So this morning it appears to be doing it again. When the loads turned on, solar immediately jumped 2500watts to meet the load but had not been using ...
@dtbaker61 I can't agree more with you. Whenever the system is marketed as Off-grid it should have to be manageable (upgrades, serviced and so on...
@krzysiek_kta The issue with planning for UPS for the wifi is problematic whether the install is grid-tied, or off-grid, since normal functionality de...
@dtbaker61 Well, As hobbyist BETA tester I always build backup plan. I do have externals bypass transfer switch separating Inverter from the hou...
@krzysiek_kta aha.... see.... what if the customer doesn't have a separate UPS for their wifi ? don't you have to turn off EPS to inverter in standb...
@dtbaker61 I have 6000xp with Gen boost enabled and 110v/220v 32A split phase step up transformer connected to Gen ports. Basically it is ...
@ianscott also do this on a Google search.... 'are the smart plugs on the eg4 gridboss bidirectional'. You may to be able to somehow hook in thru thos...
@ianscott I'm gonna look for some victron Autotransformer competitors also. If I find something like it for less money I'll report back.
@dtbaker61 I don't know if hitting " Start Quick Charge" will run the generator or not when off-grid.?. Does anyone know how that works?
@mccorb the autotransformer looks like a great idea as long as (like you pointed out) the AC source is clean enough; I'll still need to use the Charge...
@ianscott what did you think of my Victron Autotransformer idea? Did you look at the specs? It's a little less expensive than a chargeverter. It's sup...
@dtbaker61 I have two 600VA UPS units - one powering the wi-fi and the other internet gateway. All firmware updates I have done were in off-gr...
@dtbaker61 I’d just check your gen charge amps to make sure they aren’t set to high for your generator. Remember they are in DC amps!! I don’t see why...
@bporter When power cycling the system I just turned everything off starting from Grid supply, PV, inverter, EPS, opened all the breakers and shut...
@krzysiek_kta K Wonderful news. How long was "quite a while" for the battery to be off? My tech guy had me do the standard total shutdown/rest...