Is there a video request topic for Will we can post to? I know he's said before that he really only makes videos when the community is interested in something. I know he'd do a very well and in-depth demonstration of its uses and pitfalls is the main reason I ask.
My main draw on whether or not I would start saving up to purchase the EG4 18KPV Hybrid is on use of the Smart Load feature on page 55 of the manual: https://eg4electronics.com/backend/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EG4-18KPV-12LV-Manual-1.4.4.pdf
I'd be interested in basically pre-cooling/heating a room with a mini split when SoC is high and there's a significant PV input.
My main worries are:
* Cloud impact to this load? It has this mention below (in italics). My worry is that if clouds move in and out frequently then you'd often be going from >1000W down to sub 1000W frequently - a Mini-split connected to this output could be flipped on/off too frequently and impact the electronics?
"When the PV power exceeds 1000W, andthe battery system SOC gets to 90%, theSmart Load Port (GEN) will automaticallyswitch on to power the connected load.When the battery reaches SOC<85% orPV power<1000W, the Smart Load Portautomatically switches off."
* The manual doesn't specify that this would be an inverted AC load, and what voltage it would use? Can it be set to 120V only or 240V?
Thanks!
My main draw on whether or not I would start saving up to purchase the EG4 18KPV Hybrid is on use of the Smart Load feature on page 55 of the manual: https://eg4electronics.com/backend/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EG4-18KPV-12LV-Manual-1.4.4.pdf
I'd be interested in basically pre-cooling/heating a room with a mini split when SoC is high and there's a significant PV input.
My main worries are:
* Cloud impact to this load? It has this mention below (in italics). My worry is that if clouds move in and out frequently then you'd often be going from >1000W down to sub 1000W frequently - a Mini-split connected to this output could be flipped on/off too frequently and impact the electronics?
"When the PV power exceeds 1000W, andthe battery system SOC gets to 90%, theSmart Load Port (GEN) will automaticallyswitch on to power the connected load.When the battery reaches SOC<85% orPV power<1000W, the Smart Load Portautomatically switches off."
* The manual doesn't specify that this would be an inverted AC load, and what voltage it would use? Can it be set to 120V only or 240V?
Thanks!