Recent content by Fenachrone

Thanks for that very detailed response. My system is 24 V. You mentioned overvoltage vis a vis cold temperatures. I had that condition late last fall and the MX60 shut down -- not surprisingly, considering its voltage limitations. But it seems having extra capacity (with the SL250) for a...

Yes, thanks for that. For my uses, I don't think the status reporting will be critical. I hear you on teaming the SL with another Midnite. I think I should plan on going that route to be able to match up the charging parameters.

Question 1: I have an Outback MX60, but with the addition this spring of several new and more powerful panels to my system, have decided (based on advice here) I'll need to add a new charge controller. I have a LiFePO4 battery bank, for which the MX60 isn't superbly well matched, but it's...

I notice now, too, they have a Massachusetts business location. And A1 Solar Store, based in Miami, appears to have a fulfillment center in West Boylston, Mass., so might give them a try.

Anyone have the scoop yet on AltE's rumored closing? For someone who had dealt with them for many years, particularly with the convenience of being able to pick up items directly from their warehouse like solar panels, apparently I will need to go elsewhere for the new items I need. Any...

So you would be using the S-5! PVKIT™ (rail-less)? Or another brand? I notice one by EcoFasten, called SimpleSeal. Is there really any particular benefit to going rail-less beyond the purely ecological (no rails, less metal).

What brand L-feet did you use?

Yeah, I find the screws through the ribs questionable, but there they are on the S5 site. I wonder what would be the advantage. I think they have good other options, so like you, I'll go that route.

At long last, I'm migrating my panels to the roof of my off-grid cabin. A new exposed-fastener metal roof was put on last fall. I'd like to do this mostly myself, with some help from someone who will probably know less than me. Fortunately my roof access is conveniently low so not a lot of...

That's a great resource, thanks for posting it!

I agree that would be best. I'm also weighing doing this following the K.I.S.S acronym, and forgetting the Trina's and just adding two more of the GMA panels-- one per string?

Right now my array consists of five Solar World modules: Specification SW 235 Poly Peak Power Watts (PMAX) 235 W Maximum Power Voltage (VMPP) 30.0 V Maximum Power Point Current (IMPP) 7.85 A Open Circuit Voltage (VOC) 37.0 V Short Circuit Current (Isc) 8.35 A ...and one GMA Solar module...

I spoke to folks in-person who staff one of their distributors, Cabin Depot. They are the ones who mentioned truck delivery. That might be due to the size of the individual sections? I mentioned I'm off grid in a spot not the easiest to access. They mentioned I'd have to relay the stuff in...

No, never did. Not only am I hesitant to do a pole mount situation, I can't find any feedback on the quality of the components and other's experiences. I found this other approach intriguing, which I was able to take a look at firsthand...

My home built rack is fixed in a horizontal position; it's not adjustable. It was built this way to provide the best orientation for the seasonal conditions when the house is occupied. This has of course compounded my problems in spring and fall . The angle of the sun drops pretty...