Im planning on installing one today but it doesnt have the battery percentage, just reads the volts. At 50% battery life would it read 24 volts?
@ScottieBManКүн бұрын
24v golf cart? Should be 36 or 48 more commonly. I forget what the exact voltage reading is for 36 vs 48v but can quickly google it. You can also check each battery independently to see what it’s voltages fully charged and compare that to what a standard battery of that capacity Would be most typically 8v batteries hooked in series 8.4v or higher for each individual battery
@romanlong8817Күн бұрын
It’s a 48v golf cart. The part I got I thought had percentage on it but it doesn’t. I googled though and answered my question but really appreciate you getting back to me so fast. I could decipher it myself while riding but the kids might not be able to so I’m just gonna get one that reads percentage 😅
@Ashley_Claunch4 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@A.C.7110 күн бұрын
I have a single 100amp service panel for my small home, a 6000xp and would like to do what you did here but do I need sub panel in between my main panel and the 6000xp?
@ScottieBMan10 күн бұрын
No, you do not need a sub panel between, that’s just how my scenario is. You can connect to your inverter without that, just make sure if you are going to back feed your panel you put a dead man switch in so your not back feeding to the grid.
@A.C.718 күн бұрын
@ScottieBMan Thanks. I had my my uncle look at it, he been an electrician in Colorado for 50 years, he said it's super easy. Just add a 50 amp breaker to my main service panel (had to make room by stacking another low amp circuit to one that could handle a little more current) feed the 50 amp breaker with 6 gauge wire to the 6000xp's grid input..simple. I thought I would have to upgrade my entire service panel but he pointed out that once my solar is running and supplying power from either the batterys or panels, it will be powering a good portion of my electric needs..off grid, so it will be just fine. And yes, the transfer switch I wired to my service panel is a reliance pro Trans 2 (it can run 6 circuits) and takes each circuit over once manually selected, off grid. So there is no backfeed
@ScottieBMan8 күн бұрын
@@A.C.71correct. You will have to run a circuit from the inverters LOAD back to the panel on a separate run however. But yes that is correct.
@SignatureSolarEthan12 күн бұрын
Great setup, Scott! I wasn't able to find any contact information on your KZread channel, so I wanted to hop in your comments here. Signature Solar works hard to get our products in the hands of technically competent individuals that have a passion for DIY projects, such as yourself. I would love to get connected so that we could discuss any future projects you may have, as we may have a good opportunity for you!
@ScottieBMan12 күн бұрын
@@SignatureSolarEthan thanks for reaching out, my email is [email protected] take care
@Jvc77army14 күн бұрын
I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU. I have been for 2 days trying to figure this battery communication issue and I follow your steps, and mt 2 EG4LL batteries are communicating with the Inverter Now! Again THANK You!
@ScottieBMan14 күн бұрын
Glad to help! Yes this was very frustrating!
@SomeRandoNamedPaul16 күн бұрын
Thanks for the short video explaining how these work. It was helpful.
@Doc_Cussewago20 күн бұрын
I had mine set to RS485 and eg4 until I saw your video. Switched to CAN and lux, problem solved. Thanks for the video.
@ScottieBMan20 күн бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@andr3spcc29 күн бұрын
Thank you for showing this, haven't found something about siding in this context in terms of what to use for the edges of the siding (J Channel btw)
@ScottieBMan28 күн бұрын
I used what I had at hand, Sometimes you have to get creative! Glad it helped
@solarcharging9743Ай бұрын
Watch "6000xp is not UL9540 certified. YOU CANNOT LEGALLY install in the US along with solar panels" on KZread to learn why you might want to reconsider buying this inverter.
@ScottieBManАй бұрын
Not too concerned about that vid…considering there are thousands out there working well 👍
@melissacraig2000Ай бұрын
At 2:38, you were talking about outlookers, not purlins.
@tltealАй бұрын
Stupid question. How does this tie into the grid and provide power to all the circuits?
@ScottieBManАй бұрын
Yes, it can power a small panel such as a sub panel. The way I showed was how to connect power from the grid to inverter. You can “back feed” a panel in a similar fashion just not the way I showed.
@tltealАй бұрын
@@ScottieBMan thank you for the rapid reply. I'd want it to back feed and power up my house when grid goes offline....
@colormaker5070Ай бұрын
Im watching this 4 months after you posted so things may have changed. I got the 6000xp a few days ago and did not need dongle to get 220v out. One thing I noticed you need to turn on battery breaker on 6000xp before you power your battery so the battery boot can give the pre-charge system to charge the caps in the 6000xp. Look forward to more videos on the setup.
@ScottieBManАй бұрын
I had to switch on the EPS switch lol! Thanks for watching
@ednaharder1999Ай бұрын
My lazy Susan is wobbling really bad.
@gloriataylor-mz2slАй бұрын
Mine has no charge. I'm trying to charge it
@ScottieBManАй бұрын
Should me able to just plug in the cord provided
@mikeb27772 ай бұрын
I have owned this trailer for a number of years. Solid build quality. I have replaced the wood decking once. When I did I sprayed the frame with black rustoleum paint . I also added grease cups with zerk fittings to keep the bearings alive. It sits outside all the time in rain and snow uncovered. Would buy another one.
@ScottieBMan2 ай бұрын
With a few years under my belt, agreed!
@clairebailey53922 ай бұрын
You are a moron.
@user-zi2lt9eq4d2 ай бұрын
Not level plumb you goon
@eddiebob24082 ай бұрын
Scott, I APPRECIATE this video!!! Without a doubt this IS the best method of making a "structural sound" 'ladder' type/outrigger type' of 'extended gable ends'. Simply, each chord of the truss is SIMPLY made 3 1/2" 'vertical height' less than the other trusses...as you state. I've watched several 'ladder' nail-ons, and they aren't anywhere the strength of these. There should be a chapter in the 'how to frame' book of how to do this... You just shown how to do it correctly. And in retaliation for wasting my time reading his arrogant comments, namely 'Billy SmackDownTexasTurkey',,,I'm gonna drop my chords 11 1/2" on my gable ends. I'm going to extend the peak purlins out 4'-5' made from 2x12's just to pis'd off 'BillySmakTxTurdkey'. I'm gonna make my rake angle back to 1 1/2' out at the lower end, so the whole shebang will be angled. Like the old barns that had the hay hook and loft above. And I'll make my walls 'vertical level',,,or plumb...just 'cause I can talk that way and know vertical from hostility. "what did he say?". Thanks for your efforts. Hey World, this is how to make a correct 'ladder', 'outrigger', 'extended gable end', or whatever you wanna call it. Thanks Scott Thomas for your engineering and efforts.
@ScottieBMan2 ай бұрын
Yes I did quite a bit of research on that! I didn’t have building plans to follow. Glad this helped you! Thank you for sharing and good luck with your build sir!
@MAGAMAN2 ай бұрын
That is absolutely the wrong nozzle for painting cabinets. That is only good for staining a fence or painting stucco.
@ScottieBMan2 ай бұрын
Worked good for me
@timmcdonald37973 ай бұрын
I am in the same boat as you, I got the 6000xp have it up and running but can't get it to charge, I am only using 120 for the grid in, no solar at this time, yes the manual is worthless unless you are a inverter engineer and understand it, sort of wish I went with the plug and play inverters like BLUETTI AC300 at this point, I too am waiting for a response from Signature Solar, I will be waiting for your next video to see how you got it to work. So far my inverter and EG4 14.3 power wall is just hanging on the wall but can't use it, afraid to get solar and wonder if I can figure out it charges.
@ScottieBMan3 ай бұрын
I was able to get it to charge with the “quick charge” functional through the app, I put 1600 work of solar out and can charge my two batteries rather quickly, I would just go with that. If you get the wireless dongle set up through the app SS can remote in and change the settings. Nice choice on the power wall!
@timmcdonald37973 ай бұрын
@@ScottieBMan I bought the AIM's battery charger to charge my EG4 power wall for now till I get solar panels, trying to get the 120 volts to charge batts thru the grid in on inverter is not working and I am not that techy to try and get it working on the iPhone or laptop, when I get the solar panels I won't need the AIM's charger very much after that, when hooking up solar I hope it's a plug and play and not a bunch of programming to get it to work, was not aware of the programing on the 6000xp before I bought it, maybe someday I will learn, will be setting up iPhone to dongle soon. I have heard on other videos that charging the batts with 120 volts does not work well, most say you need 240 in to get it to work.
@d.pollard59623 ай бұрын
Ok I hope this answer helps you and many others.. Just 3 people that are doing videos on these 6000xp inverters and helping install and use. DIY solar fun with Ray Loveless, Rodney Hunt, and Will Prowse. Search those 3 individuals but there are many more but these 3 will answer enough questions to get you going. Nothing worse than having all the equipment and it not being utilized. Good luck all.
@grosjarvis80612 күн бұрын
Eg4-6000 will NOT accept 120v on a single line input for grid or generator input..they MUST BE 240v or it will not recognize the input. Not really clearly indicated in the manual but several minor comments to such.
@sgshin1173 ай бұрын
Thank you for your posting. I am new to solar and always wanted to supplement some solar to my grid. I just want to do right around 6k solar system with grid-tie and maybe adding a battery for later. Here are my questions: 1. is EG4 6000xp usable as grid tied/hybrid? 2. If I don't use more electricity than what panels produce, can inverter charge battery instead back feeding? 3. I will start without battery first, can EG4 600xp be used as grid tied inverter without battery? Sorry for too basic questions. I am trying learn about solar system and DIY later, but so many info out there. Thank you!
@ScottieBMan3 ай бұрын
Yes u can use as grid tied inverter it is capable of passing grid power through the inverter to power loads without solar input. You will need a battery to use with this inverter. If you produce more solar power than what is required for your panel loads it will charge the batteries yes. I would look at the eg4 wall mount indoor battery that just came out…looks better than server rack batteries.
@d.pollard59623 ай бұрын
Ok I hope this answer helps you and many others.. Just 3 people that are doing videos on these 6000xp inverters and helping install and use. DIY solar fun with Ray Loveless, Rodney Hunt, and Will Prowse. Search those 3 individuals but there are many more but these 3 will answer enough questions to get you going. Nothing worse than having all the equipment and it not being utilized. Good luck all.
@robertbrownell3918Ай бұрын
I am new as well and am still learning, but to be clear, this inverter will NOT backfeed the grid. You can pull power from the grid to run your home and charge batteries, but you will not be able to send excess power back to the grid for credit from your utility company. You woul need the EG4 18K to do that.
@ScottieBManАй бұрын
@@robertbrownell3918100% correct
@solarcharging97433 ай бұрын
For only $519 for 8 100Ah grade A cells and $100 for a JK Smart BMS with active balance and Bluetooth you can DIY a better battery pack.
@ScottieBMan3 ай бұрын
Interesting, what kind of container would uou use to house it? I’m interested in that. Thanks!
@samharkins36273 ай бұрын
Hi Scott - Thanks for posting your whole process here. I've been thinking about an addition off the back of the garage but I'm a "youtube DIYer" who NEEDS to see someone do it first. It has been hard to find a video for it though so thank you for sharing the detail of your addition!
@ScottieBMan3 ай бұрын
Absolutely! My advice, go for it and don’t be afraid of investing in good tools along the way too! Also, know your limits, I hired out the shingle work for the roof, as well as the concrete only because I am not at that level!
@preacher0311633 ай бұрын
If i ever need a dighouse i wont let u do it
@solarcharging97433 ай бұрын
So what?
@sharedaccountjoint16193 ай бұрын
This is the info I needed. Thanks!
@ScottieBMan3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jimsmith5563 ай бұрын
I have that sprayer and the instructions indicate you'll get a finer smoother spray with the other gun with the blue nozzle. And my results with that unit are smooth and much less splatter than what you're showing. Why did you use the wall/area spray gun instead of the fine cabinet gun?
@ScottieBMan3 ай бұрын
I left the nozzle out overnight and the tips dried overnight as I recall, initially it was spraying ok…the job turned out really nice the paint laid down…watch the end, that’s for watching
@dwindlefoddl72253 ай бұрын
This is BS
@ScottieBMan3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@talenteddad3 ай бұрын
Looking good. You're going to be making electric soon. I work in the freight industry. When a pallet is is flat it's more likely to get damaged. Keeping the solar panels upright and support them with 2x4 would be better when shipping them freight.
@ScottieBMan3 ай бұрын
The second set I got came on their side like that…not a scratch on them.
@talenteddad3 ай бұрын
@@ScottieBMan Nice! They should always ship them that way.
@colormaker5070Ай бұрын
we you able to buy 5 panels or did they just ship them 5 at a time? I like the panel mount quick and easy.
@ScottieBManАй бұрын
I just bought 5 with special request even though it says 10 minimum on SignatureS website. They don’t ship them well in that scenario, I bought 10 more and was much better packaging then
@osmelkun4 ай бұрын
asi si funciona all 100%
@ScottieBMan4 ай бұрын
It works now yes, no issues!
@jsaae4 ай бұрын
Thin the paint down...can't rely on the paint to lay down.
@Madsci-zy8wm4 ай бұрын
Nobody but newbies buys light duty, high frequency, transformerless inverter chargers anymore.
@ScottieBMan4 ай бұрын
Well that is me…what’s wrong with that?
@solarcharging97434 ай бұрын
I bet you can't start and run a 6kW inductive load with this, high frequency inverter.
@ScottieBMan4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@TedMusgrove-th1gs4 ай бұрын
Can you show us how to hook the solar panels together? And, how you hook it to the boxes of what your showing and the sub panel? Thanks, TT04, 3/6/2024
@ScottieBMan4 ай бұрын
Will do! Thanks for watching.
@matthewborne76594 ай бұрын
Is your Subpanel still connected to the main panel...or is it "off-grid" ? Thinking of getting this exact same system and trying to decide how best to integrate into my home.
@ScottieBMan4 ай бұрын
My sub panel is tied into the main box, I would look into getting a transfer switch…Reliance makes a nice one
@matthewborne76594 ай бұрын
Thanks for the quick response...I just hit the subscribe button ! The reliance transfer switch is exactly what I've been thinking too ! Thanks again. @@ScottieBMan
@charliebeck14484 ай бұрын
If u have adjustable shocks stiffen your suspension the front of you machine won’t drop so much
@kickgas71714 ай бұрын
The inverter is literally the most important component in a solar system and high frequency inverters are the cheapest form of inverter technology on the market, which explains why no American inverter manufacturer on the market uses high frequency inverter tech in their designs. They only use low frequency transformer based inverter designs.
@ScottieBMan4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@Valor4Christ4 ай бұрын
So the wire you ran will power whats in your 200 amp box? Or just as much as it is able, and the gird will make up the rest? This has been by the far the best video i have seen.
@ScottieBMan4 ай бұрын
The wire from the grid power will power the Eg4 inverter in the absence of solar and or battery power. Thanks for watching.
@Valor4Christ4 ай бұрын
@@ScottieBMan What are you powering with the inverter?
@Valor4Christ4 ай бұрын
@@ScottieBMan That make since, but for say i want to power certain things in my 200 amp box, how do i do that?
@user-tv8ey6qy9j2 ай бұрын
@@Valor4Christ you need to remove all circuits from the main panel that you want to run from the 6000xp and connect them to a separate sub panel. the circuit he showed in this video powers them if the battery and solar are not sufficient to do so. Also charges the batteries when there is not enough solar.
@bigdog33bad4 ай бұрын
Good review, hit all he high points and no nonsense.
@LipstickNsofrito4 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@Solar_and_Security4 ай бұрын
I have a feeling this is going to help me greatly when mine get here. waiting is the hardest part. Thanks for the video.
@charliebeck14484 ай бұрын
Use some thick wall tubing to take up the space on the u bolt
@beastofthewest37134 ай бұрын
Tv with the series x
@charliebeck14484 ай бұрын
U might want to weld a couple plates on the bottom of ur skids if not they won’t last long
@ScottieBMan4 ай бұрын
Yes agree, luckily haven’t had to use it much but definitely plows are not easy in these machines
@brandonf14825 ай бұрын
Glad you’re exercising your 2a rights though bro!
@brandonf14825 ай бұрын
Get a holster homie. Safer, more secure, and faster to draw if you train dry fires.
@ScottieBMan5 ай бұрын
I use a Tulster
@simon3595 ай бұрын
So, is this grid tied or off grid? My electrician put in two double 50 amp breakers and used six gauge wire. Also, I had an interconnect switch put in, so there’s no backfeeding to the grid!
@ScottieBMan5 ай бұрын
Good set up, as for breakers I can not comment on but i would go with him! Mine is any grid tied for I sufficient solar production bc im still in process of getting that up and running, but it can be completely off grid so long as your generator or solar is supplying power. Does not have to be grid tied.
@d.pollard59623 ай бұрын
@@ScottieBMan Ok I hope this answer helps you and many others.. Just 3 people that are doing videos on these 6000xp inverters and helping install and use. DIY solar fun with Ray Loveless, Rodney Hunt, and Will Prowse. Search those 3 individuals but there are many more but these 3 will answer enough questions to get you going. Nothing worse than having all the equipment and it not being utilized. Good luck all.
@quantumtechcrypto70805 ай бұрын
I just did all Of this solo and yes it sucks and at 16 tall is a little scary too.
@ScottieBMan5 ай бұрын
16ft is a long way down! I was only 10ft lol, nice to sit back and enjoy the work u completed for a moment isn’t it?!
@icecreamtruckguy5 ай бұрын
Great video! I have a question, connected the way that you have, does the 6000xp backfeed the grid at all? If not, how does it accomplish this? Does it sense the load and only output as necessary, or is there some “zero export” setting in the 6000xp menu?
@ScottieBMan5 ай бұрын
Hey there is no way to sell back power with 6000xp but if you are to backfeed your panel you would have to do this hooked up to the “Load” output on the Inverter. Which is different than the “Grid” input breaker. Thanks for watching!
@d.pollard59623 ай бұрын
Ok I hope this answer helps you and many others.. Just 3 people that are doing videos on these 6000xp inverters and helping install and use. DIY solar fun with Ray Loveless, Rodney Hunt, and Will Prowse. Search those 3 individuals but there are many more but these 3 will answer enough questions to get you going. Nothing worse than having all the equipment and it not being utilized. Good luck all.
@user-tv8ey6qy9j2 ай бұрын
@@ScottieBMan you should not feed your main panel from the 6000xp unless the MAIN breaker is off. Also any loads the 6000xp cant handle.
@ScottieBMan2 ай бұрын
@@user-tv8ey6qy9j I’m powering a sub panel, it is protected with circuit interlock kit, thanks
@benfaubion5 ай бұрын
Question for you.. So you’ve got this connected to the grid in your main sub-panel there, and then your load is going to your smaller sub panel. So i see how that inverter sits between your two panels.. but how does it connect to a more traditional residential setup, where I’ve got the whole house breaker on the outside of the home, and the main sub-panel inside? Do you have to sever that connection so that the inverter connects between the two panels? Would that even been feasible with 200 amps going from the whole house to sub-panel breaker?
@ScottieBMan5 ай бұрын
You should be able to back feed your panel that has the critical loads on it. You would want to disconnect the panel from the grid while doing this so you’re not back feeding the grid, a lot of people use a deadman’s switch, I have one of those on my sub panels, which I back feed with the inverter for the critical loads but only if needed during a power outage, I will be connecting solar soon
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Im planning on installing one today but it doesnt have the battery percentage, just reads the volts. At 50% battery life would it read 24 volts?
24v golf cart? Should be 36 or 48 more commonly. I forget what the exact voltage reading is for 36 vs 48v but can quickly google it. You can also check each battery independently to see what it’s voltages fully charged and compare that to what a standard battery of that capacity Would be most typically 8v batteries hooked in series 8.4v or higher for each individual battery
It’s a 48v golf cart. The part I got I thought had percentage on it but it doesn’t. I googled though and answered my question but really appreciate you getting back to me so fast. I could decipher it myself while riding but the kids might not be able to so I’m just gonna get one that reads percentage 😅
Thank you!!
I have a single 100amp service panel for my small home, a 6000xp and would like to do what you did here but do I need sub panel in between my main panel and the 6000xp?
No, you do not need a sub panel between, that’s just how my scenario is. You can connect to your inverter without that, just make sure if you are going to back feed your panel you put a dead man switch in so your not back feeding to the grid.
@ScottieBMan Thanks. I had my my uncle look at it, he been an electrician in Colorado for 50 years, he said it's super easy. Just add a 50 amp breaker to my main service panel (had to make room by stacking another low amp circuit to one that could handle a little more current) feed the 50 amp breaker with 6 gauge wire to the 6000xp's grid input..simple. I thought I would have to upgrade my entire service panel but he pointed out that once my solar is running and supplying power from either the batterys or panels, it will be powering a good portion of my electric needs..off grid, so it will be just fine. And yes, the transfer switch I wired to my service panel is a reliance pro Trans 2 (it can run 6 circuits) and takes each circuit over once manually selected, off grid. So there is no backfeed
@@A.C.71correct. You will have to run a circuit from the inverters LOAD back to the panel on a separate run however. But yes that is correct.
Great setup, Scott! I wasn't able to find any contact information on your KZread channel, so I wanted to hop in your comments here. Signature Solar works hard to get our products in the hands of technically competent individuals that have a passion for DIY projects, such as yourself. I would love to get connected so that we could discuss any future projects you may have, as we may have a good opportunity for you!
@@SignatureSolarEthan thanks for reaching out, my email is [email protected] take care
I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU. I have been for 2 days trying to figure this battery communication issue and I follow your steps, and mt 2 EG4LL batteries are communicating with the Inverter Now! Again THANK You!
Glad to help! Yes this was very frustrating!
Thanks for the short video explaining how these work. It was helpful.
I had mine set to RS485 and eg4 until I saw your video. Switched to CAN and lux, problem solved. Thanks for the video.
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
Thank you for showing this, haven't found something about siding in this context in terms of what to use for the edges of the siding (J Channel btw)
I used what I had at hand, Sometimes you have to get creative! Glad it helped
Watch "6000xp is not UL9540 certified. YOU CANNOT LEGALLY install in the US along with solar panels" on KZread to learn why you might want to reconsider buying this inverter.
Not too concerned about that vid…considering there are thousands out there working well 👍
At 2:38, you were talking about outlookers, not purlins.
Stupid question. How does this tie into the grid and provide power to all the circuits?
Yes, it can power a small panel such as a sub panel. The way I showed was how to connect power from the grid to inverter. You can “back feed” a panel in a similar fashion just not the way I showed.
@@ScottieBMan thank you for the rapid reply. I'd want it to back feed and power up my house when grid goes offline....
Im watching this 4 months after you posted so things may have changed. I got the 6000xp a few days ago and did not need dongle to get 220v out. One thing I noticed you need to turn on battery breaker on 6000xp before you power your battery so the battery boot can give the pre-charge system to charge the caps in the 6000xp. Look forward to more videos on the setup.
I had to switch on the EPS switch lol! Thanks for watching
My lazy Susan is wobbling really bad.
Mine has no charge. I'm trying to charge it
Should me able to just plug in the cord provided
I have owned this trailer for a number of years. Solid build quality. I have replaced the wood decking once. When I did I sprayed the frame with black rustoleum paint . I also added grease cups with zerk fittings to keep the bearings alive. It sits outside all the time in rain and snow uncovered. Would buy another one.
With a few years under my belt, agreed!
You are a moron.
Not level plumb you goon
Scott, I APPRECIATE this video!!! Without a doubt this IS the best method of making a "structural sound" 'ladder' type/outrigger type' of 'extended gable ends'. Simply, each chord of the truss is SIMPLY made 3 1/2" 'vertical height' less than the other trusses...as you state. I've watched several 'ladder' nail-ons, and they aren't anywhere the strength of these. There should be a chapter in the 'how to frame' book of how to do this... You just shown how to do it correctly. And in retaliation for wasting my time reading his arrogant comments, namely 'Billy SmackDownTexasTurkey',,,I'm gonna drop my chords 11 1/2" on my gable ends. I'm going to extend the peak purlins out 4'-5' made from 2x12's just to pis'd off 'BillySmakTxTurdkey'. I'm gonna make my rake angle back to 1 1/2' out at the lower end, so the whole shebang will be angled. Like the old barns that had the hay hook and loft above. And I'll make my walls 'vertical level',,,or plumb...just 'cause I can talk that way and know vertical from hostility. "what did he say?". Thanks for your efforts. Hey World, this is how to make a correct 'ladder', 'outrigger', 'extended gable end', or whatever you wanna call it. Thanks Scott Thomas for your engineering and efforts.
Yes I did quite a bit of research on that! I didn’t have building plans to follow. Glad this helped you! Thank you for sharing and good luck with your build sir!
That is absolutely the wrong nozzle for painting cabinets. That is only good for staining a fence or painting stucco.
Worked good for me
I am in the same boat as you, I got the 6000xp have it up and running but can't get it to charge, I am only using 120 for the grid in, no solar at this time, yes the manual is worthless unless you are a inverter engineer and understand it, sort of wish I went with the plug and play inverters like BLUETTI AC300 at this point, I too am waiting for a response from Signature Solar, I will be waiting for your next video to see how you got it to work. So far my inverter and EG4 14.3 power wall is just hanging on the wall but can't use it, afraid to get solar and wonder if I can figure out it charges.
I was able to get it to charge with the “quick charge” functional through the app, I put 1600 work of solar out and can charge my two batteries rather quickly, I would just go with that. If you get the wireless dongle set up through the app SS can remote in and change the settings. Nice choice on the power wall!
@@ScottieBMan I bought the AIM's battery charger to charge my EG4 power wall for now till I get solar panels, trying to get the 120 volts to charge batts thru the grid in on inverter is not working and I am not that techy to try and get it working on the iPhone or laptop, when I get the solar panels I won't need the AIM's charger very much after that, when hooking up solar I hope it's a plug and play and not a bunch of programming to get it to work, was not aware of the programing on the 6000xp before I bought it, maybe someday I will learn, will be setting up iPhone to dongle soon. I have heard on other videos that charging the batts with 120 volts does not work well, most say you need 240 in to get it to work.
Ok I hope this answer helps you and many others.. Just 3 people that are doing videos on these 6000xp inverters and helping install and use. DIY solar fun with Ray Loveless, Rodney Hunt, and Will Prowse. Search those 3 individuals but there are many more but these 3 will answer enough questions to get you going. Nothing worse than having all the equipment and it not being utilized. Good luck all.
Eg4-6000 will NOT accept 120v on a single line input for grid or generator input..they MUST BE 240v or it will not recognize the input. Not really clearly indicated in the manual but several minor comments to such.
Thank you for your posting. I am new to solar and always wanted to supplement some solar to my grid. I just want to do right around 6k solar system with grid-tie and maybe adding a battery for later. Here are my questions: 1. is EG4 6000xp usable as grid tied/hybrid? 2. If I don't use more electricity than what panels produce, can inverter charge battery instead back feeding? 3. I will start without battery first, can EG4 600xp be used as grid tied inverter without battery? Sorry for too basic questions. I am trying learn about solar system and DIY later, but so many info out there. Thank you!
Yes u can use as grid tied inverter it is capable of passing grid power through the inverter to power loads without solar input. You will need a battery to use with this inverter. If you produce more solar power than what is required for your panel loads it will charge the batteries yes. I would look at the eg4 wall mount indoor battery that just came out…looks better than server rack batteries.
Ok I hope this answer helps you and many others.. Just 3 people that are doing videos on these 6000xp inverters and helping install and use. DIY solar fun with Ray Loveless, Rodney Hunt, and Will Prowse. Search those 3 individuals but there are many more but these 3 will answer enough questions to get you going. Nothing worse than having all the equipment and it not being utilized. Good luck all.
I am new as well and am still learning, but to be clear, this inverter will NOT backfeed the grid. You can pull power from the grid to run your home and charge batteries, but you will not be able to send excess power back to the grid for credit from your utility company. You woul need the EG4 18K to do that.
@@robertbrownell3918100% correct
For only $519 for 8 100Ah grade A cells and $100 for a JK Smart BMS with active balance and Bluetooth you can DIY a better battery pack.
Interesting, what kind of container would uou use to house it? I’m interested in that. Thanks!
Hi Scott - Thanks for posting your whole process here. I've been thinking about an addition off the back of the garage but I'm a "youtube DIYer" who NEEDS to see someone do it first. It has been hard to find a video for it though so thank you for sharing the detail of your addition!
Absolutely! My advice, go for it and don’t be afraid of investing in good tools along the way too! Also, know your limits, I hired out the shingle work for the roof, as well as the concrete only because I am not at that level!
If i ever need a dighouse i wont let u do it
So what?
This is the info I needed. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I have that sprayer and the instructions indicate you'll get a finer smoother spray with the other gun with the blue nozzle. And my results with that unit are smooth and much less splatter than what you're showing. Why did you use the wall/area spray gun instead of the fine cabinet gun?
I left the nozzle out overnight and the tips dried overnight as I recall, initially it was spraying ok…the job turned out really nice the paint laid down…watch the end, that’s for watching
This is BS
Thanks for sharing
Looking good. You're going to be making electric soon. I work in the freight industry. When a pallet is is flat it's more likely to get damaged. Keeping the solar panels upright and support them with 2x4 would be better when shipping them freight.
The second set I got came on their side like that…not a scratch on them.
@@ScottieBMan Nice! They should always ship them that way.
we you able to buy 5 panels or did they just ship them 5 at a time? I like the panel mount quick and easy.
I just bought 5 with special request even though it says 10 minimum on SignatureS website. They don’t ship them well in that scenario, I bought 10 more and was much better packaging then
asi si funciona all 100%
It works now yes, no issues!
Thin the paint down...can't rely on the paint to lay down.
Nobody but newbies buys light duty, high frequency, transformerless inverter chargers anymore.
Well that is me…what’s wrong with that?
I bet you can't start and run a 6kW inductive load with this, high frequency inverter.
Thanks for sharing
Can you show us how to hook the solar panels together? And, how you hook it to the boxes of what your showing and the sub panel? Thanks, TT04, 3/6/2024
Will do! Thanks for watching.
Is your Subpanel still connected to the main panel...or is it "off-grid" ? Thinking of getting this exact same system and trying to decide how best to integrate into my home.
My sub panel is tied into the main box, I would look into getting a transfer switch…Reliance makes a nice one
Thanks for the quick response...I just hit the subscribe button ! The reliance transfer switch is exactly what I've been thinking too ! Thanks again. @@ScottieBMan
If u have adjustable shocks stiffen your suspension the front of you machine won’t drop so much
The inverter is literally the most important component in a solar system and high frequency inverters are the cheapest form of inverter technology on the market, which explains why no American inverter manufacturer on the market uses high frequency inverter tech in their designs. They only use low frequency transformer based inverter designs.
Thanks for sharing.
So the wire you ran will power whats in your 200 amp box? Or just as much as it is able, and the gird will make up the rest? This has been by the far the best video i have seen.
The wire from the grid power will power the Eg4 inverter in the absence of solar and or battery power. Thanks for watching.
@@ScottieBMan What are you powering with the inverter?
@@ScottieBMan That make since, but for say i want to power certain things in my 200 amp box, how do i do that?
@@Valor4Christ you need to remove all circuits from the main panel that you want to run from the 6000xp and connect them to a separate sub panel. the circuit he showed in this video powers them if the battery and solar are not sufficient to do so. Also charges the batteries when there is not enough solar.
Good review, hit all he high points and no nonsense.
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I have a feeling this is going to help me greatly when mine get here. waiting is the hardest part. Thanks for the video.
Use some thick wall tubing to take up the space on the u bolt
Tv with the series x
U might want to weld a couple plates on the bottom of ur skids if not they won’t last long
Yes agree, luckily haven’t had to use it much but definitely plows are not easy in these machines
Glad you’re exercising your 2a rights though bro!
Get a holster homie. Safer, more secure, and faster to draw if you train dry fires.
I use a Tulster
So, is this grid tied or off grid? My electrician put in two double 50 amp breakers and used six gauge wire. Also, I had an interconnect switch put in, so there’s no backfeeding to the grid!
Good set up, as for breakers I can not comment on but i would go with him! Mine is any grid tied for I sufficient solar production bc im still in process of getting that up and running, but it can be completely off grid so long as your generator or solar is supplying power. Does not have to be grid tied.
@@ScottieBMan Ok I hope this answer helps you and many others.. Just 3 people that are doing videos on these 6000xp inverters and helping install and use. DIY solar fun with Ray Loveless, Rodney Hunt, and Will Prowse. Search those 3 individuals but there are many more but these 3 will answer enough questions to get you going. Nothing worse than having all the equipment and it not being utilized. Good luck all.
I just did all Of this solo and yes it sucks and at 16 tall is a little scary too.
16ft is a long way down! I was only 10ft lol, nice to sit back and enjoy the work u completed for a moment isn’t it?!
Great video! I have a question, connected the way that you have, does the 6000xp backfeed the grid at all? If not, how does it accomplish this? Does it sense the load and only output as necessary, or is there some “zero export” setting in the 6000xp menu?
Hey there is no way to sell back power with 6000xp but if you are to backfeed your panel you would have to do this hooked up to the “Load” output on the Inverter. Which is different than the “Grid” input breaker. Thanks for watching!
Ok I hope this answer helps you and many others.. Just 3 people that are doing videos on these 6000xp inverters and helping install and use. DIY solar fun with Ray Loveless, Rodney Hunt, and Will Prowse. Search those 3 individuals but there are many more but these 3 will answer enough questions to get you going. Nothing worse than having all the equipment and it not being utilized. Good luck all.
@@ScottieBMan you should not feed your main panel from the 6000xp unless the MAIN breaker is off. Also any loads the 6000xp cant handle.
@@user-tv8ey6qy9j I’m powering a sub panel, it is protected with circuit interlock kit, thanks
Question for you.. So you’ve got this connected to the grid in your main sub-panel there, and then your load is going to your smaller sub panel. So i see how that inverter sits between your two panels.. but how does it connect to a more traditional residential setup, where I’ve got the whole house breaker on the outside of the home, and the main sub-panel inside? Do you have to sever that connection so that the inverter connects between the two panels? Would that even been feasible with 200 amps going from the whole house to sub-panel breaker?
You should be able to back feed your panel that has the critical loads on it. You would want to disconnect the panel from the grid while doing this so you’re not back feeding the grid, a lot of people use a deadman’s switch, I have one of those on my sub panels, which I back feed with the inverter for the critical loads but only if needed during a power outage, I will be connecting solar soon