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I finished installing my array this fall and following is a review of this mount and install. I purchased the MT Solar Top of the Pole mount in a 16 panel configuration. When purchasing the mount, you go to the MT Solar website, there is a calculator where you input panel sizes, number of...

Currently on day 5 of no sun, finally turned the heat pump off and turned on the furnace this morning. Battery is currently at 21% and we are using about 1%/hour. I finally turned the AC input on to the inverters, breaker has been off since March. No laundry, no dryer, no dishwasher ran in the...

I've been busy balancing cells and running Batrium balancing leads. Spent Sunday afternoon making new busbars that run from battery to T fuse. I had made some previously and even plated them but I just wasn't happy with how close a bolt was to the end plate used for compression. When working on...

I used some of those in between panels https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YGYMPLB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You will need to use the right screw head for those or use a stainless washer on top if you prefer hex head. I ordered some socket head bolts in 1/4" stainless...

Just looking at some figures, I turned my system on in mid March 2023 and used 13,666 Kwh since then. My grid usage in that whole time frame was 256 Kwh which comes to 1.87% of total Kwh thus far. As we are now past December/January, this might actually decrease over an entire year. They...

First photo is general view of components. Positive and negative busbars. 200a breaker goes to inverter, ANL fuse to fuse panel and 40a breaker on far left is for the buck converter. As this is a 24v system, I was able to use lighter cable as it was quite tight with tight bends in various...

Yes, please put up that video, I've looked at the spec sheet for the 18Kpv and it gives various times for higher loads. There really isn't spec shown for only under battery power and it would be interesting to see how it handles it in real time. I'm pretty happy with my current system, I added...

I think much of this is relevant. If one doesn't want to backfeed the grid, then using an off grid inverter or using the 18Kpv as an off grid inverter is an option. Why purchase the 18Kpv if it is intended to be used off grid? It's loaded with features that favor having grid connected but...

I always say, "I would find an older woman that owns 1000 acres and has a bad cough."

I have a big stack of wood after cutting 18 trees down (emerald ash borer) and have 4 more left. Some of these are over 4 foot in diameter. Only problem is I don't own a woodburner.......... :ROFLMAO: I'm waiting to see how much propane we use this winter to determine my next step. Next door...

Here is what I see from just reading here and what limited information I can muster. You (Eddie) are an importer here in the US and have an arrangement with Signature Solar. You purchase and import units from Lux. Ian on the other hand seems to be purchasing units outside of your importing...

Certainly not for everyone but economy of scale can make a huge difference. Most here do one-off battery builds, that isn't how to do it. You want to build large and have each part repeated several times. Take for instance my bank. The box was sourced used and on the cheap for $200. I didn't...

Went thru a similar situation this August on vacation, wife was reading the map and put me on a Jeep/OHV trail with the truck camper which I thought was pretty bad for a Forest Service road. The county road to get there was bad too. Next thing I know, I'm heading uphill and I was committed as...

I've been cutting trees for last 3 weekends, my back and shoulders are paying the price. It is work, even mowing the grass. But I am much happier than living in a town or city.

"How cool is that?" One of my favorite sayings in his videos, the enthusiasm is just contagious.

Oh really? Looks kinda pretty to me, a shame to have to close the doors. Cost $11K complete to build the battery. Using a well known server rack battery for same capacity would be close to $20K. And mine looks better. :)

Because it doesn't look pretty like this? It will be a shame putting the doors on it and closing it up. Anyway, as for cost. https://diysolarforum.com/threads/assuming-you-pay-0-12-kwh-can-you-ever-come-out-ahead-going-full-offgrid.53943/post-701875 Now take the EG4-LL and use the same cycle...

Probably not, wind comes up the hill. Mine are 8 feet deep and 36 inches in diameter.

Theme song for dealing with SS support. Lyrics are perfect.

Next update, getting close all wiring complete, currently installing cells. Busbars down each side of cabinet, positive shown here. Fuse is for Batrium BMS shunt voltage sense. Main busbars are 1/4"x 1 1/4" nickel plated myself. Next is ABB breaker with Midnite breaker to supply 48V to 24V...

Going on day 3 of no sun and no real PV yield. My battery is 54Kwh. First day with heat pump on we used 32% of the bank, yesterday used 28% ( I did see some charging for about 10 minutes) and this morning I just left the house and down to 31% but sky is brighter today. Official Loads Tester did...

The ones I purchased do not have the flicker. These were manufactured 9/2021. I had purchased the LV6548's before the EG4 6500EX's but moved my array farther away (420 feet one way) and wanted a higher VOC rated inverter. Original firmware in the LV6548's. I do not use the LV6548's charge...

It's big enough for us. 54Kwh, we can run for about 4 days without sun if we cut usage to minimum. Build was here. https://diysolarforum.com/threads/the-big-blue-box.55099/

Thank you, I want to publicly thank you. I just informed my wife about the LV6548 install while the 6500EX's are out and testing those as they are highly regarded as trouble free. She just rolled her eyes. :) When the 6500EX replacements arrive, I will install those and test again. I am a...

Young Mennonite neighbor 1/4 mile from me called and asked about my system. He was looking at grid tie and wanted a roof mount. There are 10 acres there, I looked at that place before purchasing this one. There is a shed on the property and the south side would be perfect for a ground mount, no...

I dump any excess I can this time of year into home heating. Makes it very comfortable in the house so I can sit on the couch in my undies eating Cheerios watching Gunsmoke reruns. :ROFLMAO: That is a joke, first I don't have enough time to sit around in my undies but you asked for crazy...

It appears you are getting an RMA. You are lucky. I can't even get a response/acknowledgement of correspondance from them now. I started this thread on Sept 6th. https://diysolarforum.com/threads/eg4-solar-charge-controller-mppt-500vdc-100a-mppt100-48hv-sets-code-f01.68669/ Received an email...

I have to ask. How does he obtain the units if your company is not selling to him?

Wow, wife just handed me the sheet for the proposed increases. Non residential will increase 20%, 11.1% first year and 8.9% the next year. Shop is billed as non residential. If average bill is $325, then with the rate increases it will be $390. That's actually close to what I use for a monthly...

Youtube channel is Doc Zwy. I don't want to appear I'm promoting my channel. I have no plans to monetize it or ever get a cent from it. Just share some information and demonstrate how I did things in a visual format. In a forum like this it isn't easy to show some things.