12kw Growatt Inverter Operational Check/Review!!

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Operational Check/Review on all options of a 12kw Growatt Split Phase Low Frequency 120/240 Pure Sinewave Inverter Model # SPF12000tDVM
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@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

💥💥💥JFYI I was able to use the wifi to change settings after video was edited and uploaded. I tried from a different pc and it works great!!!💥💥💥

@finalanalisis 3 жыл бұрын

pretty scary stuff. I can imagine a thousand things that could go wrong, an attacker gaining access to same and shutting down critical systems is just the least of it

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

😲 Hmmm......

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought of it that way😲

@williambenedito1305 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe no this is a 12k and I asked sol-ark how much watts do I give and they told me I have 8.000 watts but that I have a unbalance the fault it gives me is a G37 BusUnbalance. On 120v. Before I got this one I had a canteen 6048 and Joe it ran everything. Table saw and no problem.they told me to change my saw to 240 and it will work. My compressor is 240v and it's old and the same thing happens. Not to happy. well Don't know what to do so I thought of getting a transformer. Any stay well and safe.

@williambenedito1305 3 жыл бұрын

No Joe the code is F26

@LithiumSolar 3 жыл бұрын

Great inverter, video, and tests!! The design is very similar to AIMS but 10x better with the ability to change settings! I wish some of these LF manufactures could get the idle consumption down a bit though.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! Yeah it seems to be a solid inverter so far! 100% agree if they could figure out a way to lower the idle down!

@Pappy-1 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing. Also you say you are not a licensed electrician but I have to tell you that is one of the cleanest and most professional looking breaker panel I have seen and you even have the wires labeled. I am very impressed.

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff! Appreciate that!😆🤘

@darrenbenson2606 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I ordered a 3000 sp last week to check it out before I buy the 12000. Wish I had waited 3 more days before ordering and seen your video first. I guess my daughter will get the little one now and I’m ordering the 12000 today. Thanks again for all you do for the community.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching. Tell them I sent ya and maybe you can get a discount!🤘

@mickrobertson9221 3 жыл бұрын

your great explanation has won me over to Growatt. The units appear to offer great value over a piece by piece build system.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Well thanks Man! I wasnt trying to win or anything like that. Like I said Im not affiliated or anything just like the inverter!😆🤘 It is pretty solid tho!!! Much cheaper in cost compaired to many.

@onegreenev 3 жыл бұрын

Induction cook top need s a pan with water that is designed for induction cook tops. It will do nothing until you put a proper pan on that takes advantage of the induction of the cook top. It will not get hot like a regular resister coil on your regular electric range.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

A few others mentioned that as well but I was thinking it didnt work all together since the led display didnt turn on. I still have it so plan to try again.🤘

@clarencewiles963 Жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe remember get a pot \ pan that is induction labeled.

@oceanz55 3 жыл бұрын

Joe! So good to see you back! Great video as ever :)

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! I thought it was so so🙄 lol🤣💥

@jl9678 Жыл бұрын

this is excellent. to the point, not a lot of wasted space, and full of useful info. thanks!!!

@AveRage_Joe Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate that!💥🤘

@bradfordpalmer2298 Жыл бұрын

I have one of these and your Video has given me incentive to get it hooked up!

@AveRage_Joe Жыл бұрын

Getter DONE!!💪💥🤘

@aspendell209 3 жыл бұрын

Joe, your audio was excellent. Good to see you still sticking with our old hobby. One thing you want to test on a split-phase inverter is differential wattage between the 2 phases. Older architecture and cheaper inverters have issues if the 2 legs are more than 12-16 Amps AC different from each other. This manifests as an induction motor, or pressurized compressor or deep well pump starts up and draws maybe 30+ amps for a split second. The entire Inverter shuts down. So try just loading 1 phase at 20+ amps (with nothing on other phase) and make sure it stays stable. The ones that shutdown are non-starters for most off-grid type applications. ~cheers & Boom

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! I tried to fix and adjust in some places but for the most part was out of my control lol. Oh yeah good point for the 2 phase watt difference!! Ill have to see what I can do for that test. I hope it doesnt have any issues like that!!! Fingers crossed

@craigcampbell6933 2 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe How Quickly does the UPS function with Utility power switch under surge current conditions. I ask because I am thinking of using the same Growatt inverter unit to run my 240VAC pool pump (turns on only once a day), and a few other dedicated 240 Services (no in rush), I measured the In Rush current of the pump at 46 Amps, normal run current is about 10 amps. Also thinking of not using batteries, at least until they hopefully become more affordable. Obviously clouds could present an issue however, I ask as It appears that in the near future Net Energy Metering will change, so that you cannot use the Grid as a form of Battery Storage. Anyway just thinking of other options. Thanks

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Switch says 10ms for time. Occasionally you may see a flicker with Led lights but not all the time. Yeah you could use this for the pump. You will need a battery. Even if using in the solar function. You could probly just get 4 "junk" lead acid batteries for that. Also may even get by with the 6kw one as the surge is pretty damn high. They are 3X the normal so 36kw for the 12kw inverter and 18kw for the 6kw inverter.

@bobcole3852 2 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe do you think you could run whole house on the 6KW unit? Great review, this is the unit I am considering but our consumption is purdy low, like 15kw/day, mostly during the day so direct solar power would cover use. Thanks, love your channel!

@sleonard2649 3 жыл бұрын

The interface on that inverter is awesome! I love how intuitive it is to read with the graphics. Makes my Magnum Energy seem archaic.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the screen is nice and inneractive. Lol on archaic magnum🤣

@eddiebutcher8626 3 жыл бұрын

Magnum does not have the display but will always keep you powered up when the grid goes down. Magnum ms4448pae is a great great choice inverter.

@markymarc37 8 ай бұрын

I could say a lot more. I just bought the same machine. I really needed this I mean I really needed this thank you.

@AveRage_Joe 8 ай бұрын

Its a good one! I would buy again if needed!🤘

@TROYD9669 3 жыл бұрын

Inside your consumer unit is nice and neat like how it should be. so for your the only person consumer unit that look like someone professional installed. 👌🏾👌🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man!🤘

@LeslieIsgrigg 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, you covered it in depth, looks like a good system. Can't wait to see it PowerWalled and looking forward to the next battery video.. Just so ya know, Patreon does notifications when you update. 🤔💭💣💥

@mica7966 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice 👌 now more batteries more Capacity more power ⚡⚡🔥😼🙀

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Another thing I did do but removed from video was going through all the menu items. Thats good to hear that Patreon gives correct and updated notifications!💥🤘

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate!!! You know it! Moar batteries moar Power!😆🤘

@yankey4 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good brother. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man and thanks for watching!🤘

@andykonz5208 3 жыл бұрын

Hy Joe, thank you for the new video

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

No Thank You!!!💥🤘

@chucktrotter9699 3 жыл бұрын

3.30.21 Great video Joe. Looks easy when you hook up things. I am working towards this kind of a set up. Thanks again.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! Yeah seems to handle the things I tried. Real test will be with the new batteries!! What all you working on meow?

@chucktrotter9699 3 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe 4.9.21 What I want to do is use my solar panels hooked up to the growatt (of some kind) hooked up to my electronic panel and be used like a grid tie inverter. Currently I have a 1000 watt grid tie invertor plugged into a 120v outside plug. I would like to add batteries in the future.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Growatt does have quite a few grid-tie inverters to choose from. I have not tried any of them.

@DavidHalko 2 жыл бұрын

This was really a great video!!!

@sebastienstephanno6814 3 жыл бұрын

Truly appreciating your video on the way from Down Under, This’s Australia 😆

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate and thanks for watching!!💥🤘

@rodneysmith1750 3 жыл бұрын

My personal situation has changed and I am now relegated to an apartment, although I still play around with batteries currently combing through about 20KW of laptop batteries and building a couple of 14s100p batteries. I will continue as a staunch observer of your escapades. As always Joe, you do a great job, thanks for entertaining an old man.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Oh why the living change? At least you can still play the bettery game😆 Thanks for watching! Moar to come!🤘

@rodneysmith1750 3 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe I was remodeling a 1970's last year and fell broke a hip. At 73 my family convinced me it was time for a change. Then when the hip refused to heal I had a replacement done in December, but in the interim the house sold and I moved to an apt. I've been collecting and processing batteries for several years hoping to follow in your footsteps. Now I am left with about 2700 good cells and thought I'd build them into packs, so still piddling and playing around. Never likely get to build an actual power wall now I suppose. Still enjoy your videos and learning as much as I can... Thanks again Joe for all you do, you are a solid inspiration to this old man!

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Whoa! Damn wth happen with the hip. A guy at my work had same issue with a hip. Sounds a change was in order for sure however you do have cells to mess with🤣💥🤘

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

And Thanks for the kind comment! Appreciate that!🤘

@sierrarotorcraftclub 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this great overview video. I've been looking around for a controller that does everything that you demonstrated to replace my MPPT LV2424 which can't do much without major modification to my house sub-panel.

@AveRage_Joe Жыл бұрын

This one is an Awesome inverter and I am still Loving it!!

@blewis7359 2 жыл бұрын

It would be nice to have a generator video to demonstrate the functionality in a pure off grid environment. Also a gental suggestion - a Db neter to measure the sound of the fans would be helpful as well. Thanks and keep up the great work!

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

If I had a genny Id for sure do a video!!! Yeah a db meter would also be super handy for vids like this!!!

@whitestone5889 Жыл бұрын

I’m trying to get enough information about off grid power! I like Joe’s set up but looking to make my own generator basically using a 3000 RPM brushless motor ,48 amp amp alternator that last about 10yrs. and battery for back a up battery charger for a 48v battery need help to make it work.... what’s your take on this idea?

@CanispaterChristmas 3 жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT! 💥 Pretty cool! Looking forward to the 🔋

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! Hows your system doing? Havent seen or heard ANYTHING about it in long time!

@CanispaterChristmas 3 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe It just runs brah! Helped us through the snowpacalypse. We're looking for land out of the city so I'll add a new channel when that happens. :)

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

NOICE!!! How was that hole shinanagins anyway?

@CanispaterChristmas 3 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe We were fortunate - only lost power for 24hrs when it started. Others in the neighborhood were out for days & busted pipes. Kind of a mess. Latest VLOG video describes it better.

@kylebacher8074 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have the same inverter/ charge controller. I was going with different brand and model when I found the growatt. I talked to same place and about different models and went with the 12kw too. Started the solar design and planning 6 years ago with move to large acres in mountains. Well 3 years ago did the big purchase and stock pile of supplies. Then begin this year bought batteries and started our offgrid homestead in June. Well finally getting my pv setup and finishing wiring. So it was nice to see the setup and test. I also have to hook up my generator to system so when batteries are low and no- little sun it will kick on.

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

NIIIIICE!!! Im a little jelly of your place in the mountains. Id love to do that! Im from wyoming and miss it. Live in Omaha Ne amd its to flat🤣

@Dave_889 2 жыл бұрын

How much is the standby consumption when the inverter is on and not powering anything?

@kylebacher8074 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dave_889 well still learning as we go. But it has standby and on and have seen that the read out is not accurate. But on standby it says 1.2% and I forget the watts: still have to get second array up to get better charge and the generac activation done to charge plus get the 2 wire relay on the victron monitor setup: it’s been tough working full time job and building a homestead from scratch plus manage power.

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Its 150ish watts powering itself and nothing else!💥🤘

@Dave_889 2 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe Daam, that's a lot of power

@devynbrick2010 2 жыл бұрын

Joe, thank you for the video, I was wondering what size breaker was it that you wired the ac input to and does this same connection work to power the panel when the grid goes down? Thank you

@trevornelmes9331 2 жыл бұрын

Really love what you are doing on this channel. I do notice some things in what your video shows. The first is that the fans are ball bearing fans, and they should last longer, but they are noisier than sleeve bearings. It is a shame (I have not found any at least) that no one makes a fluid dynamic bearing DC axial fan (at least of this size). There are plenty of DC cooling fans for PC cases using such bearings. They last as long as a ball bearing fan, but are way quieter. Your version is split phase (for the US), but they also do a 240V single phase version for Europe. Those block connectors do not look very big. I wonder what your thoughts are on having smaller units paralleled together? It provides redundancy, and wiring can be a smaller gauge (and fit those terminals). My house has a 23kW grid supply (but our night tariff is sooo cheap)! I see that Growatt have just released a 3000W (the SPF 3000T HVM-G2) second generation version of this unit also, which makes me wonder if G3 versions of the bigger ones will appear. It seems to be more efficient from the specs. I also don't like those top fans. I might be inclined to fit a duct over the top and vent that air away sideways, stopping any downward ingress of dust and moisture when the inverter is on standby, and likely also reducing noise a bit.

@ljy17 3 жыл бұрын

Soon you will be supplying your whole neighbourhood with power 😂. Good video!

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

😆 LOL SHHHHH

@GTrainRx7 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining the whole "pass through" thing with the inverter. I was always under the impression it was grid-tie or nothing. I also assume (you might explain it later) that even as a pass through, it is designed to not put power back into the grid and fry some poor linesman..

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

You betcha! I was always under the same impression. Basically I didnt understand lol! I dont really explain in later but maybe once its all connected to my house I can explain moar/show it!

@fullmetaltoolbox1412 2 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe hello, thanks for the video. Does this also act as a AC couple system if you have an existing inverter?

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, it wont do any of that. Its a stand alone!👍

@offgriddreaming5403 3 жыл бұрын

That looks really good buddy. I thought they only made grid inverters. Sweet ✌🏼

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! Yeah seems pretty solid! Looking forword to connecting it up to the house!🤘

@mrblue2715 Жыл бұрын

This was the clentcher, after watching your review I went out and picked up the same unit with the wifi adapter (should be free not 50$) thank you

@AveRage_Joe Жыл бұрын

NICE!!!! Ya the wifi should be free!!!

@RodneySolarCircuits 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, I still have not put a battery on mine. I have other inverters running mining rigs. im saving it for when the SHTF!!!

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

There you go! That may be sooner then later lol😬🤣

@GeraldPUR 3 жыл бұрын

And how do you do that? My miner consumes 5kw with 8 cards. What inverter you using? It sounds more like a dream lol

@RodneySolarCircuits 3 жыл бұрын

@@GeraldPUR I had them split up but 12 cards on 3 computers was about 2kw. I had it running from my 3kw inverter 24volt. You can watch some of my videos showing my solar set up. dont think I filmed my rig, wish i had. I just sold most of my cards last month. price was to juicy. bought more crypto when Btc dipped to 50k. everything was on UPS's so I could swap from grid to solar. my main system has a ATS.

@jamesshaw1167 2 жыл бұрын

Joe, I don’t know if you answer these but I sure could use some helpful guidance and advice so I don’t do anything too crazy. I bought the 12kw growatt after watching your videos. It should be here next week I might need a more detailed video with wiring it completely off grid. I intended to use 12 300w panels total, 6 are in parallel and 6 in series. I have 4 12v Vmax solar 155 batteries and power is being delivered using a #6 Thhn cord. Thanks for making great videos that keep inspiring us to build bigger.

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I have the grid connected as a backup(or when we dont have sun). Do you plan to do that or complete off grid?

@jamesshaw1167 2 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe Yes, I have been off grid for the last 3 years due to my local electric company charging seriously high bills while I was out sailing on deployment. I’m talking over 1000 for one month totaling $5000 in a mostly vacant home with solar panels. I bought a Homegrid 5000 and haven’t looked back. This Growatt is a huge step up and would allow me to run equipment like my dryer finally. My biggest fear is that I will mess this installation up, so I have been obsessing for weeks reading the manual and re watching your videos every night. Any help is a great help, and I’d appreciate if you stopped me from fouling up my installation 😁. Thanks Joe.

@bonjoursolar Жыл бұрын

Very nice video, thanks for sharing

@danielbarbieri8199 4 ай бұрын

I have a growatt SPF 6000T DVM-MPV since 2 years working perfectly.

@jimmychopps 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe, thanks for the great video reviewing all the inverter's capabilities. Do you know if the inverter is capable of stacking, connecting 2 of these inverters in a paired configuration?

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! Appreciate that. This inverter is not stackable but I have heard growatt is coming out with one but thats all I have heard.

@andycanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good, the efficiency is better than I expected too. The fans are definitely louder than mine but 12kw vs two 3kw units that's probably expected. There is a mode you can choose where it will charge from both solar and utility, you can set the max charge rate from utility as well as the max overall charge rate of both solar and utility combined going into the batteries. Mostly I think that's a mode you'd use while getting ready for a storm to come through to keep everything topped off or if you're using a generator to top off the batteries during low solar input in say an off grid use. Nice handling of the surge from that saw too, looked like your Batrium showed a spike above 7kw for a brief bit, one of the nice things about the low frequency design is the surge handling. Great test, congrats man!

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! Yeah eff was better then expected! So I had originally went through all the menu settings and explained them all(kinda) but removed it due to length of video. May do another in future on those. Also I forgot to mention I for some reason cant get the beep to shut off while pushing buttons. Option 15 is off🤷‍♂️. I was also able to change the setting from the online app from a different pc I found out after video🤣

@andycanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe I've had so many people asking me how to kill that beep, or some other beeps and it must be hit or miss that option 15 works cause on mine with it off no beeps but given all the comments and your experience now too, it doesn't always work. One thing that would be nice as well is if there was a reset to factory default option in the menu too. Overall they work well, its just the little rough edges like that they could stand to fix. Look forward to your vid with the new battery bank. I've been so slammed with work the last couple months been hard to get any side projects done.

@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369 Жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe - I have an ERROR / FAULT #61 & I disabled the annoying "BEEP" by simultaneously PRESSING the + Buttons which seem to allow other ERRORS to sound-off & ONLY disable the BEEP on Error # 61 COOP ...

@AveRage_Joe Жыл бұрын

What is you solar voltage. Are you close to the high end? I havent had that error but was thinking if your on the higher end maybe its to high from the sun creepin around the clouds. Also if temp is cool/cold with have higer voltage??? Oh and.....did you try restarting it🫣😄🤘

@jasonflt 3 жыл бұрын

I like that inverter/ / / growatt unit. Pretty nice unit.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! Seems pretty solid. I did get the wifi stuff to change settings. I tried from a different computer and it worked lol🤷‍♂️😆

@DarrenCharron 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is the inverter I am looking for. I want one to run my 10KW electric furnace. How big of a battery bank would you recommend for this unit?

@ahaveland 3 жыл бұрын

"Not an electrician!" -- exposes military spec loomed breaker panel!

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤫lol

@GantryG 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

You bet!🤘

@aatheus 3 жыл бұрын

Hey dude, good to see another video from you! Loved the thorough testing of this hybrid inverter. I'm thinking of getting one now. BTW, what kind of panel is it that you are using on the DIY PowerWall now? It's well installed and looks good.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man. Sweet! If you go through sig solar tellem I sent ya. Its not affiliated or anything but maybe you can get a discount lol. I did a few videos on the "control panel". Im probly going to get rid of it lol

@aatheus 3 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe I ended up watching the build videos on the panel. It turned out good. Don't ditch it!

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! Well the reason for possibly ditching it is the rack is kinda big and in the way now. I think the plan is to put everything in one smaller box and mount it to the wall. Will be cleaner Im thinking as well.😆

@aatheus 3 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe makes sense to me! Looking forward to seeing Gen 2. Boom!

@jacobmorin4548 2 жыл бұрын

Weird question but if I were to mount it on a wall would I hear aggressive vibration or fan sounds coming from the other side of the wall

@jasminerogers9971 Жыл бұрын

I really would like to install it where everything runs on it except the washer, dryer and ac unit. is this possible?

@classaendlessadventure2879 3 жыл бұрын

great vid

@marckramer7104 2 жыл бұрын

Great Videos! Thank you for doing what you do. Very informative and entertaining. This unit peaked my interest... looking for a "powerwall" type of solution to backup critical circuits in a short term grid down situation (without using solar - only this inverter and batteries). Many calls I've made into Sig Solar either go unanswered, connected with someone who's unable to answer any questions, or messages left and not returned. I suspect they have all the business they want/need. Really surprising considering how many positive comments are on here about them.

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and appreciate that! I purchased mine at this time last year and they were busy and or on holiday vaca. I also dont think they were as busy. You will love the inverter if you end up getting one! I Love mine!🤘

@danksu04 2 жыл бұрын

@Marc Kramer, I’m in your same spot. Looking at creating a critical loads UPS with one of these and a couple of SigSolar’s 48VDC batteries. I’m curious if anyone has added solar to something like this just for the tax credits on the inverter and other items?

@oludara7446 11 ай бұрын

Hi Joe. Did you get the Batrium to work with the Growatt inverter through the CAN port? If yes, what protocol did you use?

@danielnorman8595 Жыл бұрын

I recently was working on one of these 12 kW and hooked it up via the L1 to the batteries because I have the pro power 4 battery that has the BMS connection. These are 100 amp charge batteries but when I go into L1 all that to grow what will allow is 50 amps and I have two of those batteries in parallel so I should be able to throw 200 amps at them. 50 Is unacceptable. so I had to go back to the user program 2 to set it up for the 180 amp output the batteries will handle. Do they have any kind of a firmware update?

@audiaprilia 2 жыл бұрын

Joe, I have the 6k version, for the life of me I can't get the software to change from 100 percent battery SOC? any clue? Also are you using the battery equalization setting for your batteries??.. thanks bro

@jonathanbasye3168 8 ай бұрын

I'm getting output when I'm on powersaver mode but when I flip the switch to the standard "on" it has no output. Its never done that before has worked great for the last years. If you have any knowledge on this please let me know

@MGunderm 3 жыл бұрын

Cool piece of tech Joe.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thankd Man!💥🤘

@denski5642 3 жыл бұрын

is this inverter could work without battery and grid? just directly from pv power to power some resistive load or minimum house load.

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

You do need a battery as far as I know! I guess you could add a small cheap battery and then use the solar as main.

@nerys71 3 жыл бұрын

So here is my question. if I connect 5kw of solar and grid input and I am drawing 10kw will it use 5kw solar and only 5kw of grid power? is that even possible? ie will it use the solar and less from the grid if the solar is available? can it use power dynamically like that? Can I use 2 of these? I have 100amp service so I need 20kw for "full capacity" can 2 interact like that? (I know syncing phases is tricky and hard to do) ALSO can I put it on a timer plan programming kind of thing? for example I want it to switch to solar battery only at 1630 and then back to grid when battery runs down or it gets to 2200 (time of use power power is twice as expensive in those hours)

@JA-er3lq 2 жыл бұрын

Hey great video. I have tesla solar with no powerwall. could i wire the output of the tesla inverters to maybe the generator input of this? im trying to find the best way to add a battery to the system and have a backed up loads panel.

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hmmmm....Id have to look into that. I wanna say those need a grid signal to sync with or they wont work! Its a grid-tie system correct?

@TheVideye 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! One question, I have this inverter and have it set for the utility to charge my batteries if the solar fails and the battery voltage gets below 46v. Could you share your settings, specifically programs 01, 05, 12, and 13? In my tests, the utility power never kicks in.

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yeah my settings are as follows. 1-sbu 5-use 12-46v 13-54v

@fezdk 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I like the output from your thermal camera, is that one of the flir models? Looking to buy one, but not sure which 🙂

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

I use a Seek Thermal cam and use on an android phone and got off Amazon. I like it and if you have an apple they have it for it as well. amzn.to/3fSO3ux

@EddieSiembra 2 жыл бұрын

Still up and running? How well does it handle your central AC, water heater and other 240 loads?

@finalanalisis 3 жыл бұрын

Great inverter and I will sure love to consider owning own but for the unsecured internet access that's raising my hair, pretty much a decent concept

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It seems pretty solid for sure! Yeah the internet part of it I am not a fan of. I did try from another pc and was able to change settings. You can also connect directly to the inverter and use the supplied software as well but didnt mention it in this video.🤘

@traderflex 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, very important, always run a ground from the main panel to the ground next to the input hot leads. Next, run a ground from the chassis to your output source. The chassis ground is on the far right corner looking at it from the bottom. You can see the ground at 8:15 on the video. Super important to do this.

@thomas-918 2 жыл бұрын

would you use the ground next to the input leads for the grounding rod buried outside or the chassis ground ? or both?(i wouldnt have shore power or a generator connected to the input on the inverter in my case)

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

The ground next to input I have connected to the main panel ground which is connected to ground rod outside!

@marktan3668 2 жыл бұрын

Inverter with built in charge controller is good idea. Less wiring less heat related problems. I am upgrading my battery and inverter, from 400w to 1 Kw to match the panels.

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

100%

@benedictcalantoc7115 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, I have the same inverter that you have? How did you do the sub panel for bypass? Do you have. Diagram for it? I’m setting up the same setup like yours. Thanks

@86abell 3 жыл бұрын

Could the Growatt inverter be used with a wind generator instead of solar?

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Its possible I guess but cant say for sure. You would need to make sure there is voltage regulation for sure.

@chadjones99 2 жыл бұрын

couple questions, what happens if you only supply power to L1 on the input side of the inverter ? maybe you only have L1 on the output side of a generator ( of grid set up ) ? does only pass through L1 120 ? can you bride L1 & L2 on input side of inverter ? If so do you still get split phase output or two 120 volt output single phase on output side ? or nothing? also, I cant find the start-up capacity in amps on 8kw growwatt I.E. 70 am surge at 220 volt ?

@AdamDeLay07 2 жыл бұрын

After almost a year after this video was done, have you found the web portal is actually beneficial? Does it only have a 5 min refresh rate or can it show you realtime stats like Victron's VRM?

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I check in on the inverter pretty much daily lol. I check with my phone tho since its super easy. Yeah the refresh rate is 5min. Not like victrons which would be nice.

@dearybayu4130 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any setting that you connet to the grid but without charging the battery? For example At night when battery is low, it switch to grid to power the load only without charging the battery wait until morning when the sun come up to charge the battery

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

You betcha! That is under the charge method setting and you use the "charge by solar" setting. That is what I do! I only charge from the grid when there is no sun and a big storm is going to roll through or testing a bettery at night!🤘

@ModernOffGridDIY 2 жыл бұрын

What's the biggest size wire that can connect to the battery terminals on the inverter 4/0 ? Also what's the biggest size wire for the PV input on the inverter? Thanks

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Any size for battery cable as its the lug that will hold the wire. PV I have 6awg installed but I think 4awg could squeeze in there!🤘

@ModernOffGridDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe cool thanks for the reply 👍

@DissatisfiedCitizen 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making videos on this inverter I've been thinking about getting one. I have a MPP solar LV 5048 off grid set up with the Nissan Leaf Gen 2 batteries I didn't really know what I was doing but I copied the settings from a KZfaqr and got it working learning as I go. I saw something about the recommended minimum battery capacity being 24 kwh I only have about 8 kwh and the Nissan Leaf G2 batteries are hard to come by right now so I don't know if it's a good idea to get rid of my system and start over or wait till batteries become available and just change the inverter. Either way I look forward to your next video on this inverter.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I almost went with a LV 5048 but seen they couldnt start a saw unless you had 2 units. The manual for this 12kw inverter recommends a 400ah battery but its just a suggestion. My current system is only a little over 200ah and everything is just fine. Like I mentioned in video my draw back was the wires I used during the build. You can use whatever size battery you want but it would be best to make sure its capable of delivering over 250amps if you want to use the full 12kw from the inverter. I can supply my entire house off my battery EXCEPT my dryer, stove and AC at this current time and thats only because of my poor planning in the 2 10awg wires on the battery packs. Next battery pack will be a huge upgrade. So for you, Id either wait or add similar chemistry batteries to raise the AH so you dont need to redo system. I however am pretty much redoing my system lol

@phide01 2 жыл бұрын

What size breaker did you use to connect the grid to the inverter to charge the batteries?

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

I have 60a in right now but once I have my bigass battery all built ill use the recommended 80a.🤘

@noahjohnston 2 жыл бұрын

Can the growatt allow grid AC pass-through in "power saver" mode? Have you tested this mode much?

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Im pretty sure it does and when a load comes on it will "power on" and power the load. I always have mine in "on" mode but have switched it to powersaver mode and it keeps running.

@scotty562 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a mode that will input AC and solar power, export power from both AC and battery power, and use the battery power first? Basically I want to use as much solar power as possible when it is available. Alternatively with no battery. Is it possible to import AC and solar power and export AC and solar power with solar being priority and whatever solar can't provide AC does?

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah there are a few diff settings to choose from. I use SBU mode( solar battery utility) I use solar to power the house and if there isnt enough solar then it will use battery. If battery voltage goes down to 46v(settable) then it will switch back to utility until the battery reachs 54v(settable) and power the house with solar or battery. This inverter needs a battery but can do what you are asking.🤘

@AaronPaluzzi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the breakdown of off grid vs grid tie. This is the first time I've heard that explained. I had to figure that out by reading the install documents on a few MPP and Growatt inverters. Do you happen to know if Growatt makes a grid tie version of this inverter?

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate! I wasnt aware at one time either! I know they have many grid-tie inverters but not sure if there is in this particular model.

@AaronPaluzzi 3 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe possible dumb question. Is there a reason wifi is used instead of ethernet? I don't think I saw a ethernet port on the bottom of the device. It's possible I've missed it skimming over the serial and can RJ45 ports.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Not dumb question. You can connect directly and use the software that comes with the inverter. They also supplied a usb cable for that.

@kevineeckman6824 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Average Joe, Thanks for your great videos ! They convinced me to buy a model similar to yours. So I have the 6000W version, and I have 2 questions you might be able to help me with a) some days in the morning, it won't detect the solar panels. It'll show 0 volts and won't charge. A multimeter check shows that there is voltage... I have to switch the inverter off, and then it will find the panels and start charging b) is there a way to charge the battery from the grid without activating passthrough ? My grid, which is actualy a gasoline generator, outputs 1kW only and it's quickly overwhelmed by the loads Thanks !

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Ive been wanting to test one of those out! Only thing I could think of if it doesnt start charging from solar is I would do a firmware update! Its super easy. Look in signature solars youtube and they show how to do it and where to get the firmware. For the 2nd question to charge from both and not passthrough is have option 1 on SBU and option 14 on SNU. Then set option 11 (grid charge amps) to what ever your genny can handle!🤘

@glennwest4438 Жыл бұрын

Sorry about the late conversation but do the fans run full output constantly? Heard they do. Know high frequency ramp up with load.

@AveRage_Joe Жыл бұрын

The 6kw fans run all the time. This 12kw, fans turn on and off depending on load.🤘

@BobbyCannon 2 жыл бұрын

The manual says to connect at least 400 ah batteries to the inverter? Do you run a full 400 ah?

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Its a recommendation....My battery at this moment is 300ah. It was only 200ah. I am however working on building a 560ah battery!🤘

@GraphinetGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Joe, because of your video I went and buy 6000 watts version but sometimes it reboot by itself and when my battery is too low the inverter shut off but when it comes back on I have to change the setting to 60hz. It does not stay on 60hz after rebooting

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I would check for a firmware upgrade!

@thonatim5321 3 жыл бұрын

Great review especially when the unit is purchased with your own money. This way the company cannot "doctor up" and provide a superior product compared to the rest of the products on the market.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Yep purchased myself! It is a beast and I Love it!!!💥🤘

@thonatim5321 3 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe I am an automotive engineer and we purchase many components from China. I have visited many of these companies and they will "hand modify" parts they know will be used for testing. I NEVER trust any of the YT reviewers who get "free samples" to test. These "free samples" are always the "best of the best". It is much better to buy these test samples at random so the company will not know what parts are for testing. You are providing an excellent service and I thank you.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and appreciate that! If I could afford lots of things to test and review I would lol. I work a full time job as a mechanic so bigger priced items take a bit to save up for. I do however get some things free for testing but always state that an item was sent to me ect. Most of those have been regular things that are off the shelf tho. 🤘

@chrisbullen4317 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and lots of comments in reply. Is the 160 watt standby power a good thing for these low frequency inverters? Is there some way around that? If I dont want to be burning thu 160 watts every hour on my batteries and want to have 120 volts at my house outlets what can I do ? I suppose in the day time the solar panels should cover this loss but after dark Im losing 1.6 kwh per night.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! Yeah the 160w is high but pretty standard for this size of inverter. Im not to worried about it at this current time but Ive been use to higher idle draw from the 2700w UPS I was using for an inverter. I know the high frequency inverters have a lower standby or idle draw but not many are split phase and cant start a regular saw or compressor. If you dont need a low frequency inverter you could go HF for sure!

@musicinspire1745 3 жыл бұрын

The system would perform even better a set of at least 1000 farad, graphene capacitors on the DC supply side, paralleled with the battery input into the inverter. The capacitors would take up the slack to keep the batteries from being hit full force with the surge current from inductive load start-ups from the house air conditioning units, saws, etc.

@briandavis9975 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting inverter its big for sure what's the install plan I'm interested in how your going to wire it in the panel the inverter seems to handle the loads well enough. Good video very informative. Thanks for sharing.

@user-in8xo2vs8o 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm considering a similar hybrid inverter, but one thing worries me. If the power company turns off the main power (or an accident occurs and the power goes out), is there a chance that the inverter will return voltage to the mains and someone get an electric shock. I tried to find circuit diagrams of this type of hybrid inverters to find out exactly how the energy is converted, but I'm still not 100% sure.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate! They way this is actually connected in real use case there is no way to send power back through the grid. Ive had it connected for a few weeks now and I am supplying the inverter with AC from a sub panel, the AC output is connected to the panel showed in this video and I have installed an interlock kit so only the inverter or grid can power the panel, not both.

@miabellasalonandmedicalspa2822 2 жыл бұрын

For 240v, should the neutral and ground for subpanel connect to the inverter(ac input grnd & ac output N)? Should G and N be separated inside subpanel?

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Inside sub panel yes seperated. Mine bond at main panel!

@magicmavis 3 жыл бұрын

Does the battery SoC% not need a connection to the Batrium to read correctly?

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

I have the inverter on user defined at this current time since I dont have the batrium connected but yes I believe once that is connected and I use the lithium setting on Inverter it will read correctly

@noahjohnston 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of putting this outside of my bedroom wall (basically the only place I have room for it). But I'm concerned about noise. The videos make this sound like a jet engine: would it bother me or my neighbors if we had our windows open? Is there anything that can be done about it?

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

I think my AC is louder then the inverter and thats outside our bedroom. I dont think Id worry about it.

@kennethalmond8922 3 жыл бұрын

A great video - thank you sir! Some comments. 1) cloud requirements for software - I avoid these as you know they will share/use your personal data. 2) I have a MPP Solar Off-grid and noticed that when I have grid + PV, the 'max amps to the battery' setting is ignored unless I use a specific combo of Utility->Solar / Solar->Utility priorities - and would be interested what you find out about the Growatt. I have to say that my Midnite Classic (80a) = $700 + AIMS inverter 12,000w = $3500 + UPSs $1000 = $5200 compared to all-in-one Growatt for

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! Yeah not a fan of the cloud service thing at all!! There is an option to connect directly to a pc and use the supplied software which is similar to the mpp software. May give it a try. I was also able to change settings in the cloud after video of course lol. I tried from a different pc and it worked great! I do have all the settings to control PV+Utility ect but will have to try a few combinations to see how it reacts or if it does similar to yours. So I actually only paid $2000 for this inverter shipped to my door!!

@franciscodias2584 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for share!

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

You bet!!!🤘

@hahaalall9634 3 жыл бұрын

Hello I have a deep water well pump is 3hp I can run it with 4K harbor freight generator how ever the pump is 220v Will this work any chance this works with no battery just with solar array. Sorry for so many question I’m in desperate need of help as I have failed in my other attempts

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah this would run it. It can output 220 or 240v BUT you would need to connect A battery. You could throw a couple cheapo lead acid batteries with your solar and pretty much ise the solar to run everything. It just need a battery tho.

@SYoung-uo1ym 2 жыл бұрын

HiAverage Joe, Can you explain to me the grid pass through thing you mentioned a couple times please. How can I wire mine, when I get it, to take advantage of the grid too? Thanks, Mouse

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Basically you will wire your 240v grid connection into the input of the inverter and the 240v output from inverter will go to your panel that you want to power. Then once the inverter is powered on, the grid can pass through inverter to your panel OR the relay inside switchs and you power from battery and solar if you have solar.

@milanswoboda5457 2 жыл бұрын

Word of caution on that one with split phase systems and these transformer based split phase Inverters. The inverters internal transformer acts like an autotransformer while in bypass mode that generates a "new" neutral output from the inverter and that transformer will try to balance upstream imbalanced loads from the grid connection if interconnected to the grid neutral either direct or via ground bond.

@groundged Жыл бұрын

Hello Thank you very much for the video, at minute 7:40 when you are making the voltage input connections AND you say: normally you would also connect the ground cable, which goes back to the ground and neutral connection of your main panel, it means that you must to go neutral and ground together at that point?

@AveRage_Joe Жыл бұрын

Yes, just replied to your other comment. The neutral and ground are bonded in main panel🤘

@groundged Жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe The supplier says that only the 2 lines and ground should be connected to the network voltage input, but not connected to the neutral, is this correct? Or do I have to connect the neutral and the ground to the mains voltage input on the inverter?

@AveRage_Joe Жыл бұрын

I have my ground and neutral bonded in my main panel. Main panel supplies the input to inverter. Output of inverter goes to a subpanel. Subpanel ground and neutral are not bonded because that ground goes back to main panel which is bonded. Hope that helps

@groundged Жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe Thanks, I'm going to tell the supplier about it so he can do it and let's try again.

@JimLawson-eb2bx Жыл бұрын

Would a 48volt EG4-LifePower4 Lithium Batteries Kit | 30.72kWh work with this and how much solar panel input would this need to keep it charged up?

@AveRage_Joe Жыл бұрын

Yeah those batteries would work great. Id max the solar charge controllers on the inverter out! Summer time(for me) is ok but winter not so much. I would need double for sure.

@martinthibeault2906 3 жыл бұрын

Just a comment that in America we got 240V monophase on 2 lines. We do not have 2 phase that's impossible. Industrial has 3phases and in our house we only have 1 phase ,whit +120v and a seconde line -120v. These 2 lines has 240V of difference of potential between them. Great video!

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you are 100% correct!🤘

@Mkiepert 2 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe Silly question - Are you able to run 240 volt (i.e., well pump or mini split). Everything in me thinks you should, but there is still that little voice telling me no. It’s not easy being me

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

No silly questions! Yeah you can run anything 240v and also run the 120v stuff at the same time!🤘

@daybeeauto Жыл бұрын

My Growatt 12k just died, it suddenly shut down, batteries went to fault. I switched to off, reset my batteries, and I got the screen on, it showed that it was charging batteries and everything seemed to be ok, switched it to on and it beeped, showed fault 04, and shut down went blank. Went through same procedure again but this time nothing. Checked all voltage’s and all are good, batteries at 53.4, pv input ok. All tests done with ac imput and output off Any ideas?

@bearupfarm1818 2 жыл бұрын

Hi joe. I just purchased the inverter. I have a question on the panels. I have 4 strings of panels that goes into a combiner box. With this inverter can I connect each string to the inverter with out the combiner box?

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

I would keep the combiner as each string is fused or protected. That what I did is ran strings into combiner then into inverter!🤘

@electromechanicalstuff2602 Жыл бұрын

Do u get any light flicker with this inverter? I'm getting a ton with my high frequency MPP inverter

@AveRage_Joe Жыл бұрын

I will occasionally but not very often. I have Led lights so that could be the reason. What kind of lights do you have and which MPP?

@SuperVstech 3 жыл бұрын

Does your inverter charge up the capacitors with the breakers off?

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the circuit breakers are on the AC input and output!🤘

@DIYSolarEnergy 3 жыл бұрын

As always, Joe knocks it out of the park.... I feel so lame for not doing my video on my units yet, I looked at my invoice and its been almost 10 months...Shame on me, Make sure you support your KZfaqrs and use Joes Code's to save and get a BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM Shirt!

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

You better get on it man!!! What all you got left to do?

@DIYSolarEnergy 3 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe alot, working on the building to put everything in

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Cant wait to see whatcha got cookin!🤘

@hendersonsobers396 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for sharing this. I'm new to this stuff and looking to go solar and utilize the grid to make up the difference in power that the solar can't provide. My question is this...this inverter is a 12KW and if I'm pulling 15KW from my house (EV, washer/dryer, ac units), would this unit trip out or would it provide me with the 12KW from solar and then simply pass through the additional 3KW needed from the grid or will it top out at 12KW load regardless of whether that power is coming from the grid, solar or a combination of both? Thanks.

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching! This inverter will only output 12kw and 36kw for short surges. It would trip out!

@hendersonsobers396 2 жыл бұрын

@@AveRage_Joe Ok thanks Joe.

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@One.-- 2 жыл бұрын

A work horse for sure. But has it limits on programming. One issues for me I had to change my battery setting from 56v to 48v due to not able to set the battery low cut off point. Parallel Nissian Leaf batteries stack of 8 & series each stack for 48 volts work perfect now. 56v worked fine too just wasn't able to set that safety cut off. Yes, I do have it switching back to utility on low battery source prior to low cutoff safety.

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

So its not letting you set the low bat cutoff??

@GravitiTechnologies Жыл бұрын

Can I power the inverter with just solar panels without the batteries and the grid supply?

@AveRage_Joe Жыл бұрын

You dont need grid but need a battery. Battery could be small tho.

@wa8khp-468 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid and info for the DYIer. Am I correct to say there are NO CT's to measure UR current usage? Comparing to Sol-Ark 12K, what is the PV to BAT to AC Losses? SOL-Ark is 7%. Can U config it to only charge battery from Solar? Looking forward to next vid.

@AveRage_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! Id have to figure out how to do all the losses lol. I hear the sol-ark inverters a GREAT. Have heard they have issues starting big inductance loads(dont have one so can confirm that) but overall great efficient inverters. Yes you can choose to recharge with solar only on this inverter.

@miabellasalonandmedicalspa2822 2 жыл бұрын

Does it shut off or auto transfer to electric input when overloaded?

@AveRage_Joe 2 жыл бұрын

You can choose that option to do either.