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Right now my chargeverter is still in the box. I probably wont have time to install until next weekend. Think of the Battery BMS as a failsafe. You set the chargeverter to charge to a certain point, it should be less than the battery built in BMS. Your autostart (if you have one) using the dry...

I literally got an email from SS a few minutes ago about a new 100a EG4 Chargeverter.

A much better solution for multiple reasons to be sure.

Wish I could say I got it working today but I still have some work to do. I didnt have bus bars installed so I thought i would do that at the same time. Still need to bring the battery cables from the inverter to the bus bar enclosure. Probably wont put the cables from the bus bar enclosure...

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. Given the fact that it has regularly worked perfectly anytime EXCEPT at night that makes the chance of a hardware or wiring defect nearly zero - though there are intermittent hardware failures the causation 99% has to be associated with Night. I had a...

Understand this violation occurred in around 1993. The details are fuzzy and I only know I had to fix and reinspect and never made the mistake again. However from 20+ years of flipping houses and building houses and doing all my own electrical work, I can explain how remodel inspections go...

I'm running a Generac XT8500 EFI. Yes, I'm aware that inverter generators are better but I was having a hard time finding a larger auto start inverter generator that fit the bill. In an earlier conversation with SS they told me I needed a generator 2x more that my power needs. I was able to...

For the person who asked not sure if you are clear, 240 has a Line 1 and Line 2. It doesn't matter which Hot wire goes to which. Appliances cant tell the difference. Usually the receptacle either states L1, L2 or R , B but the colors vary. Always a Ground (should be an insulated ground)...

I noticed that if I charge my battery to the max of 58v, as soon as I stop the charging it shows 56v. Maybe its a 'feature' EG4 put in to compensate for the difference? Is your battery really sitting at 58v ?

Don't get caught up in the color that's confusing. Pay attention to the orientation. EG4 has apparently used blue and brown wire but if you were to buy 10/3 it would probably be Red and Black. Always test before connecting. you should get 120 between the terminals at the top and bottom and...

Apparently I tripped the circuit breaker on the the generator without realizing it. I have a breaker inside as well which did not trip. I calculated I could set the charging max Amps to 80a DC for the 30a AC 120v output of the generator but I had to step it down to 60a to stop it from...

I ordered the day after it was announced - maybe a month ago ? I was complaining about charging problems with my inverter and I received an email about the pre-order almost like someone was reading my posts LOL.

Its connected direct with a 30a breaker in-between. No bonding in my panel. I initially tried it with the generator still bonded. My intention was to have the generator only charge the batteries when voltage drops below setting 12. I'm not sure if this is even possible. I did a lot of back...

I believe all your grounds are connected together and all your neutrals are connected together even though they aren't all powered by the inverter. Some weird things can happen when you power the inverter through utility. I had strange issues with a generator. Current on ground or between...

Today was the day I finally swapped out the new EG4 for my POWMR which was driving me crazy. I am really impressed with how much more robust the EG 4 seems. I ran through a full set of tests, didn't have allot of sun today but enough to charge. This is a completely off-grid install at a cabin...

I don't buy the 'Dirty Power' argument. It may be true in some cases but I have seen my system charge at over 60a DC from a 8500w Generac non-inverter for hours with no problems then after I changed some settings to help with the dry contact triggering the autostart..it wouldn't even charge...

I've been working on this off and on for a while. I have the 6500 and I'm using 2 different non-EG4 LifePo batteries at an unattended cabin. If I get enough cloudy days the batteries reach disconnect voltage and once that happens the 61 error shows up on the inverter and stays that way until I...

Wow, 40 views and no ideas? I am loath to contact Signature Solar ever since my last experience where I was asking basically for clarifications on settings and the person requested dozens of pictures of various readings. It seems like its being caused by a momentary surge or GFCI event but only...

I'm wondering how people have connected a generator or utility power to these inverters. I only see one Line, a N and a ground for the input..however, the manual talks about line 1 and line 2 (Black and Red). It made me wonder if they intended to connect the 2 separate hot lines from a PB 30...

I would just take the win - you got your money back. I had nothing but trouble. Tried to contact support a couple times but they are zero help. The manual is a joke, they are probably dangerous as well. I breathed a sigh of relief when I got that thing off my wall.

Finally made it to the point in my EG4 install where I hooked up the generator with the autostart module. My initial generator test a few days back showed about 22a charging with a clamp meter. Today my readings and the readings on the Inverter were all over the place mid day It was as high as...

I think there is a second bond being created when the inverter is running with utility I don't think its supposed to but its the only thing that explains some of the things I've seen. Could be current leaking over to the ground somehow too. That might be why they started taking the bonding...

I have a PowMr 5k inverter charger in my system which has been up and running for a while in an off grid cabin. It seems to operate ok for the most part, I can power the cabin, startup generator to charge batteries if its cloudy for a couple days etc. One question I have been trying to resolve...

I checked it out this morning since I reset option 12 to a very low setting to keep the generator from being started up and left it with the loads on. The system had shut down due to a low battery voltage by the time I checked it. I turned the inverter off. The generator started up and...

I was one of the first to get a Chargeverter having pre-ordered on the day it was announced. However as these things often go for me, I never got around to actually using it over the winter. I mounted it, wired it in everything except install bus bar and connect it to the batteries and...

I just have 1 120v EG4 and no need for split phase. What you said is more clear than the manual and makes sense. So I guess I will just use one leg off the 30a generator output. Still not sure about proper grounding with ground / neutral bonded generator. I think Signature Solar recommends...

I would also note that it is not to code to install a old-work box after the fact when you could have installed a proper box to a stud before the wall covering was installed. Old work box is legal ONLY where you would have to remove the wall covering that you wouldn't have otherwise. I only...

Nope, I'm not talking about AC In or Out. Its the PV in. I have + and - (which I incorrectly referred to as neutral) its the negative when connected to any bare ground wire in the system that reads 199v. Again, system is fully functioning. AC in works AC out works Battery charges on generator...

All the Neutrals and Grounds are separated the only bond is in the Inverter. Panel Grounds to a ground rod. Its got the firmware it came with from about 7 months ago. I haven't been able to figure out how to tell the version. Seems like it should be on the menu but I didn't see it. One Idea I...

There are a couple, first an old work box is only 'Approved' for you guessed it 'Old Work' NOT new work. Inspectors can be particular about approved devices.. Second all the wiring needs to be inspected fully before the wall covering goes up. Boxes installed, romex run, stapled wires sheath...