Just Released! EG4 12Kpv: 8,000W 120/240V Hybrid Inverter w/ 136A Surge?!

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0:00 Mounting
0:36 Intro and Setup
7:01 Fun Testing! Surge Capacity w/ Air Compressors and Car Lift
11:38 What Should You Buy? 6000XP VS 12Kpv VS 18Kpv
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@WillProwse Ай бұрын

If you know an inductive load that can hit 136A or more, comment it down below for next video! EG4 12Kpv (affiliate link): signaturesolar.com/eg4-12kpv-hybrid-inverter-48v-12000w-input-8000w-output-120-240v-split-phase-rsd-all-in-one-hybrid-solar-inverter-pre-order/?ref=cPwLcVc0SW-BjN EG4 18Kpv: signaturesolar.com/eg4-18kpv-hybrid-inverter-all-in-one-solar-inverter-eg4-18kpv-12lv/?ref=cPwLcVc0SW-BjN EG4 6000XP: signaturesolar.com/eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter-split-phase/?ref=cPwLcVc0SW-BjN 0:00 Mounting 0:36 Intro and Setup 7:01 Fun Testing! Surge Capacity w/ Air Compressors and Car Lift 11:38 What Should You Buy? 6000XP VS 12Kpv VS 18Kpv

@ThunderChicken1 Ай бұрын

Also I contacted signature solar to put me a complete system together using the 18K and two EG4 batteries with all components needed. And I still haven't heard back from them.

@ualdayan Ай бұрын

Signature Solar also has the 18K refurbished for $3699 - I would assume (but might be wrong) that somebody could click any of your links above so you still get the referral credit and then go over and order the 18K refurbished one instead. They say it's fully functional with a 2 year warranty so that's probably the route I'd go.

@Nicedesk Ай бұрын

My diy garage ore smelter may hit 136A haha

@FauxQue-yk8dt Ай бұрын

Some large commercial AC units draw over 200A

@66bigbuds Ай бұрын

Welder

@zmarko Ай бұрын

I'm here for Will watching his old videos for reference, just like I do with his videos. Lol.

@PaulPaid Ай бұрын

Yeah.. why do the same homework twice?

@shawnduffy279 20 күн бұрын

I have some of his videos on a playlist for YT that is for a future house build. A KB resource if you will, just for this purpose. 😆

@SuperWhizy Ай бұрын

Will watching Will's video is straight out of Spaceballs.

@suntz8736 Ай бұрын

That gave me a good laugh.

@ledbea Ай бұрын

for someone who I think has seen in all in regards to solar power, I loved seeing him like a kid on christmas when he had everything going at once. I didn't think 4 compressors and a car lift were the thing dreams were made of

@mycabinlife1291 Ай бұрын

Exactly! Like a little kid at christmas! I loved it!

@mattwalker534 Ай бұрын

When you get confused so you watch your own how-to video😂

@mycabinlife1291 Ай бұрын

At least he knew right where to go to find the information! LOL I laughed at that part too....

@pvbatts Ай бұрын

Why not just crack open a Sol-Ark 12K manual? What a rip off.

@Katyas-Korner Ай бұрын

Right at 2:26. Delightful.

@dr650dude Ай бұрын

i cant believe i started watching you when you were in the camper...well done sir.

@Chris-os8fv 21 күн бұрын

Same

@BlkFireHawk427 Ай бұрын

I could be having the Worst day, then I get the biggest smile when I watch your videos! Thanks, Will!

@JohnBaker3000 Ай бұрын

I don't feel so bad anymore. Even Will has to refer to Will's videos from time to time!

@esmaponda Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@johnhufnagel Ай бұрын

when you're so good at what you do, you're your own SME.

@VinceBadovinatz88 24 күн бұрын

I was glad to hear about the Farrell's on the PV wire ends going into the inverter. I'll definitely remember that

@TheColinputer Ай бұрын

My biggest take away from this video. Save $1000ish on the 12K over the 18K. But then spend that $1000ish on air compressors. Thanks for the advise Will

@mycabinlife1291 Ай бұрын

Only if you have enough batteries lol

@msromike123 Ай бұрын

You came a long way guy. I'm just thinking back about your hand tools7 years ago (among other things.). Happy for you man.

@Camstercage Ай бұрын

Man, it’s great to see how much your channel has grown. Keep up the good work.

@mycabinlife1291 Ай бұрын

I love watching your videos and seeing your enthusiasm, excitement and surprise lol I doubt I will ever need this system and I really don't understand much of it but I am trying to learn. Thank you for a great video especially the part where you looked up your own video LOL

@LithiumSolar Ай бұрын

"you're only saving $1300 or something" like it's pocket change. LOL. Love the multi air compressor testing setup, genius idea!

@WillProwse Ай бұрын

You should set some up! They work so well for testing surge. Super fun Which one would you buy haha that transfer switch is a deal for the price on 18k

@RicoCantrell Ай бұрын

Downloading this video to have it forever. Good info and this looks like the perfect unit for my garage area.

@VinceBadovinatz88 24 күн бұрын

I know what a great unit. Of course they came out with an after I bought the 18KPV I've never hooked up. It's been sitting for 6 months. Very bad thing to do if for some reason it doesn't work properly. Might mess with my warranty if I needed it Hopefully that won't happen I better get started on it soon though. I'm pretty sure I could have got by with this unit instead of the 18KpV and saved a few bucks... But I have The good one at least 🎉

@alvinhyman6838 Ай бұрын

Okay, I enjoy seeing your reactions when something greatly supercedes your expectations. I want to see the unedited edition!? Because your go to heat gun and car lift actually let you down by working! lol Keep the video flowing

@ry2456 Ай бұрын

Probably one of your best videos. Informative and exciting! Gives me confidence in my 18kpv. Do you think you'll be able to do this kind of video on the NHX, New Growatt and maybe one of the SRNE 10kw inverters? I know that would be a lot on your plate. These are all getting a lot of interest on the forums. 10kw units at good prices. One reviewer doing simular tests on all of them would be amazing. Thanks Will😁

@johns6119 Ай бұрын

I love my 18k, this educational videos are so good for the community

@WillProwse Ай бұрын

18k is such a beast

@XxTWMLxX Ай бұрын

I have an 18k running my whole home with a 200a service. Rarely ever touch the service anymore. 2 batteries and 12kw of solar on it currently. adding another array soon. Putting me to around 16kw of solar. Hardest part was getting gov permission and permits to pull my meter for the work. The actual install is dead simple.

@VinceBadovinatz88 24 күн бұрын

@WillProwse I've had my 18 KPV for almost 6 months now, and I've never hooked it up. I hope and pray that I can get started on it sometime soon. I have a little compound that I've been using one LV 6548 sun gold model for about a year now or more and I haven't really needed the 18 KPv that's why I haven't hooked it up I guess that plus laziness.. I hope ing to be able to wire it properly. I'm still not totally understanding all the wiring so well. Thanks for the videos. I'll definitely be going over them again when I finally get that thing going. I'm going to have six server rack batteries. I'm wondering if I'm going to need to have battery communication. When I start working on it, I'll ask a couple of questions on one of the videos and maybe one of the group to answer them or yourself if you end up seeing it by chance. Welp, thanks for listening😊😊

@Keifsanderson Ай бұрын

Really appreciate the effort you're putting in on these inductive loads.

@OCDlosp Ай бұрын

Bro i was looking for your recommendation on 12v batteries and I did not know how to find you. I searched plantar faciitis on youtube and i remember your name is will. but there is a channel called ally mendoza with all your old foot videos, i love you and God loves you. and im still wearing zero drop shoes from lems

@redsquirrelftw Ай бұрын

I like how you went out to buy 4 big compressors for this test lol. That is quite impressive that it will run all those starting at same time.

@norsk54472 Ай бұрын

thank you great introduction - loving seeing this new tech - just wish it was available back in 2019 when I was buying Schneider parts. Next one definitely now you have 4 air compressors -- lol -- nice test loads for sure mmmm, I need an air compressor for when my diversion load water heater reaches max temp and my panels are searching for a load to power.

@dart336 Ай бұрын

i love how you have more money than what you know what to do with and still go shopping at harbor freight.

@sociopathmercenary Ай бұрын

Harbor Freight is awesome. Not for everything but you can't beat the pricing on some of their stuff.

@_xyzyz_ Ай бұрын

I think that is how you get a pile of more money than you know what to do with

@rfphill Ай бұрын

If I could start over in my career, I would have gone the electricity route. It's all so over my head. Makes my head hurt trying to imagine diy'ing my own solar here at home. Fascinating stuff. Love all your vids.

@mycabinlife1291 Ай бұрын

Start small. Baby steps. Cash is king.

@rfphill Ай бұрын

@@mycabinlife1291 that is my intent to pay in cash, and build up to it.

@VinceBadovinatz88 24 күн бұрын

I totally agree. All the wiring is so over my head as well. I do have a small system going so at least I got a start.

@sophiegrisom 14 күн бұрын

Will is like your buddy from college explaining things in his garage, excited by the latest tech toy. I like the hinges and latch on the wiring cover. Hate that my 6000XP uses 6 small screws on its cover.

@JbVest Ай бұрын

Wow man! Great test, had no idea they came out with this inverter! I'm on the 6K now I wish I would have saved for this one lol

@Kunani Ай бұрын

Thanks for all your videos. The 12k just wasn't big enough for me so I ordered the 18k along with Aptos panels, batteries and AC unit. I followed the links but eventually ended up with a custom quote by email so I made sure they knew you referred the business. Hope it worked out.

@christopherguy1217 Ай бұрын

I was looking at the 18Kpv just for the well pump surge capacity, now I see the 12Kpv is enough. I'll also need fewer parallel batteries to get the amperage for continuous use. Thanks for the video.

@niffrig Ай бұрын

Interesting development. It is closing in on the SRNE 8 kW and 10 kW. Better quality and support for slightly more money.

@terrysystems Ай бұрын

That's a really impressive collection of air compressors. You know, admitting you have a problem is the first step....

@marcfruchtman9473 Ай бұрын

Great Video. I would advise placing a bushing/grommet where the battery cables are entering to prevent the metal from rubbing the insulation off over time.

@Electronzap Ай бұрын

Very cool. Looks like they are pretty close to perfecting home energy storage batteries.

@stiffmeister0hYeah Ай бұрын

agreed.

@KEAWE7 Ай бұрын

Love your reaction!

@N8TheSnake Ай бұрын

Will we need a Anker F3800 teardown video. You're the hero we need

@2284esther Ай бұрын

Insanely awesome! Thanks

@brucemccreary769 Ай бұрын

Great review and test. One test parameter of interest for off grid applications would also be the idle current draw of the inverter. It's another factor in the inverter size choice. I wish you could add that on the notes for this review.

@WillProwse Ай бұрын

Dang it I forgot!!

@dfghdfzsd Ай бұрын

absolutely love all the videos! but…. 🤣 no mention of price. i’d also like to know about decibels. opening it up, i know gets monotonous but is still fun- maybe that will come later. on a separate matter, i think a big perk for paralleling 6ks is the redundancy. if you’re really off grid, as in, remote, then it’s nice to know you have 1 or 2 more if one should fail.

@jefferyshall Ай бұрын

You KNOW your videos are good when you go back to reference your own video for information!!! : )

@VinceBadovinatz88 24 күн бұрын

Ikr

@Mac_Raymond Ай бұрын

been waiting for this one!!

@ejennings98 Ай бұрын

Very impressive, thanks for spending the $$ to perform these tests to confirm the capacity.

@bradmesserle999 Ай бұрын

This test is hilarious. This is very interesting. Great video

@Ntombizithini Ай бұрын

Thank you will I have learned a lot from your videos even build a working very small power system from you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💞💞💞

@XxTWMLxX Ай бұрын

I furreled my battery cables to my 18k. The solar its a MUST. But it really helps get those large fine strand cables fully in to the battery lugs. The AC cables do not need furrels as they are large strand rigid cables

@RealitySurvival Ай бұрын

Looks like a great unit!

@SmitHVAC. Ай бұрын

Wow, what a beast! I just started playing with the 6000xp and I thought that was impressive..

@enricopallazzo3244 Ай бұрын

I just got mine running. Kind of wish I waited for this as the 18k was a little overkill for my purposes. Good luck!

@McTroyd Ай бұрын

Will's gonna get a Dr. Frankenstein thing going trying to load down these inverters. You should totally put a Jacob's Ladder in the background of your shop somewhere. 😆⚡👍

@danielmitchel1189 Ай бұрын

Let's see what happens -- so valuable. Thank you!

@midwestworkshop2863 Ай бұрын

This works out, been looking at inverters

@TheCarGuyOnline Ай бұрын

Love how excited this made you 😂. Now, I need to design a system around one of these. Thank you for your testing and knowledge dumps, it sure helps us normies get down the right path.

@WillProwse Ай бұрын

Been watching your videos!! And thanks 😁

@timgerk3262 Ай бұрын

Excellent call-out for surge capacity! A horsepower rating would be cool to know too, for pumps and power tools.

@rhoward99 18 күн бұрын

This is great content! I'm trying to down-select a system, and videos like this really help! BTW, you should stop as soon as your torque wrench clicks, and don't go for a second click. Otherwise you may (will) over tighten!

@WillProwse 18 күн бұрын

With this fine strand wire you have to wiggle it and then torque it multiple times to get it to spec. It's just awful haha

@kllcenly869 Ай бұрын

Well done 👏

@loucinci3922 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

@milliondollar2981 Ай бұрын

CANT‼️,,Stop🛑,,watching these Videos,,,,I am really geting Smart😎

@azwelke2638 Ай бұрын

If you put some nolox on the threads of the lugs, they won't squeak when you're tightening them and they will get a little tighter.

@Ohiostategenerationx Ай бұрын

I wonder if Will has his old RV channel that he had several years ago. He had a lot of great information on that channel as well.

@martiebrowa5199 Ай бұрын

Nice great inverter watching from the Philippines

@randyrodriguez99 Ай бұрын

Perfect size for my house 🙌🏽

@ericmatthews7264 Ай бұрын

this must have been a coordinated effort. I just got an email from eg4 announcing this new inverter and then Will drops this same day which had to have taken weeks to prepare.

@tuberdave1 Ай бұрын

Great video and great content!😊

@jetfirers5139 Ай бұрын

Love your videos man

@deeprootslandscaping4499 Ай бұрын

Great video as usual

@davidtreichelpppj5304 Ай бұрын

Pretty high level electrical talk . I hope to catch up . Interesting possibilities I see . Thanks

@johnhufnagel Ай бұрын

even though my plans are for a power "shed", being sealed units means I might not need to work as hard at closing the envelope and conditioning the space. plus, any thing that helps keep critters out of the critical bits, is always a good thing.

@djbarrowjr.6443 Ай бұрын

These videos are nice. Just wish I had the income to support my solar dreams haha

@martijnheeroma5492 Ай бұрын

Same result as using Victron MP that's impressive ;)

@vevenaneathna Ай бұрын

sometimes you get stuff wrong in your videos but usually the very next video you always correct yourself. most people get to your age and stop learning and just get defensive. thanks for uploading.

@josephcormier5974 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this with us six stars

@wakawaka1976 Ай бұрын

Will watching Will for advice is pretty epic

@stuartbrock7586 Ай бұрын

thanks Will.

@bobolones6834 Ай бұрын

Looks great! One thing I would love to see is how fast these EG4 inverters switch between Grid and Inverter mode. Thats one thing I wish I had known about the LVX6048. Mine has a pretty bad transfer switch function.

@randya9143 Ай бұрын

My 6000xp transfers from pv to grid so fast that my computers stay on and I don't notice any light flicker. My battery may be providing a little cushion though.

@jamieswanson7681 22 күн бұрын

@WillProwse, protect your hearing! Hearing loss is permanent. Hearing loss is cumulative. Love your videos.

@VinceBadovinatz88 18 күн бұрын

I totally agree I've always worn ear plugs For many years and it was one of the best things I've ever done. Actually something I really listen to my supervisor about. Because I was stubborn but for some reason I followed his instructions and I'm sure glad I did 30 40 years later. I can't imagine how my hearing would be if I would have never worn ear plugs

@mariusverwey2125 Ай бұрын

No matter what tools I have...your tools are bigger better than mine.

@christianperi Ай бұрын

Good testing, should probably wear some electrical isolating gloves when going back and forth touching an open breaker panel. Otherwise good stuff, God bless 🙏

@careyjohnson1784 19 күн бұрын

Crazy good video

@RicoCantrell Ай бұрын

Dude . Love your edits. Make me need to do better on mine.

@P81OS2 Ай бұрын

Nice video, sir!

@andrewfidel2220 Ай бұрын

This seems almost perfect for an RV, I wonder if you fed it a 30A RV source that was split to feed both L1 and L2 and limited it to 15A on the AC input if it could deal with them being matching waveforms? If so this would be a big step up from the Victon x2 because the Victon is only 3kva and 24V on the battery side.

@slip0n0fall 21 күн бұрын

Looking forward to future content in that inverter-specifically what array configurations would be ideal. The SolArk 12k doesn't seem ideal for modern/larger high current panels

@tumbleweed1976 Ай бұрын

Thank you Will.

@slip0n0fall 21 күн бұрын

This is awesome, I've been hoping EG4 would release something smaller than the 18k, because i really dont need/want that much inverter, and the SolArk is getting pretty long in the tooth (and plagued with issues)

@jake-mv5oi Ай бұрын

How's the idle draw? Thats some awesome testing of its surge capacity. Eat your heart out Schneider.

@zfontain1975 Ай бұрын

Nice all i need now is money to buy one.

@moccaloto Ай бұрын

I think you should that IF the inverter can trip and protect itself. Awesome video though👍

@jerryfaircloth Ай бұрын

12K total AC was not quite enough for my needs but two of these 12K's which give me 16K AC looks like the perfect setup. That way I have some redundancy if one unit were to fail although with half the output. Very nice unit from EG4 and Will of course nailed the review.

@turtle1723 28 күн бұрын

You also get another PV input, 24kpv vs 18kpv. 2 18k would be too much for me, but 2 12k just right.

@Sparkeee1978 Ай бұрын

3 of those 12K units would be pretty sweet for getting quality three phase power in a workshop, where single phase is the only option from utility.

@attainconsult Ай бұрын

great testing is there some generic soft start adaptors / equip you could use if you don't have the surge capacity in your system?

@CCRep123 Ай бұрын

I bought an 18kPV when they first came out (trade in... before the 6000XP's were available) & will need another inverter to go with it when I finish my house (23kW of panels) . Looks like I should have waited & gotten two 12kPV's? Price of being an early adopter I guess. 😉 Since you really can't mix & match their tech (inverters or batteries), I think another 18kPV is still going to have to be the plan even though I will never be on-grid & never net-metering. etc. My nature is to overbuild everything...the 18kPV accomplishes this, just at a steeper price. That said, as noted many times before, I really think SS/EG4 should make the 18kPV's, the 6000XP's & now the 12kPV's all play nicely together in the same sandbox. Thereby allowing mixing & matching as well as & ESPECIALLY forward & backwards compatibility. It gets awfully expensive trying to start over each time... unless you are you Will. 😂

@philepling2470 Ай бұрын

So amazingly proud of you! PLEASE reach out to the rest of your generation! They don’t have the passion or motivation that indwells you!

@Solar_and_Security Ай бұрын

Very nice!

@keything8487 Ай бұрын

awesome information.........thank you.

@VnazT Ай бұрын

This is awesome

@user-oh6ms7fz1q Ай бұрын

Like your vids, great info. How would this compare to the Walrus Arctic all in one? Thanks

@loveasapologetics Ай бұрын

10:47 your face is priceless

@aleksandarveljanov6071 Ай бұрын

Hi Will nice content as always. What is your opinion about microinverters vs string inverters? Thanks.

@distinctivemf1918 Ай бұрын

All good stuff. Ty

@GadgetReviewVideos Ай бұрын

Hmm, I may need to look into doing the 12K and I am currently working on my BOM, but now you tossed in another option.

@RandallSoong-pp7ih Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@joeldcoxks Ай бұрын

Looks like a good product. I know you’ve said you’re going to look at the new Midnite AIO, any chance you’re going to look at the new 10kW Growatt AIO?