Good information. I have the same setup but with the 6000xp. My place is completely off-grid. I could not figure out how to run my cabin off of my generator (predator 5000) and charge my batteries (6- Vatrer 48v 100AH server rack batteries) simultaneously through the inverter. It was almost as if the inverter would not accept the power from the generator for some reason. Like there is this magic setting I’m not putting in the inverter. So, finally I just purchased a manual double throw transfer switch and hooked my generator , inverter and load to it. Then I purchased a Vatrer LiFePO4 battery charger I could just plug directly into the front of my predator 5000 to charge the batteries and run the cabin. I know this defeats the purpose of having the 6000xp to run everything through it but, I could not find any videos or support to help me understand why the 6000xp and predator 5000 would not work together. Anyways…I like the content and I hope you all get your lives back together soon. Tornadoes are not fun at all.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for sharing your setup! It’s clear you’ve worked hard to make everything function, and I really admire your resourcefulness. Since the Predator 5000 is a pure sine wave inverter generator, the issue might come down to specific settings or configurations with the generator or inverter, like grounding or transfer switch setups. Your solution with the manual double-throw switch and LiFePO4 charger is a really clever way to ensure you can keep your cabin running smoothly. We also have the 6000XP here, but we haven’t tested it with the Predator 5000 yet. Based on your experience, I might try it out to see if I can replicate the issue and share any tips I find in a future video. Thanks again for watching and supporting the channel-it really means a lot! Wishing you all the best as you recover from the tornado. Stay safe, and God bless!
@turtle1723 Thanks for the suggestion! The EG4 Chargeverter is definitely a great option for regular setups. In this case, though, we were dealing with a natural disaster recovery scenario after the tornado. Our goal was to use what we had on hand to get power restored as quickly as possible. Appreciate the input, though-always good to have backup solutions in mind!
Good information. I have the same setup but with the 6000xp. My place is completely off-grid. I could not figure out how to run my cabin off of my generator (predator 5000) and charge my batteries (6- Vatrer 48v 100AH server rack batteries) simultaneously through the inverter. It was almost as if the inverter would not accept the power from the generator for some reason. Like there is this magic setting I’m not putting in the inverter. So, finally I just purchased a manual double throw transfer switch and hooked my generator , inverter and load to it. Then I purchased a Vatrer LiFePO4 battery charger I could just plug directly into the front of my predator 5000 to charge the batteries and run the cabin. I know this defeats the purpose of having the 6000xp to run everything through it but, I could not find any videos or support to help me understand why the 6000xp and predator 5000 would not work together. Anyways…I like the content and I hope you all get your lives back together soon. Tornadoes are not fun at all.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for sharing your setup! It’s clear you’ve worked hard to make everything function, and I really admire your resourcefulness. Since the Predator 5000 is a pure sine wave inverter generator, the issue might come down to specific settings or configurations with the generator or inverter, like grounding or transfer switch setups. Your solution with the manual double-throw switch and LiFePO4 charger is a really clever way to ensure you can keep your cabin running smoothly.
We also have the 6000XP here, but we haven’t tested it with the Predator 5000 yet. Based on your experience, I might try it out to see if I can replicate the issue and share any tips I find in a future video. Thanks again for watching and supporting the channel-it really means a lot! Wishing you all the best as you recover from the tornado. Stay safe, and God bless!
Just get an EG4 chargeverter
@turtle1723 Thanks for the suggestion! The EG4 Chargeverter is definitely a great option for regular setups. In this case, though, we were dealing with a natural disaster recovery scenario after the tornado. Our goal was to use what we had on hand to get power restored as quickly as possible. Appreciate the input, though-always good to have backup solutions in mind!