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These things accommodate panels within a certain size range. I did see in a YouTube video the guy used plastic extentions that allowed for larger panels. There is no mention of these extention pieces on the web site. Nothing in the instal instructions. Did your power racks come with these...

Need to join my 10g EGC to some 6 g at the array. Wire nut? Split bolt? Solid/solid wire is easy to wire nut as is stranded to stranded but I may end up using 6g solid (if I,have it on hand). Should I still use wire nuts?

I need some 6g for both. Placing an order with wireandcableyourway. Many choices. I’m ordering THWN-2 for the array but I need 6g for the panel frames, and Mount as well as 6g to connect to my grounding rod. There’s bare solid, bare twist, and twhn-2. Tim I recal in another of my posts you...

Hello. Looking at 3 solutions for a groundmount. I need portability (somewhat) as I’d like to experiment with array location plus we have a unique cabin arrangement that will likely fail at some point and I’d like to be able “pack up and go”. Cost is not an issue. Our cabin is “no grid”, and...

I need a dc disconnect. Current connected sells an IMO type box. Amazon sells dc. Breakers (pic attached). Are they any good? They are a bit cheaper but I’d hate to blow things up. I realize the current connected box is likely made in China, but not all China is equal. Not even sure how...

Sunshine, what do you use for your pv to charge control, and charge control to battery cable/wire? my Victron 250/60 says multi strand wire with a high strand count. I am considering the following: thwn-2 is 19 strands pv wire is 19, or 7 uf-b is 1 strand. Victron warns of resistance and...

I,tried,replying to another thread and it disappeared. my sok rack is 5/16 terminals. I’m looking to buy the mrnb blue sea fuse thing that goes onto the battery post. It’s a 3/8 lug. optimally you want everything the same size. But some responded in the post (about lugs/washers etc) that as...

i searched for solar shed, solar doghouse, solar battery box and all that came up was solar powered sheds, dog houses, and portable solar boxes, I.e jackery, etc. initialy the plan was to instal the stuff in an existing shed 50,feet from the array, and then 120v into the cabin. Now I’m...

SOK doesn’t have a grounding lug. Other rack battery’s do. Is this an oversight by SOK or is it not needed for some reason? the case is metal so it should in theory be tied to the rest of the grounding system. my system is Victron stuff and Victron says to “bond” the dc negative to ground...

I’ve been learning and maybe this is way over thinking….. our cabin is no grid. We are essentially the power company. power company does its own grounding/bonding, then transmits. Homeowner grounds and bonds at the home. so, should I also ground/bond the inverter on its own, and then...

my controller is a Victron 250/60. the manual does not say what size wire for controller to battery connection, or the ground wire size. for reference a morningstar controller manual does say 6g for the battery wire, and 8g for the ground. I did a google and diysolar search and everything was...

Looking for a small 120 panel ? Just want to instal,a breaker for proper electrical grounding. pv wire (prefer direct burial), not sure if I should go 6 awg ? Array ecg ? Prefer direct burial with pv wire. 6 g? Solid bare? prefer,to avoid junction box. should I use 6g solid bare for...

Came across this web site, and they stuck the spd wires into the pv input. is this legit? It would seem to me that it’s too late? I’m thinking the spd should be inline, and before the charge controller? So it can “catch” the surge?

Just wondering what books you've read/recommend for solar, and solar installation. I have a pretty good grasp of things. But I’d like to have a good hardcopy reference. Not just general solar systems but down to the nitty gritty of installs, balance of system, layout (seperate solar shed or...

Looking to purchase this controller but there’s 2 “simillar” ones. There’s a 300+ price difference Between the 2 and they appear to be the same. am I missing something? https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0777L7QR6/?coliid=I3O9L16YFS41GG&colid=1I6CEAJ42OOLN&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1...

So, just thinking ahead for next year if I get a second sok rack battery should I connect the cat5 cable between them? Should I bother with communication with the Victron multipluss? I don’t have any comms with the inverter currently. was thinking of just connecting in parallel, and then...

In a nutshell, remote cabin. Off grid. Actually no grid, nothing. Not used for the winter. It gets cold. -40 Celsius sometimes. I have: SOK rack battery victron multipluss eg4 chargeverter. I’ve read 30-70% charge for the battery, turn,off,bms and see ya in spring. can I leave all my stuff...

Specifically a Victron 150/35 makes sense for me right now. I actually have Amazon gift cards in the amount for this. but does it make sense to wait and buy a 250/65? 35a is all I currently need. BUT it’s possible I may be adding a battery, and could expand as well. Not to mention the 250...

according to the manuals: the DC models get wired to the positive, and negative, and ground the ac models get wired to the hot leg, and ground. my questions are: 1. Can I wire the ac spd to hot and neutral? (120 system, I dont have 240) if the wires act as antenae then doesn’t it make sense...

Hi people. Looking to now add to my battery and inverter for a complete system. Alte calculator tells me I need a 1.2 kw array, 24A CC. Ive selected a Victron smart solar 150/35 Cc, and 4 - 355w panels. Panels will be 2s2p. Using voltage drop calculators suggest 6awg output,cables and 10awg...

Looking for ideas for a decent Tv for our non grid cabin. Current Tv is a plasma I think. It’s drawing almost 600 watts. and by “best” I’m referring to lowest power consumption I.e led, plasma, oled, etc. needing one with a usb input as we use some type of program to,watch movies. Currently...

I thought I’m doing things correctly. but I’m not so sure. start generator > plug in chargeverter > select voltage set to,57 > enter > select current, set to 50A > enter. (Yes breaker is switched on) sometimes my generator kicks up then settles down. My chargerter “charge” light blinks but no...

I’m instaling my multiplus and chargeverter. I’ve seen some of you attach to plywood, and some to cement board. Some attach direct, and some attach with spacers. whats considered best practice? was thinking plywood on the studs and attach direct (chargeverter would be spaced from wall) if I...

I recently ordered a “in stock” battery from a company. It was a lot of back and forth until the truth came out (they didn’t have stock) and I ended up cancelling the order. I emailed Currentconected to confirm they had the battery in stock. They did. and under 24 hours from my purchase it’s...

Just looking for some opinions. I ordered a lifepo4 battery from a local Canadian company. (I try to shop local, support mom and pop, etc when possible). battery was “in stock” when I ordered. Website indicates it could take 4-5. days to ship. after a week I didn’t receive any confirmation...

So my solar setup is at a shared cabin, but will be for my use only. To emphasize this I’d like to instal it in a small “plastic” type shed because I really don’t want to build anything. my concerned are water tightness, and heat. Anyone use these things? Are they vented decently? Are they...

I’m not hard wiring my multi into an electrical panel. id like to wire an extention cord into the ac input so we can use the generator for charging and ac pass through. im a bit confused as some of the 12/2 cords are 15a and some are 20a. Is it the ”end” that makes it 15, or 20a? a 12/2...

I’m ordering pre made cables from battery cables usa. connecting A server rack battery to a Victron multipluss. battery is 18” tall (I’m standing it up against wall), Victron is 26” tall (let’s call it 2 feet). I’m also connecting a t class fuse, and smart shunt about 12” from the battery...

Not sure if I missed the answer in the manual or perhaps “broken English” I.e “charger switches to night by pressing mode button during 3 seconds” I think they mean “press mode button within 3 seconds of turning the charger on” Is that correct? also wondering how to access the custom presets...

I know solid for ac, and welding cable for dc but what do I use for ground? do I follow the same solid for ac grounding, and stranded for dc grounding? what about the wire connecting to the earth, or planet? what about the wire between 2 grounding rods? im placing an order for inverter...

I’m making up my shopping list of cables, inlets, outlets, cords, etc. not sure the “best” way to hook things up. I have some ideas, and questions, and perhaps silly concerns. Just would like some input. Maybe I missed something, or didn’t consider future usage, etc. Victron multipluss...

I’m somewhat confused. I’ve read the stuff on selecting cable, and fuse size. But, always follow manufacturers instruction. Trophy battery says to use a 2/0 cable if only connecting to one battery (this is my situation). Morningstar (2500w inverter) says to use minimum 3awg, but later on...

Just curious who does, and doesn’t have a shunt. Why, or why not? I used one but it was with a LA battery. The newer rack batteries have a display so I’m wondering if I’d need a shunt?

My apologies if this is titled wrong, and if I don’t make sense. I’m learning as I’m coming along. (Building the plane as I fly it). This pertains to another thread I have on a cabin “system” but is focused specifically switching from cabin season to off season. What I learn from this thread...

Victron product sheets list “wake up sleeping batteries” as a feature, but when I fed the manual it says there has to be +5v above battery v too,start charging. If the bms has disconnected then how does this work? When looking at brands other than Victron what, in the specs will tell me if,a...