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Sscrubjaysnest reacted to mikefitz's post in the thread Locked out of my “smart” batteries! with
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Sscrubjaysnest reacted to TacomaJoe's post in the thread Locked out of my “smart” batteries! with Like.
Give the Overkill Solar app a try. It allows access to the functions.
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Sscrubjaysnest replied to the thread Financing available for DIY residential grid tied systems?.Just saw my first solar scam. The ad shows to watt hour meters, one on left shows $250 per month without solar and the one on the...
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Sscrubjaysnest reacted to Gromike2's post in the thread So being in California, I need to get permits right? with Like.
OMG! I suppose it makes sense to tightly regulate electrical power production. Like what could go wrong? Myself, I only want a capable...
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Sscrubjaysnest replied to the thread What Unistrut Rail to use to mount panels on roof of an bus/RV?.Your local codes, NEC, and NFPA rule residential.
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Sscrubjaysnest reacted to HRTKD's post in the thread What Unistrut Rail to use to mount panels on roof of an bus/RV? with Like.
If it was me, I would put Butyl tape between the unistrut and the roof. The Butyl is your second line of defense against water...
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Sscrubjaysnest replied to the thread Circuit Breaker Issue.Bluesea or Bussmen in that style breaker. MRBF for a fuse or maybe class T. I don't know if Midnight solar has a breaker that size, I...
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SI have MRBF on all 4 of my batteries and they do not get hot. Double check the cable crimps and the torque. Mount the inverter lug...
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Sscrubjaysnest reacted to timselectric's post in the thread Extra/Auxilary grounding rods..... Don't do it. with Like.
This is not required or recommended. And what we are trying to get people to avoid. Only the EGC is required. With or without the...
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Sscrubjaysnest replied to the thread 1/0 gauge 300 amp rating or not?.While testing a 3000w inverter with the 1/0 6 foot cable that came with it. At 270 amps after 5 minutes it was almost hot enough to...
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SProspective buyers might want to keep an eye on the politics! The prices have been low and continuing to drop because the chinese got...
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Sscrubjaysnest reacted to HarryN's post in the thread PV Disconnect for 600W Array ( 60 V @ 10 A ) with Like.
I am not a big fan of that breaker. Perhaps something from the midnight solar product line ?
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Sscrubjaysnest reacted to Supervstech's post in the thread Limit current to each battery string in a system with multiple parallel batteries. with Like.
Solar does not push amps. Charge controllers PULL amps. As much as the batteries need, within limits of the chargers. 35kW of solar is...
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SMostly preference but system voltage should be based on usage. Sounds like your needs are minimal. For mobile applications, personally...
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Sscrubjaysnest replied to the thread Convert Upgrade Mistake.Not always true! I've had three RV's so far that had DC black wire as positive and white was negative.
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Sscrubjaysnest replied to the thread Controller going into and not exiting from under-voltage mode..It will take days to do so without any draw from the battery.
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Sscrubjaysnest reacted to mikefitz's post in the thread Controller going into and not exiting from under-voltage mode. with Like.
Your system, 25 watt panel, I max 1.1 amp, PWMsolar controler, AGM 15Ah battery, inverter 600 watt, typical load, bike battery. This...
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Sscrubjaysnest reacted to sunshine_eggo's post in the thread proper charging parameters for LiFePO4 with Like.
Don't be surprised. MANY charging devices do not implement LFP charging optimally. RV AC-DC converters are another market where...
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Sscrubjaysnest reacted to sunshine_eggo's post in the thread proper charging parameters for LiFePO4 with Like.
That chart is for resting voltages. You can get to 100% @ 13.6V, but it may take a very long while. Change: Float to 13.5V Boost...
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Sscrubjaysnest replied to the thread Controller going into and not exiting from under-voltage mode..1. Not enough panel. It is for maintaining battery at or near full charge. 2. Charge curve for AGM are different then flooded batteries...