Recent content by fastline

Really appreciate all the ideas and product links. Try as I might, I can't find a cheaper solution than just using a stand alone SCC and inverter cube. For now, I already have an MPPT SCC, and plenty off batteries to meet the need. I honestly need to get one of these towers erected and...

OMG, I knew I was off my rocker with that data! I was thinking 100W per camera but realized my math was 100W total, MAX! I just tested a camera. 3W in the sun, and 9W in the dark. X3, plus wireless radio and efficiency BS. Realistically looking at 50W cont over nighttime hours. I should...

I mean, I do agree regarding covering all the needed bases. typically they have an Li pack. I need to do some camera testing but I think they can pull serious power so maybe as high as 300W cont for the whole structure. Little excessive if you ask me so hoping testing proves otherwise. They...

I could possibly use an SCC I already have, and as suggested, just use the load terms and adjust settings to let it shut off the load in a low volt condition. If I go that route, I am wondering what small inverters are decent? I realize Victron is always hot here, but I probably won't spend...

I've yet to see one that is much value when compared to a component built system.

Been trying to decide on a best approach for this project. Basically building a wireless, off grid security camera power system. I think for now I have decided to just make 120VAC via solar/battery, so I can just plug in the industry standard equipment rather than trying to feed DC to...

Prob a 3.0-3.6kw variety. Doesn't look like they offer a 115V unit but we can figure things out with 230V.

I have concluded that a hybrid Deye will work for us and do exactly what I want. Question now is where do you buy them? I see a bunch of posts on them in here, like to know the source!

With enough gear, anything is possible, but it's getting insane how many times we flip from DC to AC to DC to AC, etc. Anyone realize these inverter generators are DC generators? They modulate AC out, just so I can go through an AC/DC charger to charge DC batteries, so I can make AC, then send...

So...I am STILL trying to find comparables to an MPP and Victron model that can creatively send power from both generator and PV to the load. I think the solar industry is moving so fast, no one has a handle on functions. I know what I want, which is 1500W load, if cloudy and PV only makes...

Off the cuff, I am considering an MPP inverter and Fuji VFD.

Since I am likely building something my AHJ has never seen, plus the fact that mine are Aholes, I tend to wonder what they will do. I mean, the worst that can happen is make smoke in a steel cabinet.

I'm curious what sort of complications you guys have had with solar equipment and your local government? The only thing the NEC code says is "device shall be listed", but I don't recall that being UL and seems many are CE listed. I realize some concerns with subpar equipment that is probably...

I am looking for any comparables to the stated inverter unit which can sync generator power to the generated solar power to supplement the output? Seems many of these simply have a transfer switch so if solar cannot quite handle the load, you are stuck running full demand on generator power...

I seriously don't understand. We have a small forklift and need to charge an AGM 36V pack. Having massive current is not even that important, but I want it voltage regulated or even just adjustable. I can find them no where! However, as soon as we step into the solar arena, now every charge...