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Who likes Electrical Gremlins?
Sounds to me like a setting for max charging current could need adjusted.
BLUEPOWER IP6048 - The New SunGoldPower 48V Hybrid Competitor to the MPPSolar LVX6048WP
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Osmethne
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Shouldn't be an issue. Max charging current is set for 90 amps. On top of this the battery shouldn't be a factor.
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It well maybe under warranty, but how would you know? (they are not to be found on the site anymore, and the manual doesn't say)How long is the warranty? Several SGP advertise 3 year warranty. Think you have some left if 3 year?
I think ppl are over loading inverters and killing them. Manufacturers should probably reduce the advertised loads but think it is a marketing thing so not going to happen. Electric air compressors use to claim 5hp 120volt 20 amp breaker. The only way they were broke from false advertising was a law suit.
Most gas generators are really only rated at 1/2 output. The instructions often tell ppl that. Most get raggy on upper end - dirty power and dependability drops if run at higher rating plus they get hotter and fuel consumption goes way up. Ppl buy undersize generators and have same problems. Then they cuss the generator when it is the advertising marketing ppl at fault.
I think we are maybe seeing some of that with these inverters and maybe for longevity the loads should be significantly reduced. Despite the advertising. I would have had them in parallel if it were me if you wanted more. We all want more. The problem then becomes we will add more load.
I would contact SGP and inquire about warranty - look at your paper work.
I am corresponding with SGP, taking videos of the inverters not working etc.
Was able to connect a PC and get fault codes, the culprit seems to be "DC-DC over current".
also something about "Slow start" or was it "Soft" start.
And BTW, turns out both still can do PV and feed the grid or load. But once the batter is connected - they shut down.
john.kading
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The warranty for mine is two years. Interesting, but this detail is not shown in their manual. Anyway, here is an old screen grab showing this detail.
Is anyone interested in acquiring one of these units? I've retired mine for an EG4 6000XP. No grid tie, but it works nicely. The IP6048 was purchased in November of 2022.
I have the original packing materials, and it shipped with FedEx. If interested, leave a note and I'll box it up, you'll just pay shipping.
UPDATE: It's been picked up! Thanks to Justoneguy. Enjoy sir!
Is anyone interested in acquiring one of these units? I've retired mine for an EG4 6000XP. No grid tie, but it works nicely. The IP6048 was purchased in November of 2022.
I have the original packing materials, and it shipped with FedEx. If interested, leave a note and I'll box it up, you'll just pay shipping.
UPDATE: It's been picked up! Thanks to Justoneguy. Enjoy sir!
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What do you think of the new eg4 6000xp.? Lot of ppl seem to love it.
john.kading
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So far I'm very pleased with the EG4 6000XP. It's feature set fits my needs pretty well.
The best feature is the 6000XP responds when adjustments are made. The IP6048 would require multiple attempts to change most settings. My best analogy is the BluePower inverter was like talking to a teenager, it just ignored you...
Also, the EG4 seems to be more efficient. Plus, when it is reaches peak output it will bypass to the grid. Conversely, when the IP6048 hit peak load, it would just shut down.
Current Connected is the vendor, I've called them once and am pleased with their support. It's great to have live phone access too.
The best feature is the 6000XP responds when adjustments are made. The IP6048 would require multiple attempts to change most settings. My best analogy is the BluePower inverter was like talking to a teenager, it just ignored you...
Also, the EG4 seems to be more efficient. Plus, when it is reaches peak output it will bypass to the grid. Conversely, when the IP6048 hit peak load, it would just shut down.
Current Connected is the vendor, I've called them once and am pleased with their support. It's great to have live phone access too.
I finally got my meter connected. I got the definitive answer.
It's drawing 48W at idle at night without anything connected
That's not bad
(sorry, had posted 25W at first but had settings wrong, had it set as one pole)
It's drawing 48W at idle at night without anything connected
That's not bad
(sorry, had posted 25W at first but had settings wrong, had it set as one pole)
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Sorry this is so delayed. I rechecked mine and you are absolutely correct. That 100Amps of Charging was coming 100% from Utility and 0% from Generator. I asked support and they simply replied not possible. Looks like the only options for charging are Solar and Utility. I thought about wiring in one of those switches that take in 2 separate sources and output 1. It sounds risky. I just changed my battery bank to a LiFePo4 300Ah bank. This lines up better with the start stop voltages of this inverter. My HOA shutdown my plans for a solar pergola. I am having to look at other options. I got 294Ah out of my 300Ah battery bank. Some people would call that a fail but that's 98% of the expected power. I have bought a couple different CT and I want to try and have it match power draw from my house at night. Hopefully this isn't too fiddly. I have been manually charging when Grid Tied solar is over producing. I am allowed to feed back power but they pay so little for it I am trying to capture it and re-use it as much as is possible. my first test with the new battery was a success. I will try to fine tune it moving forward.
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I can show you where I would try to set that up but I cannot guarantee it will work like you are hoping. For the most part it works but its trial and error. If I log in with the Mobile App then go to Parameter settings > Other Settings. You can see when to start and stop Charging and also where to stop and start providing power for the AC Load. The bottom 6 parameters is where I would try that. I am fairly certain this will work for you. I am using it a bit differently. I have a Seperate Grid Tied System so I usually produce some surplus around noon. I turn on my charging until about 4PM. I did Start Time for AC Charging1 - 12:00 (noon), Ending time for AC Chargng1 14:00 (2PM) , Start Time for AC Charging2 - 14:00 (2PM), Ending Time for AC CHarging2 - 16:00 (4PM). Then Start Time for enable AC Supply the Load - 19:00 (7PM) Ending Time for enable AC Supply the load 08:00 (8AM). You would likely use these almost the opposite. It should work.
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Thank you! This is great information. I might give it a try