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    Solar Assistant assistant

    Seemed like both, to me.
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    Inverter generator terminals

    Yes and no. Yes, the transfer switch will switch between them. But the port would have to be reconfigured each time you switch it.
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    Cool text this morning from customer

    Those long exposed bus bars are scary.
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    Can somebody help me how to do neutral to ground bonding on POWMR 10.2kw hybrid inverter ?

    Test at the inverter output. You have to disconnect the wires from the inverter. Otherwise you are not just testing the inverter.
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    Can somebody help me how to do neutral to ground bonding on POWMR 10.2kw hybrid inverter ?

    Good Not good This doesn't make sense. Are you using a digital multimeter?
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    Can somebody help me how to do neutral to ground bonding on POWMR 10.2kw hybrid inverter ?

    That's fine. Ground is Ground. There's no difference between input and output.
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    EG4 6000 XP - Splitting Out the 240 Split Phase Into 2-120V Circuits

    If that's the case, then just do it at the panel. And yes, you can only have one N/G bond.
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    Open Ground on Power Strip and GFCI

    If it's just a temporary use thing. This would be fine. If a permanent use at the location, a more permanent solution would be better.
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    EG4 6000 XP - Splitting Out the 240 Split Phase Into 2-120V Circuits

    Run the L1, L2, N, and G from the 6kxp to the service panel. You will have to check if the 6kxp takes care of the N/G bonding. This should be the default, but you never know. If not, then you will need to do it in the panel. The service panel can be a main lug type, as there's already a...
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    EG4 6000 XP - Splitting Out the 240 Split Phase Into 2-120V Circuits

    Install a sub panel and feed whatever circuits you need.
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    The Devil's Dictionary of PV Jargon

    That's entirely too much effort for a laugh. lol
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    Combining wire in junction box

    Yes It doesn't matter if it's AC or DC. Unless you are trying to disconnect under load.
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    Can somebody help me how to do neutral to ground bonding on POWMR 10.2kw hybrid inverter ?

    You need to disconnect the output wiring. Not just turn it off.
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    Can somebody help me how to do neutral to ground bonding on POWMR 10.2kw hybrid inverter ?

    If you have AC input connected to the grid, it's already bonded. Do not add another bond. There can only be one.
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    Setting max and minimum volts on the growatt spf5000es.

    It's working correctly. You can't set voltage on those settings, while using communications.
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    Setting max and minimum volts on the growatt spf5000es.

    This is why it is showing % instead of voltage for some settings.
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    Setting max and minimum volts on the growatt spf5000es.

    If it's showing %. I assume that you are using closed loop communications?
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    UPC Uninteruptiable Power Supply Battery Replacement

    No EVE 280ah and EG4 LifePower4
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    50 ft L14-30P generator cable deal.

    Received mine. They appear to be well made.
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    UPC Uninteruptiable Power Supply Battery Replacement

    Only my own personal experience. I haven't overcharged (above 3.65v per cell) , or over discharged (below 2.5v per cell) . And I don't push them hard (I stay at or below 0.2c rate). Or let them get too hot/cold. But I do charge to the top of the knee (3.56v percell) , and float there (3.5v per...
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    Solar Assistant assistant

    Not hard Not cheap https://watts247.com/product/solar-assistant-remote-monitoring-mpp-solar-growatt-deye-sol-ark-sunsynk-and-many-bmss/
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    All in one inverter with multiple charge controllers?

    Yes As long as the total charging amps don't exceed the battery manufacturers recommendations.
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    Solar Assistant assistant

    Yes, I have both.
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    Solar Assistant assistant

    Correct The Orange Pi's don't have SD cards.
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    Eg4 6500ex grid charge

    Correct And the inverter needs to be set to create a N/G bond, when not in bypass mode. (AC input connected) No, PV is an isolated input. Correct But as soon as you connect the AC input. It becomes a sub panel. Correct
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    Micro Inverters vs Multiple Small MPPTs

    As close to the battery is best. The higher voltage should always travel the longer distance.
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    Combiner boxes

    Yes
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    Micro Inverters vs Multiple Small MPPTs

    Nothing, either way is fine. Multiple SCC's, are more common than micro inverters. Andy (your video reference) has 4 SCC's.
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    Not a complaint, but a request.

    All rails are grounded, except for the 3rd rail of a 3 rail system. And yes, I have grounded railway systems.
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    Help with installing a DC fridge

    The 6-15 was the standard until quality DC connectors became common. Now, Anderson Power Poles are my go to choice.
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    Wall mount laying flat?

    The cells can be in any orientation except for vent down.
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    Not a complaint, but a request.

    That's what humans do. lol
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    Not a complaint, but a request.

    Me, and thanks.
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