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I have the PG&E version of this here in the SF Bay area - the utility installed it recently last August for free, because I live adjacent to a high-fire threat area and so there's a higher likelihood of them shutting off my grid power pre-emptively. The PG&E version BPTM is 30A (240V) with a...

If you multiply the stated Vmp x Imp, you get 50W.... maybe if the panel catches on fire, it'll generate 400W of heat.

Thanks so much for this information - it gives a lot clearer understanding of how the SCC works, and that the behavior of XT-60 inputs in various battery station brands might have unexpected behaviors, even if everything looks within spec. The Solix F3800 is brand-new, just started shipping a...

I have the Solix F3800 with similar XT-60 input as the 767. I was thinking if one could use another solar charge controller for 48V batteries, there are inexpensive ones that take Voc input up to say 150V, and the output side would be providing about 50-56V to charge batteries - that would be a...

Thanks, I did look at Voc, but pretty much all panels of the size and vintage have Voc between 30-45 V, save for the odd Sunpower panel, so these panels will never exceed 60V in mild California climate, not even close. That's why I moved on to other metrics to compare the value of different...

Thanks so very much for the reply and the clarification. So to backup a bit, yes, despite the impressive 2400W DC input spec, there are a bunch of concurrent limitations on the Solix F3800's DC inputs that may make it very challenging to max out the inputs. I'm looking at ways to overcome them...

Hi all, new to the forums but have been lurking for a few months. I don't have the Anker 767, but instead am on the Anker Solix F3800 kickstarter, the units are shipping and I expect to get mine within the next two weeks. Like the 767, the F3800 has XT-60 solar inputs with max voltage of 60V...

Thanks for the detailed post of your journey. I'm in a somewhat similar boat, except I just recently purchased the Anker Solix F3800 instead of the EcoFlow's. My main reason for considering the EG4 3000 is because of the curious limitations of the EcoFlow DC/solar inputs - 60V @ 25A up to...

Thanks for pointing that out! I did know that there was a lower amp limit below 32V, but it didn't dawn on me the significance of it. That is probably going to rule out most used panels between 180-250W for sure. (For example, I have a small grid-tie Enphase microinverter system, with 250W...

I'm looking to maybe do something similar for my new Anker Solix F3800, which has a similar 12-60V solar input (1200W max). Can I ask a few questions about your setup and the PowMr charge controller? 1. Is it correct that when using the Chinns 48V battery on the PowMr, the load output side of...

Thank you, I do appreciate your starting this thread - I agree the newer panels in the 400-550W range are indeed much more ideal in terms of voltage and current for these XT-60 inputs, and have the best efficiency. There are just much, much greater logistical DIY challenges for me with the...

I already have a 10-year old 4kw grid-tie Enphase system that covers 60% of my annual usage; adding more grid-tie solar is prohibitive now due to new NEM3 rules. I bought into the Solix F3800 primarily for home backup power first and foremost, but aside from a dozen power outages a year, I...