My first EG4 installation has apparently a EG4 known software issue
that causes their wall mount battery units to discharge to the self
protection mode. Signature Solar recommended a C20 adjustable battery
charger.
This EG4 system (my first one), has had the display malfunction, 1.5
months later found that the RMA was sitting on a manager desk. It has
been @2 weeks since they announced shipping and we still don't have it.
I thought EG4 had a well thought out product, but no one is standing
behind the cost and time of addressing this. That goes a long way
towards me not wanting to use this product.
Chris
On 10/16/2026 1:44 PM, Jay wrote:
Iota and powermax will dead start.
Professionally investing in a eg4 charger or similar is a good idea.
Adjustable volt/amp setting. 120/240 input.
Jay
On Oct 16, 2026, at 11:29 AM, John Blittersdorf
<[email protected]> wrote:
Ditto on Meanwell power supplies. I only had a 2 amp version but
overnight it brought the EFlex up to 40 v so then put an iota 13 amp
charger on it to bring it up to match the others. I have used the
Iota DLS 54-13 for rebooting and with a 2000 W or equivalent small
generator, and charged an eVault and kept a rental ski house alive on
a holiday weekend with a Honda 2000 when their Kohler died. The
renter was game for refueling the Honda when needed
John Blittersdorf
On Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM Nick Lucchese
<[email protected]> wrote:
Chris,
I provide a Meanwell HLG-150H-54A for all of my systems that get
a new 48v LiFePO4 battery. I sometimes hardwire it to the bus
with a breaker clearly labeled and sometimes just provide it with
some alligator clips. They've provided the expected result every
time. They're very affordable and can be sourced affordably from
Zonna as well as others. Seems like Fortress would have some
options to recommend though for sure. Odd.
Enjoy your weekend, Nick
On Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 8:51 AM Chris Schaefer
<[email protected]> wrote:
G'day All,
Received a distressed call from another installers client on
a twin set Fortress eFlex 5.4 kwh batterys with an OB
Flexware 500 system. The battery voltage is 35. Thus I'll
need to charge each one individually to bring them into the
49v range. So many options when it comes to chargers but I'd
like to know what y'all are using with positive results.
Fortress tech was unable to provide me with any options which
I found odd.
Appreciate the help,
Christopher-
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