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I just finished modifying my BrightMounts to obtain almost 60 degrees of winter angle (we're in N. Idaho). The upper hinge point needs no modification as it will allow for about 70 degrees angle before interference. The lower adjustable arm can be modified by drilling extra holes (I drilled 2...

We just installed our BrightMount solar racks, and I have to say that I'm impressed. You simply cannot beat these racks for pricing, simplicity and cost. We installed ours by pouring 4 - 8" reinforced concrete piers, 4 feet long, 3 feet deep for each rack. 3 pieces of 3/8" rebar per pier. We did...

Thank you! I’d feel way more comfortable picking panels up my self. I’ll contact Greentech in Spokane.

Hello. I am installing my new system and would appreciate another set of eyes on this. I’m installing 12 Canadian Solar 400w panels with a VOC of 36.8v, and using a Victron 250/100 SCC. First I planned on wiring my panels 6S2P for a voltage of about 220v, and using 8ga wire for the 150’ run...

I should have mentioned I’m located in N Idaho and we hit -35 this winter.

Hi all. As we prepare to build our off grid retirement cabin, I’ve spent a lot of time researching all the latest components. We lived in Montana, off grid from 1992 to 2006. We had 2kw of panels, 40 - T105 batteries, a C60 pwm controller, a 12v 100a AC battery charger and a Chinese 12v - 8kw...

Thank you Sunshine! I actually oversized the array already figuring more panels would help offset our short winter days. When I calculated for wire size I used VOC, should I use VMP instead? That may dictate 4ga wire. It’s only money…

Thank you. I appreciate the replies, and the answers make sense. A few extra hours of idle time on the inverter generator should be fine. I don’t want to build a system that’s going to be tempermental. I’m looking for long term reliability, but with modern components.😁

Thank you all for helping me understand lifepo cell balancing a bit better. Active balancing seems like a feature all batteries should have, just to reduce charge time if nothing else. I read that the SOK and EG4 batteries all use passive balancing ( including the EG4 Power Pro which recently...

Thank you! I picked up a 500’ roll of #4 today, not as bad as I thought at $600. I have read that the Victron units are pretty forgiving, but I don’t want to push my luck.

Hi. If you look at Missouri Wind and Solar website you'll find heating elements and thermostats like what you're looking for. I think the best approach is to use a solar charge controller that has dump-load capability to send power to your heating element(s), the charge controller will only...

Hi folks. We're preparing to order parts for our off grid system, which will consist of 2-Victron 5kw inverter/chargers, 4-48v lithium batteries (20kw probably SOK), 1-Victron RS450/100 charge controller and 8-10kw of panels. As I've been reading about peoples' experiences ordering solar...

This not good. We have been planning on ordering a substantial solar kit from them this spring. Please keep us updated! Bob