Look like a great charger. I think the reason it didn't ramp up to 100 amps is because it was at about 5100 watts. 53.6v x 94.9a = 5086 watts. If the battery is down at 51volts you should see the 100amps. Great video, thanks.
@@jasongphillips Yes that is what I meant in the video when speaking of the SOC needing to be tested lower. I should have been clear about the voltage correlation
Only if grid is close. Grid is in my garage so would need to run some serious wire from the garage to my power shed. Then will need to move all circuits from main grid panel to a new panel that is run only on solar. My setup is definitely different than most. Maybe one day I will run service to the inverters
What are the details in your power situation with the power company on only using the grid once in awhile? Do they still charge you a big distribution charge even though you hardly use any power?
They charge the standard fees regardless of use. So like $40-50. But I always use some power. I have run off solar for maybe 15-16 days straight at the most.
I would if I could! Between work and my own projects I have my hands full lol. But this is stuff most people can do as you know. Has gotten much easier with all the DIY stuff on the market now
I just started on my solar journey. I am 70 years young. I like watching your videos. I recently purchased a chargeverter. I was wondering about the amp setting. I have the chargeverter connected to the grid on a 30 amp 240 volt breaker. I set the amps to 25 amps. Is this correct?
I just ordered one of these today. I started looking for install videos and Signature Solar posted one 2 weeks ago. There were a few comments on that video that the charger would cause the 6000xp to reset when the breaker is switched on? I like the generator auto start function and hope it works from voltage reference since SS says to use comms only if comms are not connected to 6000xp.
Have not had that problem. But I have only 12 of 17 batteries communicating with inverters. Due to cable length. But I connected charger to a battery for SOC that was not connected to inverter so everything works fine that way for me
Page 16-17 of manual should explain it. Too long to really put here plus the pictures should help. You can download manual from signature solar as well if missing it.
Awesome. I have the 48v SOK batteries. Do you think this will work with them? I intend to use grid power via the charge inverter to supplement my solar production when needed.
If you have grid input which I don’t. It would cost more to run power for all three inverters vs running power just for the chargeverter. Plus the smaller wires will be easier to deal with. My system is in a shed and my garage has main grid panel.
@@roybeard6727 I like both for the applications I use them for. The 18k does have some awesome features but I would need at least two of them to run my house off grid. They only have 12k output and the 3 6000xp’s of course have 18k combined output. But if money is no object the 18k.
Cargerverter comes in really handy with "dirty power".Like using a cheap generator for emergency charging of the batteries. The voltage, frequency and sine wave on that gen might be crappy you don't want to send that though your inverter potentially damaging it. If you are charging via grid power, probably not needed.
Hello Rodney, enjoyed the video very much. I will be getting mine some time this month. The question I have is this, did you connect the EG4gc to Lynx power in or Lynx Distributor? I will be using the Generator to charge batteries. My system is 48 volts. Thank you very much.
Rodney, I ordered one and will get it in July. Supposedly. I got 2 questions you might be able to answer. how much power does the unit use in stand-by, and what battery protocol does it use. I have Sungoldpower wall mount batteries, and the defalt for them is Pyrotech. but it is changeable to 4 other protocols.
From what I have been told it only works with EG4 for communication. You should be able to use voltage for non eg4 batteries. Will need to do an update video on the power usage. Can’t remember
I have put not power on the chargeverter full time yet. I have some work moving main panel circuits to a new panel so the grid will only be used for charging. Will check it though to see and post it.
It absolutely could. But the generator size for all three inverters would be outrageous. This can save in generator size/cost. Perhaps you could make it work with one inverter but the generator would still be larger than what the chargeverter would need. 👍
@rodneyhunt I'm building off grid entirely. No power for almost a mile. So I could use a smaller generator setup to charge the batteries with this chargeverter? Mainly just to catch up on dark days. Is that the purpose?
@jwy224 thanks. So far all of their products look like winners. I'm getting ready to settle on the land and hope to start the building process in the next 6 months. Thanks for the great videos.
I just hooked up my chargeverter and set the amp output charge at 100 amps, however it won’t go above 25. Do you know why that is?? Thanks for the video!
@@rodneyhunt it’s very low. Started at 35%. We have the power pro batteries and we just finalized installing the whole system so now trying to get each of the batteries up to 100% so we can parallel them together. Thanks!
I've read that the EG4 inverter will "reboot" when the Chargeverter first turns on. Something about it freaking out seeing the sudden in rush of current. This completely defeats the purpose imo. Can you confirm if this is the case with your 6000XP inverters?
Maybe I can test again soon. Busy work month right now. But it didn’t do that before when I tested. Could be based on firmware on your system but will need to test
@@NativeChukchansi You can use SOC. Just connect to your battery then go through your settings to start charging at your desired state of charge and then the stop SOC.
@@rodneyhunt I will have to play around with settings. Wired up for 120v then RV 30a cord to 15a adapter to shore power. System is off grid one 6000xp two 48v ss batteries
building off grid very soon. i wanted to know does the eg4 system capable of 3 phase. wanted to run some older equipment that is cheaper to keep than buy new.
The EG4 does state in the manual that you can select 208 volts. I have seen some firmware talking about 3 phase so I believe so. I would contact EG4 directly to verify. I will do some more research to see what I can find out! 👍
I own the EG4 3kW inverter, and the User Manual states that you CAN use 3 units to obtain 3-phase output. Most likely same with other inverter models. Just download & search User Manuals.
What's your AC input voltage that you're getting that much? Mine tops out at 89 A and that's from a cold start. I have my generator output set to exactly 240V. I suppose I could raise it to 250V and see if the EG4 unit increases it's output.
I think the max output of 5120 watts (100 amps) is only seen when voltage is below 51.2 volts. Since 51.2 at 100 amps is the max wattage 5120. If voltage is say 54 volts already then the charger is at least 55 then max amps may only be like 93.
@@rodneyhunt I thought so too. And I thought raising the charge voltage setting would increase the current, but it did nothing. My battery bank was below 50% SoC due to a long period of heavy rain and thunderstorms plus the burden of air conditioning in the 90 degree weather. I have both the yellow older model and the new black model and the yellow consistently produces more current by about 4 A. Both are in parallel. I have exactly 240V coming off the generator. I can try turning up the voltage adjust on the generator toward 250V and see if that increases the current output. Some have reported being able to get 100A about of these.
@@rodneyhunt Yes, that makes sense, but what I am curious about is why the black model is throttling output to 89A when the yellow model is at 93.5A? I have both in parallel.
Love the soft start. Old version kills my propane generator. I have to lower the amps to 5 and click through the menu to slowly raise it. Seems like my only complaint has been remedied in this one.
User Manual (page 9) says "ALSO NOTE: If using the Chargeverter when connected to the grid, the charger will not automatically start or stop the generator according to the parameters set by the user. This is put in place to protect the batteries from becoming over currented or overvolted from the grid." Can someone explain, HOW does the Chargeverter KNOW whether its being fed from generator or grid?
@@rodneyhuntHi Rodney, This passage in the manual makes it sound as if you can’t set the communications parameters up when it is connected to the grid, but apparently you have been successfully using it that way. I’ve just hooked mine up and I’ll be trying it. Doesn’t this passage seem to say that the Chargeverter won’t work this way with the grid? Have the parameters via communications with the batteries been turning the unit on and off while you have it connected to the grid? This has got me confused. Thanks
The Chargeverter is just a Lifepo4 charger with communications that I can’t utilize. Signature Solar has done a good job marketing it and have made a lot of people think they need it. The cleaning up dirty power thing is a myth considering it’s DC power going straight to your batteries. Its only useful feature is possibly limiting charge current to match your generator’s output for better efficiency.
@@carlosreyes6448 Man that’s terrible. We deal with Hurricanes here in NC all the time. Hopefully you guys don’t get hit hard! Let me know if you need anything maybe a can make a post if someone is close enough to help if needed. We have some good people in this DIY community.
Good video....I have the previous model Chargeverter. Good to see what changed. Question: do you have any concerns with your EG4 batteries on edge versus flat on a battery rack. I had understood that on edge would damage them...I sent an email to Signature Solar and they told me must be laying flat. enjoying your channel! thanks
Rodney , i just installed mine connected to the grid and also coms to my batteries , but as soon as I turn on the breaker for the grid it will start charging even if the battery % is higher than the set batt start setting , do you have an idea what might be happening ?
@@rodneyhunt yes , current SOC is 62% . I switched grid breaker on and it started charging at 80Amps . I set batt stop at 63% to test . Went up to 64% without stopping . I stopped it manually . Or do I maybe have to wait and its not really accurate ?
Your 6000xp can do the same thing have you considered using a sub panel and moving your loads over there and just use grid input connection on the 6000 to set state of charge just like you are doing now without the Chargeverter. Thats what I did basically my ENTIRE house is a “critical loads” panel Thanks for the videos BAM!!
Unfortunately my grid power is not close enough to economically do that at this time. Plus I would need to move all loads in my main garage panel to another one so they could run off solar while having grid on. So for me at this time it is cheaper to run power to the chargeverter than 3 inverters. 👍
@@rodneyhunt I actually think this is better for a lot of reasons. Zero possibility of backfeeding. Not saying I am crazy EMP guy or anything but your system is practically isolated from the grid as a pulse would need to go through a transformer which is not likely. With my system I have a solark 15k and it has lugs directly off the meter. If something happens on the grid this thing is getting fried.
Yeah that is always something to think about for sure. Can’t worry about but if you emp proof your stuff you should also be good for lightning and other possibilities
I don't have one but I see it as a necessary evil. Not that the chargeverter is evil but the cost of a kwh on gasoline sucks @#$. But if u gotta run the gen anyway at least your getting clean sine conversion
i dont understand why we would need to buy a seperate charger when there is a a/c charger built in, being offgrid means that most peope have dirty modified sine wave gas generators, why wouldnt they incorperate this charger into the solar eg4xp unit, not everyboy has pure sine wave gas generators, as if we didnt spend enough money allready
Well I just don’t want to run grid to all 3 inverters from my garage since the electrical wire is very expensive and I like having other options with this charger. It can run with less power or even 120 volts if needed. The inverter needs 240 of course. I say for many people grid input is the best option for times when solar is not great. But that’s if you have grid
For me with a offgrid cabin and a 3000w 120v only Honda generator, this is a must. I’m not spending more cash on a 240v generator when the Honda has worked fine for me for years. I got my EU3000is setup for propane and auto start. Works great with a separate battery charger connected to my battery bank.
Look like a great charger. I think the reason it didn't ramp up to 100 amps is because it was at about 5100 watts. 53.6v x 94.9a = 5086 watts. If the battery is down at 51volts you should see the 100amps. Great video, thanks.
Yeah that’s what I thought as well. Will test at a lower SOC/voltage to see what it does. 👍
beat me to it...
@@jasongphillips Yes that is what I meant in the video when speaking of the SOC needing to be tested lower. I should have been clear about the voltage correlation
EG4 is moving things forward fast!
Indeed they are! 👍
Having the 6000xp, was there any need for the charger?
The 6000xp will charge batteries from solar, grid, or generator, with less $$$ and wires.
Only if grid is close. Grid is in my garage so would need to run some serious wire from the garage to my power shed. Then will need to move all circuits from main grid panel to a new panel that is run only on solar. My setup is definitely different than most. Maybe one day I will run service to the inverters
What are the details in your power situation with the power company on only using the grid once in awhile? Do they still charge you a big distribution charge even though you hardly use any power?
They charge the standard fees regardless of use. So like $40-50. But I always use some power. I have run off solar for maybe 15-16 days straight at the most.
What is the VDC output of this charger at full capacity?
57vdv but it is adjustable
Just received mine this week, also. Thanks for the video. Now, can you come to the NC mountains and hook everything up? 😂
I would if I could! Between work and my own projects I have my hands full lol. But this is stuff most people can do as you know. Has gotten much easier with all the DIY stuff on the market now
I just started on my solar journey. I am 70 years young. I like watching your videos. I recently purchased a chargeverter. I was wondering about the amp setting. I have the chargeverter connected to the grid on a 30 amp 240 volt breaker. I set the amps to 25 amps. Is this correct?
No the amps are DC for the charger. So 21 AC amps should be around 5000 watts. So you can set to 100 amps DC. 👍
Thanks
If connected to battery to run SOC, can you have solar assistant monitor the SOC at same time?
Probably but have not tried. I just use the EG4 monitor software
I just ordered one of these today. I started looking for install videos and Signature Solar posted one 2 weeks ago. There were a few comments on that video that the charger would cause the 6000xp to reset when the breaker is switched on? I like the generator auto start function and hope it works from voltage reference since SS says to use comms only if comms are not connected to 6000xp.
Have not had that problem. But I have only 12 of 17 batteries communicating with inverters. Due to cable length. But I connected charger to a battery for SOC that was not connected to inverter so everything works fine that way for me
How do you setup auto start and auto stop?
Using a remote start generator
You should just be able to setup your start SOC and end SOC. After connecting your generator.
@@rodneyhunt my generator doesn’t have a 2 way start so I might have to get something
2 wire*
Page 16-17 of manual should explain it. Too long to really put here plus the pictures should help. You can download manual from signature solar as well if missing it.
Awesome. I have the 48v SOK batteries. Do you think this will work with them? I intend to use grid power via the charge inverter to supplement my solar production when needed.
Not sure! Will ask EG4 and see.
@@rodneyhunt Mahalo!!!
The chargeverter only communicates with EG4 batteries. You can always use the voltage settings though since BMS communication is not possible.
@@rodneyhunt Much appreciated!!!
Rodney, why use the chargeverter to charge your batteries, won't your inverters direct power back to your batteries to charge?
If you have grid input which I don’t. It would cost more to run power for all three inverters vs running power just for the chargeverter. Plus the smaller wires will be easier to deal with. My system is in a shed and my garage has main grid panel.
also after hooking up both the 6000xp and the 18k which do you prefer and why? thanks Roy,enjoy your vids,trying to learn for my own future system
@@roybeard6727 I like both for the applications I use them for. The 18k does have some awesome features but I would need at least two of them to run my house off grid. They only have 12k output and the 3 6000xp’s of course have 18k combined output. But if money is no object the 18k.
@@rodneyhuntyeah thats my only apprehension if i buy an 18k and need to expand,another 18k would be pricey
Cargerverter comes in really handy with "dirty power".Like using a cheap generator for emergency charging of the batteries. The voltage, frequency and sine wave on that gen might be crappy you don't want to send that though your inverter potentially damaging it. If you are charging via grid power, probably not needed.
Hello Rodney, enjoyed the video very much. I will be getting mine some time this month. The question I have is this, did you connect the EG4gc
to Lynx power in or Lynx Distributor? I will be using the Generator to charge batteries. My system is 48 volts. Thank you very much.
Will need to verify but the lynx power in I believe.
@@rodneyhunt Thank you very much.
Rodney, I ordered one and will get it in July. Supposedly. I got 2 questions you might be able to answer. how much power does the unit use in stand-by, and what battery protocol does it use. I have Sungoldpower wall mount batteries, and the defalt for them is Pyrotech. but it is changeable to 4 other protocols.
From what I have been told it only works with EG4 for communication. You should be able to use voltage for non eg4 batteries. Will need to do an update video on the power usage. Can’t remember
Do you have to unhook your batteries from your inverter to be able yo charge them with this product?
No you can charge them while still connected. 👍
@@rodneyhuntso will it charge the batteries connected together or only one at a time?
With the Chargeverter connected to the grid will it turn off when the SOC/Voltage is reached or does it continue running?
The output will stop. Then it will restart based on you settings
I got 2 of V1 chargeveterr, thanks for video
Thanks for watching!
So Rodney since you have it configured to charge your batteries as needed what is the idle consumption when its not charging.
I have put not power on the chargeverter full time yet. I have some work moving main panel circuits to a new panel so the grid will only be used for charging. Will check it though to see and post it.
Can you use that charge verter on a Honda 2000 generator
Yes. You just need to set the amps down to accommodate the lower power input.
Plus change out the plug
Can I plug this into an old 120 volt outlet??
These can use 120 or 240 volts. As long as it has the correct rating yes. You can verify plug type as well
Yes, but you will be limited to 1800W (15A ckt) or 2400W (20A ckt).
Doesn't the 6000XP have a generator connection option? Does that not charge your batteries?
It absolutely could. But the generator size for all three inverters would be outrageous. This can save in generator size/cost. Perhaps you could make it work with one inverter but the generator would still be larger than what the chargeverter would need. 👍
3 inverters=20kw generator
1 inverter = 10kw
@rodneyhunt I'm building off grid entirely. No power for almost a mile. So I could use a smaller generator setup to charge the batteries with this chargeverter? Mainly just to catch up on dark days. Is that the purpose?
@@brianmikus6023 yep. can use the worst generator possible and this thing will charge your battery's like a champ!
@jwy224 thanks. So far all of their products look like winners. I'm getting ready to settle on the land and hope to start the building process in the next 6 months. Thanks for the great videos.
I just hooked up my chargeverter and set the amp output charge at 100 amps, however it won’t go above 25. Do you know why that is?? Thanks for the video!
What is your battery state of charge?
@@rodneyhunt it’s very low. Started at 35%. We have the power pro batteries and we just finalized installing the whole system so now trying to get each of the batteries up to 100% so we can parallel them together. Thanks!
Assuming Chargeverter working correctly, either Charge Voltage set too low, or Generator issue (output power or 240V wiring).
I've read that the EG4 inverter will "reboot" when the Chargeverter first turns on. Something about it freaking out seeing the sudden in rush of current. This completely defeats the purpose imo. Can you confirm if this is the case with your 6000XP inverters?
Maybe I can test again soon. Busy work month right now. But it didn’t do that before when I tested. Could be based on firmware on your system but will need to test
I got one. How does is communicate? Just voltage? I want it to kick on at 20% and off at 30% just keep batteries from draining until sun is available.
@@NativeChukchansi You can use SOC. Just connect to your battery then go through your settings to start charging at your desired state of charge and then the stop SOC.
@@NativeChukchansi should have a cable in box
@@rodneyhunt I will have to play around with settings. Wired up for 120v then RV 30a cord to 15a adapter to shore power. System is off grid one 6000xp two 48v ss batteries
@@rodneyhuntturned on chargeverter and everything shut down
building off grid very soon. i wanted to know does the eg4 system capable of 3 phase. wanted to run some older equipment that is cheaper to keep than buy new.
The EG4 does state in the manual that you can select 208 volts. I have seen some firmware talking about 3 phase so I believe so. I would contact EG4 directly to verify. I will do some more research to see what I can find out! 👍
I own the EG4 3kW inverter, and the User Manual states that you CAN use 3 units to obtain 3-phase output. Most likely same with other inverter models. Just download & search User Manuals.
Can this communicate with any lithium batteries that have comm ports for start and stop, or does it have to be an EG4?
Eg4 only from what I have been told. 👍
What's your AC input voltage that you're getting that much? Mine tops out at 89 A and that's from a cold start. I have my generator output set to exactly 240V. I suppose I could raise it to 250V and see if the EG4 unit increases it's output.
I believe it all depends on your current state of charge and how many batteries you have. What was your starting state of charge or voltage?
I think the max output of 5120 watts (100 amps) is only seen when voltage is below 51.2 volts. Since 51.2 at 100 amps is the max wattage 5120. If voltage is say 54 volts already then the charger is at least 55 then max amps may only be like 93.
@@rodneyhunt I thought so too. And I thought raising the charge voltage setting would increase the current, but it did nothing. My battery bank was below 50% SoC due to a long period of heavy rain and thunderstorms plus the burden of air conditioning in the 90 degree weather.
I have both the yellow older model and the new black model and the yellow consistently produces more current by about 4 A. Both are in parallel. I have exactly 240V coming off the generator. I can try turning up the voltage adjust on the generator toward 250V and see if that increases the current output. Some have reported being able to get 100A about of these.
@@rodneyhunt Yes, that makes sense, but what I am curious about is why the black model is throttling output to 89A when the yellow model is at 93.5A? I have both in parallel.
Don’t understand that either. I would need to test both of mine again to see if I can get the same amps. I know the new one should go to 5120 watts.
Damn it Rodney.. how is it you get all the new stuff.
Been waiting on this for a while. Hopefully it helps someone else out that was looking for a charger as well.
Love the soft start. Old version kills my propane generator. I have to lower the amps to 5 and click through the menu to slowly raise it. Seems like my only complaint has been remedied in this one.
Yes that is a nice feature!
Weird science question: Could you use this with an adapter to connect to an EV charging station, and charge up an EG4 5kW battery?
I doubt it. The voltage would be too high from what I understand.
User Manual (page 9) says "ALSO NOTE: If using the Chargeverter when connected to the grid, the charger will not automatically start or stop the generator according to the parameters set by the user. This is put in place to protect the batteries from becoming over currented or overvolted from the grid." Can someone explain, HOW does the Chargeverter KNOW whether its being fed from generator or grid?
I have used the grid most of the time when using chargeverter so not sure
@@rodneyhuntHi Rodney, This passage in the manual makes it sound as if you can’t set the communications parameters up when it is connected to the grid, but apparently you have been successfully using it that way. I’ve just hooked mine up and I’ll be trying it. Doesn’t this passage seem to say that the Chargeverter won’t work this way with the grid? Have the parameters via communications with the batteries been turning the unit on and off while you have it connected to the grid? This has got me confused. Thanks
The Chargeverter is just a Lifepo4 charger with communications that I can’t utilize. Signature Solar has done a good job marketing it and have made a lot of people think they need it. The cleaning up dirty power thing is a myth considering it’s DC power going straight to your batteries. Its only useful feature is possibly limiting charge current to match your generator’s output for better efficiency.
Curious why you would use the c.v instead of connecting to the gen I out of the 6000xp?
Required generator size. 20kw generator required for 3 6000xp inverters. Easier to use smaller generator to charge batteries directly
I have Basen Green 11.7kWh 51.2V LifePo4 battery. Is this charger OK for charging it from grid?
Yes should be fine. Might not communicate directly but you can just set the voltage
I have a question i just bought one of these. But i don't have eg4 batteries. I built my own. Will this charger start charging automatically?
You can set it with voltage and it should. The BMS soc communication only works with EG4 batteries though.
OK I really appreciate 🙏 we are fixing to get hit by. Hurricane beryl. I'm in port lavaca TX.
@@carlosreyes6448 Man that’s terrible. We deal with Hurricanes here in NC all the time. Hopefully you guys don’t get hit hard! Let me know if you need anything maybe a can make a post if someone is close enough to help if needed. We have some good people in this DIY community.
Hey thanks I really appreciate it!😊
Good video....I have the previous model Chargeverter. Good to see what changed.
Question: do you have any concerns with your EG4 batteries on edge versus flat on a battery rack. I had understood that on edge would damage them...I sent an email to Signature Solar and they told me must be laying flat.
enjoying your channel! thanks
No. Manual I thought said flat or up on end. I will verify but they should be fine in my opinion
Rodney , i just installed mine connected to the grid and also coms to my batteries , but as soon as I turn on the breaker for the grid it will start charging even if the battery % is higher than the set batt start setting , do you have an idea what might be happening ?
What is your start and stop SOC? What is your current battery SOC?
@rodneyhunt start SOC 20% , stop SOC 30% . Current batt SOC 70%
@ And you are using SOC and not voltage? Just verifying since you said so
@@rodneyhunt yes , current SOC is 62% . I switched grid breaker on and it started charging at 80Amps . I set batt stop at 63% to test . Went up to 64% without stopping . I stopped it manually . Or do I maybe have to wait and its not really accurate ?
Maybe wait. I would let it continue to see if it will stop on its own
Your 6000xp can do the same thing have you considered using a sub panel and moving your loads over there and just use grid input connection on the 6000 to set state of charge just like you are doing now without the Chargeverter. Thats what I did basically my ENTIRE house is a “critical loads” panel Thanks for the videos BAM!!
Unfortunately my grid power is not close enough to economically do that at this time. Plus I would need to move all loads in my main garage panel to another one so they could run off solar while having grid on. So for me at this time it is cheaper to run power to the chargeverter than 3 inverters. 👍
that is a great idea.... grid assist
Hey thanks. If my inverters had been installed closer to my grid power I would just use them. But the cost seems a little high for the cable needed.
@@rodneyhunt I actually think this is better for a lot of reasons. Zero possibility of backfeeding. Not saying I am crazy EMP guy or anything but your system is practically isolated from the grid as a pulse would need to go through a transformer which is not likely. With my system I have a solark 15k and it has lugs directly off the meter. If something happens on the grid this thing is getting fried.
Yeah that is always something to think about for sure. Can’t worry about but if you emp proof your stuff you should also be good for lightning and other possibilities
If you are connecting it to the grid, u don't need the charger because your inverter can do the same
Not connected to grid. 👍
I plan to use CV for when grid is DOWN and I need to charge battery from generator.
Time to make a 30 - 50 amp charger and way more affordable.
The do have a 25 amp charger still I believe
I don't have one but I see it as a necessary evil. Not that the chargeverter is evil but the cost of a kwh on gasoline sucks @#$. But if u gotta run the gen anyway at least your getting clean sine conversion
Indeed.
17 batteries? Do you live in a house or a hotel? 😂
Lol. House with a ton of people!
I also have an EV to charge
i dont understand why we would need to buy a seperate charger when there is a a/c charger built in, being offgrid means that most peope have dirty modified sine wave gas generators, why wouldnt they incorperate this charger into the solar eg4xp unit, not everyboy has pure sine wave gas generators, as if we didnt spend enough money allready
Well I just don’t want to run grid to all 3 inverters from my garage since the electrical wire is very expensive and I like having other options with this charger. It can run with less power or even 120 volts if needed. The inverter needs 240 of course. I say for many people grid input is the best option for times when solar is not great. But that’s if you have grid
For me with a offgrid cabin and a 3000w 120v only Honda generator, this is a must. I’m not spending more cash on a 240v generator when the Honda has worked fine for me for years. I got my EU3000is setup for propane and auto start. Works great with a separate battery charger connected to my battery bank.
👍
Your setup is too busy for my eyes, just too much going on.
You are free to improve on my setup for sure! As long as you are more self sufficient that is the goal!