EG4 6000XP Imbalanced Load & Surge Testing - 6000 Watts One Leg?

[@rodneyhunt]

Get your EG4 6000XP here: signaturesolar.com/eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter-split-phase/?ref=rodneyhunt

[@tjmooney4181]

Thanks rodney for doing these tests and posting for us 🙏

[@rodneyhunt]

Glad to help. Trying to post things I would want to know and things people ask about.

[@tjmooney4181]

@rodneyhunt if you were to wire 3 in parallel, would you run each hot leg to a different 30 or 40a breaker or would you run them all to busbars and then just one set of wires to the load panel breaker 🤔

[@tjmooney4181]

@rodneyhunt after reading my question I realized it wouldn't be good to run the hot legs to a busbar without breakers haha sorry I'm still trying to figure out the most efficient way to wire them if stacking more than 2 in parallel

[@rodneyhunt]

I will use breakers like the growatt setup I have. Since I have a box setup already and it will make it easier to service if needed with multiple breakers.

[@rodneyhunt]

No problem

[@matthewknight5641]

It really is a cool inverter being able to take a load like it does and the biilt in breakers and all those features are great. Im wanting to order one for my shop sometime in the near future

[@rodneyhunt]

Love the 3 running my house! They have been great. 👍

[@cmhcop]

Thank you for some real world examples!

[@rodneyhunt]

👍

[@matthewknight5641]

The more i see the 6000xp the more i like it especially for the price. My only issue is that ive built my own batteries with jk bms's and i dont know if they will work with that inverter

[@rodneyhunt]

They will work without communications for sure. You just need to input your charge settings. 👍

[@amio_roseto1]

thanks Rodney for the great video and putting time to explain to everyone!

[@rodneyhunt]

Thank you for watching. Hope these videos push more people to become more self reliant

[@shaunnightfire8269]

Love your content, Rodney. Glad I found this channel!

[@rodneyhunt]

Thank you. More to come on the 6000xp

[@ScottieBMan]

So it could definitely cover a sump pump and well pump, I think even if they were to kick on at the same time.

[@rodneyhunt]

Yes depending on size but I would think it would work for most applications.

[@rodneyhunt]

@@kickgas7171 that is why I said depending on the size. In general what most people are using residential it should. Check your pumps specs to verify what it will pull of course.

[@ScottieBMan]

@@kickgas7171both my pump are under the rating so I’m anticipating them both working

[@stephensanchez5761]

Rod good test can you run a test on a 5 ton ac? With just the one EG4 6000 XP THks.

[@rodneyhunt]

Unfortunately don’t have one that big to test. Have 3 running my entire house two smaller units. Maybe I will be able to post more testing when I get a chance! 👍

[@stephensanchez5761]

@@rodneyhunt how about running a test with the one EG4 6000 XP on eletic stove cooking on the 4 buners and cooking something in the oven all at the same time.

[@rongray4118]

Rodney - will one of these units be able to supply fulltime power to a 50 Amp RV service (OFF GRID)? We don't plan on using air conditioning in our RV but we do have residential refrigerator/freezer, washer/dryer combo and a 120v/propane water heater onboard. If we needed to purchase two - I would like to know beforehand. Thanks and Hope this finds you having a Great Day!

[@rodneyhunt]

The unit is only rated for 6,000 watts. So depending on your loads. If using a full 50 amps then you need two. So it depends on

[@rongray4118]

@@rodneyhunt having the discussion with my wife. If two are necessary - then that will be the route to go. I prefer the ability to have the 50Amp+ potential as though we were utilizing a 100 amp panel (residential). Thank you for your response and video tutorials!

[@waynechien-vovietchongmy9724]

220 AIR COMPRESSOR ON 50 FT RUN 15AMP

[@rodneyhunt]

Should run it fine!

[@waynechien-vovietchongmy9724]

@@rodneyhunt it doesn't I'm curious Single phase vs parallel More like 100 feet of 0 awg aluminum Motor starts and runs...at 5 seconds invertor shuts off

[@rodneyhunt]

That is weird. You have the 6000xp correct

[@waynechien-vovietchongmy9724]

@@rodneyhunt yep Runs my 13 amp lift...220 no issues I'm gonna move it closer. Try it Maybe run cap is dead I'm surprised also I shouldn't have to change settings.. parallel or none right? Should be 1 phase not 3 Crazy my lift works

[@rodneyhunt]

@@waynechien-vovietchongmy9724 yeah let me know if using a shorter run does anything.

[@richardc3208]

Great video and testing, thanks.

[@rodneyhunt]

Thanks

[@JbVest]

Compared to what I was pulling in on my old growatt inverter from my solar panels using the exact same panels and wiring I'm actually pulling in more wattage than before, with the 6000 XP. The only change in the panels is instead of two separate strings of seven I have all 14 in series (I bought low voltage panels because the inverter I had only had a 180 volt max MPPT.) Eww 😬 lol. So far loving the unit

[@rodneyhunt]

That’s awesome! Loving my units so far

[@bobcole3852]

I thought "they" said 3000 surge on one leg, but 12k on both together. Prrtty impressive results with your test!

[@rodneyhunt]

Yes rated for 12kw surge 3.5 seconds and 11kw for 5 seconds. Not bad results from my testing

[@alaskahomesteadadventures7579]

Excuse my ignorance, but I'm trying to figure out if the 6000xp outputs only 3kw 120v total or 6kw 120v total?

[@rodneyhunt]

6kw spilt phase. So you can use 240 volts or 120 volts. Yes 3000 watts each 120 volt leg. 6000 watts total

[@alaskahomesteadadventures7579]

@@rodneyhunt also is it capable of charging battery bank off 120v generator?

[@rodneyhunt]

@@alaskahomesteadadventures7579 have not tried but I think it will charge batteries but no UPS function at 120 volts input. Actually not sure that is AC input I am thinking of and not generator

[@jimgraham290]

It will not charge batteries or run with a 120v Genny

[@flopackrc5452]

Rodney i see alot of people asking questiins thought you could elaborate. #1 how many panels you have on each mppt ? Total voc on each alot of people are thinking 480voc ÷2=240voc per input . (Or ) 480 voc per mppt 960 voc total ? #2 grounding is it needed ( ground rod)

[@rodneyhunt]

480 is the max per mppt but I think up to 385 is the max recommended. So the mppt works at it’s best. Yes system needs to be grounded when fully installed by following the manual. Mine is not since I am moving and testing right now. Will be grounded during full installation when other inverters arrive

[@awbean5254]

RODNEY, GREAT LOAD TESTING! DO YOU HAVE A HOME STANDBY GENERATOR TO CHARGE YOUR BATTERIES FOR LONG RAINY DAYS BEING AN OFF GRID HOME?

[@rodneyhunt]

I still use some grid power for now when needed. I do have a generator to charge batteries back with the chargeverter during emergencies. But since I have the grid I use it when necessary.

[@cgutowski471]

Another great video Rodney. Trying to understand the math. In the last test, the inverter was putting out 1900w per leg (3800 total to car 16a @240v). Then you added 29amps at 120V which is 3480. Total of 5380w on the one leg?

[@rodneyhunt]

If I remember correctly you are talking about the 1900 watts from car and 3600 from surge. I think I calculated from 30 amps when it kicked out. So 5500 watts. Not sure what I said but the number was lower on the leg when it kicked out that last time with the car load than when no load on the other leg. If that is not what I said I have been recording a lot of videos and might just be wrong with the math or remembering lol

[@cgutowski471]

@@rodneyhunt you’re right. Was just trying to get the math right myself.

[@rodneyhunt]

@@cgutowski471 👍

[@comarshlunan8592]

That’s a nice set up! Do you have a link for all your setup?

[@rodneyhunt]

You mean the test rig? No but most was purchased at lowes. Links in description for inverter though

[@rodneyhunt]

Maybe I can make a video on the setup or what I would do to make it permanent if interested

[@comarshlunan8592]

@@rodneyhunt that would be amazing, a step by step for beginner set up would be awesome

[@martinsteflik1329]

Do you think you could run your whole house on two of these in parallel?

[@rodneyhunt]

Not my house lol. We run tons of things simultaneously so we need a minimum of 15k output like my 3 growatts. That is why I will have 3 of these to run my house. Which will bump me up to 18k output.

[@Tiersmoke92555]

Looks like I might do an upgrade on my old Aims 4k. Do you think build a kit or ordering a kit is "more better"?

[@rodneyhunt]

Depends on what you need. Usually better deals with kits if it has the size solar array you need