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Hmm, seems like you have prior HOA experience. I'll keep that as plan B.

I checked with a friend that does generator installs. For generators, he gets a permit for every job, but says not to bother in this case (stand-alone, not connected to home, off-grid). He also offered to file on my behafe if I decided I need one.

That's OK, sorry to hear about your season. To answer your question, the AC out from the inverter will be back-fed into a breaker box via a 60 amp breaker. It's similar to Will's setup in the video, except the 60 amp breaker will be interlocked with a 100 amp main breaker. This way, I can run...

Outstanding! That's the answer I was hoping for.

I assume you've seen Will's video; mostly about EG4 6500, battery details are covered on previous video's.

Hmm, hadn't planned to operate purely with 120v circuits, but I'll double check to make sure they're covered. Yep, already have the breaker planned in, but a little confused on the wire gauge. Looking at a chart from Cerrowire, they rate 6 gauge for 65 amps, but EG4 installation instructions...

I'm still working on my shed project and came across a little confusion. https://diysolarforum.com/threads/wiring-question-for-120vac-system.74764/#post-949618 EG4 provides a 125 amp breaker with the 3K inverter, and shows instructions on how to wire it. But, Will's video doesn't use it...

Yep, sure could. But this one usually doesn't get involved unless someone complains. There's nothing in the covanents about solar, just general construction guidelines, and, the guidelines are vauge. The concensus in the neighborhood is don't-ask-don't-tell. Don't know where to look, but...

On the flickering lights issue, sounds like some of the lights might like utility power better than inverter power; I wonder if there's a sine wave or power factor issue happening. If one of the plugged in loads has a low power factor, it may be bouncing reactive power to other parts of the...

I'm looking at the Sol-Ark 12K instead of EG4-6500's, and saw a note on the spec sheet: *IMPORTANT NOTE: SOL-ARK 12K is a combined output - (split between DC Battery and AC Loads/Grid). The max power to the grid or AC loads is 9kW - in conjunction with simultaneously charging the batteries...

I've spoken with three heating guys and they all said pretty much the same thing; if it's not broke, don't fix it. All were happy to do the work, but two of the three tried to talk me out of it. I've done some measurements and found my amp draw maxes out around 140amps. I think I'm going to...

I assume there's a high inrush current; from what I've read, you multiply the normal running current by 3-5 to estimate the inrush. My 5 ton a/c condensing unit is rated to run at 26.3 amps and inrush (locked rotor amps) is 134 amps. So, 134/26.3=5.06. I'm guessing your washing machine and...

Thanks, and, yes, it's only a single battery. I'll just use the one on the battery.

Interesting video, I had no idea that feeder taps had special rules. Good catch.

Thanks, that's what I was hoping to hear. On the permit and inspections; I have a electrician friend, maybe I'll ask him to check it out before going to the parish offices.

Sorry everyone, I've been distracted with rebuilding, so it's been quite a while. The energy audit made things pretty clear; I knew it, but didn't realize the impact of having a mostly electric house. My meter is rated for 320 amps, so it's kinda considered a commercial service. Apparently...

New to the forum, thanks in advance for the help. I just went through hurricane Ida, which ripped one of my load center boxes off the brick wall, so I have electrical work in my future. Planning to install a whole house generator and some solar. I just watched one of Will's video's on...

These inverters offer 120Vac out, but I need 240Vac. He uses two inverters, operating (wired) in series, to give 120 + 120, as a single system. If you look at your breaker panel, the left-hand breakers are 120Vac and the right-hand breakers are also 120Vac, but are exactly opposite of each...

I'm planning an installation similar to Wills 48v off-grid system, using EG4 6500EV's (two inverters, 4 batteries, etc.), and have questions about some of the connections. First, some background details: Large and small loads are split up; smaller on the left and larger on the right. Generac...

My area has underground power cables with the transformer 40-50 feet away. The utility doesn't supply a ground conductor, only hot/hot/neutral. Bonding is done at the generator transfer switch, just before entering the house. At night, without array producing, and more load, the flickering...

Hmm, seems like it would be an even trade; 4 @ 30v or 3 @ 40v. I was hoping someone might have a way to shift the range. It seems a bit odd that a small inverter would that high of a low end. The MPP 3048LV-MK's range is 95-140 VAC, but the VOC of 160v (4 panels @ average of 40v each) would...

I have the same question; putting panels on a shed roof and only have space for four panels. I wanted to use EG4 3000EHV-48, but it's operating range is 120VDC - 450VDC. Typical used, 300-350 watt panels are 30-35 Vmp. So, four panels (4 @ 30Vmp) barely starts the inverter. Higher watt...

Hmm, the existing wiring has a 320amp meter feeding two 20 slot panels. My original intent was to combine everything onto a single breaker panel so that the generator or solar could power any circuit. But, the electricians are concerned that I'll exceed the capacity of the single panel...

Well...no. I've been meaning to ask for comments on this layout, maybe now is good. No work has been done yet, nothing bought, mostly planning. I have to rework my breaker panels (hurricane Ida damage), and I'm putting in a whole house generator, but want to wire for solar being added later...

Here's the previous topic, Don https://diysolarforum.com/threads/large-load-question.33319/page-2#post-487231

Right, the larger panels generally have a higher operating voltage, so would probably solve it, but I don't think they'll fit. Wish they would, I'd like to get a little more power.

Right, that's was my understanding. However, they argued that they have to base the service on what's in the box, not what's connected to the end of the wire. I've disconnected the dryer and oven, but the wires are still connected to breakers in the box, so they have to be included. On the...

I don't blame you for being skeptical, and I'd be hesitant to spend $300 on a wild guess. On the other hand, starting large motors on a high frequency inverter is a pretty common issue on this forum. I don't know how to help any further from here, but I'm guessing someone has a way to...

Hmm, I'm not very familiar with this inverter, but I assume the array feeds power to the battery, the inverter draws power from the battery, and that power goes to the loads. When the array is producing (and the problem is not happening), are the batteries close to full charge? Anything...

I have a Yeasu handheld Ham radio that I bought three years ago for my wife. Shortly after getting it, we had a hurricane, put the radio on a shelf, and forgot about it. Now, three years later, I tried recharging it, but the charger doesn't do anything; apparently the lithium-ion battery is...