EG4 6000 XP Full Install

EG4 6000XP Off-Grid Inverter Installation Guide: Wiring, Settings, and Useful Tips
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In this video, I walk you through how I'm setting up my offgrid homestead by installing three EG4 6000XP inverters. These are by far the best off grid inverters i've worked with for those on a tight budget. I'll show you some of my wiring, which may not pass code where you live so be sure to do things the right way. I'll also emphasize important safety measures and the necessity of consulting local laws, ordinances, and product manuals. Tips and tricks for bypassing certain difficulties are shared, while viewers are advised to consider the potential need for equipment updates.

Remember, I'm not a professional and my actions should not dictate your approach.

I'll also detail the process for properly torquing connections and connecting battery cables and communication cables. A section on setting up inverters in parallel is covered using guidance from the product manual and additional advice.

00:00 Installing an off-grid system
00:24 Hanging the 6000EX Inverters
00:56 Safety Precautions and Manual Consultation
01:26 Installation of ENT Connectors
01:47 Wire Preparation and Connection
02:11 Use of Ferrules and Tool Kit
03:29 Wire Cutting and Connection Tips
07:05 Battery Cable Connection
10:39 Inverter Setup and Communication Cables
12:32 PV Line Connection and Isolators
14:08 Final Thoughts and Future Videos

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[richardoder]

I just switched from the 6500EX to the 6000XP and the switch over was quick and painless. I have 12 of the EG4 LL batteries along with 12, 000 watts of panels mounted on dual axis trackers. We use to live in the Piney Woods of East Texas but now we’re in Central Texas at the beginning of the HillCountry (Gatesville). I am getting ready to build the forth tracker and install 4, 000 more watts of panels in order to max my system out.

[GammakeV]

You can't use aluminum wire for that grid connection. You can see on the bottom of the breakers that it says "Cu only". That connection is going to fail.

[diySolarPowerFunWithRay]

Very nice! I'm also installing one of these now. I just used your link to buy the torque driver.

[iowac]

Yes instructions say have isolator at the panels and of course with the 6000xp we have one right on panel. I might put it inside too

[theadventuresofarenaissancman]

I used a 2x4 to rest the inverter on when I installed my 1st inverter. 2nd inverter I used 2 screws to rest the inverter on. The 3rd install I used a smaller preinstalled screw for the top to hold the inverter while I installed the three other screws

[sciglassblower]

Your communication cables are in the wrong ports. Check the diagram you showed. First inverter, right port cable goes into left port on 2nd inverter, same for 2nd to 3rd. On last inverter, right port cable goes into left on 1st inverter.

[Ebbrush]

4 x 4 wire duct will be your best friend ....trust the master

[brianhowe]

I would say the hardest thing would be coming up with the $13, 000 for inverters and batteries

[BluecollarRVliving]

First of all, I would like to start off by saying thank you for all the knowledge that you put out there to everybody. I got my E4 6000 XP and December per other peoples recommendations 10, 000 W of solar is recommended so that’s what I have. All of my parameters are correct and not exceeding the limits Every single time my unit gets close to 7000 W of PV input the unit starts screaming. Can you do a video bringing in that much Solar according to signature Solar this is a problem that they are starting to see and do not know what the problem is. They are sending me out a new unit, thank you for your help if you can

[daddio]

I do hope you re-torqued the battery connection nuts, the actual torque is 97-106 inch lbs or 11-12 Nm

[URackADisciprine]

I thought NEC requires DC conductors inside the house at least had to be encased in metal like an enclosure or liquid tight conduit?

[NestorTech]

nice setup sir.from philippines solar installer

[deanhobbs]

@EastTexasHomestead is there a video where you show where /how you're splicing the line in (grid) into the 3 cables you're bringing into the 3 inverters? Thanks for making these videos ; it's been a huge help to me as I learn.

[texasrepubliccofarm]

Great vid. Just picked up my first one of these with a 4th LL battery this morning. What 8GA wire did you use? It looked flexible and a LOT easier to work with.

[markahdz]

I just starting to learn about solar, this inverter looks like a great option for starting a small project, for what I noticed and read this unit can use power from the grid when running out of battery power or solar us not enough but cannot send back to the grid, quick question if you run out of battery will the inverter pull from the grid to keep everthing running and charge the batteries ? Thanks for the information.

[markbardsley]

U for got how to plug a drill into the inverter of grid

[Pepaw-Bill]

I’m not a fan of Ferrell sleeves because it’s “another” mechanical connection. I tin (solder) multi strand cables. It’s stronger, less resistant and can take more heat.

[bobcole]

Good job! Exactly what did you use to mount inverters?

[AAPSG]

What!!!, no conduit on the battery Cables going thru chassis???

[sia]

Why can’t you charge from a 120 volt generator? Crazy 😜!