in Phoenix they are nice to have in the garage, they keep the garage cool
@Scat.original4 сағат бұрын
what labels are you using on the wires? I bought some and they won't stay wrapped arout the wires Thanks for a great video
@LithiumSolar4 сағат бұрын
I use this label maker amzn.to/45tj0NO with this printable heat shrink cartridge amzn.to/45swFon . I don't like glue-based wire labels as they always leave sticky slimy residue and collect dirt/dust.
@WiSeNhEiMeR-13698 сағат бұрын
HOWdy L-S, ... THANKS = I have a GROWATT SPF 6000T DVM-MPV that I am quite satisfied with but these EG4 6000XP's seem quite interesting & Adequate I'm anxious to hear you 1-month / 3-month / 6-moth / reviews COOP the WiSeNhEiMeR from Richmond, INDIANA ... ps: I have never been able to configure my Growatt WiFi Dongle (because I do NOT own a CELLULAR Telephone ) & because they want me to broadcast my INFORMATION to CHINA ??? 😞 ...
@BrockLaBenne-ti4jm10 сағат бұрын
Thank you for posting, I’m trying to find out if these inverters require each string of pv to be paralleled into each inverter? Electrician in me seems to think that this makes sense but obviously only 2 moots per inverter and you have 3 strings so this wouldn’t work. Looks like you just brought your first two strings into one and the third string into the second. Secondly, if you only had two strings and 3 inverters would this mean one inverter doesn’t get any solar input? Hope this question makes sense.
@LithiumSolar7 сағат бұрын
With 2 inverters, you have 4 unique MPPT chargers. You do not need to connect the same solar string to two inverters. In fact, that would completely mess up the MPPT algorithm. You also do not need to have a solar input at all, so 3 inverters with solar panels on 1 and 2 but not on 3 would be perfectly fine as well.
@helenabha12 сағат бұрын
There is a 300ah model. It would be nice to evaluate it when there is a chance. Thank You
@helenabha12 сағат бұрын
There is a 300ah model. It would be nice to evaluate it when there is a chance. Thank You
@DeathbyKillerBong12 сағат бұрын
very nice setup
@solarcharging974314 сағат бұрын
Come back a year from now and let us know if these low cost (cheap) transformerless invertets are still working.
@GavinStoneDIY9 сағат бұрын
Still beating that drum…..
@LithiumSolar7 сағат бұрын
@Gavin some people just don't know how to quit
@loucinci392216 сағат бұрын
Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing
@john_in_phoenix17 сағат бұрын
Impressive installation, thanks for walking us through it.
@marcfruchtman947318 сағат бұрын
Great review, That wireless dongle is a huge security flaw without a password, is there a way to enable password? (I don't see why they don't sell a dongle that combines switchable secure encrypted wireless and wired LAN combo), and would like to see the MPPT voltage minimum dropped to v48 or lower).
@jimmyg621518 сағат бұрын
Looks nice and neat. I did similar with a 6x6 wire way and was able to use most of the provided knockouts, but I did make the battery one a bit larger just so they lined up with the nuts inside the inverter better. Think I punched it to 2”. I did want to ask about grounding. I have family licensed electricians. He told be to add a common ground bar inside the 6x6 wire way and then have all the devices connect to that common ground. His expectation was not to rely on the conduit between the inverter and wireway for grounding connection, this ensures the wireway is grounded to a mechanically connected set of screws, just like in a electrical panel. I think since this is smaller gauge wire vs larger wire there are grounding allowances in the code book, but that’s how I did it. Common ground bus mounted inside wireway back to electrical panel then inverter, batteries, and a victron charge controller I use for testing all run back to that common ground bar inside the wireway.
@SyberPrepper18 сағат бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you.
@Roll2Videos18 сағат бұрын
Great video 👍 love the setup 😮
@TheGrimshaw18 сағат бұрын
Great video, one note, the fans of the first inverter will end up blowing hot into the intake of the other inverter.
@LithiumSolar18 сағат бұрын
Logic would suggest this; however, the manual states they can be placed a minimum of 7.9 inches apart and mine are further. Perhaps I can put a piece of hvac duct metal bent at a 45 angle to direct some of the air outward instead of directly in to the next unit.
@randydehne886618 сағат бұрын
looks awesome
@jamessullivan698519 сағат бұрын
Nice
@ZennExile19 сағат бұрын
Been waiting on this one! And you aren't wrong about the internet connected device craze. It's not useful in many cases, and it's always a security risk. I would much rather have my own subnet connected through a router that doesn't allow incoming connections at all than have the "convenience" of easily connected devices. The Internet of Things should be managed by offline modules you can choose to update over your own network but never communicates beyond your home network without permission and absolute necessity. Household appliance manufacturers are no more ready for harmful code injection than your nearest great grandmother is on her iPhone. There are way too many unknown faults that could cause real world harm.
@kenthiergartner150619 сағат бұрын
Can you explain the 80% derate rule mentioned around 4:40 and how it applies here?
@LithiumSolar18 сағат бұрын
That would best be answered by an electrician, which I am not.
@kenthiergartner150618 сағат бұрын
Either way your installation is very clean and professional. Good work!
@ahaveland20 сағат бұрын
Looking great, however the open wireless would be a deal breaker for me. There are libraries for WPA2 and 3 encryption, it's not as if they'll have to write this code from scratch and skimping on this is quite a bad look. I would push them hard to address this vulnerability.
@chuxxsss20 сағат бұрын
Siemans, no thanks. Hated working on their equipment in the military days.
@SuperBrainAK20 сағат бұрын
Great job with the wiring! Looks very up to the task and well managed. I'm sure it wasn't easy but is certainly worth it!
@Ojames60021 сағат бұрын
Nice and neat. Well done. Where do you purchase your wireway ?
@LithiumSolar20 сағат бұрын
Zoro part number G0341056
@rgbii221 сағат бұрын
I've been using the Solar Assistant for a while now on a smaller system, and it works pretty good, though for me it will occassionslly lose connection and you have to manually disconnect and reconnect (through the software). I asked about either auto reseting when it disconnects, or at least give some notification, however, he said he hadn't heard of the problem. I found a few other people mentioning it on other forums. Still a nice system, it's just annoying when it happens.
@stevedutcher387522 сағат бұрын
Another nice video Mike!
@LithiumSolar22 сағат бұрын
Thank you sir, and it was nice meeting you :)
@emilhwilkins327523 сағат бұрын
80% derate rule only comes into play when you are pulling 100% of the circuit breaker and wire size for 3 hours of continues draw from your circuit breaker panel then after the 3 hours you can only draw 80% this is due to the heat that is built up in the circuit breaker and wire. Temperature rating of the wire needs to be 90 degree C.
@LithiumSolar22 сағат бұрын
Correct, the time for a load to be classified as "continuous" is 3 hours. This inverter can exceed that, thereby I sized the breakers 1.25x as required.
@bentheguru4986Күн бұрын
Yank split junk still.
@LithiumSolar23 сағат бұрын
What???
@FonteSolarКүн бұрын
😀😀😀 top demais show parabéns
@uhjyuff2095Күн бұрын
Good job on bundling the grounded conductor with its ungrounded conductors. It is a NEC requirement when multiple grounded conductors share the same conduit.
@fly4fun24Күн бұрын
Why not an18kw instead 2- 6ks inverters??
@LithiumSolarКүн бұрын
What 18kW inverter are you referring to?
@fly4fun24Күн бұрын
@@LithiumSolar eg4 18kpv
@LithiumSolar23 сағат бұрын
@@fly4fun24 That is not an 18kW inverter. It is a 12kW inverter. It is the same capacity as what I installed here for an extra $2100!
@daddio724917 сағат бұрын
@@LithiumSolar The 18k is a hybrid, these are off grid. Plus two is one, one is none. Lose one of these and you still have 6000 watts of 120/240v
@fly4fun247 сағат бұрын
Wow.,2100..... You can buy almost 10kW Of Battery , it Make sense...
@ricoma6037Күн бұрын
Yes, Huge security issue!!!
@tomarqКүн бұрын
To disable or encryp the WiFi dongle: Find the IP address the dongle got from your router and access it via a web browser. The default login is admin/admin. Select "English", and then you can adjust the "Wifi Mode Setting" to either disable the "AP Mode", or in the "AP Mode Setting" tab, you can enable encryption and add a password. I recommend leaving the SSID to it's original name otherwise the EG4 app wont be able to find it. This is working fine for me. Good luck, Mr Goodbits
@LithiumSolarКүн бұрын
Does the serial number for your wireless dongle start with BA?
@tomarq23 сағат бұрын
@@LithiumSolar Yes it does. I have the 18kpv. Both models use the BA##### dongle.
@LithiumSolar23 сағат бұрын
@@tomarq Ah ok, what your describing only applies to the BA adapters. Mine is a BJ adapter and does not appear to be responding on any of the common web ports.
@1982757Күн бұрын
Great vid! I saw the SOK and EG4 batteries if I am not mistaken. Are they connected together? In other words, can one connect two batteries from different manufacturers in parallel with no ill effects? Thank you.
@LithiumSolarКүн бұрын
Yes, they are connected together on my battery rack. It can be done if the operational parameters and system sizing is properly understood.
@198275723 сағат бұрын
@@LithiumSolar Okay. Thanks. Could you do a video on how you connected them and explain these parameters and sizing. It would be an eye opener for someone like me because I have been under the impression that you must use only the same batteries in a parallel configuration.
@Shmade0304Күн бұрын
Your back yay 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🔋🔋🔋🔋
@clarencewiles963Күн бұрын
You have it looking great 👍
@GavinStoneDIYКүн бұрын
Nice clean install. Looks good.
@Solar_and_SecurityКүн бұрын
Same, I love mine, but the WIFI adapter.... I'm trying to get the Wired connection, but its constantly sold out, and expensive... good luck!
@ghostriderjku7209Күн бұрын
Does the 18k version have the same issue with the ssid?
@daddio724917 сағат бұрын
The 18k is sourced from a different manufacture, you would have to find a video of that model to find out.
@ZeroDot42Күн бұрын
What printer do you use forcthe cable labeling ? Is pin terninals worth it? I see you dont use any?
@LithiumSolarКүн бұрын
I use this label maker amzn.to/45tj0NO with this heat shrink cartridge amzn.to/45swFon . The pin terminals (ferrules) are great when they're called for. The terminal blocks on the Batrium stuff pretty much requires them. They prevent strands of wire from breaking off and are good for stress relieving. They have their purpose. I would not use them on any of the inverter stuff or high-current items. I think I saw in the EG4 manual that they explicitly tell you NOT to use ferrules.
@colormaker507018 сағат бұрын
@@LithiumSolar Thank you for the label maker link !
@ZeroDot42Күн бұрын
Stunning installation
@LithiumSolarКүн бұрын
Thank you :)
@offgridwanabeКүн бұрын
Sweet the surge power must be amazing. May need an air diverter between the units.
@bill2292Күн бұрын
Does the 6000XP communicate with the Lynx? Why did you need the shunt, wouldn't the Lynx provide the data you need?
@LithiumSolarКүн бұрын
I don't have the Victron Lynx, or any other Victron components. I use a Batrium BMS for my self-built battery banks (not shown in the video) which uses the shunt I installed.
@Nathan-wf3frКүн бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I’m considering the same. Really appreciate you sharing your experience with setup and use.
@breakalegfpv9532Күн бұрын
that is just so they can still charge their devices, at "your place " when the power gets shut off lol.
@leshenderson5746Күн бұрын
Clear as mud !!
@LithiumSolarКүн бұрын
What part is confusing that I could explain further. Keep in mind, this is not an instructional video!
@colormaker5070Күн бұрын
Does the unsecured inverter SSID give you access to settings or just for monitoring ? Wired dongle $200 seems like they just want you to use wifi, that’s disturbing in so many ways.
@AdamDeLay07Күн бұрын
Great job on the install! I'm partial to the conduit/wireway look. It just makes things look nice and clean! Looking forward to your future tests on this inverter. I sent you a message on the forum with a link to a doc that might help you add a password to the WiFi dongle. YT doesn't like links in the comments if they don't come from the creator. Regarding the fans on the inverter, I've seen other folks buy floor register diverters and put them on the discharge side of the inverter so you're not feeding warm air from one inverter directly into the other inverter.
@flatphrat134Күн бұрын
WOW that looks awesome man!
@mattjames9755Күн бұрын
How did you do the knockouts for the wire way?
@LithiumSolarКүн бұрын
I have a hydraulic knockout punch set. It's TEMCo brand, but unfortunately it looks like the specific kit I have has been discontinued.