge the battery directly.

 

[EG4TechSolutionsTeam]

I am completely off-grid and just added a second 6000xp so I have both setup in parallel. After a few cloudy days, I needed to start the generator to get the batteries back up but was having issues. After reading more in the manual, I saw that the generator needs to be connected to both 6000XP units to work. I am wondering how others running parallel inverters and a generator are splitting the generator to both inverters? I have 6-3 wire going to a generator plug outside my solar shack and the terminals on the 6000XP wont support more than 6 gauge. I really don't want to step down to 8 gauge wire but not sure how else to split the generator power between the two units?

If the generator is not less than 3%, the best way would be to use a chargeverter to avoid having issues with your inverter.