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    Break out of metal conduit

    What is the correct way to break out of metal conduct housing PV wire , to attach to SCC in this case ? As well as when going from inside to outside , a junction box with a PVC fitting ?
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    Battery placement check

    I'm wanting to move my system around for better safety and future expansion but I'm a bit concerned about hydrogen gas build up. I'll have 3 4d batteries charge controller and inverter as well as fuses and bus bars . batteries will be on the floor and charge controller and inverter will be...
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    Help me understand what went wrong .

    I have a small solar system consisting of 2 4d batteries 195 AH 390RC 400w of panels . I have a consistent 2.5-3A load running my security system. And occasionally running lights for a total draw 15A . I have my low voltage cut off at 11.5v one battery is 5 months old the other is 3 months old...
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    Help with victron smart shunt

    I bought a smart shunt that will eventually be integrated in my system but I'm using it for load testing some batteries. I was under the assumption it would data log but its only showing a " trends " while the smartphone app is open , once closed it looses the graph data. Is this correct ? What...
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    Inverter sizing help

    I'm looking at getting a grundfos sq 115v well Pump. I'd like to use a victron Phoenix 12/1200 LF inverter if possible but looks like the pump might need more power then 1200w as it calls 12A . other wise I'd go with a 2-3kw HF inverter . Thanks
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    help choosing well pump setup

    I'm looking to add a well pump for my off grid property , I currently have a solar setup 24v 200ah with 400w of panels with room to grow . the well is 100' deep panels are 100' from well batteries are 50' from well. orignally i was looking at a 24v pump using this pump here but concerned about...
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    Panel configuration help

    Hi all this is my first post , I've had my system running for about 6 months . I'm adding more panels just want to check make sure its OK . I currently have a renology rover 30A with 12v system 200w panels. Spec is 400w max for 12v and 95v PV input . I'm wanting to go to 400w of panels ...
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