Would you know why it works with 3 inputs but not with eight for example? My understanding was that anything less than twenty is fine? The small amount of bitcoin in each input means I would have to consolidate multiple batches of three inputs into one, so I end up with six (consolidating eighteen inputs) or so inputs, which I'd then be able to send as two inputs.
Is there an easier fix im missing?
Are you sure you're dealing with actual inputs... or are you looking at addresses? Is there an easier fix im missing?
It's possible that some of your addresses contain multiple UTXOs, so if you using addresses, it's possible you might still be exceeding the 20 UTXO limit.Which tab in Electrum are you spending from? The "coins" tab or the "Addresses" tab?