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  1. cmack

    Solar Assistant vs. Home Assistant

    I finally made the switch to Solar Assistant from the default logger (PV pro) for my Sol-Ark. Now that I have it running, I wanted to share my experience and pose a question. Good things: Easy setup I have control over my data I do not rely on an internet connection to log data Logging...
  2. cmack

    No PV input until I reset the RSD transmitter

    I have 2 identical PV arrays connected to 2 different inputs on my SA 15k. Both arrays are connected to the same RSD transmitter. This morning array 1 stayed at 6v while array 2 climbed quickly to 280v (as expected). This is the 2nd time this has happened in about 2 weeks. A quick reset of...
  3. cmack

    200A Manual Transfer Switch?

    I am looking to add a manual transfer switch before my main panel so I can back feed power to my whole home in the event of a power outage. The 200A utility would connect to the switch, which would then connect to my main panel, and to my Sol Ark 15k. By default I would have the switch...
  4. cmack

    Back feed for snow melting?

    Snow is really killing my solar buzz. Is it possible to back feed into the panels to heat them up without creating a fire hazard? Or any other solutions aside from a brush? My roof is way too high for me to reach so I need to find another solution!
  5. cmack

    Current difference on rack batteries

    I have 6x Jakiper 48v 100Ah in a server rack. Originally 1 set of 2/0 wires in a diagonal configuration on the bus bars. Now 2 sets of 2/0 wires in a square configuration. In both cases, I have considerably less charge / discharge current on the top and bottom batteries. Batteries all...
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