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  • My +3.2kw portable array system... Solar Trailer

    If not desiring to mount Solar panels on a roof, (which I don't prefer for many reasons...especially with bifacials) racking can be one of the most expensive parts of the system. Most really don't allow much flexibility or adaptability let alone mobility...definitely not cheaply in time, labor...
  • Signature Solar Tech Support - Cody McHenry...ALL thumbs up! ?

    The short of it is...I came here to give my feedback on Signature Solar & more specifically on one of their Techs...Cody McHenry. Like another poster yesterday, I too was helped yesterday by this gentleman...he was awesome! He was patient, long suffering, helpful & stuck with me until all was...
  • Keeping LiFePO batteries warm in the winter....

    As noted in a recent thread, I recently bought 1 PowerPro & plan on buying 2 more to add to our system once the house is finished. Obviously these all have built in heaters. However, I also 6 LifePower4's that need to be kept warm that are kept in my insulated solar utility room which is kept...
  • Hydraulic Table Cart?

    Hey @Will Prowse or any one else, I saw this HAUL-MASTER 1000 lb. Capacity Hydraulic Table Cart for $70 off at Harbor Freight. It has 2x the weight capacity of the other one that they sell which is only $30 cheaper with the sale. However, it weighs 160# by itself vs 90# of the lighter duty one...
  • SOLD: New, unused, in the box EG4 6500EX. $675 plus shipping. (SW, Colorado)

    FOR-SALE: New, unused, in the box EG4 6500EX. $675 plus shipping. (SW, Colorado) Note: I paid $1,299 + shipping Reason for selling: I bought 2 of these for the house we are building & am happily currently using the other one to support our current needs...works fantastic. That said, I...
  • Looking for source to buy bulk 8 AWG/Gauge PV wire...

    Not sure if this is the right location or kosher to post but I'm looking for source to buy bulk 8 AWG/Gauge PV wire... I have previously bought 100' lengths of TEMCo 8 AWG/Gauge wire from Amazon for about $0.75/foot but wondered if there was a recommended source of quality 8 AWG/Gauge PV wire...
  • 2/0 awg OK or is 4/0 necessary for ground? (Inverter to batteries)

    I am basically trying to replicate HALF of the same system in Will's blueprint photo from his site. (Attached photo) Note, I only have ONE INVERTER, not two. (See 2nd attached photo) On the positive, I did use 2/0 awg from the inverter -> 200 amp breaker -> busboard -> then transitioned to the...
  • EG4 Inverter directly above server rack cart?

    Ok...this probably a silly question but hey this is the beginners forum, right? For the most part I'm trying to duplicate Will's EG4 set up from his video but with only 1 inverter for now. I see he has his nicely spread apart. Is this for any reason beyond visibility in a picture/video? (See...
  • EG4 PowerPro vertical stacking?

    I apologize if this had been discussed but have not seen this question addressed in my searches. I have just one currently, but in the end, I plan to have atleast 3 PowerPros. At nearly 310#, 35"x22.3"x9.1", the EG4 PowerPros are very stout batteries to say the least. With them being nearly 3'...
  • EG4 6500EX...PV1 and PV2... number of panels?

    While we are building our off grid home, I currently have a single EG4 6500EX, 4-Lifepower4's, 8-Canadian Solar 390W bifacials hooked up to PV1. We run a 30 amp chord to my 5th wheel which uses only electric for its fridge/freezer, hot water heater etc as well as a residential fridge freezer in...
  • Keeping solar room vented & cooler...

    I live at 6,850' elevation so my nights always get cool & I have very little humidity in SW Colorado. But... between the inverters heat & daytime heat I think the little room will get warm. (Did have 2" R-Tech insulation.) I'm considering adding a small 4" ducted fan just to circulate cooler...
  • Delete please...Thx

    Delete please...Thx
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