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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...

I'm planning to install an EG4 3kw system in a shed, similar the portable system in Will's video. It will be 120vac. I plan to have several circuits (outlets for battery charging, LED lights, maybe a small mini-split), using a small, 8 space load center. At the moment, I need 4 separate...

Having just gone through our first hurricane (Ida in LaPlace, La), we've decided to look into standby generators and solar backups. I've done lots of research and have a general idea of what we need, but no real world experience, so will post lots of questions. Thanks in advance for the help, Don

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...

Several months ago another member (Filter Guy) suggested that I split my large and small loads into separate panels (see sketch below). This looks like an excellent idea, and I plan to do it, but I'm not sure why. I suspect that if the Inverter/Charger/Battery parts were on the same panel as...

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...

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...

With copper prices going way up, I'm considering using aluminum for a 75 foot run through my attic, then splicing on copper for the drops to the panels at each end. I found 2-2-2-4 URD at Nassau on clearance. It looks like I can use it without conduit, installing similar to romex. Is this...

I'm re-working my breaker panels this summer (now), and planning to add a hybrid solar system later this year. I'd like to install any wiring going from the inverter(s) to the breaker panels now, while everything is open and accessible. I'm using this diagram (pg 55 of the user manual) as a...

Working on load panel updates and trying to design-in the needs of the inverter/battery/charger. Will's video shows each inverter using hot/neutral/ground conductors; one set for each inverter. I have a 75 foot run, is it necessary to use two neutrals and grounds, or, can I just use...

I'm working on a small system for my shed; planning to use the Eg4 3000 ehv-48 inverter with an EG4 LifePower4 48V battery. The inverter comes with 6Ft 4 AWG battery cables, which are the same cables Will used on the Mobile Solar Cart video. If I'm following the sizing guides correctly, the...

Once again, still working on my shed project. https://diysolarforum.com/threads/quick-eg4-3k-question.76643/#post-977806 This is a small, off-grid, EG-4 3K system. I plan to have roof and wall mounted panels, which I've already purchased from Santan Solar. While checking into racking, one of...

This is a little off topic...but maybe not. I have a Generac portable generator (GP 6500), that has GFCI protected 120v outlets. I just bought a Midea inverter window A/C unit (12,000 btu) that has a GFCI protected power cord. The A/C unit works fine when connected to my home wiring (not a...

I'm working on a small system for my shed; planning to use the Eg4 3000 ehv-48 inverter with an EG4 LifePower4 48V battery. I'm a little concerned about the inverters PV input voltage range, but not convinced I'm looking at it correctly. There's enough space to mount 4 panels on the south...