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  1. J

    Inverter with moes ats

    Thanks I had it for 3 months haven't connected it, I'll just send it back
  2. J

    Can I add an MPPT SCC to a set up with a Growatt all in one?

    No worries thanks for ur time
  3. J

    Can I add an MPPT SCC to a set up with a Growatt all in one?

    There are a few threads on here where inverters were damaged supposedly by this transfer switch over time. Search "moes fried inverter on here". I've read some of them. I don't have that experience as I haven't even wired it yet but I just got a suggestion on someone here to use the all in one...
  4. J

    Can I add an MPPT SCC to a set up with a Growatt all in one?

    MOES Dual Power Controller 50A... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F12RDZ2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
  5. J

    Can I add an MPPT SCC to a set up with a Growatt all in one?

    I like the controls with the victron and I have also read that the software associated with the victron does better with getting the most out of ur solar. I'm familiar with the set up and like the Bluetooth control away from the building and the mppt and shunt communicate with each other. Just a...
  6. J

    Can I add an MPPT SCC to a set up with a Growatt all in one?

    I have a related question. I an in the process of upgrading from 12v to 24v and currently have a victron mppt 100/30 and smart shunt with my current setup. I planned on using mppt, shunt, getting new inverter and using that Moe's 50 amp transfer switch thing. After reading more people said that...
  7. J

    Inverter with moes ats

    That looks much better. I just read where people had inverters damaged by Moe's thing. That would be much better and all in one is easier for wiring. Thank you for that.
  8. J

    Inverter with moes ats

    That looks much better. I just read where people had inverters damaged by Moe's thing. That would be much better and all in one is easier for wiring. Thank you for that.
  9. J

    Inverter with moes ats

    Hello all. I'm looking for suggestions on an inverter for what I will be doing in my building. I currently have 24v 200ah battery and will be adding another to increase capacity. My building is wired to the grid (only 120v) and I have been using my 12v system with a 1000w inverter for tv and...
  10. J

    BMS and inverter question

    It has a thermostat and I keep it set to 62when I'm not in there. I have a smart outlet and it tells me power consumption and at the coldest I think or was around 7kw for the hole day n night fot the heat pump alone. I believe once I get the window where the two vents for the condenser...
  11. J

    Just getting started

    I'm using litime batteries and they worked fine accept that I can't set the charge passed 14v without having a spike. Do you have any battery recommendations. 24v and I'll prolly have 2 or 3 100ah for my load.
  12. J

    Just getting started

    Thanks for the read that helps and I will probably do the bus bar as it will most evenly distribute the power between the batteries. I was just toying with making it 24v since I only had 1 battery so far and will be buying another inverter. I'll just keep my 12v set up and add more batteries...
  13. J

    Just getting started

    If I wanted to expand my current set up to handle more load. Replace my 1000w with a 2000 watt inverter and add more 12v 100ah batteries in parallel to get more storage with proper sizing of wires/fuses to handle the load, will I have an issue with 12v 100ah batteries and the 100amp bms with the...
  14. J

    BMS and inverter question

    I currently have a portable 120v heat pump that at the most draws 1050 watts when It runs in the winter and isn't constant but cold weather runs more frequently. In addition I have tv, light, fan, mini fridge, and a couple others. a All together without heat pump its about 250-500 watts and 1kw...
  15. J

    Just getting started

    Thanks again I changed those
  16. J

    Just getting started

    Shunt is in and connected. No temp sensor atm but may add, thought it would come with shunt lol. I have my settings on the mppt and shunt attached. Got the settings online and just wanted to get another opinion to see if these settings look ok. Also I currently have a portable 120v heat pump...
  17. J

    Just getting started

    Thanks that make perfect sense. I wasn't sure but I'll wire it from the battery to the bus bar with the shunt before and everything else from the bus bar. Thanks for clearing that up.
  18. J

    Just getting started

    New question, so I have the victron 500amp smart shunt and am ready to put it in place. However the issue I have is that I have wires that come from the mppt that connect directly to the negative on the battery and another wire that connects from the battery to the inverter. I know the shunt...
  19. J

    What do these numbers mean - from Victron MPPT?

    I'm currently doing something similar with my system. I have a 16x12 building with a 12v solar system. It only shows wut u use and the power to charge your battery back up and I was curious to know what kind of load I can support with my current set up. So I have a 1000 watt inverter and am...
  20. J

    Just getting started

    Thanks I ordered it from the link here to do my part and contribute. Thanks again for all your insight.
  21. J

    Just getting started

    Thanks for the help that's where I was leaning but other people had used different brands because of price tag. I'll get the victron and do it right.
  22. J

    Just getting started

    1000 watt inverter 4ga wire from battery to inverter with 100amp class t fuse and switch 8ga from mppt to battery with 40amp dc breaker, will be adding 30amp breaker before mppt to turn off panels when needed
  23. J

    Just getting started

    1000 watt inverter 4ga wire from battery to inverter with 100amp class t fuse and switch 8ga from mppt to battery with 40amp dc breaker, will be adding 30amp breaker before mppt to turn off panels when needed
  24. J

    Just getting started

    Awesome thanks I'll get 2 - 10amp fuses for the other 2 and get them connected. Any recommendations for the battery monitor. I was thinking the 500 amp victron smart shunt. The price tag is high but thought it might be better with the victron controller as they might communicate with each other...
  25. J

    Just getting started

    New question. Same setup 2 Eco worthy 12v 100w panels(parallel) 30/100 victron Bluetooth mppt Litime 12v 100ah life p04 battery Recently purchased 2 more panels, same ones. From my understanding if I go more than 2 parallel I need to put inline fuses for each one. Short circuit current...
  26. J

    Just getting started

    Thanks, I made the changes and attached the settings from the controller as of now, I see that by default the equalization option is off so I left it and assume it isn't used for these batteries.
  27. J

    Just getting started

    I did get the victron 30amp Bluetooth controller and switched out the switches for more suitable ones like the thread said. Also stuck a class t fuse in and have more to add to make it better. I'll add pics next time I'm in the building to see what else I can do. I have everything running and I...
  28. J

    Just getting started

    Thank you I'm new to it and appreciate your insight. I will definitely replace the fuses and will probably change out the controller as well. This is a great resource to have and thanks for the help.
  29. J

    Just getting started

    Currently installing a solar setup for my building. It's already wired to the grid but I have been interested in playing with solar and thought I'd build a separate setup to power random things in the building from solar instead of using grid. All I'm going to be running is a TV, light, mobile...
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