EG4 Solar Charge Controller MPPT 100-48hv Review
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2023
- Review of the EG4 Solar Charge Controller-500V DC 100A- MPPT100-48HV, some install tips and review of the support I have received for this product.
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Update to this video and firmware installation found here: • Update: EG4 Solar Char...
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Thanks for the video. I was thinking about getting the charge controller but I also have had a horrible experience with my EG4 6500. If I run my washing machine it’s like a disco party at the house. I have spent a good portion of my life listening to Signature solar tech support.
After updating the firmware for the charge controllers, both have worked flawlessly. For the price, it is a very good unit, nothing compares to it in the price range. I'd buy these again. Tech support will probably improve as EG4 is now separate from Signature Solar even though James owns both companies. The EG4 staff are more knowledgeable.
That’s good to know. Thanks
That’s good to know. Thanks
Nice clean setup! Too bad you're still having some issues. Hopefully this video will encourage them to respond and resolve the problem. And I see you finally showed up in person on a video! You're not nearly as ugly as I was expecting ... 🤣
It's not a huge problem but it is a problem. No response from Signature Solar. I'm certain they are aware of the problem and don't have a solution. I looked younger when I was 30!
Good video, crickets and all......I see what you did there !!!!
An interesting development this evening, my wife showed me a video she took a week ago where the top charge controller had set the fault code one night. The bottom SCC did not fault code that night. So both do it, but it was the only time the top SCC set the fault code.
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Mine set a code and alarm goes off every morning. Lucky it's out in the barn and I'm not home. I think my sol-ark was a lot more efficient than that unit. When the sol-ark was hook up to that ray, number were better. I have worked with Signature solar in past for three issues. If you bought something from them, it's like buying a used car for an individual. It's or problem now
I will be posting a new video soon showing the firmware update for this MPPT that will probably eliminate your problem.
What, if any, changes did you have to make in the settings for the LV6548's after installing the EG4 MPPT's?
I didn't change anything for settings. The LV6548's behave as if there isn't any PV coming in. This summer I will be adding another 4Kw of PV close to my house and will be using 2 of the MPPT's on the LV6548's. I will set charging voltages for bulk and float the same as the EG4 MPPT's.
@@doczwy8143 So you are running panels (8s) to each charge controller and both charge controllers to the battery bank? I was wondering if you are splitting your battery bank up for each charge controller?
@@ronnie1863 Yes, 8S to each charge controller and both charge charge controllers on the complete bank. You can add as many charge controllers to a battery bank as you want. You can even have different settings so charge current will taper down where one charge controller is set at a lower bulk/float voltage than another.
I know that victron is expensive but i replaced my charge controllers with victron equipment and couldnt be happier. I been into all the solar stuff for a couple years now and ive seen more problems with eg4 equipment and especially signature solar than any other people or products out there. Im not sure how they stay in business with so many people shedding light on their crapy equipment and super crappy ways they do people
Victron doesn't make a charge controller over 250V VOC. If I wanted lower voltage strings, I would need to run more wire and I could just use the charge controllers in the MPP LV6548's. My array is 420 feet away. I originally purchased LV6548's, then decided to install the array in a different location. It would have cost $2600 for the wire or I could go higher voltage and wire cost $600. So I purchased 2 EG4 6500EX units, the other videos show why the LV6548's are now installed. They did refund my money and I decided to give this another shot with the charge controllers. The code will only set in low light conditions, it isn't a total deal breaker because the unit powers down at night and the code clears out. The unit starts up the next day and begins charging. The code should not be setting though and I've tried muting the annoying alarm. After this video was put up, technical support did reach out me and I shared with them it most likely is a firmware issue and needs to be corrected. This charge controller has potential and anything comparable in higher VOC ratings is double the price. I'll update if they find a fix.
They offer a 100 amp 450vdc charge controller, and a 200 amp 450 vdc charge controller. @@doczwy8143
@@DavidTuckerII I see it now, had looked on Victron's website and it isn't listed there but found it elsewhere. $1300 for the 100A and $2700 for the 200A. These work for charging, just set a code in low light conditions. Signature Solar is working on getting me a fix for this, will update when I it is fixed
@@doczwy8143 yes the do. Victron has a 500 volt charger controller. It's not shaped like their other charge controllers. Just look the up. They are even on will prowess channel
@@doczwy8143 yes victron for sure makes a 500volt charge controller. Just looked it up cause I thought maybe they had stopped selling ot already.... nope.. they still sell it.
I have same problem with mine....its loud....f 01.....just when the sun sets...like to see update of fix.
Have you tried changing setting #6 to 2 or 3? Mine only will code when the sun sets also.
What voltage are you running your panels at
You almost had me fooled but I looked it up and the 6,500 EXs can handle 8,000 Watts of PV and your eg4 charge controllers can only do 5500. I was about ready to buy them when I found out you're were wrong.... Hopefully EG4 comes out with a charge controller that can handle two 4,000 watt strings... But for now I'll just use the inverters.... Those look like a pretty good deal though, just not enough power to handle my arrays.... They are essentially a stripped down 3,000 EG4
Each charge controller does 5000W for a total of 10Kw. I did not install these for capacity, I installed the charge controllers for the ability to run high voltage strings to reduce wire cost. It would have cost $2600 for wire if I went with 4 strings, one to each MPPT on the inverters plus another 2 disconnects plus fuses, breakers, SPD's. Instead it cost $600 for 2 high voltage strings. My panels are 8S 530W per string, VOC is 49.5V per panel. With the EG4 6500EX, the string would max out at 3.9Kw, I never could get the full 4Kw the mppt was rated for. With these charge controllers I'm seeing the full 4.3Kw for the string per charge controller. Hope this clears things up for you. Yes, these are the charge controllers used in the EG4 3000 units.
@@doczwy8143oh ok.... It cost me $150 in wire to do a 4400 watt string 11 panels 444 watts each on the 6500EX.... I've got four of those strings.... But the catch is they can't go over 4,000 Watts so some of it I never get to use at high noon but it comes in handy on a rainy days..... The 6500ex cost three times more then the 5500w charge controllers though but could only handle 8000w..... that's what intrigued me.... I could use the 5500 w but I would have to buy four of them
@@doczwy8143 I hope I am not bugging you but I am reading every damn comment and trying to figure out the best route for us to take... you have still sold me on the Charge Controllers in a single string - I just need to find panels that match your panels... closest I have come is Longi 550 Bi-Facial LRS-72HBD-55M (VOC49.80) - this seems similar to you panels but I am not sure.
@@doczwy8143 Longi 550w (VOC is 49.80) - is it possible to use these in a 8S? Closest I could find to your panels/array.
@@rongray4118 Should work as mine are around 49V. You do need to run the panel specs thru the Midnite Solar calculator to see what the VOC will be a the lowest temp your area will see.