SunGoldPower 48v 6500w Off Grid Hybrid Solar Inverter Charger SP6548 Review

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The Professor reviews the all in one 6500w SP6548 hybrid solar charge inverter with 8000w solar input and 120A battery charger by SunGoldPower for off grid solar installations. CHECK IT OUT: gohobo.io/sp6548 use code HOBOTECH at checkout.
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@HOBOTECH Жыл бұрын

CHECK IT OUT: gohobo.io/sp6548 use code HOBOTECH at checkout. NOTE: Price is now only $1120 with code for a limited time!

@pcpsportslover5983 10 ай бұрын

I have one of this inverter. But I can not find the QR code to Register on the app. So can you tell me where can I find the NP number or QR code on this inverter?

@AdamDeLay07 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Seems like every week there's a new "flavor" of this style inverter just with a different paint job. Only difference besides paint job and the EG4 is the max solar voltage. EG4 can do "up to 500v" (prob closer to 450), but I would imagine most people would be perfectly fine with the 350v of this one. I've been going through and documenting my own "growing pains" with the EG4 inverters and the grid connection. When I started putting out videos of grid connection issues, I was surprised how many people commented saying they have a grid connection as well. Seems like a lot of people are doing what I'm doing where you run off solar/battery for as long as your batteries last, then let the unit switch automatically to grid till your batteries recharge. So not necessarily a UPS situation, but using the solar/battery as your primary source of power and then only using utility as a backup. Keep up the good work!

@cjmcay Жыл бұрын

I have 2 - 6048's in 240 volt split phase parallel for 12kw, with 24 - 445 watt bi facial Canadian solar panels in 2 strings of 6s2p for a total of 220 volts per string feeding the charge controller. Also 2 strings of 8 - L16 (420 amp hour) 6 volt battery's (16 total) for battery storage. The IDLE CONSUMPTION is well worth it and a drop in the bucket! If you charge at a high enough rate to carry your loads AND charge simultaneously AND "conservatively conscience" from 8am-8pm you'll have no problem making coffee and running an electric heater in the morning!

@clarencewiles963 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this. No one is doing this, Hobos has the test in hand. Big thanks.

@brucewheeler8072 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for you taking the time to do this review, it was great. I wish someone would do a video going over setup setting, seems like lots of folks are looking for that. I have this unit with two 48 volt Husky big battery completely off grid. Thanks again!

@user--PM Жыл бұрын

i appreciate you taking the time to actually measure the ups switching time, it would be great if you could do that for all your power station reviews!

@alfabsc Жыл бұрын

I am not in the market for anything like this, but your reviews are entertaining, so I watch anyway. Thanks for telling the truth.

@TyeshaVinson-tw9fb Ай бұрын

Absolutely loved this video, planning to buy one soon. Really enjoyed the hands on demo !

@bru_haha Жыл бұрын

Thanks for measuring the actual UPS switching time and keeping the manufacturers honest 😀. For the oscilloscope if you have a dual channel you shouldn’t need to catch it with a freeze frame manually. Just plug in a DC power supply such as a small power brick to the same power source and connect the second channel to the DC output. Set a single shot trigger on the falling edge of the second channel connected to the DC and it should trigger when the power cuts out (you may need to put a load on the DC side to make it fall fast enough if the power supply has bigger capacitors in it).

@johnstark4723 Жыл бұрын

See my comment about this test

@djwaffle 13 күн бұрын

I just got a kit with this and a 100ah battery. I can't wait to get it hooked up. Here in AZ it was no tax.

@NeverTakeNoShortcuts Жыл бұрын

All the less expensive hybrids seem to have a high idle consumption. My Sol Ark 12k uses 60 watt. The Sungold documentation says

@VinceBadovinatz88 Жыл бұрын

I know people think it's 70 Watts but we got the real story today 70 watts would be much better

@bimmers323ci Жыл бұрын

I ordered 1 last night can’t wait to get it i presently have a 24v system with 100 kw of lithium I will have to split my system 24 and 48v on one leg of my system I have 2 mpp lv2424 in Parnell at 120v and the other is 1 aims 4000w low frequency I will replace the aims with the sungold inverter when I get it…great video

@PeaceChanel Жыл бұрын

Thank You Everybody for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste .. 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ 🌷 ☮ ❤🕊

@dennismcatee1313 Жыл бұрын

love the flux Capacitor in the background.

@susana5052 Жыл бұрын

I always feel sooo stupid watching your videos. My dad would be very disappointed with me. Although I am try to educate myself on solar generators and everything that goes with them. Thank you for trying to keep your vids as a level most people can understand.🙏🏻👍🙏🏻

@kele1264 Жыл бұрын

Learning and laughing with Hobotech. One of my favorite things to do. ODIN!!! THOR!!!

@Chicago_Clout Жыл бұрын

We all love Hobotech..

@jasonbroom7147 Жыл бұрын

That thing is a BEAST! It's very cool how powerful, capable and flexible today's inverters have become. This one seems to check every box for both grid-tied and off-grid use cases. It's not cheap, but I would also say it isn't crazy expensive when you consider everything it can do.

@russell7489 Жыл бұрын

Good review thanks

@jalindell Жыл бұрын

Not sure why people would not have a UPS between the inverter and computers just as a extra level of USP switching, my UPS's already switch superfast, so having just a small UPS with enough to bridge the 100ms gap would be the simple solution.

@eatatjoe69 Жыл бұрын

Pretty useful video. Thanks a lot

@ryansell 5 күн бұрын

Great information 🤩

@wildcorn12790 Жыл бұрын

Something to note on the switching time: When the units are "forced" to switch over to battery, they seem to take longer than when the software does the switching. I have had this with 3 different inverters. My lights will flash off for a moment when I shut the breaker off and it is forced the battery mode. But, when I have observed the switching where the software does it (battery is charged up enough), the switch-over is nearly undetectable. I would try and re-do this test where the software does the switching instead of pulling the plug. I would guess there will be different results.

@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity 10 ай бұрын

Great job!

@brickkitchen8364 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review, as always. Can you tell us what the internal fuse rating is?

@thamightygriff6822 Жыл бұрын

Hey hobotech really appreciate your channel. I have a bluetti ac300 and I have 5 battleborn 100ah my victron multiplus just stop working but I was wondering if I can some how add the 5 battleborn batteries to the bluetti battery bank if it's possible I know you would know..

@gabrielpadilla2583 11 ай бұрын

hi I did not see a test to see if this inverter can run inductive loads like a water pump? because most hybrid inverters can not run heavy inductive loads? thanks for your time I appreciated

@jonbrown6316 11 ай бұрын

Worked When I Needed It

@SetitesTechAdventures Жыл бұрын

Is this a whim or is it showing that there may be an additional type of product you review? I just ordered an LVX6048 because I am tired of regular power stations that won't turn on automatically when solar comes back. Plus I wanted 240V for my welder and plasma cutter. Ironically I don't even care to see a test of the specs as I trust these all in ones, at least from the major (re)brands of the 3048, 6048, 6548 variants. But your test of the switching speed showed me that maybe we do need these things to be tested. I am surprised that it switches so slow. I never plan to use the AC for anything but charging when solar is out, but its good to know it can't do that.

@weston3303 Жыл бұрын

for 1300$ this thing is a BEAST

@fplreviews Жыл бұрын

Wonderful off grid system

@donbrloks3959 Жыл бұрын

Isn’t this a grid tie system? Seems like a waste to use this particular unit for off grid. Am I missing something?

@HOBOTECH Жыл бұрын

This is not a grid tie unit.

@SetchiPaunda Жыл бұрын

You should review the midnite solar "all in one" units. Their DIY series

@jamesbuchanan3439 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@OldBrownDog 10 ай бұрын

I just started researching solar power systems. Easier the better 👍

@mehameha4453 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us this unique system. I doubt it would work in my situation as I don’t have enough roof space for the number of panels it would take. Great idea to have backups systems come on automatically. I do it manually now.

@johnstark4723 Жыл бұрын

It will fit my 36' travel trailer, I'm pretty sure it will fit your house 😂

@mehameha4453 Жыл бұрын

@@johnstark4723 12 X 6 toy hauler conversion to RV. Living nomad for 8 years. Not much space but enough for me.

@johnstark4723 Жыл бұрын

@mehameha4453 where there is a will there IS a way. You could make them fold out and get some bonus shade in the process!

@mehameha4453 Жыл бұрын

@@johnstark4723 I would have to use very thin panels as it is a single axle trailer and weight is a issue. I already have 2 100 watt fold outs mounted on my roof so I can run my 2 door upright 4.3 cu ft RV refrigerator hooked up to a Kodiak X2 solar generator which has LFP batteries and holds about 1200 watts but it runs my refrigerator 24/7 and rarely need to touch that separate system. But also have another Kodiak X2 solar generator just for cooking, lighting, and entertainment. I just have to manually set out 2 light weight 200 watt solar panels, each 8’ x 2’ that fold up to about 22” or so and come in a zipper shell. I set them out and get the second Kodiak charged up in about 3.5 hours usually every other day. But in a pinch I can charge them both with my Honda gas generator in less than 2 hours tops if there is no sun or I need a quick charge. The Kodiak X2s charge in about an hour at 1180 watts input AC, so I have to charge one at a time if it ever comes to needing to charge both of them if it rains for a few days. My Honda gas generator is 2200 watt output and charging 2 Kodiak X2s would be 2360 watt draw so I never tried to charge both Kodiaks at the same time. But normally my 2 100 watt solar panels that are already on the roof and the one Kodiak X2 is enough to keep my refrigerator going all the time and I never have to deal with that system or that Kodiak. I like your idea about having some awnings but damn I’m getting too old for another project. I need to save my strength for times when I least expect to need it. It seems like things are heavier than they used to be. Lol. Has anyone checked the gravity indicator? Lol. I have a good little system and by dividing the solar generators into 2 systems, I can carry each generator to wherever I need it. And can connect them if I need a momentary burst of wattage. I do that for the microwave as it runs at 1400 watts. The Kodiak will handle 1250 or less for at least 20 minutes which is enough to handle a pizza wheel pizzazzz, 1240 watts, a George Foreman grill, 740 watts, an 2 slice toaster, 760 watts, and a small hot plate for eggs about 780 watts at the proper cooking temp. So I only need the microwave briefly and it is easy to connect the 2 solar generators, just not a super convenient touch of a button type system. All I do is go from one disc golf park to another disc golf park all across the USA. I live nomad and have no official home anymore. It’s liberating and my needs are small. I used to own a small OTR trucking company but sold all that in 2008. Much happier now. and meet tons of positive people. Great exercise for an old guy. Been throwing a disc or frisbee for 53 years. I decided since all I ever did was work and work and work for everyone including my family and now I am all alone, it is my time to do things for me. Wife died, kids are good, I’m old and trying to have fun and keep my body moving. If I were younger, Maybe a retractable awning with light weight solar panels, due to the weight, but honestly I’m tired of projects, and energy in my body, is just like watts in a battery. There’s only so much. You take care. I’ll be huking discs until I die. Only so many years left to do that. Lol.

@johnstark4723 Жыл бұрын

@mehameha4453 yup, I guess the only other way would be setting them on the ground. I live full time in my camper and it's just me. It doesn't move too much though.

@dolson57 Жыл бұрын

"The things I do for F$#@ing science" LOL

@VinceBadovinatz88 Жыл бұрын

I bought this and a 48 volt battery 11.8 KW. I have six 450 watt panels coming. Do you have a video that shows how I should wire everything. I'm having a problem finding that out. Thanks in advance. I appreciate your video I had already bought this before I watched your video. I'm not sure I would have bought it after seeing your video LOL there was a couple things I didn't like about it. But I think it will work in the long run. Now I have to figure out how to wire it in so I can plug in 110 volt Outlet. I don't even have the unit yet it's still in shipping mode haha

@82crowder 8 ай бұрын

Nice review per usual sir. Do yo have a part number for the 12v output?

@VinceBadovinatz88 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering if I could use of victron 712. You were using it I might pick one of those up myself I wish I could see a complete wiring diagram of everything with the wire sizes and everything. How big are the wires from the battery to the inverter.? I'm having a problem finding that info. I did get this unit yesterday. I have not unboxed it. Maybe it has diagrams in there. I sure wish I could find it on a good video. Nobody ever says what size wires they put in. For the most part all the videos I've seen they just say they put the wires in. I could have missed some stuff it's easy to do and then when you watch a video. It's hard to find that spot again if it's a couple days later LOL.

@caseyreams2122 Жыл бұрын

Can you take time to show the connection/set-up of the app? I tried the EG4 version of this back in December and it was such a pain. Ended up returning the unit, and am still interested.

@baconwhiskey821 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! A cameo by Patty Smyth.

@barbrowe8670 Жыл бұрын

Help! Hubby installed all our solar. The inverter is a sungold power Sp6548. After two and one half months of working perfect, both inverters are showing f90 error code with a solid beep. He tried rebooting, but got the same result. How do we fix it? Tia!

@ericbarzycki5141 Жыл бұрын

Could you recommend a breaker for the DC side. Manual says 250a/70VDC yet I'm struggling to find one that doesn't look incredibly cheap and is not UL or over 400$ and I'd have to order through ABB.

@chevrofreak Жыл бұрын

I have a Growatt that claims similar switching times, but it is definitely longer when the grid is physically cut. When I go into settings and change from Utility to Solar/Battery/Utility the switching is much quicker. I wonder if that is what they are measuring? It may also impact switching times if it is charging the battery with AC vs being in bypass mode.

@chspyderr Жыл бұрын

My growatt 48v switches fairly fast from grid to battery, unfortunately I don't have solar hooked up yet

@HOBOTECH Жыл бұрын

You have to assume that most of the time it's going to be charging the batteries so that shouldn't be a factor. I didn't think to try the different output settings. I don't see how that would make the relay faster tho.

@ryanwallace351 Жыл бұрын

Could I run my RV panels in parallel if I'm running 48v battery's in as well ?

@marcfruchtman9473 Жыл бұрын

Really great review. Such a great job covering all the important aspects of this unit. I am impressed with this unit overall. I agree about the affordability. Only ~100 watts of overhead, that is really not too bad. Considering it's such a large unit. On the pros side, it has so many great features, ability to run directly off panels without batteries, 8000 watts of solar charging!, different modes... great stuff. As far as the cons: I am confused as to why it has the higher voltage requirement of 90+ volts on the input side in order to use direct from panel... as opposed to 48 volts since that is the battery voltage. Another con: the poor UPS switchover time of 100 msec... arg. and disappointed that you have to buy a separate unit to get 240 VAC. LASTLY: I can't tell for sure, but I didn't see any mention about the ability of this unit to handle any deep cycle lead acid type batteries or other brands of battery packs...

@HOBOTECH Жыл бұрын

I did mention it works with every kind of battery chemistry.

@marcfruchtman9473 Жыл бұрын

@@HOBOTECH Ah, great. Thanks.

@johnstark4723 Жыл бұрын

The UPS works fine, see my comment about the test being done wrong

@marcfruchtman9473 Жыл бұрын

@@johnstark4723 (14:03) Re: "Test being done wrong"... He hooked up the inverter to his 50 AMP Service, so the Inverter was not unplugged from that. Instead he had to go to the wall, to unplug the laptop from the wall ( which was connected to the inverter via that giant service connection cable)

@eastmanresearch3143 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you feature a whole thing on batteryless inverters. I need these for my hot water tanks on one of the two elements for pv charging.

@evil17 Жыл бұрын

You could consider connecting a few panels to a DC element, or, In my off grid bus I use a AIO 3kw inverter & a 240 AC 4000W motor controller/light dimmer with or without a timer, when my batteries are near full it kicks in the 50ltr hot water system element and you can dial in any wattage to the element as the controller varies the AC voltage output to the element, or I can just leave it running at a reduced rate as my batteries charge up a little slower, it works well so far.

@oneshot_onekill4618 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered this inverter with the 5kw SunGold powerwall. Hope this company produces a good product

@mollymaccorkle7054 8 ай бұрын

Is the Powerball any good?

@oneshot_onekill4618 8 ай бұрын

@@mollymaccorkle7054 i would recommend going with Orient Power instead

@VinceBadovinatz88 Жыл бұрын

That was a great video I'm subscribed now and I was going to buy the thing at 1365 trying to get 15% off but maybe I can use your code. It's too bad at use 100 Watts just sitting. Kind of tough for me I think but maybe if I built my whole system it wouldn't be that bad. I'm just thinking about putting together a 48 volt system I think this would work great for me. Anyway thanks for the awesome video

@Step-n-Wolf 9 ай бұрын

Looking at the MPP 6048. Think this is a different model without the 240v split phase.

@advancedxdirective Жыл бұрын

Tom, would this require a transfer switch wired in to the breaker to integrate in a home?

@kingcrimson234 6 ай бұрын

I got the 5000w version with the intention of using it as a heavy duty UPS in a server room. I'm shocked at how slow the transfer time is. I'm testing it with an old decommissioned server for now, and so far the beefy power supplies in the server are surviving the inverter transfer, but man it makes me nervous. It seems to be similar to the transfer time on your 6500w version. I haven't measured, but you can actually see lights flicker if you plug one in. It's a shame because otherwise this unit is pretty sweet.

@shadowsrwolf 3 ай бұрын

Overhead is why you want to run it as close to 100% as possible. It is pricey but a power quality meter would be a better tool to look at how the power is behaving

@travelingniro988 Жыл бұрын

Professor, is there anything you can tell me about the optional 12v output module. I am thinking I can use it to charge my 12v batteries and still keep 48v output for future upgrade. Do they preinstall 12v module, what is the cost and are there any disadvantages to getting it. Thanks for the review and assist.

@HOBOTECH Жыл бұрын

No, they didn't send me one. In the manual it says it's limited to 3A output.

@trumpingtonfanhurst694 Жыл бұрын

This is an EG4 6500 EX-48 painted blue I think. Of course I just bought the EG-4 and paid more + shipping.

@GavinStoneDIY Жыл бұрын

The eg4 actually has a higher voc limit. To be honest though, the eg4 has a real problem with quality control. Strobing snd flickering lights. Signature solar says this is normal, it isn’t.

@nauy Жыл бұрын

Can the AC input be used to power the load but not charge the battery (except when drained past a certain point)? Let say I’m running a pump 24/7. I’d like to use solar until the sun goes down, and then battery. And when the battery runs down then AC. But I want to charge up the battery back up the next day when the sun comes up, not off AC at night. Is this possible?

@HOBOTECH Жыл бұрын

Yes. I talk about the different modes in the video. You can download the user manual from their site too.

@jaynorton3178 7 ай бұрын

Have you reviewed ecoflow power kits?

@jaycharles9548 Жыл бұрын

You recommend almost anything that comes out....... If you had $ 5500 to invest in ONE back up with 800 or 1200 watt of solar panels WHAT would you suggest ? I'm shopping for Christmas

@nyleshintz69 Жыл бұрын

My secret lab is full of cells and inverters, dc to dc modules and boxes that all encompass to someone's ridiculous amount. It took me four hours to install a water filtration (six level), one for the installation. There was an hour of tool bring in and clean, and two hours for modifications required. I chuckle as a tradesman who plumbs, electrifies and fits gas. It"s getting old as far as how many minutes are lost due to imperfect conditions.

@ufhkbikes 11 ай бұрын

What is the difference between the “TP” and “SP” model ?

@props-model-shop Жыл бұрын

I finally got my Sungold unit last month. Nice unit, but man the wait time from placing the order to receiving it is Long.........

@fantasyyy_ 11 ай бұрын

How is your solar unit running so far ? How long did it take to receive and is the power output good for your needs ?

@props-model-shop 11 ай бұрын

@@fantasyyy_ I switched to a split phase unit that gives me 240v output which I like better. I stuck with the Sungold brand. The first unit took around 8 weeks to get because they ran a special on it. The second unit took about three weeks to get to my door step.

@rchapoteau Жыл бұрын

Is he curious if you reach out the company about their 10ms claim. I’m interested in grid battery backup. That’s a big fail imo on the fail time.

@adamosity7127 Жыл бұрын

Can it run in online double conversion UPS mode?

@nismor3490 3 ай бұрын

@HOBOTECH does sungold offer something similar but say 3000w? Want to do something in my trailer and love these features. But I don’t mind having overkill either lol

@HOBOTECH 3 ай бұрын

Click the link and look at their product line?

@devonf6669 Жыл бұрын

Not meant as a complaint, just a suggestion. It'd be great to see tests involving RFI from these types of things. A lot of these MPPT devices and inverters produce horrible RFI that interferes with ham radio and other radio related devices. An SDR could probably be used to test this at a relatively cheap cost and would provide very valuable information.

@HOBOTECH Жыл бұрын

I've been looking for a RFI detector for HAM but I know nothing about this field or what frequencies I need to check.

@mfgxl Жыл бұрын

@@HOBOTECH Agreed. I have spent hours and hours trying to understand and find an appropriate meter. Mind boggling.

@larrylp2192 Жыл бұрын

@@HOBOTECH Probably isn't a "meter" that could do the trick, but as a simple test, like you Peavey amp test, you could use an inexpensive shortwave radio tuned to several different bands to "clear" spots. It would be great if you knew the switching oscillator frequency in the inverter, because the RFI would most likely be at integral multiples of that, ie. if the oscillator runs at 50 kHz, the RFI would be every 50 kHz as you tune up the spectrum.

@stevenfaber3896 Жыл бұрын

You didn't happen to mention how long the cord was for the display. I have some space where I could put this in a location with a very short run, but it may not be visible directly and would have to go around corners. Please and thanks n nat! Merry happy to yunz!

@HOBOTECH Жыл бұрын

Check the manual on the website. I didn't unwrap it.

@GavinStoneDIY Жыл бұрын

Any cat 5 cable will work for the display cable.

@larrylp2192 9 ай бұрын

Did you ever measure the efficiency of the inverter. I have seen many reviews of the Voltronic 6548 based inverters, but no mention of efficiency at high power. Only overhead. The manufacturers always specify peak efficiency or maximum efficiency. How efficient is the conversion from DC to AC at 1kW, or 3kW or 6kW?

@captaincurt3180 Жыл бұрын

Wait a minute! Am I to understand that the SunGold Power is sufficient to charge a FLUX CAPACITOR?!? Last I checked that was 1.21 Gigawatts!

@captaincurt3180 Жыл бұрын

🤣

@jo-anncookman4508 Жыл бұрын

Can you combine a wind tree turbine with solar power??

@gendai3513 Жыл бұрын

The ups drop out makes me sad. Kinda the one feature I wanted. But I'm an edge case

@mfgxl Жыл бұрын

Can that really be Low Frequency at that weight?

@advancedxdirective Жыл бұрын

Tom do you still like the Sungold?

@mickeybrumfield764 Жыл бұрын

The UPS not functioning up to the stated specs does give professional electrician the right to gripe.

@larrylp2192 Жыл бұрын

Have you come to any conclusion as to why the transfer time was over 110 ms?

@larrylp2192 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the typo... over 100 ms.

@stevekight4507 Жыл бұрын

does this have the option to autostart a generator for backup power?

@HOBOTECH Жыл бұрын

Yes

@carlosportillo8863 10 ай бұрын

Hello, When grid power is off, will this back feed into grid or is this isolated?

@HOBOTECH 10 ай бұрын

It's not a grid tie.

@carlosportillo8863 10 ай бұрын

@@HOBOTECH Thank you for clarification. It just uses grid to charge batteries.

@stefanochianese8753 9 ай бұрын

Ottimo credo.

@OntarioMiner 11 ай бұрын

Great Video on this unit. Wish you could do a review on PowMr POW-LVM5K-48V-N 5000W 110Vac 48Vdc All In One Inverter Charger. PV Array MPPT Voltage Range: 120-450Volt (Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage: 500Volt) Max Solar Panel Input Power: 5500Watt Compatible Battery: LiFePO4 Batteries, AGM Batteries, Lithium Batteries, Flooded Batteries, User Mode, Sealed Lead Acid Batteries, Gel Batteries

@HOBOTECH 11 ай бұрын

Not reviewing any more junk.

@OntarioMiner 11 ай бұрын

@@HOBOTECH So are you saying this unit might not be any good or that you don't have any time for reviews

@artvandeleah9952 Жыл бұрын

can you review? sungoldpower TP6048? It is a grid tied inverter? I think most people would like this with a house connected to grid

@HOBOTECH Жыл бұрын

I'm not reviewing grid tie equipment because 1) Grid tie systems are not DIY and all equipment needs to be UL Listed 2) Virtually everywhere requires a permit and installation by a licensed electrician 3) Places like California have even more restrictions on grid tie solar that almost requires an attorney to figure out.

@artvandeleah9952 Жыл бұрын

@@HOBOTECH no worries. Thanks for the reply. I am In California and understand. I have a friend using a TP6048 for grid feedback in Chula Vista. This device is much CHEAPER than the standard solar systems they selling at 3-4 times the price. It is also UL listed for grid feedback.

@artvandeleah9952 Жыл бұрын

I have also purchased the sungoldpower PRE-September 2022 LV6548 model For family in Puerto Rico near San Juan in Toa Baja area. It helped out ALOT! We avoided blackouts for 2 weeks for fridge and tv during hurricane Fiona 2022. Hurricane hit 2 days after i arrived. I added 3 Eg4 48v 100ah (15kw battery backup system) solar rack batteries AFTER the hurricane. Added a manual transfer switch and have gone 99% off grid.

@fauxque5057 Жыл бұрын

I have an LV6548. Very similar unit. So similar that many say this one and the EG4 are clones. But the specifications are slightly different. These models will handle a bit higher VOC if I caught that part right. The MPPSolar unit is 250voc per side. Which brings up a question. You said it had an MPPT where the MPPSolar has 2 MPPT's. The way the solar inputs are on this unit is the same as the LV6548 so I believe it has 2 MPPT's as well. In my area the MC4 solar input connectors are not code compliant. Code requires them to be hardwired. But F the code, and the whole permit process. It's a DIY system and what they don't know, doesn't hurt me. It's a scam anyways to increase the value of your property in order to get more property tax from you. My next question is since they all appear to be the same unit, has anyone tested if the MPPSolar LV6548 will parallel with this unit, or the EG4 unit? My hunch is yes, but at $1100. I'm not willing to test that theory out. All on all the LV6548 has served me well for 2 years non stop. Never had any issues. I also have never had any computers shut down as it switches over. You can barely catch an led bulb briefly blink almost undetectable. I also have a bunch of annoying Phillips Hue bulbs that default to On if they experience a power outage and they aren't affected by the switching, which they shouldn't be. I agree the interface leaves a lot to be desired but the Watchpower app makes the settings simple. What does bother me is the delay in the app updating with real time. I don't like the fact that it appears to be running through their servers instead of connecting directly through my wifi. You can plug a computer into the USB, or serial ports and get more detailed real time data. I enjoyed the video. It's one of the more in depth videos on these all in one units

@GavinStoneDIY Жыл бұрын

The eg4 can’t be used in conjunction with this because the firmware is completely different. The lv6548 can though. As long as they are both running the same firmware and it’s updated. To be honest, I think the mpp version may be the best still. Lots of blinking lots with the eg4. And I’ve heard some of the same with the sun gold versions.

@axford696969 Жыл бұрын

Maybe a silly question, but roughly how many 12v panels will this need to supply enough power to run without batteries?

@ExposingTruth2screwoligarchy Жыл бұрын

I believe early in in the review he said it would need a minimum of 5 12V panels to hit the min voltage to start? And then when the sun goes down, no more power.

@jimbob3030 Жыл бұрын

12v panels are too small for this, use 450w or larger panels and at least 6 of them, better yet more than 12. The idle consumption of this unit alone is over 100w x 24 hours = over 2400w per day, that's before running any load.

@axford696969 Жыл бұрын

@@jimbob3030 thanks

@robertrice4441 Жыл бұрын

The 43 lb weight is a surprise considering it's a low frequency inverter.

@huf67 Жыл бұрын

5:20 ... Ahh, Patty Smyth

@philomexicome3635 6 ай бұрын

Hi still unclear,,is it 390 volt input total,,or x 2

@everydaycarry1328 Жыл бұрын

Hobo busting out some Scandal !!

@DOBBSxx 3 ай бұрын

What is the app name?

@diySolarPowerFunWithRay 8 ай бұрын

Wow. 100 watts to idle and fans constantly running. I'm curious why this unit is so popular.

@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity 10 ай бұрын

I’ve pumped 16,000W into two of them. The highest OCV was 450V. Mine pull 90W each. They are junk when in split phase mode. Very dirty power especially if starting compressors even with soft starts.

@jtnoodle Жыл бұрын

I had to go watch Patti smyth real quick.....ok I'm back.

@sspyder181 Жыл бұрын

HOBO... Thats the high frequency model. Just fyi

@risermoreriser4237 Жыл бұрын

Discount code is showing $1120.50 with no tax and free shipping. A little better than what you mentioned.

@HOBOTECH Жыл бұрын

Yes, got a better deal since filming!

@risermoreriser4237 Жыл бұрын

@@HOBOTECH One thing I can't figure out is where it ships from. The address I've found can't be the warehouse. Just curious if is drop shipped and if so, what to expect. Thanks

@cotandiet6096 Жыл бұрын

Buy EG4 inverters instead. I removed the Neutral-Ground bonding screws and let SunGoldPower know but they denied and said there was no such thing! This is a dishonest company, how do they carry the warranty if there is something go wrong with it? This is a dishonest company.

@sasak0t Жыл бұрын

How much does it cost? 1000 000 euro?)

@scootercarneal9625 Жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, are you going to the RTR this year?

@HOBOTECH Жыл бұрын

I haven't been to the RTR in 3 years. We do our own thing. I'll announce soon.

@scootercarneal9625 Жыл бұрын

@@HOBOTECH ok, I'm plaing on coming out there in an for the first time, let me know

@Brokendiode Жыл бұрын

I just completed a build on a 13KW trailer mounted version using 2 of those units in series to make 120/240 split phase, and there is 30 KWH worth of Lifp04 batteries. And yes it will provide just over 100 amps at 240 volts 26 KW start up, and 54 amps Continuous. However the ones that I have, have a deferent paint job, which says EG4 on them, but they are identical otherwise. And yes the high Idle current is a big problem when running off the 4 big 445 watt panels that are mounted on a tracker on the unit, But with the 3 ground mounted 10 panel arrays, it's far less noticeable. However there is something that I would like to point out to you, that all of your secret lab experiments did not reveal. Unfortunately these inverters are of high frequency design, hence the reason that they only weigh 43 pounds, that being said, it makes them pretty efficient when fully or near fully loaded, but when running a few lights and maybe powering a TV or computer and even a refrigerator the inverters are using more power than the devices that they are powering. But the big issue is changing from the grid, while charging in bulk mode not really not noticeable, however when the batteries are floating, these things are putting a 100 voltage spike on the Entire grid, and I discovered this because I had one of these units hooked up to the batteries, so that the active balancers could get all of the brand new cells charged and balanced, and I had the charg current turned down low, and the cells were almost finished, I was in the kitchen starting to fix dinner and my New Wave induction cook top was giving me fits it would work for a little bit and then it would cool off and then go again for a few minutes and then cool off, and I almost threw it away and ordered a new one, when I suddenly remembered that, that induction cooker would not run on a modified sign wave inverter, when I was driving a truck, I had to buy a pure sign wave inverter, or drag out my inverter generator, which is a sign wave inverter. So got out my fluke scope meter and saw that spike, so I unplugged the charger side of the inverter from the wall outlet in the back room, that was on a hole different circuit than the kitchen circuit, but it was on the same phase, and even though I am on an underground feed and only 80 feet from the transformer that 100+ volt spike is present right in the main panel on the 100 amp buss bar. So I just wanted to let you and whomever might read this, know about this problem, because it could effect sensitive electronics!!

@michaelpiotrowski1435 Жыл бұрын

Amen Peace

@og6537 Жыл бұрын

2400 idling watts and 105 switch times is no good.

@Zonker66 Жыл бұрын

Now... if there's 105ms gap that kills your computer when it transitions to utility... wouldn't that also be the case when the sun rises and it leaves battery power and when the sun sets and it starts using battery power? That's still off grid, but your PC would crash as the sun rises and sets... yes? Also, if this bad boy can power a flux capacitor, I'm in.

@HOBOTECH Жыл бұрын

No because it's not switching a 120vac relay. The solar controller is "always on" even when it's not being used.

@Zonker66 Жыл бұрын

@@HOBOTECH Thank you for that... I try to follow along, but at least I learn a lot from your channel.

@johnstark4723 Жыл бұрын

The UPS test is done wrong. You dont unplug the computer, you unplug the inverter from AC to simulate loss of AC power to the inverter. Doing that the computer WILL stay on.