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  1. JBoffgrid2022

    Suggestions for whole house off-grid system?

    Hello All, I am looking for some suggestions for a design/build for a whole house off-grid system with potentially solar/DC powered cooling systems. We recently installed an EG4 6k inverter with LifePower4 battery storage at our camp and really like how the system has performed so far. If I had...
  2. JBoffgrid2022

    9k BTU Heat Pump Advice

    Hello All, Looking for advice on getting a heat pump for providing strictly AC (No heat) to our off grid camp. We recently installed the following setup and it has been working great so far. Ideally, I'd love a setup that could grab DC power from either my battery bank or solar panels. But if...
  3. JBoffgrid2022

    EG4 6000XP & TIGO Dark Start Issues

    Hello All, I am having issues with my system not being able to turn back on if my battery bank depletes and turns the inverter off. Because I have all of my panels connected to TIGO optimizers, they will not allow any power to flow into my inverter because once the inverter shuts off, it...
  4. JBoffgrid2022

    EG4 6000XP Setting #17

    Hello All, Here is my setup: EG4 6kW Off-Grid Split Phase Inverter (1) EG4 LifePower4 Lithium Battery | 48V 100AH (4) EG4 Enclosed Battery Rack (1) SunPower 450W Mono Solar Panel (Silver) A-Series Solar Panel (16) 2S8P Looking for some guidance on setting #17 "Battery Wakeup". My setup is...
  5. JBoffgrid2022

    Combiner Box for (16) 450W Panels?

    Hello All, Looking for a combiner box for my 16 450W panels. They are wired 4s4p and currently enter a four string DC isolator. I have found the following box and think it will work but wanted to double check this. (https://watts247.com/product/solar-panel-combiner-box-4-circuits-to-2/) My...
  6. JBoffgrid2022

    7.2kW Array Up & Running!

    Just installed (16) 450 watt Sungold panels at our off grid camp! Super pumped I got it done before the snowstorm too... It was freezing the day we installed them which made the aluminum staging planks super slick, but other than that, no complaints:) I checked power output towards the late...
  7. JBoffgrid2022

    (2) 24v Bigbattery Litium Ion

    Here is my listing where I'm selling two Bigbattery 24v Lithium Ion batteries. They are less than a year old and have been kept in good condition. They are being replaced by a larger system and now must sell them. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/381125104483243 Condition Used - like...
  8. JBoffgrid2022

    Generator Sizing (2 EG4 6000XP in Parallel)

    Hello! Looking for some advice on generator sizing for (2) EG4 6000XP's in parallel. I have a propane powered Kohler 12kW RES off grid generator installed at my off grid camp and would hate to have to sell that and install a new larger generator if I don't have to. The total size of the two...
  9. JBoffgrid2022

    Backup Generator Sizing EG4 6000XP (Parallel)

    Hello! Looking for some advice on generator sizing for (2) EG4 6000XP's in parallel. I have a Kohler 12kW off grid generator already at my off grid and would hate to have to sell that and install a larger generator. The total size of the two inverters would be 12kW however the manual that came...
  10. JBoffgrid2022

    Communication Cable for EG4 LifePower Battery?

    Hello All, Looking for a replacement cable to allow my PC to communicate with my new EG4 LifePower4 48V 100A batteries. Signature Solar has these cables on back order and I need to find a cable that will work. Any suggestions? Cable I need to find a replacement for...
  11. JBoffgrid2022

    EG4-Lifepower4 Battery Bank Fuse Size?

    Hello All! I have four EG4-Lifepower4 48v 100A batteries coming to me soon and I would love some advice on fuse sizing. I have done some research already and have found some are saying I will need a fuse, some say don't bother. If I don't need a fuse, great, I'll skip this step! But if I do, I...
  12. JBoffgrid2022

    12kw Off Grid System EG4 6000XP Inverter

    Hello All, I'm having some difficulties figuring out my solar panel layout and wiring configuration for my new system. First, how do I equally separate my 18 panels into 4 groups so I can tie them into two separate inverters? My first thought was to have one group of 4 and one group of 5 going...
  13. JBoffgrid2022

    Aims Corp 6kw 120/240 Split Phase Inverter

    Hello All, I am relatively new to the solar field and have recently installed an off grid solar system at our camp in Maine. That being said, please excuse my ignorance here as I attempt to explain my issues and/or problems. I have had many problems diagnosing issues with my inverter and the...
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