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Ron
Ron
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Joined: October 17, 2024 4:06 pm
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Topics: 12 / Replies: 56
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RE: 12000XP and Generator Switching

What I was trying to say is that while the inverter is being powered by the generator the inverter is converting AC/Gen to DC/battery charging and the...

2 days ago
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RE: 12000XP and Generator Switching

How exactly does the inverter function? While charging the batteries from a generator is the inverter allowing AC power to pass thru the inverter from...

3 days ago
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RE: 12000xp gen setup

Turn the main grid AC breaker off.

4 days ago
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RE: Please help deciphering what I am seeing

Maybe conversion from dc to ac efficiency loss?

4 days ago
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RE: Genmax with eg4 6000 inverter ( 5%THD question)

I use the EG4 ChargVerter which solves many issues.

5 days ago
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RE: Another Generator question

@brokenpointjoe The history of generators and inverters charging batteries is an old problematic issue. Inverters seem to have a hard time "walking an...

6 days ago
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RE: Hybrid Offgrid Setup Questions

What do you have for HVAC, dryer, water heater, stove and oven, out buildings, well pumps. Anything else that draws a lot of power. 240V stuff? I'm ...

3 weeks ago
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RE: 6000XP no solar, used as backup generator only, AC Charge will not work

Oops, I didn't see he landed AC output from inverter into main panel

3 weeks ago
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RE: 6000XP no solar, used as backup generator only, AC Charge will not work

@joel-brodeur I'm not aware of any instance of the 6000xp being able to back feed the grid through the AC input.

3 weeks ago
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RE: Another Generator question

@zeppelin I've had zero issues, but have only charged the batteries with the chargeverter a few times during grid outages.

3 weeks ago
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RE: Enough Batteries or Incorrect Setup

About 11500-12000 watts of useable battery which is still 20 hours

1 month ago
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RE: Another Generator question

Seems like so many issues using the Inverter generator connection, I just use the chargeverter. No issues and charges on voltage so balances out SOC

1 month ago
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RE: Maximizing Battery Lifespan: Best State of Charge (SOC) Practices

@joel-brodeur I'm thinking that is the best solution. Drop the grid/pv and drain to 20% once a month, but would like to have confirmed by EG4. We ha...

1 month ago
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RE: Maximizing Battery Lifespan: Best State of Charge (SOC) Practices

With the solar I have available in the summer i'll probably only be able to produce 20% capacity of my batteries daily and way less in the winter. Tha...

1 month ago
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RE: SOC % setting 11

DOD shouldn't be any lower than 50% and I'd recommend 60% for longevity of the battery. The reason it lasted longer prior to setting it to 50% is befo...

2 months ago
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