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  • Post in thread: Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    It got me out of a pinch, I'll take your advice and build a circuit with a switch.
  • Post in thread: Should I be upset? Negative Rich Solar warranty experience.

    I know I am leaning on the picky side, for as much as I paid for it I expect it to work though. Dealing with them has been nothing but unpleasant for me. Not ever buying from them again. That is good advice, learning is expensive. :cautious:
  • Post in thread: Should I be upset? Negative Rich Solar warranty experience.

    I purchased my RS-H6548 10-17-23. I finally got it installed up about 2 weeks ago. The inverter was making a high pitch squealing sound. I thought this was normal at first, but after tinkering with the settings I found the RGB strip was the source as it went away when turned off. At this point...
  • Post in thread: Non solar related, Ryzen 7900x3d CPU for $329!

    I can only assume there are gamers among us, this is the 2nd fastest cpu for gaming available right now, was too good for me to pass up. Normally priced well over $400+ cpu. Ive bought from the seller before "antonline"...
  • Post in thread: Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    Its like crack to me! my system has been up and running for 7 days and I am about to start my third makeover. First it was 20a mppt then it was 30, 100w x2 panels now its 300wx2. Next its more battery so I can actually utilize my inverters full potential. I love this entire website and have read...
  • Post in thread: Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    exactly! which is why I am on here asking for help. while everything works, I know its not right and that does not sit well with me.
  • Post in thread: Non solar related, Ryzen 7900x3d CPU for $329!

    It looks like the price fluctuates from am-pm. Its $329 before 8am EST then it goes up to $400, Drops again the next day.
  • Post in thread: Should I be upset? Negative Rich Solar warranty experience.

    Lets see, Creator of this forum recommends the brand Exact same model sold for years by at least three vendors Good google rating (which I can assume they bought) I believe if I purchased any other brand my experience would have been different. Appreciate your feedback though!
  • Post in thread: Renewableoutdoors?

    I just placed an order with them this week. For some reason they have the EG4 6000xp in stock and its $1329 shipped. My inverter is on the way!
  • Post in thread: Sold: MSolar 410W panels for sale in central VA I95 corridor.

    Richmond is pretty big so I tell people 15 minutes north of kings dominion 😄
  • Post in thread: Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    What would you suggest? hard line to the inside of my panel on a breaker with a lockout bracket?
  • Post in thread: Non solar related, Ryzen 7900x3d CPU for $329!

    I almost picked a 7800x3d up from Ali express when they hit $330. I don't have any experience with buying from that site so I kept waiting. Zotac, power color, and Gigabyte have been a pita for me when it comes to customer support :/ 4090's are crazy, the performance is off the charts! 4070...
  • Post in thread: Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    Thank you. Ive owned seven or so homes, never seen this method. They are usually next to the meter/panel and 2 feet away from the house.
  • Post in thread: Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    I suppose it does not. its basically an RV setup chilling in my garage. I built it to introduce myself to the solar lifestyle. I was only about 80% sure it would work :P I sold my gas backup generator, so I'm balls deep now.
  • Post in thread: Non solar related, Ryzen 7900x3d CPU for $329!

    I'm sure that's helping drive the price down, some of the 8000 series cpus have already been released but they are low end. The seller is on a few stores around the web. I don't know how, but from time to time he comes out with ridiculously good deals. I follow him on newegg ebay etc. I picked...
  • Post in thread: Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    great! now I need a dc-dc charger, thanks for helping me go broke ?
  • Post in thread: Santan solar deal

    Of the 370w ne solar panels? It still says "request quote" when I open the link in place of add to cart. I checked other flash sales too and did not see them. Looks like ill have to splurge on the 410W panels :D
  • Post in thread: Santan solar deal

    yes, I checked there before my inbox.
  • Post in thread: Santan solar deal

    Has anyone ordered from Inxeption recently? I submitted my info for a quote on the NE 370w pallet about two weeks ago and have not received a response from them.
  • Post in thread: Choosing inverter in 2024. MIN10000TL vs 6000XP vs LV-6548

    Grid tie is not a requirement, or needed. The house has no gas so everything is electric and I do not have the roof/yard space to go off grid.
  • Post in thread: 2024 YouTube Video Ideas

    I'd like to see more videos on testing solar panel arrangements; safe grounding techniques; lightning protection options/effectiveness; fuse/ breaker placement advantages/disadvantages; tilt angle; wiring redundancies; series/parallel configuration changes and how they affect output in shaded...
  • Post in thread: Choosing inverter in 2024. MIN10000TL vs 6000XP vs LV-6548

    That was on my mind, will it communicate with eg4/sungold solar batteries etc? right now I have four 12.8V in series with no communication. Not doing that again.
  • Post in thread: Renewableoutdoors?

    I forgot to respond. I received my 6000xp quickly, it also came from SS. unfortunately it went into to storage unopened as soon as it showed up because I am in the process of moving.
  • Post in thread: Solar panel shed roof, anyone tried Blikir?

    Butyl tape, silicone, windshield adhesive, you name it, a lot of people have thought about using panels as a final roof as opposed to shingles, metal, etc. but what do we put between the panels? I just found this stuff called Blikir. Anyone have experience with it? or have solid experience with...
  • Post in thread: Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    Do I need to ground my off grid 2200w inverter and ground laying solar panels? Every post/ google answer seems to leave me more confused. "Ground it to your existing grounding rod from the grid" "install new separate grounding rods for each" "Don't do that it will create a ground loop!" gonna...
  • Post in thread: Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    So guys I made an error. I found a ground rod today. The builder buried in the cement crawl space wall. There is an 8Ga bare cooper wire running up to my service panel from it. Should I still follow the same procedure? (inverter ground lug, solar panels to ground rod?) Also leaning heavily to...
  • Post in thread: RS-H6548 inverter on the way for $1205!

    My addiction is being fed thanks to the help of some of you guys/gals! Beyond excited! wont need a transfer switch! Already listed my 12v setup for sale locally here in VA. I was leaning heavily towards the EG4 inverter but nothing touches the value of the rich solar hybrid inverter as of today...
  • Post in thread: Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    Sorry I should have included that. My inverter has a hard line connection and I ran 3 standard household outlets throughout the house. The ground is coming from the street. Initially I built the system as a backup generator for when the power goes out. When the power does go out I back feed it...
  • Post in thread: Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    So attach the ground lug on the chassis of my inverter to the ground supplied from the utility company? There Is one nearby used for the internet box on the side of my house. Do I need to run a wire to the frame of my panels out in the yard as well?
  • Post in thread: Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    I never claimed to be an electrician :P I am new to the site and read every day till my head explodes. I'll do it again tomorrow too.
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