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[@WillProwse]

Please disable adblockers to use the affiliate links below for this battery, thank you! *Signature Solar:* Indoor Powerpro for $3,431: signaturesolar.com/eg4-wallmount-indoor-battery-280ah-51-2v-indoor-heated-ul1973-ul9540a/?ref=cPwLcVc0SW-BjN 6000XP Powerpro Bundles w/ Signature Solar: signaturesolar.com/eg4-wallmount-indoor-battery-280ah-51-2v-eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter-bundle-8000w-pv-input-6000w-output-all-in-one-solar-inverter-bndl-e0009/?ref=cPwLcVc0SW-BjN *Current Connected:* Indoor Powerpro for $3,431: www.currentconnected.com/product/eg4-indoor-wallmount-48v-280ah-14-3kwh-lifepo4/?ref=wp 6000XP: www.currentconnected.com/product/eg4-6000xp-inverter/?ref=wp ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Beginners Guide to Building a 6000XP System: www.mobile-solarpower.com/48v-complete-system-blueprint.html Mobile 3000W 48V System: www.mobile-solarpower.com/mobile-48v-system.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Does off-grid solar confuse you?* Check out my DIY friendly website for solar system packages and product recommendations, and so much more! www.mobile-solarpower.com *Join our DIY solar community* #1 largest solar forum on the internet for beginners and professionals alike: www.diysolarforum.com *Check out my Book* Best-selling and beginner-friendly guide to 12V off-grid solar! amzn.to/2Aj4dX4 If DIY is not for you, but you love solar and need an offgrid system, check out Tesla Energy! They will price out a system and get your house offgrid: ts.la/william57509 *My DIY Solar Equipment Recommendations (Constantly updated! Check here first):* 12V/48V Lithium Solar Batteries: www.mobile-solarpower.com/solar-batteries.html Complete Solar System Component Directory: www.mobile-solarpower.com/solarcomponents.html Complete 48V System Blueprint: www.mobile-solarpower.com/48v-complete-system-blueprint.html Plug-N-Play System Recommendations: www.mobile-solarpower.com/full-size-systems.html Complete "Add to Cart" 48V System Kits: www.mobile-solarpower.com/complete-48v-solar-kits.html DIY Friendly Air Conditioner/ Heat Pumps: www.mobile-solarpower.com/solar-friendly-air-conditioners.html *My Favorite Online Stores for DIY Solar Products:* *Signature Solar* Offgrid One-Stop-Shop. Best Value 48V LiFePO4, Victron and Offgrid Specific Heat Pumps: www.signaturesolar.com/?ref=h-cvbzfahsek *Current Connected* SOK, Victron, Mr.Cool Heatpumps and High Quality Components. Fantastic customer support: currentconnected.com/?ref=wp *Litime* My favorite 12V budget battery!: www.litime.com/?ref=XBIA62RFcalHns *Epoch Batteries* My favorite high-quality 12V battery: www.epochbatteries.com/products/12v-460ah-lifepo4-battery-ip67-heated-bluetooth-victron-comms?rfsn=7352625.50494d *Renogy* A classic 12V solar store that has been around for ages! DC to DC Chargers and more! renogy.sjv.io/n1VjXx *Rich Solar* Renogy's biggest competitor! Similar products, but at a better price: richsolar.com/?ref=h-cvbzfahsek *Battery Hookup* Cheap cell deals bit.ly/2mIxSqt 5% off code: diysolar *Contact Information:* I am NOT available for personal solar system consult! If you wish to contact me, this is my direct email: [e-mail] Join the forum at diysolarforum.com/ if you wish to hang out with myself and others and talk about solar

[@WillProwse]

0:00 Intro 1:18 Basic Features 4:15 Teardown 6:30 6000XP + Powerpro Install 8:03 Battery Communication Setup Tutorial 8:49 6000W Load Test 10:56 One Week Later.. 12:30 Future Competition Inbound 12:45 Ad Blockers and Affiliate Links

[@WillProwse]

I was so sick on the final few clips, and still have on and off fever today. Sorry about that. hope no one notices

[@WillProwse]

@@typxxilps Can you post your evidence on the forum. This was a big issue with the first powerpro and after thousands of pages of arguing with many of the actual engineers from china, we found there to be zero issue. This argument has been brought up so many times and was an issue on older cells, but everything being sold today is able to handle it and the manufacturers have said the same thing. In german?? these are not made in germany.. Does eve manufacture cells in germany now? What cell? Ohh its a youtube video? Can you have someone post actual evidence to the forum or something. Or show proof of a failure.

[@WillProwse]

@@typxxilps we had this discussion multiple years ago with battery chemists and engineers from major suppliers. The distributors verified as well too. Lets see your evidence and post it on the forum and we will check it out

[@WillProwse]

@@typxxilps Oh I know exactly what graphic you are talking about, we posted that years ago on the forum. Cell suppliers have different recommendations now. If you have any recent data sheets or recommendations for newly manufactured cells, post on forum and we will be all over it

[@sendintheclowns7305]

Will is probably the only KZbinr that I would turn my addblocker off for.

[@WillProwse]

Thank you :)

[@jasongrinnell1986]

I agree. The knowledge he brings to us is by far worth turning ad blocker off.

[@justinsimpson3139]

Agreed. He and his channel taught me many useful skills. Batteries, solar, wiring. I appreciate it

[@klev2008]

Or use KZbin premium and support all the content creators you watch

[@TheSiprianus]

Disabling the adblocker is not even to interfere with the watching experience by showing ads all over the video, only for the clicking of the link.

[@Nemo_IRL]

Batteries have come so far in the last 5 years. I started with Tesla's, then built my own with 18650's. EG4 is just killing it with everything they make.

[@ekeretteekpo3004]

Wait. You built yours using the 18650s? Wow! What is the size of the bank you built?

[@Off-gridPA]

Agree! Systems with UPS features too and more!

[@Josephnadeau769]

You can’t make much with 18650 my friend

[@meilyn22]

You are a master at this. Shows you don't have to make a video talking for 5 hours about nothing to make great content. Straight to the point and apt.

[@thefpvlife7785]

My Jackery 500 is now a newspaper weight. This tech keeps getting so much better at warp speed.

[@WillProwse]

Yeah those are pretty bad at this point haha

[@SuperVstech]

I mean... when they started selling them at harbor freight ya had to know ...

[@mikefranks4528]

ugh yeah I still have my Jackery 240 Explorer

[@stagman4611]

Replace the battery with like for like. Did that with mine

[@shahzebatiq1]

Wait for Sodium batteries. The price diff is insane. Even if those carry taxes, the price vs LFP will still be 20%. It's only gonna take an year and a half for them to reach the states I imagine. If you can hold off until then, do so.

[@OKTown]

Will mentions this is a great solution for an off-grid cabin - however, seems like we're now moving away from just a cabin solution and more towards a full-time standard residence off-grid solution. I'm liking where this is headed.

[@zyxwvutsrqponmlkh]

I want to just cut my line to the power company all together. They can raise their rates all they want. Unfortunately to keep your certificate of occupancy in my jurisdiction I need a power bill. Quite ridiculous.

[@PazLeBon]

@@zyxwvutsrqponmlkh its still useful as v cheap rented back up tho for if you ever do have downtime

[@ralphnolletti9988]

Clear, concise, no BS. Will has no peer.

[@friskydingo5370]

Love the intro. The back braker 5000😂

[@azpcox]

The amount on anxiety as you were holding a crescent wrench above the open batteries - let’s just say I was very uncomfortable even watching it. Awesome system!

[@GeraldMMonroe]

Yeah thing needs a simple piece of clear plastic a couple millimeters thick.

[@WillProwse]

Hehe it hurt my soul just joking about it 😂😂

[@WillProwse]

I held on tight

[@WillProwse]

Terrifying

[@CurrentConnected]

It's best to drop the wrench across cell 8 positive to cell 9 negative...and hope those are the only terminals it touches!

[@michaelshin69]

A thin sheet of acrylic over the internal would be good.

[@phlogistanjones2722]

I was thinking Kapton tape/film but ya... if you are opening that thing even once putting some "safety" covering on it appeals to me.

[@DanielRichards644]

@@phlogistanjones2722hell I would want to install a "safety" covering before even moving it into position, wouldn't wanna risk something heavy hitting it and bending the front cover

[@WillProwse]

The cell holders actually protrude out to protect the bus bars. They are black so difficult to see. Not an issue if you damage front of battery. The whole cell case would prevent that from occuring. Was an issue on other packs but those had fiber board. This one doesn't need it

[@AlexMondale]

might defeat the less-than-necessary fire extinguishers?

[@darreneaton3046]

Does heat and venting become an issue?

[@enigma9789]

Best solar info channel on KZbin by far! Thanks for the videos Will!

[@timsoffgrid]

Awesome video! I would love to see you do a video focused less on solar hardware, and more on the best ways to lower energy consumption with major appliances, like water heaters, air conditioning/heat, laundry units, etc... How to get the best bang for your buck when designing a home with solar in mind.

[@kimmer6]

I bought my home in March 1984. 40 years of being here. I have had 3 roofs put on since buying the house. The last one was put on in 2019. It's a sprayed on rigid urethane foam roof. The attic gable fan used to run 14 hours a day in the Summer. The thermostat is set to 95F. It almost never runs anymore. The foam roof cut my heating bill by 65%. I don't even have AC. The place stays cool in the Summer until evening when I open the windows all night. I never installed double pane windows. I did lifestyle changes that cut my electric consumption from 24-28 kw per day down to 8-10 kw per day. Not bad for a 2900 sq ft house. I do it for fun. I'm a retired Engineer and found plenty of solutions to live a normal life even if the SHTF and we lose the grid for a few weeks. If I ever build a house it will have 2x6 studs, sprayed in foam, tons of improvements, a real basement, and everything that I could think of to operate efficiently.

[@wrenchdoozer]

Gerbil Generator... that sounds like an awesome April Fool's video for next year. Haha.

[@WillProwse]

🤣😂

[@FirstLastOne]

Maybe that's what EG4 stands for... Energy Gerbils 4, although I think you'll need to replace the water in their bottles with Red Bull. 🤣😂😆

[@RicoCantrell]

You had fun on this video and it shows. Happy Will makes for a fun video.

[@chejda6066]

Thanks! I’m gonna have to pick up this set up. I made a spreadsheet to see the consumption of my electrical use for my house. I’m averaging between 4KW and 6 kW a day. I think this could handle my weekly consumption with cloudy days so cool.

[@joebaseball17]

Good stuff, Will, thanks for another great video! And the 'gerbils spinning on wheels' crack was an unexpected and hilarious departure from your normally straight-laced style!

[@Nera-whimwhams]

I watch a lot of your videos, but this one made me laugh so much. It's nice to see you having fun during your reviews. This battery is nice, but at 1lb per amp hour, I would need surgery after trying to move this anywhere. Thank you as always for delivering very informative entertainment ❤

[@MS-hd8yq]

Will, the only thing you forgot was when lifting with your back, make sure you use a jerking and twisting motion 💪

[@WillProwse]

😂😂😂😂

[@Katyas-Korner]

“Lifting’s a breeze, When you bend at the back”

[@suzannebinsley5940]

Ow😅

[@suzannebinsley5940]

So cool that you showed it with a 6000 watt heater!! I had my furnace go out and this setup could have kept my house warm.😊

[@tuberdave1]

Thanks for your videos, things change quickly so it’s great to have you explaining things to us.😊

[@TheJahnStead]

8000 cycles to 80%. Incredible lifespan on these systems.

[@woodzyfox4735]

thats pretty normal these days

[@klev2008]

@@woodzyfox4735really I thought 3000-5000 was the normal

[@upnorthandpersonal]

@@klev2008 Depends on the C rate. the 3-5k cycle life per the datasheet is typically at much higher C rate than a battery this size would see under typical solar/storage applications.

[@klev2008]

@@upnorthandpersonal gotcha, I like this set up, didn’t think about the C rating playing into it..

[@DanielEarlester]

It's now the case people will be bequeathing their batteries to their children.

[@quartamile]

You're the best Will! Thank you!!!!!!!! Pretty sure you're single handedly keeping the industry honest, fair priced, quality checked, and innovative. Can this be used laid down on its back? Thanks again! Bless

[@SamusSays]

im so excited about this battery, thank you for the video

[@BradKarthauser]

I have an Anker 521 and a Anker 535 which are now boat anchors. Thankfully I've moved on with larger plans for the future. Thanks Will for your guidance!

[@klausnielsen1537]

For you and others in similar situations. Is the no way to sell og these second hand and recoup a little of the invested money? Plus, I think the best system is the one you already have up and running. At least in a power outage.😊

[@mozilla700]

Hmm. I've installed 2 separate EG4 systems for my customers. The 1st was an 18K EG4 inverter (outputs 12,000 watts) with a server rack of 30 KWH storage. The 2nd was an EG4 18K inverter with 2 power pro batteries 14.something kwh (28 kwh total). I love the conduit box. Having the pre engineered knockouts saves lots of time. However, when the second battery doesn't have an inverter over it creates a conundrum about how to cover the knockouts. I put some plexiglass under them inside the conduit box and filled the gaps with clear silicon. Wasn't sure what else to do. The price point is great, but maybe not as great as it might seem since they want you to stop ay 10% or higher state of charge. Other lithium batteries can go all the way to zero. The outdoor version requires unscrewing the side panels to get at the display and breakers. Pretty stupid. I like the indoor version. Not sure I would ever get the 6000 watt version. Just get the 18K (12000 watts). Customer support was pretty good at Signature Solar. But there is alot of horsing around with tech support to get the settings right. Pretty weird. I just want to use the batteries for backup when the power goes out, but tech support keeps setting it so the batteries discharge and charge when the grid is working. Pretty annoying. The value is good, but expect to spend hours dealing with tech support and them tampering with your settings, the voltage going too low and setting alarms, and tech support setting the inverter to drain the batteries to near zero in the middle of the night then acting like it was no big deal.

[@WillProwse]

Sent this post to signature solar head staff. And there are now covers for the knockouts that come with the box.

[@jgoldenberg123]

didnt your conduit box come with plugs to seal the top holes? It should have. Secondly these boxes are not nema rated. EG4 needs to fix that. Best way to do so is to include enough conduit knockout plugs for all of the knockouts. RIght now, water gets into my boxes just from the knockouts still being there. They need to be sealed.

[@mozilla700]

@@jgoldenberg123 The conduit boxes came with massive numbers of plugs and fittings. No-one can even remotely criticize them for that. I installed the equipment indoor, so whether tight was never an issue for me. However, putting lumpy plugs into the top of a conduit box where no inverter sits on it doesn't create a nice finished look. If they had not knocked out half of the holes before shipping, that would have been better, and made it easy for me to leave a flat surface for the customer. Otherwise, the conduit boxes may be my favorite feature of the install. They are very cool and useful.

[@jgoldenberg123]

@@mozilla700 Yea, they are ok, its kind of strange to me to put a seal on the front door of the device where there are so many places water can leak in becuase of all the holes they punched. Honestly, just put some marks on it or something, so that you can drill them accurately. I dont understand how these boxes will ever pass for any outdoor nema rating. Working in the trade, they should let the electrician punch the hole. They are enabling DIYers to do this all wrong by pre-punching the holes. Every installation of these conduit boxes will be slightly different. I cant wait to see what the inspector thinks of these boxes, I may have to surround them with an actual rated nema box. I am very worried.

[@FirstLastOne]

@@jgoldenberg123 These battery packs are INDOOR ONLY rated. Not sure which video you were watching.

[@theodoredesmarais4219]

Thx for keeping us up to date on the battery options !!!

[@enricopallazzo3244]

What timing! I just got my 6000XP and PowerPro yesterday. What a great tutorial to watch as I put this all together. Thanks!

[@mikefranks4528]

yes! Current Connected! Thanks Will!

[@waywardgeologist2520]

Looks like a wish list item once I get my solar panels back up and running.

[@fredsnit5699]

Fantastic! Nice work on this review!

[@GypsyStacker]

This is really cool! Thanks for all the informative videos!

[@aldimore]

As time goes on, systems are getting more affordable.

[@ozzy1887]

Competition does this. Government programs do the opposite.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

BUT, what about repairs, warranties? ya just can't call a local repair man.

[@BlkFireHawk427]

Just this set up alone blows the doors off the New Eco Flow Ultra. So blessed I had not purchased one yet.

[@Jasonoid]

LOVE THIS! Thanks for sharing, Will!

[@WillProwse]

hey thanks Jason!!

[@Jasonoid]

@@WillProwse you should give us a run down of all your systems! How many kwh do you have now days!? Haha

[@WillProwse]

@@Jasonoid goodness I just gave away like 100kwh last week haha I only have 130kwh right now haha

[@WillProwse]

@@Jasonoid its actually more than I could ever use haha gave everything away to forum members and neighbors

[@chrisrichardson8908]

I love that they are making larger battery packs .less wires equals better efficiency

[@israelonyeka9747]

Sending love all the way from Nigeria. You videos have a ton of useful information. Keep the good work going. You are loved.

[@petersamios5409]

Will - thanks for the presentation - This looks like a very viable option. For your power cables, I'd run those on the outside of the connectors (as opposed to crossing on the inside of the connectors). This also keeps power away from communications - which is always a good idea.

[@joetripp123]

As someone who has their setup in the garage I actually prefer this over the PowerPro outdoor model. I like the screen and charge indicator on the front along with the busbars on the top. Now, if only I had waited a couple of months to buy my equipment...

[@JohnEdmisten]

Me as well

[@lujitsu1251]

I wonder if you can put one in parallel inside with the other exterior powrrpro?

[@tincankiller6454]

Nice power bank, EG4 has been stepping up their game. Looks like a 2-cheerio bowl day to move. Still like the outdoor models even if putting in a power shed, basement, wherever, in case of physical or storm damage, with possible water invasion. Having the conduit box might keep it protected just like the weatherproof setups. Thank for the video Will.

[@paulfullenkamp1377]

This is really cool! Thanks for sharing! Will definitely remove the ad blocker when I buy!

[@pilgrimspikes1909]

Will, thank you for keeping your viewers up-to-date on the latest technology concerning indoor batteries and inverters. This is one system that I will keep my eyes in the next couple of months.

[@BakersReef]

Your videos literally helped me build my first solar with victron system . :)

[@BakersReef]

@DIYSOLARPOWERWITHWlLLPROWSE any time

[@MD-hd1cp]

Very interesting setup. I want to build a tiny cabin and this should work. Thanks

[@rguack]

Great video. This will go in my off grid home.

[@boondockduane]

Love EG4, agree pull the panel cover in a rubber room

[@TommyHolly]

Another great video! Welcome back. You’ve been gone for a while (or KZbin stopped alerting me which is more likely).

[@clydedaisley7560]

This seems like an excellent starting point paired with a 6000xp.. awesome..

[@neemaborji9993]

Will is the only one I'd disable ad blocker for

[@captmichel8035]

28.6kwh with 12kw power wall for $10k for a good reliable system can't beat that. Thank you for another excellent review

[@dawg2100]

Nobody has as much fun as Will on his videos😎

[@wallaceniebel3369]

just about spit my coffee out laughing so hard at your Gerbil comment-Thanks for laughs during your review!! Keep up the great work!

[@WillProwse]

😁😁😂😂

[@stefaneekenulv419]

Wonderful Love that voice …. I have 110% trust in this guy

[@chattphotos]

That thing looks amazing! I don't have an indoor room for this setup, but it is good to know if I can get a garage built

[@GypsyStacker]

These need to all give you a custom discount code to use. That would help you and the customers.

[@averyjr]

That's a great idea!

[@CatsCraft]

Very informative Will! :)

[@brentonrawhoof1967]

Thanks for another fantastic video! I was just talking with a friend of mine because both of us are building skoolies. We were discussing off grid systems and your videos came up. We both agreed that it would be great to see a video that compared a Victron system paired with EG4 server batteries to a system that consists of the 6000XP and the EG4 PowerPro. Seeing how the specs compare as well as cost would be fantastic. It seems like the 6000XP with the EG4 PowerPro would be a better value, but you are FAR more knowledgeable than I am lol. Aside from specs and price, I REALLY like the compact form factor. It seems like it would take up less space and be a less complicated setup than having all the individual Victron components wired to each other.

[@LordTimelord]

I am seriously considering using this system in my house. I can have it installed when I upgrade to a 200 amp panel and drop line. I can have them run conduit outside for adding solar at a later time when my budget permits. Until then it can be used as a battery backup system for my house. After adding the solar I could use it to charge by Tesla Model Y. 👍

[@argthepirate]

Thanks for being awsome and sharing some of yer sea scrolls of knowledge ya harr! Have a awesome day!

[@billram1604]

Thank you Will for the great information.

[@Leblueskee]

Literally the only KZbinr I would disable my add blocker for. Thank you again for how much you have helped me over the years with all my projects I never buy anything electrical unless you have talked about it. It looks like this may be one of my next purchases I'm about to start an electric boat project but I'm curious would this be ok to mount sideways?

[@bryanallo]

This is interesting. I'm currently planning my off grid cabin build and might be going this route. Your content has been very helpful. I will use your links whenever I'm ready to make my purchase(s). Would love to run my final system design by you if you have a few minutes to spare. Cheers buddy 😁🍷

[@slugbyte]

Im building an off grid cabin in the next few months, I'll be doing this combo

[@billybongon5535]

Awesome so easy and cheap technology is finally getting there price wise and usability thanku

[@CTSHOYT]

Oh man, I think i found the system for my off grid cabin. Trophy Battery has some competition now with the price and built in heater.

[@davidmurphy5176]

The capability and simplicity of this system is great however I wish there were horizontal mounting options for both the battery and inverter. This would really expand the use cases to include RV's (my use case) and other off grid installations.

[@michaelcoghlan9124]

Hi Will, thank you very much, very interesting. Have a great year an good luck. M

[@pamagujar183]

Will, you've always been the top go-to authority on solar panels, and electrical components and its processes. A super important question: how do we keep all this safe from an EMP disaster? I've seen videos on anti-EMP attack devices to protect your car, but how do we know these devices stop EMP from damaging our car? Please, please help?

[@cwill2000]

Sounds like a T-shirt title: "Welded and Screwed"😂😂😂

[@Alan-uq6sg]

Nice, still working on my 12v

[@davidpatterson6001]

I will be buying one next month. Already have eg4 server rack batteries with 2 eg4 3000 inverters. I think I can hook the server rack batteries to the bus bars on top and one communication cable to each battery.

[@ianmburke]

This looks like it might be the one 💍 for my soon to be system

[@inventorkr1]

Professional work 💯👍

[@Electronzap]

Oddly enought, this video went live close to the same time my back went out again. I can barely get out of bed right now. That is a good deal. I spent about 1/3 that much for my ecoflow delta 3 years ago.

[@WillProwse]

Not fun :(

[@WillProwse]

Right?! Crazy

[@RISCGames]

That’s a pretty sweet combo deal!

[@hardparker7631]

Love your content! Installer grade content for VARs with enough info for DIY to roll their own with well informed real world product reviews. Top notch!

[@user-pe8fy5ym2s]

Will! Amazing video as always! Based on your review and build of the 2-6000xp with the server rack Life Power batteries(6), I purchased that setup from Signature Solar. Could you please elaborate on how to add 2 of these batteries to that system! Thank you!

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

Thanks Will 🙂

[@lmtsh]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *💡 Introduction and Physical Description* - Introduces the EG4 Power Pro battery, emphasizing its heavy weight and indoor use only. - Highlights the main differences from the previous model, including cost savings due to indoor rating and similar features as outdoor-rated batteries. - Mentions multiple distributors selling the battery and its compatibility with the 6000 XP. 01:16 *🔋 Basic Features Overview* - Details the battery's specifications: 14.3 kWh capacity, lithium iron phosphate cells, and 200 amp BMS. - Describes the color touch screen interface and its functionalities, including communication, state of charge, voltage, and settings. - Explains the layout of the bus bars, connectors, switches, and mounting options. 03:18 *🔌 Connection and Installation Process* - Demonstrates the process of connecting the battery to inverters and other batteries using ampol connectors. - Shows the location of the on/off switch, circuit breaker, and mounting plate. - Provides tips for safely handling and mounting the heavy battery unit. 05:10 *🛠️ Internal Components and Build Quality* - Observes the internal components, including bus bars, connectors, and sensors. - Identifies fire extinguishers and explains their purpose for code compliance and safety. - Comments on the overall build quality and compares it to server rack batteries. 08:14 *⚡ System Setup and Load Testing* - Guides the setup process for battery communication and inverter connection. - Conducts a load test with a 240V space heater to evaluate performance and capacity. - Notes the system's ability to handle the load within its rated capacity. 10:05 *🚗 Additional Applications and Accessories* - Explores additional uses of the battery, such as powering electric vehicle chargers or heat pumps. - Discusses the availability of accessories like conduit boxes and their installation process. - Mentions future plans for expanding the system with additional batteries and inverters. Made with HARPA AI

[@Rangband1]

Can’t wait to see the Ruixu wall mount. Has a bit more capacity

[@lindawisner3525]

Looks good. I'm just shy on all the electronic interfaces. We're on ledge. Had a ground strike last year. Had to replace anything with circuit boards, even non electronics like magnet cabinet closures which blew apart. Even things not plugged in like my wifi hot spot.😢

[@Alex-Suzanne]

Awesome video. Thank you.

[@EatingWild]

Love it! You should check out the Vatrer 51.2v server rack battery. Outside of the no communications it's very impressive for the price. I think could give EG4 lifepower4 server racks batteries a run for their money. Especially with reliable capacitors and a touch screen display that shows you every cells health

[@keithbar19741974]

Will, love your content. Have seen every video since you were living in the RV. Video Suggestion, could we see a pros and cons comparison of the Ecoflow Delta Pro Ultra compared to the system in this video. It seems the EG4 combo is significantly cheaper and has more capacity in some areas. I think a buy vs build could be very interesting.

[@stagman4611]

Looks like the best unit for me. As I would like to have a system like this. But being in the UK we only run 240v. So would need a system that is dedicated 240 only 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@tomcoady3515]

great video I have learned a lot from you, It is important to leave a small gap on the sides of the batteries so you can access the battery breakers they will shut themselves off if you use rapid shut down, and they will need to be manually turned back on.

[@AaronBeihl]

Hopefully one of the ones that is being sent to you is the Ruixu Lithi2-16 16Kwh looks like it will be a great cost per watt. 😊

[@customdano]

Will these communicate with the original indoor version of Solark 8K? Love your Channel and content been watching since your RV living days. Thank you Much Respect!

[@CurrentConnected]

Sol-Ark does not officially support closed-loop communication with EG4 batteries - while the batteries do have the protocols that can make it work, Sol-Ark may require you to use voltage-control if your system has any issues. With that being said, this battery is only UL9540 certified with EG4 inverters, so that may be a consideration.

[@sociopathmercenary]

I'll likely choose the EG4 Power Pro when building my system. I'm not planning to install outside but might still pay the extra couple hundred dollars for a little extra protection. Thanks for all of your fantastic videos Will!

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

Thanks COOP ...

[@MRP.Germany]

Thanks for another great video!!! I was wondering if this the 6000XP with the Power Pro could be used in a mobile application like a RV?

[@diyEVguy]

Thanks Will!

[@Jamseyboi]

Hope to see your review on the Anker Solix X1 soon Keep up the great videos 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@Josh-oe4ex]

hahaha great review man. You've helped me decide that i'm going with the EG4 18kpv and 1 or 2 of these new powerpros. I am leaning towards some bifacial panels, about 12 to 14kw of them. I think that'd be a sweet setup for $15k ish *I have recently started seriously researching everything as i'm building a new home. It seems the battery tech, solar tech, inverter/charger tech......all of it is getting better and cheaper at quite a rapid pace. I won't be installing my kit for 10 months or more so who knows, by then it's gonna be even cheaper and better! My 2023 model 3 with the new LFP batteries made me a believer in LiFEPo for sure. THanks !

[@aussie2uGA]

I'm with ya, I was about to do the EcoFlow Ultra setup but will now wait too.

[@ChinaChuck]

Another fantastic video Will! My jaw dropped at 6:32, where'd you find the jack-up table lift? :)

[@michaelsgeorge]

Amazing how the prices keep dropping and the technology keeps improving at the same time. I've got 6 EG4LL's connected to a Sol-Ark 15K. I'm wondering if adding one of these would work and still maintain the closed loop communications. Great video, thanks.

[@kaf2303]

Good work Will

[@Gordon013]

Hey Will just wondering what would you install in a camper for a battery/ inverter system today. I know it’s been awhile since your camper days just wonder if going with an all in one form factor like a ecoflow delta pro makes sense or something like a wall mount battery and inverter. I like the all in one since I could move it inside my house when the power goes out even though I have a battery backup for my main circuits. I also live where it gets cold in the winter so leaving a battery mounted in the camper all winter doesn’t seem like the best option but they are getting cheaper for how much you get.

[@evil17]

What a great system & battery setup. Like many others, the battery busbars really should have & need some form of a protective layer, it looks extremely dangerous when opened up & leaves a lot of potential for accidents with exposed busbars like this, if the front cover was hit with something heavy like a car in a garage it could have serious implications.

[@friskydingo5370]

Thanks!

[@ronpaul2012robust]

good stuff jack, but sometimes you have to take on the hassle.