{"id":25382,"date":"2026-02-19T10:47:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T10:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2026\/02\/19\/easy-diy-home-backup-solar-power-system-battery-6000xp-install-and-test\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T10:47:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T10:47:40","slug":"easy-diy-home-backup-solar-power-system-battery-6000xp-install-and-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2026\/02\/19\/easy-diy-home-backup-solar-power-system-battery-6000xp-install-and-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy DIY Home Backup Solar Power System &#038; Battery &#8211; 6000xp Install and Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nAJByNRCw0k?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>*FULL KIT* (affiliate links)<br \/>-Eg4 6000XP(SignatureSolar)&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter-split-phase\/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter-split-phase\/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun<\/a> ($50 Discount Code: See Coupon Codes below)<br \/>-RUIXU Battery USA Supplier&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/shopsolarkits.com\/collections\/ruixu-battery\/1302\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/shopsolarkits.com\/collections\/ruixu-battery\/1302<\/a> ($ 70 Discount Code: RAY70)<br \/>-Ferrule Crimping tool&#8230;Amazon: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xgw7oE\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xgw7oE<\/a><br \/>-2\/0 Ring Terminal Crimping Tool: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yp8Z7T\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yp8Z7T<\/a>  IWISS&#8217;s Site: <a href=\"https:\/\/glnk.io\/jlyz9\/ray\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/glnk.io\/jlyz9\/ray<\/a><br \/>Battery Cable Crimping tool: IWISS&#8217;s Site: <a href=\"https:\/\/glnk.io\/jlyz9\/ray\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/glnk.io\/jlyz9\/ray<\/a><br \/>-Ring Terminals I used: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47GcyUQ\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/47GcyUQ<\/a><br \/>-HardieBacker Cement Backerboard&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/James-Hardie-HardieBacker-0-42-in-x-3-ft-x-5-ft-Cement-Backerboard-220023\/100170507?source=shoppingads&#038;locale=en-US&#038;pla&#038;mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D23F-023_014_FLOOR_TOOLS-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-FLR_TOOLS_PMax_G&#038;cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D23F-023_014_FLOOR_TOOLS-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-FLR_TOOLS_PMax_G-71700000102945947--&#038;gad_source=1&#038;gclid=CjwKCAjw5ImwBhBtEiwAFHDZxwMtyPmNwzlnYSd0qJBYh-q60C99Ajdwp5HrKoocLJQHDQCmdVgGjBoCYPEQAvD_BwE&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds#overlay\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/James-Hardie-HardieBacker-0-42-in-x-3-ft-x-5-ft-Cement-Backerboard-220023\/100170507?source=shoppingads&#038;locale=en-US&#038;pla&#038;mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D23F-023_014_FLOOR_TOOLS-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-FLR_TOOLS_PMax_G&#038;cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D23F-023_014_FLOOR_TOOLS-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-FLR_TOOLS_PMax_G-71700000102945947&#8211;&#038;gad_source=1&#038;gclid=CjwKCAjw5ImwBhBtEiwAFHDZxwMtyPmNwzlnYSd0qJBYh-q60C99Ajdwp5HrKoocLJQHDQCmdVgGjBoCYPEQAvD_BwE&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds#overlay<\/a> (Thank you LithiumSolar for recommending this)<br \/>-60 breaker(Verify that this fits your panel): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44PXwKG\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/44PXwKG<\/a><br \/>-Polaris Connectors: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bDdNog\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bDdNog<\/a><br \/>-Torque Screwdriver: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3V5q7Iz\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3V5q7Iz<\/a><br \/>-MaxiFlex Nitrile Palm Coated Gloves&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3J0K4JD\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3J0K4JD<\/a> (I love these)<br \/>-Wire Guage chat: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluesea.com\/support\/articles\/Circuit_Protection\/1437\/Part_1%\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.bluesea.com\/support\/articles\/Circuit_Protection\/1437\/Part_1%<\/a>3A_Choosing_the_Correct_Wire_Size_for_a_DC_Circuit<br \/>Klein cl900 Meter: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bKuDBK\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bKuDBK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>*Other Battery Options*:<br \/>&#8212;EG4 LifePower4 Server Rack Battery: <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/eg4-lifepower4-lithium-battery-48v-100ah\/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/eg4-lifepower4-lithium-battery-48v-100ah\/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun<br<\/a> \/>&#8212;EG4-WallMount Indoor Battery(Self heating): <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/eg4-wallmount-indoor-battery-280ah-51-2v-14-3kwh-indoor-heated-ul1973-ul9540a\/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/eg4-wallmount-indoor-battery-280ah-51-2v-14-3kwh-indoor-heated-ul1973-ul9540a\/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun<br<\/a> \/>&#8212;EG4 PowerPro WallMount Battery(Fully Waterproof): <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/eg4-powerpro-14kwh-all-weather-lithium-solar-battery-wallmount\/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/eg4-powerpro-14kwh-all-weather-lithium-solar-battery-wallmount\/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun<br<\/a> \/><\/p>\n<p>UPDATES:  <br \/>&#8211; The breakers shown on the LOAD and GRID are actually 50amp breakers(Not the 63 amps I mention).  Thanks commenters for pointing that out.<\/p>\n<p>Here I&#8217;m installing an Off-Grid Battery backup and Solar Power System on my house.  This is a simple DIY emergency power backup option in case the power goes out.  Step by Step.<\/p>\n<p>*Chapters*<br \/>0:00 Intro<br \/>3:35 Installing 6000XP<br \/>21:19 Connecting RUIXU batteries and Communication with EG4 6000xp Inverter<br \/>23:42 Selecting Breakers and Wire Sizing<br \/>27:27 Ruixu Racking System<br \/>27:53 LOAD TESTING (eg4 6000XP)<br \/>37:43 6960 Watts on one leg&#8230;Unbalanced.<br \/>38:34 Summary . . .<br \/>.<br \/>. .<br \/>*DISCOUNT CODES* <br \/>Signature Solar&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun<\/a> ($50 Discount code: &#8220;DIYSOLARFUNGET50&#8221; )<br \/>Watts247&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<a href=\"https:\/\/watts247.com\/product\/pv-combiner-boxes-quick-select\/?wpam_id=133(2%\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/watts247.com\/product\/pv-combiner-boxes-quick-select\/?wpam_id=133(2%<\/a> discount code: RAY)<br \/>SanTan Solar&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<a href=\"https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun<\/a> (%5 Discount Code: RAY)<br \/>ShopSolar&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. &#8230;..<a href=\"https:\/\/shopsolarkits.com\/1302\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/shopsolarkits.com\/1302<\/a> ($100 Discount Code:RAY)<br \/>Ruixu Batteries&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruixubattery.com\/?ref=fOKapj_VLUpGf4\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ruixubattery.com\/?ref=fOKapj_VLUpGf4<\/a> (Discount Code:Ray70)<br \/>Integra Rack Coupon&#8230;.<a href=\"https:\/\/solarpowerdistributors.com\/?ref=byhkjzrf\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/solarpowerdistributors.com\/?ref=byhkjzrf<\/a> (10% off Discount Code:RAY)<\/p>\n<p>*Contact info*<br \/>If you want to get a hold you me you can email me at:  diysolarpowerfunRay@gmail.com<br \/>For questions, please reach out to me in the video comments where I and others can provide feedback to you.<\/p>\n<p>*Disclaimer*<br \/>I am not a licensed electrician. Working with electricity is dangerous and can lead to injury or death, even when following documentation and instructions. I can not be held liable for such damage or injury. I am not giving or seeking to give advice on how to work with electricity. You should consult with a licensed professional whenever possible and get all work reviewed by an inspector and follow any local regulations in your area. I&#8217;m documenting my projects for informational purposes only.  Electricity can kill you! BE CAREFUL!.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*FULL KIT* (affiliate links)-Eg4 6000XP(SignatureSolar)&#8230;https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter-split-phase\/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun ($50 Discount Code: See Coupon Codes below)-RUIXU Battery USA Supplier&#8230;https:\/\/shopsolarkits.com\/collections\/ruixu-battery\/1302 ($ 70 Discount Code: RAY70)-Ferrule Crimping tool&#8230;Amazon: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xgw7oE-2\/0 Ring Terminal Crimping Tool: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yp8Z7T IWISS&#8217;s Site: https:\/\/glnk.io\/jlyz9\/rayBattery Cable Crimping tool: IWISS&#8217;s Site: https:\/\/glnk.io\/jlyz9\/ray-Ring Terminals I used: https:\/\/amzn.to\/47GcyUQ-HardieBacker Cement Backerboard&#8230;https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/James-Hardie-HardieBacker-0-42-in-x-3-ft-x-5-ft-Cement-Backerboard-220023\/100170507?source=shoppingads&#038;locale=en-US&#038;pla&#038;mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D23F-023_014_FLOOR_TOOLS-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-FLR_TOOLS_PMax_G&#038;cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D23F-023_014_FLOOR_TOOLS-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-FLR_TOOLS_PMax_G-71700000102945947&#8211;&#038;gad_source=1&#038;gclid=CjwKCAjw5ImwBhBtEiwAFHDZxwMtyPmNwzlnYSd0qJBYh-q60C99Ajdwp5HrKoocLJQHDQCmdVgGjBoCYPEQAvD_BwE&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds#overlay (Thank you LithiumSolar for recommending this)-60 breaker(Verify that this fits your panel): [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8553,"featured_media":25383,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[81326,81324,81325,2005,7513,81322,4047,8004,81323,818],"tags":[81321,81319,81320,1977,7509,81317,4040,7989,81318,804],"class_list":["post-25382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-6000-xp","category-diy-home-backup","category-eg4-6000-xp","category-emergency-power","category-home-battery-backup","category-lux-power","category-luxpower","category-off-grid-battery","category-offgrid-battery","category-solar-battery","tag-6000-xp","tag-diy-home-backup","tag-eg4-6000-xp","tag-emergency-power","tag-home-battery-backup","tag-lux-power","tag-luxpower","tag-off-grid-battery","tag-offgrid-battery","tag-solar-battery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25382","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8553"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25382"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25382\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25382"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25382"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}