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Ok, so i'm sold on the idea of optimizers. Is there a FAQ that address the following questions? What is the best / worst brand? Do they have to be the same brand as the mppt? Is it plug & pray? Is there a software setup step? Should I plan on one per panel? One per string? Does series /...

Is there an insurance "pool" to speak of? These would be "carriers of last resort" for undesirables like solar hippie freaks such as ourselves. I know states do it with auto insurance for people who drive like they're in bumper cars.

I'd like to have a minisplit running off of it, so 1000ish watts + startup surge.

So I fell for a sales pitch a few years ago and....bought 3.4 herds of batteries from some hookup place because I thought they sounded like a good deal. They may still be, if I can use the power storage. The batteries have a nominal of 32.85 volts. fully discharged 25.2v fully charged 37.8v...

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I have three pair of solar panels feeding my mppt controller. I want to increase it to four, or increase the number of panels in each pair. My controller can handle the voltage. At present, the negative and positive wires to each are the same size, but I achieve that by leaving the longer...

Ansul Met-L-X Class D Extinguisher Powder, 50 lb pail Contents: sodium chloride. Just carry 50 lbs of table salt wherever you go, and you're golden. #not actual fire safety advice. I am not a fire man. If you get too close to me, you'll get a whiff of the fact that I'm talking out of my...

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So what does it mean when the display on the front blinks on & off?

Got some myself. Replied, "You ugly tho..."

Honestly I never hooked it up. Project got back-burnered. Sorry to disappoint.

This is the guy I meant: https://droughtmasters.mysimplestore.com/products/the-travel-10-water-generator I have not tested this system and I don't know if it's worth it, and I don't think you can buy it complete, though the dvd might be something you can get.

Nube is the only brand i know of. It's around $1500 and i don't know if it'll work for me or you. There was a guy selling a DIY system on cd, but i forgot his name.

I'm still trying to figure out how the planets revolving around the sun are all pretty close to being in the same plane, especially when planets' natural satellites seem to diverge so much from equatorial orbits.

Regarding work: Amazon is still hiring most places, so if there's one near you you're 90% likely to get an offer. It's difficult work for an evil empire, but it'll get you a check. You may even be able to find a camperforce position. I'm sorry,but you'll need to at least double your battery...