Generator or Inverter for residential use?

[wingnut771]

My inverter software upgrade was pushed through overnight. View attachment 882946 View attachment 882948

do you have a before and after? solved the disconnect problem?

 

[Saba'a]

i agree, but it would also push the price per unit up i guess, i.e you only need one set for a system, but if you buy 4 batteries then they give you 4?

For me just think they should sell it to you even if separate.

 

[Saba'a]

I guess there's this. Also, are inverter connections generic?

No eg 5.5 kv requires 35mm, 8.8kv requires 50mm cable.

 

[Saba'a]

AFAIK you only get the standard cable pack from Pylontech, but you can perhaps confirm with your supplier if there is a higher rated pack available.

Edit:
This shows that for inverters up to 5kw you will only need one cable pack, but for inverters between 5 and 10kw, you will run double cables from the batteries.

Thanks but thinking sunsynk 50mm cable instead of double?

 

[Saba'a]

do you have a before and after? solved the disconnect problem?

I see no response from sunsynk yet? On their app/forum?

 

[AchmatK]

do you have a before and after? solved the disconnect problem?

Some pics of the screens before the update.

Biggest addition is the flowchart and is a major improvement.

The settings now has more and better icons.

 

[wingnut771]

Some pics of the screens before the update.

Biggest addition is the flowchart and is a major improvement.

The settings now has more and better icons. View attachment 883002 View attachment 883004

too soon to tell about the disconnect issue?

 

[wingnut771]

I see no response from sunsynk yet? On their app/forum?

link?

 

[AchmatK]

too soon to tell about the disconnect issue?

Yes. Also working from the office today so not home to check.

 

[AchmatK]

link?

I posted the question on the sunsynk forum on their website.

You should be able to find it at www.sunsynk.com under technical support.

 

[Steamy Tom]

For me just think they should sell it to you even if separate.

huh

 

[Sinbad]

The connectivity from battery bank to inverter will differ for every installation.
You want the wires to be as short as possible. You may or may not want a fuse/breaker, etc.
This should be custom made by your installer.

 

[Steamy Tom]

I guess there's this. Also, are inverter connections generic?

most inverters connections are generic, the pylontechs battery terminals are quite unique though.

 

[Saba'a]

huh

Meant, if they sell to you, the seller should offer to sell to you all the cables you will need.

 

[TheChamp]

Thanks but thinking sunsynk 50mm cable instead of double?

But how are you going to connect it to the battery? Or is it specially made for the Pylontech?

 

[TheChamp]

Meant, if they sell to you, the seller should offer to sell to you all the cables you will need.

Decent shops do that, they will remind you of everything you need from cables to everything.

 

[Neuk_]

Either 16 or 50

Look on the inverter itself. Mine says "100A transfer switch" on the front.

We have the 50A version, thank goodness

 

[Sinbad]

We have the 50kVa version, thank goodness

50A?
Then you have a setup problem if it's pulling from batteries for powerassist. Check in the CCGX what the input current limit is set to under the inverter settings.

 

[Saba'a]

But how are you going to connect it to the battery? Or is it specially made for the Pylontech?

From Sunkyst I see only one thick 50mm cable?

Dont have my batteries yet.

Frustrating as everything paid. Even electrician paid. He said no more other than combiner box (paid) but seems lots of sundries. So will see who pays me or electrician.

 

[wingnut771]

But how are you going to connect it to the battery? Or is it specially made for the Pylontech?

to the busbar. 2 banks will give you 200A.