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I've been waiting for this as a "sweet spot" for my cabin build. The 18kpv is sexy but overkill for my needs (though I had my finger on the trigger). Lux has demonstrated their ability to build a high-quality product...hoping this is no exception to that rule...

18k/pv is a dumb name for a 12k/AC AIO inverter. It's a marketing tactic aimed squarely at the biggest competition and drawing consumer attention. However, the product itself seems to be exceptionally capable and worthy of my investment (almost certainly. maybe). But only because I've done my...

How about placing a couple support calls to SS using an alias and posting the legit time to call back and resolution for each? (real ask)

Maybe — now hear me out — just maybe Ian at Watts 24/7 made a bad judgement call to try to reduce the potential threat of the 18kpv to his Sol-Ark money train. He picks up a couple 18kpv’s (from wherever), publicly suggests they are less than a quality product, then “discontinues” them in favor...

Ordered. Let the fun begin! I'll start a new "everything 6000XP" thread.

"Great, congrats @mudman455! Looking forward to hearing more about your experience so others can learn as well. By the way, this EG4 inverter is actually the 18kpv (rated for 12k AC output and 18k of PV)...not to be mistaken for an inverter with 18k AC output if following traditional naming...

Ordered, received, and sitting in the box until I get time to set everything up :/ In the meantime I ordered a 2nd 6000XP to parallel, which is backordered until late Dec. Also had to trench some conduit and get the ground mounts started. This is all happening at my cabin 2.5hrs away so I have...

@SignatureSolarJames I’m eagerly awaiting the 18k[pv] review and plan on getting the rest of my system ordered from SS if all looks good. It will be a significant investment and I’m [still] confident SS will deliver. Some unsolicited feedback: I appreciate you standing up for your team, your...

Update: shipping notification received!

As a DoD-focused network engineer/architect for a good chunk of my career, I salute your efforts and explanation here. ?? My motto has always been “if you’re in my network, you are the one at risk”.

I have recently finished ordering all the pieces I need to build out my system. I've done it slowly over almost a year, starting with the items that were least likely to change by the time I was ready to install. 95% of it has come from Signature Solar...8 separate orders. It was up to me to...

Almost identical. Pretty sure that's not a coincidence ;-)

https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-6000xp-hybrid-inverter/

So....about that shipping time @SignatureSolarJames. Any thoughts on when I might see a shipping confirmation (ordered on 10/25)? Are these in inventory?

FB-only announcements is their worst offence of all. Also significantly limits their reach.

As a DIY'er, my expectation is to be revisiting my design, components, use cases, scale, etc. every so often. It aligns well with the 6000XP's 5yr warranty. I'm not going to fool myself into thinking I'm building a 10-20yr system. And I'm certainly not going to pay a premium for it. Even if the...

I doubt SS will want to launch a new, low(er)-cost product with the current free shipping promotion. So I’m assuming it won’t launch until after Oct 28th.

You could certainly build an insulated "room" around your gear. At the very least I would recommend a layer of insulating foam board between the cinder block wall and the XP. Cinder | foam board | wood | Hardie board | inverter. Build it out like an interior wall with a couple studs and the foam...

You missed #3

Exactly this. My system is for a cabin ~2.5hrs away, which will often host family and friends (sometimes without me there). I need to be able to guide someone to “just flip the switch” if anything weird is going on. It would be nice to be able to control that remotely, but haven’t looked too...

Update from @SignatureSolarJames: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/resolved-eg4-6500-and-6000-lights-flickering-firmware.54956/#post-704048

Fair. But at face value, posting 2 new products then suggesting they may be discontinued after a couple of days is odd.

Pros: You've stirred up some excitement as we anticipate what you have up your sleeve. I've held off pulling the trigger on a [non-EG4] inverter -- last remaining component to complete my system -- to make sure I've covered my bases. Cons: I've waited well beyond "10 business days or less". I...

Search for EG4 6000XP. Seems fit for the job.

Time will tell :) I was hoping to have it up and running already, but work/life/diy balance has been quite skewed. Install location is at my cabin 2.5hrs away, which makes it even more challenging. My goal is to have initial tests going in the next month or so.

That diagram looks familiar :ROFLMAO:. https://diysolarforum.com/threads/dual-eg4-6000xp-wiring-please-review.78087/ Did I steal the design from you, or did we both steal it from someone else? ;) Congrats on getting to this point!

I kept going back and forth on this (transfer switch vs. critical loads) for my 2 x 6000XP's. While my needs are a little different than yours, one of my primary concerns includes the ability to isolate or bypass the inverters as needed...whether that's for maintenance or an emergency. And...

Curiously, what is your primary use for grid bypass — is it to provide grid backup when your loads are > 50A (2 x 25A) or to provide grid power when your batteries are exhausted? (sounds like the latter). To take full advantage of grid bypass from dual 6000xp’s, each should have a dedicated 50A...

That's got to be PER MPPT, though it is glossed over in the docs. @Markus_EG4?

Hi diy'ers. I have used much of what I've picked up on a number of different threads (mostly: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/eg4-6000xp-ac-out-load-wiring.73268/) to come up with a wiring diagram that I think will work for my off-grid setup in a remote cabin: - 2 x EG4 6000XP, off-grid with...