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I recently bought a Victron shunt. Big mistake. Now I'm planning to build a complete Victron system.

Thanks for the thoughts. After running my system for a few months, I have never exceeded 50% of the 6500 Watt load. My 10x 390 watt solar panels appear to be spending most of their day producing 3kW that isn't being used because the 10 kWh batteries are fully charged by 10 am. I bought an air...

I figured it out, they did have tabs, hard to see them. With my eyesight I was lucky I was able to find the roof.

I mean, 30 years ago, I was putting together computer systems that had fans that were so quiet you would never know... Now here we are in 2000 and something, and these things sound like the alpha version of the first ventilated Victrola. For those of you viewing on an iPhone, the word...

I miss Tina Turner too.

Get a permit for a small cheap system with more panels than you think you need. Later, install what the hell you want.

Thanks for all the replies. I ordered a 5 kVA Multiplus 2 and broke the bank. What the hell, inflation being what it is.

Thank you for your helpful replies. I am greatly relieved due to the helpful comments. Now I'm going to start another rant, but it's another topic, so I don't want to get arrested by posting it here.

Ask me again in 20 years and I'll tell you how long those batteries lasted. We think what we want. You think that girl is pretty? Marry her and I'll check back some day.

I do have UPS selected. The time was a guess on my part. I will gain experience with this unit, and yes, I will follow up on this. I bought the MultiPlus from Current Connected. Yet another satisfied customer!. Thanks!

I posted something earlier today about "Charge Now" along similar lines. I spent a lot of the day confusing myself. Just saying there are a lot of people with similar experiences just like there are a lot people in CA. It has been a big storm.

I am using the newer usb cable and that's right it is the name of the program. Part of the problem is everyone says the CERBO is the way to nirvana for Victron equipment. If I can't figure out where the Bluetooth dongle connects, or if it is like the MPPT dongle first, get it working then yank...

I just have to get something straight with Sunshine_eggo. I put together a string of S3 panels and measured them. On a rainy day I measured 120 volts DC on the string. So 4 would have been 160 volts easily. So he was right. I don't know why my Trina S Vertex 395 watt panels have never reached...

I bought a Vanpowers Super Power Pro 2000 a few weeks ago, and I have found some very annoying things about this unit. The app isn't available, for one. Their download page has a link to https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/vanpowers/id1617421603 It says connecting but it stays that way. If you shorten...

Pulled from a bus in Shanghai after 15 years of faithful service.

Could white gravel camouflage the panels for satellites but still leave them functional? Maybe a reflective or nonreflective coating would work as well. What about the one-way mirror? If you lost 25% of solar power, it might be worth it.

Thanks everyone!

150/35 You are right. They have so many flavors.

Will did one a year ago.

I'm building a small system for a room consisting of 2 or 3 390W panels and the Vanpowers unit, no tie to house, just unplugging everything in a home office + 2 wine refrigerators and plugging everything into the power station. Once I get a feel for it, I'll be able to tell if it is worth while...

That unit has much higher ratings than the one on the review. It was comical how bad the reviews were for this particular model.

Thank you, in my system, there is no grid connection. My battery, AIO, and Panels all have UL certs. My power outs all go to custom outlets I installed around the house. In most cases I could unplug solar & replug to utility in minutes in case the Brown Shirts arrive. Just kidding. Seriously, I...

I liked the re-reviews you have done. Eye opening to see that some brands loosen or tighten their standards over time. I noticed Chins batteries have been lowering prices faster than most, but they have changed to pouch cells I would like to see follow up reviews on brands you have shown...

You must be from India. A lot of people lose money using this tactic. Don't train me to be an idiot. I'm already close enough.

Another lame question from a beginner, but very simple. I am accustomed to DC wiring in cars and selecting wire gauge to fit the job. For instance if you are playing Cocaine by Eric Clapton, you need a Zero Gauge wire or better. AC/DC maybe 2 gauge. Rolling Stones make that a 4 gauge job...

Thanks Redneck. I believe that the black line out of B1 is going to a 50A circuit. Input from the utility is connected to Hot1 and goes through the breaker to get there. Utility hot -> Hot 1 The black wires from yellow stars at B1, 2 3 &4 go out to individual circuits. The four breakers dont...

I love these glowing youtube reviews by certified honest reviewers that include paid promotions. I wasn't sure what the paid promotion was but Oh Look! Its an amazon link to the 8000W inverter he reviewed in the video. I clicked on the link to amazon and looked at the customer reviews There...

Sorry, my bad, also, delete that one two. Iam mean 2 too. Again, I was just thinkin. As usual, I have to edit my brain because, whiere is a person supposed to go. By the time you register it is three days old. I figured if you have a problem, they say only if you have enough money. So I say...

I do have a Victron Smartshunt on that battery bank. The voltage was mid 53's. I am not completely confident that was set up properly because it never fully charges here in the winter and I only got it recently. I can log the data next time it recharges. Thank you, good thinking.

No, these were the connectors that came installed on the back of my Trina panels. I finally figured it out. See the slots on the connector ends. That is where the female clips 'penetrated'. The tabs you press are on the other side, but covered by a plastic layer so that you have to insert a...