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EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

Side question: how are people connecting battery cables? You can't use finely stranded cable or even compression lug on cable because it uses screw lugs for all power connections.
 
Zapper77 said:
Connect the CTs
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WHAT IN THE LITERAL ************!!!!!

I feel like a complete MORON. Good thing I didn't throw the box away. I had no idea that CT's came with it. Like an idiot I glanced at the content list in the manual but since I thought you only needed CT's for exporting, and I wasn't exporting, I #1 didn't need them and #2 for some reason thought it said optional under them in the contents list.

Found the box, hooked them up and like magic, all is right in the world. Now I have a question for you. How is it that someone from SS and EG4 couldn't see that and with a few pictures you found the issue?
 
Beetle Bailey said:
WHAT IN THE LITERAL ************!!!!!

I feel like a complete MORON. Good thing I didn't throw the box away. I had no idea that CT's came with it. Like an idiot I glanced at the content list in the manual but since I thought you only needed CT's for exporting, and I wasn't exporting, I #1 didn't need them and #2 for some reason thought it said optional under them in the contents list.

Found the box, hooked them up and like magic, all is right in the world. Now I have a question for you. How is it that someone from SS and EG4 couldn't see that and with a few pictures you found the issue?
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I wanted to ask for everything at once, figured I'd look at the settings first then move on to the physical setup next.

FYSA @Markus_SignatureSolar
 
JonathanW said:
How have you not exported anything?! Wish I had an answer for you. I cant keep mine from charging battery. My unit is very grid preferred. My solar jumps all over with grid connected. Its stable with grid off.
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If you mean export to the grid, I don't have an agreement with the power company. Last thing I want to do is give them power for a small price, have them mark it up and sell it to someone else. Might be a different story when I get to the point of having enough battery backup and large enough array to sustain my entire home. Until that point I'm going to be a bit selfish and keep it all to myself.
 
Beetle Bailey said:
WHAT IN THE LITERAL ************!!!!!

I feel like a complete MORON. Good thing I didn't throw the box away. I had no idea that CT's came with it. Like an idiot I glanced at the content list in the manual but since I thought you only needed CT's for exporting, and I wasn't exporting, I #1 didn't need them and #2 for some reason thought it said optional under them in the contents list.

Found the box, hooked them up and like magic, all is right in the world. Now I have a question for you. How is it that someone from SS and EG4 couldn't see that and with a few pictures you found the issue?
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Keep an eye on the export...in my opinion anything under 1kWh a day should be fine...assuming you are also importing a similar amount. If exporting becomes an issue ask SS to install 1111 firmware.
 
rhino said:
Side question: how are people connecting battery cables? You can't use finely stranded cable or even compression lug on cable because it uses screw lugs for all power connections.
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I did one set of battery cables with ferrules and one with just strands. I personally prefer the ferrules. Just use a torque device so you get a good bite on the ferrule. Ferrules that I use are thin and easily deformed under the pressure, while still keeping the strands contained.
 
rhino said:
Side question: how are people connecting battery cables? You can't use finely stranded cable or even compression lug on cable because it uses screw lugs for all power connections.
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Wondering, what size battery cables you have in your KPV connection ?
 
Beetle Bailey said:
Any way, other having SS upgrade my firmware, to get this thing to stop exporting?
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Disconnect grid connection...assuming you still have fast zero and disable grid sell.

As shown on your post here.
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EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

Did you format the stick with the exact DOS commands ? I put the folder and a set of the files in the root of the drive too. Did you disconnect all power, PV, battery and grid ? Didn't use DOS commands. Formatted with both pc's. Thought about partitioning to a smaller size. Think I'll run by...
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Zapper77 said:
Disconnect grid connection...assuming you still have fast zero and disable grid sell.

As shown on your post here.
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EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

Did you format the stick with the exact DOS commands ? I put the folder and a set of the files in the root of the drive too. Did you disconnect all power, PV, battery and grid ? Didn't use DOS commands. Formatted with both pc's. Thought about partitioning to a smaller size. Think I'll run by...
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I do. I was thinking of setting times ac charge at 100w during the day and see if that alleviates the issue.
 
General question - For the 18Kpv, is the LifFePower4 communication Hub required to communicate with EG4 LifePower4 batteries?

(already answered below - Thanks)​

 
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