So, can this system seamlessly transition between grid and battery without noticing via parameters you set? Also, can you program it to , let's say, use all solar and up to X kw of battery at the same time as supplementing from the grid?

The last time it snowed in my home town (2004) I didn't have any solar panels. The time before that when it snowed I was away to college. That was 1967. Before that it snowed in 1953 (I think)... I didn't know anything about anything. But I watched your entire video. LOL!

Does it come with the battery wires??

Did you happen to record the difference in power output between when the panels were snow-covered and when they were clean? That would have been an interesting piece of data.

Is it possible to connect to Lync Power In for battery, solar charge charging, and inverter in a single unit? Thanks Adam

Wisconsinite here, Dedicated push broom, roof rake, and after ice storms window scraper on extension pole (to get the process started). But the best thing for winter are my vertical panels nothing sticks to them at all. I would never climb up on the roof in winter, one slip and you will never in your lifetime make enough power to cover the cost of the accident!

A tip for your snow rake on an extended pole. Start using the thicker extensions, the thinner diameter extensions near the top can bend or break, just use as much of the heavier extensions, and be careful when you need to use the full length of the extension pole, go slow to prevent bending the extension pole..

Can you program a quattro with programmable relay to look at that AUX1 input and based on SOC, try to turn on the AC power or try to turn on the actual gernator start? Example... Cerbo commands it's relay 1 to call for external power at 15%SoC. The AUX1 is made and the quattro tries to connect to the grid. If the grid isn't available, then obviously it can't. Time goes on and the SoC drops to say 10% and the quattro then tries to start my generator of hte 2nd input. I had no idea all this programability existed in the victron system.

The snow broom and extension pole looks good!. Thanks for sharing!

I too live in Michigan. I use a soft bristle 24' wide push broom with teloscoping painters pole. Works great as long as I broom the snow off before it freezes.

Have just posted a video on the same topic with my option ! Have also the option to change the heads of my extension pole ! Cheers

Thanks!

EXCELLENT!!! Had no idea I could view this info on my laptop. This info is so hard to find. I am so HAPPY you published this video. . Going to watch this again and again when I need a refresher. If we ever meet...I owe you a drink (your choice). Thank you, Tom B

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Still no rain this winter in Baghdad.

I don't miss ANY of that!!!

I have trackers never once have I cleaned snow off

I use the same thing for the last 3 years

You should try 300+ feet of array, 2 panels high. Only good part is my mounts are adjustable to 55 degree pitch so most falls off easy.

Hello Adam. great video. when are you and the guys going to do another live?

This is why all my panels are ground mounted. So easier to build and maintained.

I was hoping for something new lol. I use the snow rake my snow comes a foot at a time sometimes more this year so it is a challenge especially the roof mounts and I have both same as you. If or maybe when the sun comes out it does slide off if I can get the bottom row clean. I think the only way would be to reverse the voltage flow to warm up the panels but nobody has come up with that yet and I don't experiment too much any more. I do like the extension pole maybe I'll order one or wait for spring I know that works. Cheers

It's interesting to see what you have to do to keep snow off them but it must be a bit frustrating to spend an hour cleaning them only to have it snow again and cover it all back up. I wonder how practical it would be to have a tough clear plastic sheet that you could wind up and down (one roll at the ridge of the roof, one at the gutter, wind onto the gutter roll then wind it back up) to clear it. No snow here but it does rain a lot at times. Depending on the measurement station in town there's been 100mm to 200mm (3.5 to 7.5 inches) so far this year. December saw around 350mm at all stations.

I did ground mount only to make it easy to clean. I have a nylon broom that i use for this, only. Happy new year and thanks for doing what you do for the solar community!

I've been using a pool brush on a pool pole. They extend really far and allow you to get up pretty high as well. Nice and soft, doesn't get stuck on the bolts either but probably not as robust as the snow brum.

Adam great content 👍 but there’s always a but 😊 please go outside right now and throw that ladder away !!! Year before last I fell off a ladder had to have my right shoulder rebuilt 9 months of PT and recovery (it was absolutely horrible) . Love the channel keep up the good work and please for your fans throw that ladder in the burn pile.🙏🙏🙏

My panels are on the roof. Much too high to use extension poles. I live in the Pacific Northwest and if it snows a lot, I have to get out a shovel. If it’s not too bad, I can use the broom like you do, but I’ll look into the blue car snow remover. 🖖

Mid Atlantic, not much snow, roof mount, let it melt and clean my pannels, but did like snow broom. Thanks for sharing!

I have been using the same type of end for clearing my panels. Mine is a push pull end. It works great but like you discovered you can get aggressive if you use the short end to break up ice or whatever. I end up bending the pole or breaking it. I still have to get up on the roof tho. Looking for a new pole meow actually!

I don't miss the snow, we spend most of the winter here under clouds and chilly rainy weather. Thank goodness I can ground mount my panels :)

Note: The settings seem to be the same for both the 6000XP and the 12000XP. There may be some value differences between the individual inverters due to the output power, but the options should be the same (at least on the EG4 Monitoring website). Links to the parts & pieces in the video (affiliate links) ------------------------------------ EG4 6000XP - bit.ly/3VS2jca EG4 12000XP - bit.ly/4fHWBQo Supporting the Channel -------------------------------------------------- There are several ways that you can help support this channel. - Affiliate links help the channel by providing me with a small commission of the sale. It does not change the cost for you at all. - Buy me a Coffee - buymeacoffee.com/goingoffgrv - You can also click on the "Thanks" button under the video to support the channel. - You can become a channel member and receive additional perks: bit.ly/3Wdufqv Thank you for your support!

The only thing about flex boss21 is no AC coupling without the grid boss. 😢

Thank you! I was so stuck on this PN thing

Are these settings same as the 12000xp?

you have helped me so much to understand some of the do’s and don’ts as a newbie, I wish you and your family a wonderful 2025.

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Good day I'm having problem with the amount of watts coming in. I have 8 panels 400 watts each on a 2.5 mm cable and the inverter only shows 75 watts coming into the inverter

It's really nice to see him having fun with his boy-like expression. It brings back some nostalgic memories, thank you

Solar panel dont need to be earthed.

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7:05 Hi, a question, it is ok that the negative pole in multiplus ii is missing a plate but positive has it??, i'm preparing to install my multiplus and just noticed that...

Such a great product and manufacturing

Thanks Adam. Can I test that the system is working nominally by turning of main house breaker, the system should keep electricity on in house, am I correct? I tried that and there was no power, I am sure it’s a setting issue, I will try not to bother you with my newbie questions 😊

Thanks Adam. Can I test that the system is working nominally by turning of main house breaker, the system should keep electricity on in house, am I correct? I tried that and there was no power, I am sure it’s a setting issue, I will try not to bother you with my newbie questions 😊

Thank you for this, very helpful. How do I set the xp to run on battery first, the grid while battery recharge using pv ? Is this a default or do I need to set this? Thank you if anyone can help.

This is fantastic. I’ve been on the phone with EG4 & SS discussing my best options, but I love learning more, keep this stuff coming. Just subscribed. Thank you.