EG4 6000XP Off-Grid Inverter - Overview of Features, Installation, Paralleling and Load Test

[@JGoodwin]

Appreciate these information dense videos. Normally watch videos at 2x speed. Had to slow it down to 1x and still went back to rewatch certain parts. This is great!

[@SignatureSolar]

Glad this was helpful! Let us know if you have any questions on your solar journey!

[@dswaggins2464]

Hey just did this tonight. Was pretty easy. Great job with this video as always. This lady always does a good job explaining every step.

[@SignatureSolar]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for your purchase! Let us know if you need any assistance along the way.

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

I know she did a great job

[@publicviewmedia4700]

🌈❤🧡💛💚💙💜 I am one VERY satisfied customer of Signature Solar. I live off grid in a small house, and my first inverter was an 8K that gave me many issues. Signature Solar staff and tech support were amazing. Knowledgeable, patient and they helped me to troubleshoot the issues involved even though I started from knowing zero about Solar Electrical Systems. When it became clear the inverter was faulty, they stepped up and allowed me to replace it with the 6000XP inverter featured in this video. What an amazing and efficient inverter. I now have virtually all of the 110/220v power that I need to heat, cool and run all my electrical needs. Signature Solar was completely accountable for seeing that my issues were resolved and leaving me with a great inverter. Thank you Signature Solar for your great support, great company, and great customer service staff.

[@SignatureSolar]

Thank you so much for this feedback!! Please don't hesitate to reach out for any support in the future!

[@carlosschmidt6035]

Excellent demonstration of the power of the EG4 6000 XP

[@SignatureSolar]

So happy you enjoyed the video Carlos!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Nice work! I appreciate this video and Sig Solar stepping up their video quality.

[@SignatureSolar]

We appreciate the feedback! Happy you enjoyed the video!

[@vincentstouter449]

Thank you for an excellent presentation. The XP6000 is excellent in that it provides a complete two phase solution offering both economy for the first unit coupled with seamless future expandability. 😎

[@SignatureSolar]

We are happy you enjoyed it!

[@Aubatron]

This is one of the best presentations I’ve ever saw, very well done. I learned a lot, thank you.

[@SignatureSolar]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks for this. Going to add some solar backup in the spring to my channel and they look to be a good starting unit that is expandable and will start my 240 well pump.

[@SignatureSolar]

Wonderful! Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

@@SignatureSolar I just did. I went to order 2 and found out they are out of stock until the end of March. I will try again then along with batteries and panels.

[@publicviewmedia4700]

🌈❤🧡💛💚💙💜@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Redneck, I am an owner/operator of the 6000XP at my house. This unit is one of the hottest inverters in their inventory and has been on back order continually since Oct 23. I placed my order in Nov 23, and it was shipped out to me early Jan 24. Order now so you can get in line. I love this inverter - it is worth the wait.

[@Roll2Videos]

Great looking product, I will be considering these when I build out my system. Thanks

[@SignatureSolar]

Let us know if you need any assistance along the way! We are happy to help.

[@Roll2Videos]

@@SignatureSolar I will, It will make great content for my YT channel. Thanks Sig.

[@hippiewithacowboyhat]

Super informative. Very well done, young lady.

[@SignatureSolar]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@springton]

Nice job Kelly.... can't wait for my pair to arrive!! Would be nice to have monitored the output power while adding the appliances.

[@SignatureSolar]

We appreciate the suggestion! Let us know if you need any assistance once your unit arives!

[@jodajackson4489]

These 6000XP units look like a great solution in either stand alone or parallel configuration. Great demo. However, as I understand it, the spec requires something like 6 inches on either side of the inverter, maybe 7 (I’d have to check the manual to be sure). The demo setup might have that space between the two inverters but on the other side of either. I’m guessing there were some space constraints but either way it looks good

[@EastTexasHomestead]

I love my 6000EXs but these look so much better!

[@GavinStoneDIY]

These would cut your idle consumption by a massive amount. I believe you have 3 of the 6000ex’s? That’s around 360 watts! With 3 of these you’d be around 150 watts total consumption. So less then half.

[@EastTexasHomestead]

That would be a huge savings. My one concern is that these are HF inverters and I’m not sure how they would do with my well pump. I know they show the air compressor starting up here but it’s probably empty, which makes a difference as far as I understand.

[@GavinStoneDIY]

@@EastTexasHomestead it’s hard to say because you have a real beefy well pump. I think they’d do fine with it. These are actually extremely good with surges.

[@EastTexasHomestead]

@@GavinStoneDIY I've seen your videos, and I think you're right. We may be doing a side-by-side sooner than later. ;)

[@SignatureSolar]

These are some nice looking units! Glad you like them!

[@GavinStoneDIY]

Great job on this video. Very well done.

[@SignatureSolar]

Thanks! We are happy you enjoyed it!

[@jasonkrug9000]

Just ordered 2 of these with 2 power pro batteries. It would be great if you could show us the loads as you turn appliances on to see exactly what the system is putting out. Also I’d love to see how you wired that main panel box up for the loads. Very clean install. I’m off grid with no grid input. Will only have backup generator input with my setup. Thanks for the video.

[@JB-xl5kg]

I too would love to see the panel / load wiring set up for these units. I just purchased two to be installed in series and would love to know the best configuration for bringing the AC out, neutral ground setup, and generator input sizing. You said in the video that a 9000 watt generator would be a good option but the manual said it would need to be 150% larger than the total inverter size. In parallel, two of these inverters would equal 12000 watts which would put the generator sizing at 18000 watts. I currently have a Kohler 12k RES off grid auto start/stop generator and I am concerned this would be too small to supply power for charging the battery bank and the load at the panel. Let me know what you think. Thank you!

[@SignatureSolar]

Thank you for the suggestion! I will pass it along to our team!

[@urbanandruralsurvival]

Excellent vid

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

very well put together! thanks for sharing.

[@SignatureSolar]

Happy you enjoyed it!

[@hendersonsobers396]

Loads of great information. Thank you for this.

[@OrtexVideos]

You guys are the GOATS!!

[@SignatureSolar]

🫶🏻💯

[@mainerusnr]

I'm CONFUSED! I have watched this video twice and watched Will Prowse's videos on this inverter a couple times too. One of the selling points for this unit was that a separate solar panel disconnect switch wasn't needed because there is one on the side of the unit. Yet at 2:42 it mentions having a "PV disconnect switch" and at 7:21 she says to add a "PV isolation switch" aren't these two switched one and the same thing?

[@SignatureSolar]

The reason it is recommended is because it is not an outdoor rated unit, and some municipalities require an external PV disconnect.

[@mainerusnr]

Thank you! @@SignatureSolar

[@memyselfandi8544]

Question regarding the bypass. Do I understand this correctly, you get 3k watts load per leg, from battery power except under generator power, you get an additional 1,800 watts for a maximum of 4,800 watts. And if you have grid power input, you get an additional 3,000 watts per leg for a maximum of 6,000 watts per leg using both battery and grid capacity together?

[@mrgruisinge]

Very good! Thank you. Very cleaar.

[@SignatureSolar]

Thank you so much for your comment!

[@bellis229]

Great video. Has me thinking of it in a 230v deep well backup UPS system at that price point. In the video you tested inrush from the compressor on a single 6000xp at 92.8 amps. Was that a 240v compressor ? It looks to be so from the info I could gather on the 5.5hp 30 gallon Craftsman compressor. Our pump is a 1.5hp with inrush measured at 51.35 amps then continuous 11 amps at 230v.

[@SignatureSolar]

The compressor in the video is a 120V compressor. We have a 240V one that does 86 amps a leg and the 6K will start it.

[@bellis229]

Great news! We ordered the 6000XP with 2 EG4 WP 48v 200A for the pump house today. Will update once it arrives and test runs a few days off grid. Thanks for your help.

[@robby60259]

Should you run your DC PV lines in the same conduit as your AC lines??

[@SignatureSolar]

Yes, you can put all conductors of the same system through the same raceway - As long as the voltage is under 1000V

[@howardtempleton4197]

what about the bypass fecher ? other than that good vid.

[@RetroHGenX]

Excellent video. Just bought my 6000xp and battery combo. I'll post a video over at my other channel. My question is, how do I connect to the grid without going through the breaker panel? I'm think feeder taps but that seems a little sketchy without a whole house shut-off. The reason I want to do this it to be able to shut off the grid with the main 200a breaker and run 100% from the 6000XP.

[@SignatureSolar]

6000XP is not supported for Feeder-Tap, that's only for grid-interactive inverters or hybrid inverters. The only way is through the breaker panel. You will leak voltage to the grid if you use a feeder tap.

[@RetroHGenX]

​@@SignatureSolarI think you misunderstood my question. I want to use grid input through supply taps not load output. So the taps would go on the supply side of the breaker panel and would connect to the grid input on the inverter. Hope that makes sense. Thanks

[@zmarko]

I just can't decide if I want to go off-grid, or hybrid and grid-tie. I'd like to have grid as a back-up and even sell excess back to the grid, but I keep reading horror stories about power companies screwing over customers in various ways. But if these can do off-grid and have grid as a back-up, without selling back, that would probably be my choice. There's just so much info out there and it's all changing so rapidly, it's tough to keep up.

[@ssoffshore5111]

@@Scotty2Balls I'm a little confused how this works not being able to sell back to the grid (off grid inverters), but still being able to pull from the grid as demand calls for it. How does it island while being tied, yet still work if the utility goes down? Likewise, when tied to a functional grid, how is solar, then battery, then line consumption prioritized? Can you explain further?

[@ssoffshore5111]

@@Scotty2Balls Thanks, I understand how hybrids work (I have a SA 15K). I'm just trying to grasp how you tie this inverter into a grid tied house, how it prioritizes solar first, and makes up the difference from the grid, and then also doesn't backfeed into the grid when the grid goes down. I'm sure I'm missing something, and maybe not understanding the 50A passthrough she mentioned.

[@JCII100]

Where’s the real benefit to sell back now?

[@ssoffshore5111]

@@JCII100 IMO, the only real benefit is if your utility still has a fairly lucrative net metering program. With that said, thanks to all the lobbying by the utilities (and of course the greedy folks who benefit from the payola), the lucrative NM programs are very quickly disappearing. If anyone still has access to such a program, they should absolutely sign a long-term contract while they can, because that option will almost certainly be gone soon! For those of us stuck with the newer NM programs which typically pay you back a few pennies for each kW sold back, it's not worth it!

[@Josh-oe4ex]

So i'm interested in almost exactly the same thing. Something that uses PV power first and uses excess to charge batteries, then uses Batteries when sun gets low/cloudy, and finally uses grid power passthrough as needed. So that's "S, B, U" i think. Now i looked and looked and maybe people don't want to put it on youtube but i found a video showing the simplest wiring: Meter to disconnect to 18kpv(single or multiple units) and from the Load output straight into the top of your panel. No subpanels at all. It works fine apparently that unit and maybe even these 6000xps, have a 200A bypass automatically. I sure hope i'm not wrong cause with disconnects, a couple splitters to feed inverters and to couple their Load output? This would be simple and effective. No way is it code but i think if you do things right and know how to do math, know how to measure, triple check everythiing and leave a lot of overhead wiggle room for inrush current? It'd be fine.

[@woolval52]

At 9:08 you say torque battery bolts to 36~45 in-lbs. On page 15 of my manual it says 97~106 in-lbs. Which is correct? Thanks. I’m connecting everything today. Yippee!

[@SignatureSolar]

Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention! We will look into this. If you'd like to reach out to me at [e-mail], we can update you on the outcome!

[@SignatureSolar]

Update: The 6000XP manual on the EG4 or S2 sites are the most updated versions.

[@woolval52]

OK… so the looking at the manual on line, it says 97~106 in-lbs. which is what I did.

[@ssoffshore5111]

I'm a little confused how this works not being able to sell back to the grid (off grid inverters), but still being able to pull from the grid as demand calls for it. How does it island while being tied, yet still work if the utility goes down? Likewise, when tied to a functional grid, how is solar, then battery, then line consumption prioritized? Maybe I'm just confused about how the 50A "passthrough" works! Can you explain further?

[@SignatureSolar]

The 6000XP can use energy from PV, Grid, or batteries for powering the output. However, not all the sources are required. In an off-grid situation, the inverter can be used with just batteries and solar as the energy source. The 6000XP can also be used with just battery and grid. This is useful for power backup or load shifting without the expense of the PV modules. In other configurations, the inverter can operate with no batteries and just use PV and Grid. In this configuration the inverter will power from the PV as long as the PV is providing adequate power. If the PV power fall below the demand of the load, the unit will switch to powering completely from the Grid.

[@ssoffshore5111]

@@SignatureSolar TY!

[@SignatureSolar]

You're welcome!

[@jeffvanhorn8933]

Great explanation of the parallel setup for communications, but how does each inverter connect to the load panel? Would also like to see how the battery uses a bus bar to connect to each inverter.

[@SignatureSolar]

Hi @jeffvanhorn8933 They connect through each dedicated circuit breaker, sized according to manual.

[@jeffvanhorn8933]

Waiting for mine to come in, so maybe the manual will help it make sense to me. So if you had 10 inverters you would have 10 load panels? If that is the case what do the parallel wires accomplish? I know I'm missing something, which is why I think seeing the connections for each inverter would help it make sense to me. Thanks for the feedback. Loving the videos. @@SignatureSolar

[@tomspencer8717]

I have two Sungold 2400w inverters 24v running now and going to build a cabin in MO. That inverter would be nice swapping too. Can only afford one right now, my problem would be getting a second in a year or so and find out discontinued, this what happens seeing with inverters, here today gone tomorrow. On disability so two right now is not an option. Might call this week, thanks great video kind of made my mind up from the Sungold 8k one.

[@benbillybobjoe]

My dad wants to use this outside (in his barn), in WA state, but he's worried because the temperature gets down to -12°F and up to 117°F What can he do to keep it from turning off on him?

[@SignatureSolar]

Hi! A suggestion would be to install a mini-split to control the temperature in the barn.

[@benbillybobjoe]

@@SignatureSolar so, the temp rating restricts the use to temp controlled environments, got it

[@darreneaton3046]

Where do we terminate surge protection for these 2 inverters (off grid, standby genset, 4 dc strings from ground mnt array)??

[@tomfairbank4715]

Plans to get ul9540 with PowerPro?

[@darreneaton3046]

What is the importance of “primary” inverter on 2 parallel? How do I switch mine for correctness?

[@EddieSiembra]

Will this inverter pull power from the grid if your circuits require more than it’s rating? If so what is the ratio of inverter/grid power output?

[@Capoe3]

Wish the 6500 ex hadnt Ben sunsetted so fast.

[@mindthreatx]

I think the biggest thing with this is the fact it has the breaker builtin and it’s far more efficient at 50w idle over the 130w of the old one

[@punkrawqer]

Glad it did, it was garbage. Shorted out on me in one month and idle consumption was stupid high.

[@Homesteadexodus777]

​@punkrawqer yes, the idle consumption sucks especially if your not on grid

[@drunk_astronomy]

Why???

[@Capoe3]

@@drunk_astronomy Because I wanted updates to the firmware. Have two of them.

[@RetroHGenX]

Just bought the EG4 6000 XP inverter and battery combo. Works well with one exception, it will not run my EcoSmart ECO 27 tankless water heater. It also has problems running my new Samsung clothes dryer when anything else is running.

[@SignatureSolar]

It sounds like you would need more power to achieve this!

[@RetroHGenX]

@@SignatureSolar Yes you are right. A lot more. Turns out that the 27 in the name of that water heater stands for 27,000 Watts! Now I'm looking for another solution for heating my water. Also, I think I should have gotten the EG4 12K. I think that would have not fixed the water heater issue but it would have alleviated the dryer issue.

[@bobcole3852]

Nice, tell us this... if the breakers on the unit are 50 amps, why wouldn't you use a 50amp breaker and 6awg wire for line and load connections? I know 6awg wire will fitctheclugs on the breakers. Thanks, Kelley

[@SignatureSolar]

We size breakers 1.2x larger to account for surges. We don't want a breaker opening the circuit and shutting off power just because a load has a small surge.

[@Homesteadexodus777]

Yall should definitely do a more detailed video of ( off grid only) installation

[@SignatureSolar]

Thanks for the idea! We will pass that along to our Marketing department!

[@darreneaton3046]

Where is the best place to read total array efficiency on a parallel system with 4 strings?

[@JR-xw5dk]

Could you do a video on using welders with inverters. Is it ok to do and what extra capacity would you need if any? Thank you.

[@SignatureSolar]

Thank you for your feedback! We will forward your suggestion to our marketing team!

[@kevinmerriweather3680]

Can one run a shop with just lights, plugs, and power tools? And how many panels do I need and batteries?

[@SignatureSolar]

Hi @kevinmerriweather3680 We would need to know details about the loads you are trying to run to be able to answer this question accurately. If you'd like to reach out to our sales department at 903-441-2090, they will be able to get you those answers!

[@JamesGlenn-x7j]

Do you have a list of small Generators that would be compatible with connecting to a single EG4 6000XP Inverter? Do you have a generic wire diagram to help with proper connection?

[@SignatureSolar]

Hi @user-cd6yd4eg9s! - Generator sizing and requirements for this unit are in the manual starting on page 14! However, we do not provide wiring diagrams besides the one that is provided by the manufacturer in the manual.

[@brianhowe7667]

Would one inverter be able to power a well pump, water heater, electric stove, one refrigerator and one freezer? Continuously at the same time?

[@SignatureSolar]

Hi! The start up may be difficult! If you'd like to reach out to our tech team with your loads, we can get a better idea of what would work best for you!

[@paul.phillips]

How does the rapid shutdown impact the breakers on the batteries? Are they triggered via communication cables? Does this only work with the EG4-LL 2nd gen or 1st gen batteries also? I'm going to have to replace my 8Kw Growatt with 2 of these 6000XP's next year. Thanks for the video content, very helpful!

[@SignatureSolar]

When using supported EG4 batteries in closed-loop communications with the inverter, the RSD also initiates ESS Disconnect as required by NEC code

[@InVinoVeritas.]

Can I insall right onto drywall or do you recommend using fireboard like other units?

[@SignatureSolar]

We recommend using fireboard or cement board to mount onto, however, most drywall is also flame retardant!

[@snake10566]

Does this unit bypass from grid to load in the case of a total failure of equipment?

[@SignatureSolar]

There's a manual bypass switch that connects the loads to LOAD panel as default. If the inverters fail, users can switch the loads to utility, manually.

[@paulbuoniconti5275]

Did I miss the part where we hook up grid power in and not generator or is that the same settings?

[@SignatureSolar]

We typically leave the AC side of things to a licensed electrician for safety.

[@ronbown3836]

Do you have a video that has ongrid installation?

[@SignatureSolar]

There is not a separate video, you will just connect the grid to the unit.

[@ronbown3836]

@@SignatureSolar ok.

[@ronbown3836]

@@SignatureSolar so in the fuse panel or breaker panel you would have two breakers one for off-grid and one for on grid. When you want to run off grid you turn the on-grid breaker off and the off-grid breaker on is that right? Another question when you have the on grid breaker on will that still charge the batteries off the solar array?

[@AdorableDeplorable1]

When using LifePower batteries, is the firmware update needed for the 6000xp or the batteries?

[@SignatureSolar]

Yes to be able to BMS communicate you will need to do a firmware update. You can use a LAN cable from the battery to the inverter to do the update. If you run into any issues along to way give our tech department a call at 903-441-2090.

[@AdorableDeplorable1]

@@SignatureSolar Thanks for the response. Is there a document or video somewhere that includes the steps for the firmware update, or does it happen automatically?

[@SignatureSolar]

There is a PDF guide in the firmware folder when you download it.

[@HandfulOfTranquility]

The air compressor is a decent load, but maybe you could set up a home furnace with like a 1hp blower on it. I think the air handler blower may create a longer overcurrent and I imagine many people would be very interested in being able to fire up their 120v propane furnace with this unit. Any first hand experience running a furnace with blower on it?

[@captindave71]

Do you still need the 4pole 600v 20a DC isolator switch since the 6000xp already has the pv disconnect?

[@SignatureSolar]

It is recommended, yes.

[@dupre7416]

I think this 6000XP is perfect for my off-grid cabin. Do you expect any big updates to this model within the next 18 months? Perhaps a better screen?

[@SignatureSolar]

We have not been given any update by the manufacturer to date

[@KurtGakill]

Is the 50A AC bypass from gid 50A for both L1 and L2 or 50A total?

[@enricopallazzo3244]

Hello, do you guys work with local electricians/installers to help customers with set up? I would buy these today, but want to feel confident I have all my ducks in a row. Thanks!

[@SignatureSolar]

Hi @enricopallazzo3244 We do not. We recommend looking here for licensed installers in your area! directories.nabcep.org/

[@danielg.1707]

This is really interesting, are you saying this inverter will run straight from your solar panels and no batteries necessary?

[@YaNv3]

Please help with the shipping dimensions

[@SignatureSolar]

It is 32x23x10 at 66lbs

[@diydarrell3196]

What does "as long as 1a and 1a is not receiving different parameters" mean?

[@LONE-SOUL]

Would anyone advice against this unit for a moving vehicle like an, RV, Van or skoolie?

[@SignatureSolar]

We have many customers use this unit in their moving vehicles without any issues :)

[@wyldeman]

I wonder if it would run a one bedroom house with hvac water well water heater?

[@SignatureSolar]

Hi! No it won’t, you would need a few of them to do that.

[@wyldeman]

@@SignatureSolar what about the 18 eg4

[@SignatureSolar]

It could depending on the size of everything

[@stuartbrock7586]

Why is a PV isolater switch needed when there is one built into the unit?

[@SignatureSolar]

One isolator switch on the unit allows you to shut off the PV directly. The other isolator switch is intended for firefighters and is located in an easily accessible area.

[@stuartbrock7586]

@@SignatureSolar I see, so it needs to be outside mounted with the panels on a ground mount system

[@thomas-918]

When using this inverter offgrid with a grid backup, what happens when the grid goes down, what happens with the neutral ground bond? Would it automatically switch over to create a bond when the grid goes down?

[@SignatureSolar]

No, it's not automatic on the XP but it's just one setting you change in the monitoring software.

[@Nibiruranch]

Is there a device for a generator to lower the harmonic distortion under 3% to use with the inverter?

[@SignatureSolar]

If your goal is solely to charge your batteries using the generator and not to power other loads, you might consider using a Chargeverter. This device helps clean up the generator's power. However, we currently don't have recommendations for a unit that can clean up the generator's power for other loads.

[@Nibiruranch]

@@SignatureSolar it would be a backup at night to charge batteries and power my 4kw of crypto miners till the sun comes out.

[@AngelaHutchison-ky8gh]

I have 4000 total watts from panels. With this inverter would you run all in one string or split to utilize both mppt’s? Voltage is fine either way. Looking for most efficient use of power. Thanks!

[@SignatureSolar]

If the voltage exceeds 385VDC for that string, we suggest splitting it into 2 strings as a single MPPT's 'sweet spot' is 385VDC

[@TKO67]

DO you have a video or instructions How to navigate to the different settings. You touched the battery image then the enter key. On our XP6000 It appears to not be a touch screen as far as the battery image is concerned. I am told to navigate to setting three. Am i using the enter button to do the navigating? If so, How come i do not see anything that says setting three?

[@SignatureSolar]

Hi! We do not currently have a video, however, we appreciate the suggestion! If you'd like to reach out to our tech support department at 903-441-2090, we'd love to look into why your touch screen isn't working!

[@johnmcadaragh694]

If I have a portable 3000 watt 120v generator, can I use that to recharge the battery and set the inverter to pull a max wattage of 2500 watts from the generator?

[@SignatureSolar]

Hi @johncadaragh694 Unfortunately, you cannot use this with a 6000XP. The 6000XP requires split-phase input with 2 hot legs.

[@greggosse5449]

Does this unit automatically switch to grid power when battery voltage drops below minimum input voltage?

[@SignatureSolar]

Yes, you'll just set your batteries cutoff :)

[@curtiscrooks1235]

The battery percentage is not showing on my app anymore I’m using a 6000xp set on led acid

[@SignatureSolar]

If you'd like to reach out to our tech department, they can help you get that taken care of!

[@nitinjirawal]

Is it a transformer less inverter?

[@SignatureSolar]

Yes :)

[@girltechsteader]

If I am paralleling three of these inverters, page 20 of the manual says I need a generator greater than 20kw with less than 3% THD. Can you recommend a propane generator that fits those parameters?

[@SignatureSolar]

We can only recommend the parameters, not the brand.

[@SignatureSolar]

If you’re not looking to power loads with your generator, the chargeverter is an option!

[@girltechsteader]

@@SignatureSolar Thank you for replying. The only other question I have is: Is the EG4 6000 XP a Pure Sine Wave inverter?

[@lkevonly]

What size is the battery cable to inverter?

[@SignatureSolar]

1AWG

[@bigredwag]

Does it function fully if not connected to the internet? So if your servers ever disappear, these devices are still functional?

[@SignatureSolar]

It will function without the internet, you would need wifi for remote monitoring however.

[@bhbaker220]

No mention of breaker size for the AC Output in the sub panel but I heard 40 amps in another video. No mention for breaker size in sub panel for AC Input. I’m confused by the following: 5.8.1 GENERATOR SYSTEM CONNECTION When the generator is running, it will charge the batteries and excess AC power will be diverted to the AC output (LOAD) to power loads. The pass-through relay on the inverter’s generator terminal (GEN) is 30A. When the generator is on, please ensure the total load and charge current does not exceed 30A. 5.10.1 OFF-GRID WIRING The 6000XP can accept up to 50 Amps (12kWs) of generator power and will pass through all available power to the loads. Therefore, the loads subpanel can be sized up to the size of the backup generator with 50 Amps minimum per inverter.

[@GottaLoveGoats]

QUESTION!! If more than one inverter is being installed, do the PV inputs have to be wired to the primary inverter or can they be wired to any of them?? I can't find an answer to this anywhere. Maybe it doesn't matter?

[@SignatureSolar]

Make sure to put PV on all units; that is not optional as it will cause several paralleling faults without common inputs.

[@GottaLoveGoats]

@@SignatureSolar Thank you for the response. I have 3 inverters, but only two PV inputs. Is there a way to make this work? Maybe wire the PV from the 3 inverters to a combiner box, then connect the PV from the solar to the box? Appreciate your help on this.

[@robertwylie5567]

Is it critical that this is mounted upright? Can it not be mounted horizontally on its back?

[@SignatureSolar]

Yes, according to the manual this unit should be installed upright on a vertical surface.

[@markrund6292]

My understanding is that a hybrid like the EG4® 18kPV-12LV would allow me to power my Rv with solar and battery, sipping off the grid to make up any deficit. Does this Inverter have that ability as well ?

[@SignatureSolar]

Not while solar or battery are prioritized. The 18kPV is capable because it is a hybrid unit, but this in an off-grid inverter, which means battery and solar will be prioritized and utility will only kick in when those 2 sources are not present.

[@markrund6292]

@@SignatureSolar Thank you for your response. I guess I’m spending 3 or 4 times the money for a hybrid. Eh.

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

I'm trying to find how much solar input I need to make the mppt fire up 450 watt panels I think they're about 41 volts

[@SignatureSolar]

Hi @VinceBadovinatz88 ! Thank you so much for your question! If you would like to reach out to our tech support team at 903-441-2090 or via email at [e-mail], they will be able to answer all of your questions! If you need any further assistance, feel free to contact me directly at [e-mail]!

[@HK-hy9od]

I‘m a beginner of solar research. Seeing EG4 is pretty attractive. What is the difference between solar system from other solar company and EG4 package? Does it mean I have to find a electricity contractor to install EG4 and get technician to mount the solar panel on my lawn? Can you tell how much does the system charge for usage of 18,000Watts please?

[@SignatureSolar]

Hi! We sell DIY equipment but we always recommend having a licensed electrician assist in installation!

[@AnthonyMehler]

Can you install this 6000xp split phase inverter with (2) eg4 powerpro 48v batteries in parallel?

[@SignatureSolar]

Yes!

[@jordanwitherow6324]

What size of breaker and what wire size is coming from each 6000xp to the load panel? Thanks I think it’s a 60amp breaker with 6 awg wire but just asking to make sure

[@SignatureSolar]

8AWG 60A

[@jordanwitherow6324]

@@SignatureSolar what size breaker is feeding the the 6000 from the grid

[@SignatureSolar]

60A also!

[@jordanwitherow6324]

@@SignatureSolar thanks

[@SignatureSolar]

You're welcome!

[@pusico6555]

Can you use 3 units to create 3 phase?

[@SignatureSolar]

3 phase is not possible with the 6000XP.

[@TH-zv5le]

I need around 18kW of power for our house. Is it possible to parallel an EG4 6000XP with an EG4 18kW Hybrid??? Both inverter would have EG4 PowerPro batteries connected to them.

[@SignatureSolar]

No, but you can AC couple it to the 18kPV

[@diydarrell3196]

Running two separate strings to the mppt's, do they both have to be the same wattage? I have one string at 200v and another at 250v.

[@SignatureSolar]

This is fine as long as it's not 1a and 1a receiving different parameters

[@diydarrell3196]

1a and 1a?

[@diydarrell3196]

What is 1a and 1a?

[@booterone1]

Are these inverters capable of AC coupling?

[@SignatureSolar]

This unit does not have the ability for AC coupling. Let us know if you have any other questions, we are happy to help!

[@garrickgaffigan4522]

Will it output 3000 to one 120v leg and 3000 to the othet simultaneously? Ive got no need for 240 currently.

[@ssoffshore5111]

Yes

[@SignatureSolar]

It is capable of that. It is not capable of Line balancing so you would want to make sure that the L1 and L2 are as balanced as possible in the output panel box and that it doesn't exceed 3000W per leg.

[@alansanders7231]

Can anyone give a solid answer on batteries to be used with this system? I already have a 48 volt 400 Ah LiFePO4 battery bank made up of a Power Queen series parallel configuration. No communication. Can this unit be configured to safely charge and use this battery bank? On the EG4 systems, I keep hearing answers like "this should work". I need to know yes or no, and if yes what battery settings would be used.

[@SignatureSolar]

Here's the battery compatibility list: eg4electronics.com/backend/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EG4-6000XP-Battery-Compatibility-List.pdf. If your unit is not communicating with your batteries you could set to 'led acid' battery type, set the total Ah of the bank. And make sure the charging V/A settings are in accordance with the battery specs. Our tech team can walk you through how to do this properly, give them a call at 903-441-2090.

[@alansanders7231]

@@SignatureSolar Can your lead acid settings be adjusted to constant current, and constant voltage settings required to charge an LiFePO4 battery technology without damaging the battery? 48V LiFePO4 Battery Charging Parameters Charging voltage: 56.8-58.4V Float voltage: 54.4V (or disabled) Maximum voltage: 58.4V Minimum voltage: 40V Nominal voltage: 48V or 51.2V

[@adrenalinejunky789]

Do the lights flicker when a load kicks on?

[@publicviewmedia4700]

🌈❤🧡💛💚💙💜 Adrenaline, I am an owner/operator of this 6000XP inverter off-grid and there is NO FLICKER at all. I have not had to use a generator, but it is possible there could be flicker if you activate a generator.

[@Cody_Ramer]

So is it 240 volts 17 amp max for each pv connection then? Or is it able to have 480 volts 17 amps max on each one?

[@SignatureSolar]

480/17 to each

[@Cody_Ramer]

@@SignatureSolar so each are able to handle 8000 watts despite only being able to utilize 4000, good to know thanks for replying.

[@SignatureSolar]

You're so welcome!

[@A.C.71]

I never heard back from the design team on my question so ill try here. I have already installed a reliance pro/ trans 2 model 306c manual transfer switch, I used to have a ecoflow delta pro and simply plugged the rv style L14-30 generator cord from the delta pro to the transfer switch male L14-30 plug and everything worked flawlessly. So can I simply get a female L14-30 plug then wire it with the 4 wires from the 6000xp then simply plug in my generator cord from that to my protrans2 transfer switch's L14-30 and be good to go?

[@SignatureSolar]

We are so sorry you haven't been able to reach the design team. If you'd like to reach out to me at [e-mail] I can get you connected with them!

[@A.C.71]

@@SignatureSolar Thanks You. I'm getting ready to buy 1 6000xp and three battery's, I just need to know how do I hook them up to my protrans2. I'll reach out to that email now. thanks again.

[@bhbaker220]

Did you get an answer from Signature Solar? I’ve got the same question. In my situation, I don’t think I’ll go over 30 amps on the L14-30 receptacle. But if I did have surges above 30 amps, it’s probably better to hard wire the 8 gauge to the 10 gauge wires inside the transfer switch

[@boblupart862]

So I am really not sure if I am unhappy now or not. The 6000XP takes all the problems for my potential setup away. With those problems gone I have no excuse to not work on my plan. Now I have to figure out where to get the 11k dollars for the batteries and several 6000XPs........ For now I will just give an aggressively passive Thanks.

[@lioneldisla01]

Right.. here i was with my extensively thought out wiring diagram with fuses, breakers and isolators everywhere.. all gone now.. can u lend me 3k?

[@jameskhoo8407]

Can someone tell me the conduit box used in this video?

[@SignatureSolar]

This is a wire trough! You can get them at places like Grainger Industrial.

[@uk.easunpower]

nice video

[@SignatureSolar]

Thanks! We are happy you enjoyed it!

[@TheFatman819]

At 1:39 min you state PV total of 10,000 watts then say that is spread out over the two MPPTs at 4,000 each.

[@erikj9962]

I think you can over panel to 5,000 watts per input. The MPPT clips the input to 4 kW when you have full sun.

[@matthewknight5641]

Is there any way i can use this with my batteries ive built from 280k cells and jk bms's ? Ive built close to 45 kw of batteries and couldn't afford to start over with different batteries

[@SignatureSolar]

You can see if it's BMS compatible here: eg4electronics.com/backend/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EG4-6000XP-Battery-Compatibility-List.pdf

[@redrollback]

I used 1000 kw a month will this take place of the grid

[@publicviewmedia4700]

🌈❤🧡💛💚💙💜 I have a 6000XP off grid to power my small house. I have had peak days where this inverter has pulled in 3500kw in a day while I consumed 2800kw on the same day. I think it will handle your 1000kw needs without breaking a sweat.

[@jackmontgomery3131]

When i try to register my dongle it says that SN# has already been used

[@SignatureSolar]

If you'd like to reach out to me at [e-mail] I can get you connected with the appropriate department and get you taken care of!

[@jdell6250]

50amp double pole breaker for grid assist/connect?

[@SignatureSolar]

Yes it is 50A double pole breaker for Grid connect

[@Lukeor]

Can this be grid tied? Hybrid?l and export? 1.2kwh daily? Huh?

[@SignatureSolar]

The 6000XP can use energy from PV, Grid, or batteries for powering the output. However, not all the sources are required. In an off-grid situation, the inverter can be used with just batteries and solar as the energy source. The 6000XP can also be used with just battery and grid. This is useful for power backup or load shifting without the expense of the PV modules. In other configurations, the inverter can operate with no batteries and just use PV and Grid. In this configuration the inverter will power from the PV as long as the PV is providing adequate power. If the PV power fall below the demand of the load, the unit will switch to powering completely from the Grid. You are not able to sell energy back to the grid with this inverter however.

[@flopackrc5452]

480voc per mppt ? 2 series strings of 400v each input ?

[@qazssxedc]

Each MPPT input can handle 17A 480VDC

[@briha3142]

She said (@ 1:48) 480 VOC across the two MPPTs! That’s NOT 480VOC per MPPT! This is quite confusing because the Solar Forum people are saying it’s 480 VOC per MPPT! I wish we could get the correct VOC in writing somewhere, but the manual is not clear on that, at all! Signature Solar, please clarify to ALL who purchase this unit! I have two coming! (sigh)

[@SignatureSolar]

@@briha3142 The video is correct, it's 480 across the two MPPTS. Let us know if you have any questions!

[@marktomlinson3448]

@@SignatureSolar The confusion is due to the use of the word "across". Please explain it without using that word. I think it is really 480 VOC max to EACH MPPT.

[@SignatureSolar]

@@marktomlinson3448 it's 480 for both MPPTS, not each. Let us know if you have any additional questions.