Connect any Inverter to the Multiplus in SERIES. Here's the comprehensive test and set up!

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Connect any Inverter to the Multiplus in SERIES. Here's the comprehensive test and set up!

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Күн бұрын

I did it, folks. I turned on the circuit breaker between the Phoenix inverter and the Multiplus💥
But let's start at the beginning: In today's workshop and tutorial, I walk you through the easy setup of the Multiplus and show the features and functions this amazing device has. We learn about Virtual Switches and Assitants, how easy it is to program the relay and how to hook up any other inverter to to the Multiplus to increase the power output. I show you how to program the Multiplus with the MK3 adapter from anywhere in the world or from your local PC directly.
We finally answer the question, if this 5kVA Multiplus can output more than 3kVA in PowerAssist mode (as it says in the manual). If it all works out we then have a 8kVA system here, 5kVA Multiplus and 3kVA Phoenix inverter. Will this actually work? Lets charge the Tesla from this piggyback setup and see what happens!
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@Krmpfpks 5 ай бұрын

Hi Andy, love your channel. I am a German living in Costa Rica with my family for 3 years now and I do know how you feel being cut off. Well prepared it’s not bad at all, and it makes you appreciate the important things in life: family, health, shelter, food. I am building my first battery to be independent, your videos are so great to learn all you need while enjoying the process. Thank you for that!

@nigelcharles511 2 жыл бұрын

I am amazed how you don't let the noise of the heavy rain affect your video presentation skills. Very impressive.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Nigel. Can't be held back from a bit of rain 😉 The Off-Grid Garage is unstoppable 💪

@edwardbyrd7667 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you’re safe and mostly dry. My prayers go out for all those inflicted with the flooding in AU That is a well earned SPAT. Savor your calibration

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Edward!

@dickthompson8018 2 жыл бұрын

So cool and so great to see your equipment working as you want. Also so glad your OK with the flooding.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dick! It is really great to see it all coming together now and working as we have designed it.

@dig1035 2 жыл бұрын

Inverters have a sweet spot of efficiency! Accounting for idle inverter power draw, you can keep the inverters in the Sweet Spot and minimize idle inverter draw! Brilliant!

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is possible. Although the difference in efficiency is not too much and considering the power is free, I'm not too worried about it. It also depends on the load of course which changes a lot during the day.

@photonphil873 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!! The more I watch and look around this channel the more I am amazed! All the links and info!!!! THANK YOU!

@defjamsgreen 2 жыл бұрын

WOW ! YOU HAVE THE GREATEST THING GOING ON THAT WALL SYSTEM AND IT SEEMS TO BE PAYING OFF . A NEW BEGAIING FOR THE ULTIMATE SOLAR GARAGE . ITS WORKING ! MAY THE SOLAR BE WITH YOU .

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cedric!

@Firky2010 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, you can make this process smoother by using the limit on the AC in, (on the remote console) the Phoenix would kick in when the multi plus reaches your preset limit. The change over switches wouldn’t need to open or close and the lights wouldn’t flicker. Also the multi plus would load and unload the Phoenix smoothly. Phoenix would just idle until there is a demand. I hope that makes sense.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that makes sense. It's another scenario you can setup the system. The downside of this is the Phoenix AND the Multi would be on all the time. That's around 30W of standby. Using the relay, it almost half that power and the Phoenix only comes on when necessary. The light flickering does not occur all the time and does not bother me at all. I just managed to catch in on video 😉

@jackoneil3933 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Andy. I had not heard of your plight, but then again in the U.S. after recent events in Australia news from 'Down Under' seems even more curtailed and under reported. Brings back memories of heavy rain events on the Sunshine Coast. Here we call that "Oregon Sunshine" but it brings to light the importance of considering and planning for such contingencies. .

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Very hard to plan for such events. I have put new drainage in around the garages around 8 years ago. This worked well since last weekend. You can't win...

@jackoneil3933 2 жыл бұрын

@@OffGridGarageAustralia Yes, Indeed. Short of (lol) floating or submersible enclosures what can ya do mate?

@76queen 2 жыл бұрын

We also have a Sunshine Coast not far from Andy just north of Brisbane!

@DutchAussieProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see it working for you, Andy. I hope the flooding stops soon. We are watching all that water going to waste. Best wishes from South Australia.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. All dams are full now so this will last us a while.

@Nic7320 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's a lot of rain. You could have started this episode with "Welcome to the Off-Shore Garage." BTW, slaving the Phoenix to the Multiplus is brilliant!

@nathoilboy2053 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Andy! I had a big cheer here in my shed for you all the way over here in sunny hot Perth for you/us. Stay safe and hopefully 'Charged' soon.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan. It was a tense moment when I turned on the link between the two inverters. But all good 🍺

@evil17 2 жыл бұрын

I had to watch it again, to answer some of my thoughts and I think you have done.a really great job of this whole series, heaps of great info.

@kevgermany 5 ай бұрын

Nice. Overruled by remote is also needed for VRM dashboard control of the multiplus.

@svens.5588 2 жыл бұрын

That is so amazing. Thankfully you found an Access Point to Upload. This ist really a great construction with the two inverters

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I find it pretty cool too. Whenever I plugin the car now, the Phoneix starts as well and I can charge for hours on full speed please pool pump plus irrigation pump. The Multi is unbelievable!

@pau1phi11ips 2 жыл бұрын

@@OffGridGarageAustralia the Victron kit is next level. I have a Multiplus II in my campervan hooked up to my house. It charges at night on the 5p/kWh rate and powers the house in the day. There's a meter after the utility meter that connects to the Victron Cerbo via ZigBee to let the Multiplus know how much power to put back on the mains. If the solar panels on the van or AC coupled solar in the garden produce more power than the house is using then the Multiplus charges the van battery. So cool!

@M1Cr0sOfT 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a lot of rain! Thanks for your efforts to get a video out for us, take care Andy

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 More to come soon...

@andrewradford3953 2 жыл бұрын

Great test. Happy to see settings for dumping excess power into hot water or an EV. Lost power and communications here for 17 hours during the floods. Had just finished getting off grid power to the shed from the cabin, to run the fridge and freezer, when power was restored. At least I'm prepared for next time.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. We didn't lose power but internet is gone for 10 days now with no ETR of the service. The whole area is without...

@dstevens7614 2 жыл бұрын

Water Frontage? That is the thing expensive resorts have. Thanks for the videos .👍👍👍❤️

@benengelbrecht5637 2 жыл бұрын

LOL I can see the headlines...Aussie Man irrigates during flood...Good stuff Andy!

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

It's huge system and sometimes the pump kicks in to maintain pressure in the pipes even no tap is open. I could have stood there with a garden hose. Would be a great photo 😂

@excillisbank2611 2 жыл бұрын

incroyable cette synchronisation ! merci Andy je viens d'apprendre et de découvrir cette technique pour victron grace a toi et ta chaine.

@domingosantos7361 2 жыл бұрын

It makes me happy to see you happy God bless you

@johanmaas9011 2 жыл бұрын

I finally got my lifepo4 battery's (took 3 ali orders, 1 still in progress will not come, 1 already got $ back, 1 order received), the soak up so much solar power yesterday i was amazed, I payed a bit more then you but they are 100% new (tread was never used, i have in-bus rods with nuts, so you don't damage the terminal) and got them within 5 days, happy days love you're channel, stay dry and charged !!! LOL 20% soc and heavy load testing with a 100A fuse.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Johan. Did you order at AliExpress or Alibaba. The latter is far better and safer. Lot's of cowboys on AliExpress. It's OK for smaller devices and $$$ but I would not order cells from there directly.

@johanmaas9011 2 жыл бұрын

@@OffGridGarageAustralia I order them from Aliexpress but germany warehouse (5 day delivery), so I could send them back if there bloated or used, yes its not cheaper but 100% new, no customs, no marks, damage, QRcode is under the top label not on it etc, some remove the top label and see the old QRcode under it, and yes there are allot of cowboys on Aliexpress, took 3 orders to come this far seen bad story's on YT where ppl received bad cells (grade B sold as A), in fact they are used till 80% DOD, and replaced by new ones in EV, you cant know the state of the cell, but I guess max 1500 cycles left, mine should be 4000 cycles at 80% DOD, but you can never check because the warranty runs out before you can test. The cheapest cells from china are grade B (to good to be true) but if you order more then needed maybe you're lucky and still can work for a few years. For me there was no difference in price compare Lead-acid/Lifepo4 local/china market. I've a Daly BMS on it, but it works great, have ordered also a 2A active balancer but I don't need it, just connected cell's/bms and did nothing more, system is fine, charging only till 3.5v, happy days !!

@ralphvandervet4487 2 жыл бұрын

Used you "training" video for support of "increase the Multiplus II capacity with a Phoenix Inverter". Thanks, with your support 👍 everthing was "smooth en quick".

@KeithvanDijk 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really happy for you Andy. After all that planning, preparation and hard work the system is up and running, congratulations. Couldn't help but be reminded of the laboratory of Dr. Andystein, a maniacal grin on his face, its alive, IT'S ALIIIIVE.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, had a to laugh loud reading your comment. It all came together made form single parts, right?! 😂

@TheRonskiman 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice work. It did make me laugh when the irrigation pump kicked as the rain is chucking it down.

@herb3014 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Andy, the excitement is contagious. I have always wanted to do this but too scared.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I was scared as well. When I flicked the breaker to link both inverters, I was like expecting a big bang and magic smoke. Got it setup for almost 2 weeks now and it works great. I just need more battery power now as it sucks the battery empty in no time when on full power.

@olig1932 3 ай бұрын

Hi Andy, thanks a lot, you're the greatest and easiest to understand!!! Hi Andy, vielen Dank, du bist der Beste und am Einfachsten zu verstehen!!! Mach weiter so👍

@boringsoftware2093 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very interesting Video, this "load assisting" is cool and of course it's not about the lighting but about charging the Tesla that was shortly visible in the background :D

@OffGridGarageAustralia Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I charge the vehicle mainly from the off-grid system.

@Constantinus213421 2 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. I learned something today. If your power needs fluctuate below and above one inverter's capabilities, this solution seems to be more efficient than having multiple identical inverters in parallel, and working all the time. Plus, it doesn't even need parallel capable inverters. It does need an inverter with a relay to start a generator (second inverter), and another one which can be started with a relay (but that can be solved with a crude, 3.5kW capable mains relay, controlled by the previous inverter). Heck, in theory, one could daisy chain several inverters this way. There would be delays while they each turn on, yes. I wonder how that would affect the load (big motors and whatnot). Probably not a very safe idea. Or very reliable.

@gustersongusterson4120 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I never thought of using two inverters in that configuration.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Me neither. Some people suggested that here so I had to try it out. It works great. But you need the Multi as one inverter. The other one can be any stand alone inverter.

@davidjackson8787 2 жыл бұрын

The excitement is fun to watch sir. Congratulations!

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was very excited that this actually works.

@joshg1244 2 жыл бұрын

I was so excited to see this come together!

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

I was so nervous turning on this breaker between the two inverters, puh... It all works perfectly for 2 weeks now, so hopefully it stays that way.

@michaelcoghlan9124 2 жыл бұрын

That was a very interesting vidde, I am going to have to watch it again a few times as you have left me behind thank you very much for your effort. Sorry your weather has been so bad, hope there was not too much damage ware you are. All the best. M.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

The Multiplus is amazing and can do anything. The power output now is totally sufficient for my needs including all the pumps and vehicle charging.

@launacorp 2 жыл бұрын

I really love the Victron stuff! It can do sincerly everything.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

It is mind-blowing. This Multiplus is so versatile and can be adapted to pretty much any scenario.

@Jeffrey_Rodriguez 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you again Andy!!

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks!

@mondotv4216 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a solid test and tutorial Andy. Very helpful. I’m not surewhen you recorded this, so I hope you didn’t flood with a creek nearby. Stay safe.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

We are on higher ground, so all good here. Thank you.

@ryanchristie5349 8 ай бұрын

If the powerassist feature is active then the input current limit won’t go below a certain amperage. It you disable powerassist you should be able to turn the input current limit down to 1 amp.

@davidjimenez8952 Жыл бұрын

just finding the right answers in your top high quality videos sitting in my sofa last day of the year!. have a good new year Andy from Spain. 🐸

@crusaider4265 2 жыл бұрын

Wuhuuu endlich wieder was neues🤣 Hoffe Ihr habt die Flut gut überstanden😅

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Soweit so gut, mehr Regen is angesagt. Demnaechst kommt da ein Video auf dem deutschen Kanal...

@crusaider4265 2 жыл бұрын

@@OffGridGarageAustralia da bin ich mal gespannt. Liebe deine Videos einfach😁 auf allen Kanälen! Gerne mehr! Mit dir hat man immer was zu lachen 😄

@peterwalker7869 2 жыл бұрын

There is a Tropical Torrential Down Pour and Andy turn on his irrigation pump. Nek miet all Brisbane floods. Thanks Andy. hahahahaha.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, it wasn't my fault! 😂

@edwardvanhazendonk 2 жыл бұрын

Again very nice progress and a clean and understandable setup!

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Edward. It's a hell of a project for sure. But also a lot of fun and excitement to see it finally working.

@SiriusSolar 2 жыл бұрын

Wow the victrons are so versatile. That's awesome!

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

It is a really great device and with the easy programming and assistants, it can adapt top pretty much any installation and configuration.

@anggwapo7525 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of progress Andy... good job and congrats!

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, finally we're getting somewhere. It went quick at the end. When I think back, what a 💩load of work!

@camielkotte 2 жыл бұрын

Australia is flooded but Andy had his irrigation system running just to be sure the plants got water enough? 😂 Obviously it's an missing something. This is great stuf Andy. I am thinking about a setup for my home with a single small battery to start with, grid tied, and grow it when financial viable. My off-grid cabin is working. Thx Andy.

@kevroodenman3283 2 жыл бұрын

Lawrence of Arabia heated war but loved the preparation for battle STAY CHARGED thank you for interesting vlog

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

I had a long preparation, hahaha

@user-pi8ym2pt8m 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Andy!!!! I will try it someday following your steps.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

That should work with any inverter and the Multi. As long as it has this remote on/off feature.

@brian1395 2 жыл бұрын

lol in Thailand i made 94.6kw. sunny hot and cool nights. weather here is screwed up this year. it should be getting hotter but it is still cold.

@ronny7380 2 жыл бұрын

Da freut sich einer. Nice Video. Ich hoffe es gibt wieder gute Videos.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Klar, geht bald weiter. Bin wieder online mit einem beschi**n mobilen Access Point. Besser als nichts

@edwardvanhazendonk 2 жыл бұрын

Really like the versatility of the Victron software, they really looked into a lot of possibilities!

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

And this is just a few options I showed. It can be adapted to pretty much any constellation and power installation.

@wayne8113 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, Nice feature

@mickwolf1077 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, you remind me of my dad. I love the victron ecosystem, will build one myself when I get enough money.

@alanb76 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice test. If the Phoenix runs all the time those abrupt relay changes won't need to occur. The Multiplus can just assist or not. Would be smoother.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is correct but you have double standby power as the Multi won't do anything until you use more power. I probably try this at some stage and see if it makes sense. The lights usually don't even flicker, that is just occasionally depending when the relay actually switches.

@lennieadi 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always Andy. Very interesting and informativ. Hope the flood doesn't affect you too much. 👊🏾🇬🇧🇯🇲

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lennie. Still having some rain but no flood any more.

@lennieadi 2 жыл бұрын

@@OffGridGarageAustralia glad the rain has stopped. I’m still done years off from my off grid solar setup. I’m looking to break ground for foundation work on the holiday/retirement house tge end of this year. It’ll take many years to complete as I don’t have an upfront cash. 😌

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

@@lennieadi well, you are getting all the good ideas from here and can put your system perfectly together once you started building your house. It's a good preparation and you cannot start thinking about the setup early enough.

@lennieadi 2 жыл бұрын

@@OffGridGarageAustralia my thoughts exactly. Just hope I don’t forget everything. Will have to re-watch all the videos 🤦‍♂️

@johnholmes8125 Жыл бұрын

I'm toying with running 2 x Victron Multi RS Solar units in series. They currently don't support parallel and series is also not a supported configuration but I'm keen to give it a go. I guess I'll have to live with only 1 of the units showing up on the GX but I might set up a Pi to host that on another instance in VRM. Thanks for all the superb videos 👍

@ando3807 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Andy, you did it!! Glad I could be of help and it all works like a charm. But thats just what Victrons do :) Greetings from Munich and stay charged ;) Andi (changed my youtube display name recently)

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to send you an email but without internet 🤷‍♂️ not much of use... Thanks so much for all your help and input again. It all worked out nicely without problem. You just need to get your head around it. Also, the sudden drop in power is not a problem and both inverters can cope with this without trying to push power back to the grid (or generator). Fantastic outcome!

@BeeBeorn 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Only downside with off grid solar is...weather...

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

and Internet 😂

@NaughtyGoatFarm 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Love it.

@abelteixeira9544 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad all is ok with you and your family. Great video, impressed how all works fantastic. Maybe in a near future I'll began mounting something like that. Stay safe.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Abel. It's an impressive system and setup now. But we're not done or a long time. Heaps more to come 😉

@markdavidson6321 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool setup! Good information, as always

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mark!

@jdvnautic 2 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable. Well done!

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@dig1035 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating test!

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

I thought so too.

@Dutch_off_grid_homesteading 9 ай бұрын

Heya, a spat is what you desurve after this adventure well done

@buelentzeyben4316 2 жыл бұрын

I see couple other projects on the horizon, Starlink and Hydropower for energy generation. ;) Stay safe Andy.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, the hydro generation is a very temporary thing down here. It is sunny hot Australia after all 🌞

@stuntcar 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video can you show more of the flash flood. Love to see what's happening in other countries apart from my own UK.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

There will be a video on my German channel once the internet has been restored.

@surepowersolutions7260 Жыл бұрын

Great information 💪💯. I enjoy your enthusiasm and videos. this power stuff is so much fun lol Thank you 🙏

@davidbrook1999 Жыл бұрын

A great concept Andy. Does anybody know if the same concept be used with a Quattro 2 with grid tied to AC1in and a Pheonix connected to AC2in.

@malk6277 2 жыл бұрын

Hey - I hope things stayed under control with the flooding on your property. I lived in S Queensland for a few years in the early 2000s. My friends in Brisbane are dealing with some pretty intense flooding as they live by the river. Watch out for mould as the water recedes... serious, life-altering health hazard for some.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thankfully we did not get any water inside the house or other buildings. It already started to dry up over the weekend.

@dig1035 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up and still subscribed! Good luck with rain!

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! 😂

@daskasspatzle2396 2 жыл бұрын

Wenn bei Flut das WLAN tut, dann ist dein Gewächshaus gut... When i checked the flood in the green house last year, i came up with that. Congratulations to your well working system. Hope the flood does not do something serious.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, that is so ... off 😂 Only some minor damages over here but nothing serious. All good. Rain is easing up now so they can hopefully restore this damn internet!

@giuseppevillella9445 2 жыл бұрын

Ciao amico mio 👍 ottimo lavoro 📲, tempo delle piogge 🌧

@danielardelian2 2 жыл бұрын

Each model of Multiplus and Quattro has a different minimum AC Input current limit. There is an exact list in an Excel file on the Victron Professional website. For example, the 3kVA models have a 3 A minimum limit.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, right. I'll have a look there. Thanks for the tip. I wasn't aware of that limit. 6A for this is still OK because the Phoenix can easily output 10A over a long period of time, even in 35° hot climate we had last week. So that all seems to work well. And I can easily adjust this threshold as per needs and conditions, like higher in winter and lower in summer.

@mortendiysolarshinybilplei4646 2 жыл бұрын

Its also diffrent a limited down when charge mode and invert/on stage. So you know . That’s also different for assisting and Past true. With different mode.. when you find out it’s actually cool 👍

@grahamsmith203 2 жыл бұрын

"Going where no man has gone before.." great stuff Andy! At around 38:20 in your video, the MP is powering the load of 5.4kw, your "Gen" is supplying 1.2kw but the MP seems to be powering the entire AC load from your battery - doesn't seem to be using anything from your "Gen" - maybe i'm missing something...?

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Graham. The 5.4kW is coming from both inverters. The Gen (Phoenix) is powering 1.2kW and the rest (4.4kW) is coming from the Multi. That was the test to proof the Multi can actually output more than 3kVA in PowerAssist mode. The manual is not very clear here, but the Multi will output max of 4kW or 5kVA regardless if standalone or in PowerAssist mode.

@SiskiyouForest 2 жыл бұрын

Calibrating while watching 🍻

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

So nice! 🍺

@aureltanasan1413 2 жыл бұрын

Great work, thank you. Aren’t these inverters technically in parallel? Same as with a grid or generator, synchronises and runs parallel to add up the power, not series.

@teddypreston5525 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job!!!!

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Teddy!

@mikeunum 2 жыл бұрын

25:20 - That happy face i know. I use Victron only too and every new test i do i have that starnge feeling and then when it runs that happy face. Yes i can feel it, haha 39:10 - How good is that? That's Victron my friend.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

The Victron gear is really good, I like the constant updates you get (it's like a Tesla) and it just works (same as a Tesla again). The remote access and control are fantastic and no other company does that.

@nathaninafrica Ай бұрын

@Andy I've scoured the comments but can't seem to find discussion on my particular question... I understand from your video that both inverters are running off the same bank. My question is rather CAN you run each inverter off a different battery bank? I'm not sure the secondary inverter (Phoenix) could charge its battery from AC-side grid b/c it is off until Power Assist kicks on, under load. I guess you could have a DC-coupled PV system on the secondary inverter's (Phoenix) battery. Or is there a way we could get AC input on the Phoenix to charge that secondary battery system? The use case for separated battery banks in this method is to allow different battery types to interoperate --on the AC side-- within a single system. So the "weaker" battery could be the secondary, as it gets cycled less --only jumping on to Power Assist. Thanks for any feedback!

@mirek3542 Жыл бұрын

Thx

@StephenWhiting-WI 2 жыл бұрын

Be safe!

@jakobtheiner6329 2 жыл бұрын

*Apocalyptic Rain outside* Oh shit, the irrigation pump turned on 😂😂😂😂

@user-abuser-t1l Жыл бұрын

Haha, so many emotions! Really enjoyed watching your video :)

@bartowl 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this is a bit like watching Hitchcock movies... great job!

@serverrackbatteryusa 2 жыл бұрын

Good Inverter

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm glad they sent me the Multiplus instead of the Phoenix. It is a fantastic and versatile device.

@bbrown_sc 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff!

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Brian.

@rcinfla9017 Жыл бұрын

6 amps AC input load-shave minimum limit is a safety margin to ensure Multiplus does not over load-shave and back feed AC input, It has to do with its AC input CT current sensing transformer uncertainty and inverter reaction time to adjust for varying loads.

@ibrahimatapo6034 Жыл бұрын

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@electron80lota 2 жыл бұрын

very good , great work THANK YOU!

@mflo1970 Жыл бұрын

Ok si pones la pinza sensor puedes utilizar 100amps en el power assist

@serverrackbatteryusa 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video again

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@davidpenfold 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff 😎

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@MegaCyrik 2 жыл бұрын

Cool. Can you do it with two or more cheaper and more dumb inverters? Can you power a 1600 watt load, say a toaster, from two 12v 1kwatt inverters? Is there a creative way to do that?

@kevinback7034 2 жыл бұрын

super video, wenn du den volllasttest machst schau auch mit der thermokamera die klemmen an. Bei 100A müsstest du sch gut was sehen

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Danke Dir. Hab ich im naechsten Video gemacht. Warte ich muss erst mal zurueck, das Guest Wifi finden 😂

@dmk1802 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!!!!!

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@vickipps6821 2 жыл бұрын

It looks great and works well you are a master ! But why ws your irrigation pump working with all the rain

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

The pump also supplies water to different taps in the garden and the house, also a toilet is connected, so it's not just irrigation.

@rcinfla9017 Жыл бұрын

Because you are using Phoenix for generator you can probably tighten up AC lock freq range on Multiplus. Tighter frequency lock range should speed up lock time on Multiplus to Phoenix when Phoenix comes on. Defining input as Generator likely gives a wide AC input acceptance freq range which can lengthen phase lock search time on Multiplus. You want quickest Multiplus sync time to Phoenix. Defining Multiplus AC input as generator likely blocks any backfeed AC into Phoenix.

@sexysean2444 11 ай бұрын

Hi brilliant.. Can you show how you connected the AC together in the box from both inverters tia

@OffGridGarageAustralia 11 ай бұрын

It's just a 16A MCB in between the AC-out of the Phoenix to the AC-in of the Multiplus. That's all.

@rogerkerkmann 2 жыл бұрын

Street flooded pool over flowing garage flooded Andy turns on irrigation pump 😱🤔👍👍

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

All pumps running on full power to get rid of all this water. It's is a lot. Over 1000mm in 2 days.

@helmo5663 2 жыл бұрын

overruled by remote is also relevant for a GX device means your raspi can control your settings for the MP2

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, right, thanks for this info!

@edwardvanhazendonk 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's a lot of water. I hope you are fine and people around you as well. Aus isn't made for such a amount of water.

@OffGridGarageAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Certainly not here. The soil is sandy and has clay in just 30cm depth. It soaks up quickly and the water just runs off then. People further down the road were not so lucky and their houses flooded. They have all the furniture outside now but we are still having showers so it gets wet again. It's a really bad situation for them. And no insurance as they refuse to insure houses which were flooded already in the past.

@edwardvanhazendonk 2 жыл бұрын

@@OffGridGarageAustralia sorry to hear. Prob wise to have holes for letting the rain into the ground, like project "dig a hole", take care and stay safe!