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Second EG4 6000XP is installed. My Central Machinery (Harbor Freight) dust collector now starts with no problem. While watching my meter I noticed the surge on start up is shared between the two inverters. Then I noticed my old remote switch is no longer working. I know how to test a...

There isn't a label anywhere on the motor. That label in the photo is in the impeller cover of the dc next to the motor mount.

That's very helpful. I would say that's very comparable. At 240v and 64.2a inrush I'm going to conclude, probably immaturely, that my HF at 120v and ~78a inrush is probably OK. The Bauer is advertised as a 1.5hp and 11.5/5.7a running current (120v/240v respectively). But I know that tool...

Yep, that other Dave is very good at explaining solar stuff. I tend to defer to Will Prowse (YouTube or diysolarforum.com), Gavin Stone (Gavin Stone DIY Homestead) and Evan at Country View Solar. I began my home based solar adventures viewing many of these videos. I have the 6000XP and it...

In fact there was an extension cord on it initially. I removed it and replaced it with a two foot 12/3 ext cord. It is on its own 20a circuit fed with 12awg romex from the panel (about ten feet from its breaker). I tried again. It turns on with no problems on grid power. I switched the...

It's up there in reply #19. That's all I found. As far as the meter, its an inexpensive off brand clamp meter. I'll accept it isn't appropriate for accurate surge current but I hope it's close.

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Yep, understood. I just learned how to measure surge amps with my meter (assuming I did it right). I'm just hoping one 120v and one 240v user just might have that ability. I did some research on soft starts a little while ago. Most folks replied that they are very useful for three phase...

Battery "Discharge Current = 200A" Here you go mm... Dust collector label. The only label found after removing the wiring cover (switch cover) and capacitor cover. I don't know if this is a capacitor start or capacitor run motor. Thanks for the interest in this puzzle : ) I think I'm going...

Here is one spec on the inverter... The EG4 6000XP inverter features a 12kW (12,000W) surge capacity for up to 3.5 seconds to handle high in-rush currents, such as those from well pumps, AC units, or motors. It supports 6kW continuous output, managing heavy loads that might trip lesser inverters.

PC..., I measured in-rush current with a clamp meter on the positive wire inside the sub-panel. I measured using grid power, not off-grid from the inverter. I'm getting replies that 78a is insane and others saying 90a would be OK. So I'm at a loss as to whether the motor is faulty or...

I'm just wondering if 78A is a normal infeed/starting amp draw for such a piece of equipment. I am trying to get the DC to start on my off-grid electrical system but it doesn't play well with the inverter. I do have some options to remedy the problem (second split phase inverter and/or using...

Yep, monolithic slab or commonly referred to as a floating slab. Perimeter concrete is a fully insulated 12" x 16", the slab floor, fully insulated as well, is 4"+. I chose the EPS foam forms as they provided insulation against the perimeter, were able to be buried prior to the pour and saved...

What I ultimately did for my slab and edges is summed up in the post below. It worked well. It is very well insulated. After three winter months I can still work close to the floor without feeling cold. Of course the floor is cooler than the walls, equipment and air but that's true in my...

So I can describe it to you if you want. Send me a direct message and I can do that for you.