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    Renewableoutdoors?

    I forgot to respond. I received my 6000xp quickly, it also came from SS. unfortunately it went into to storage unopened as soon as it showed up because I am in the process of moving.
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    Non solar related, Ryzen 7900x3d CPU for $329!

    I almost picked a 7800x3d up from Ali express when they hit $330. I don't have any experience with buying from that site so I kept waiting. Zotac, power color, and Gigabyte have been a pita for me when it comes to customer support :/ 4090's are crazy, the performance is off the charts! 4070...
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    Should I be upset? Negative Rich Solar warranty experience.

    Lets see, Creator of this forum recommends the brand Exact same model sold for years by at least three vendors Good google rating (which I can assume they bought) I believe if I purchased any other brand my experience would have been different. Appreciate your feedback though!
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    Non solar related, Ryzen 7900x3d CPU for $329!

    It looks like the price fluctuates from am-pm. Its $329 before 8am EST then it goes up to $400, Drops again the next day.
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    Non solar related, Ryzen 7900x3d CPU for $329!

    I'm sure that's helping drive the price down, some of the 8000 series cpus have already been released but they are low end. The seller is on a few stores around the web. I don't know how, but from time to time he comes out with ridiculously good deals. I follow him on newegg ebay etc. I picked...
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    Non solar related, Ryzen 7900x3d CPU for $329!

    I can only assume there are gamers among us, this is the 2nd fastest cpu for gaming available right now, was too good for me to pass up. Normally priced well over $400+ cpu. Ive bought from the seller before "antonline"...
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    Renewableoutdoors?

    I just placed an order with them this week. For some reason they have the EG4 6000xp in stock and its $1329 shipped. My inverter is on the way!
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    Solar panel shed roof, anyone tried Blikir?

    Butyl tape, silicone, windshield adhesive, you name it, a lot of people have thought about using panels as a final roof as opposed to shingles, metal, etc. but what do we put between the panels? I just found this stuff called Blikir. Anyone have experience with it? or have solid experience with...
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    Sold: MSolar 410W panels for sale in central VA I95 corridor.

    Richmond is pretty big so I tell people 15 minutes north of kings dominion 😄
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    Choosing inverter in 2024. MIN10000TL vs 6000XP vs LV-6548

    That was on my mind, will it communicate with eg4/sungold solar batteries etc? right now I have four 12.8V in series with no communication. Not doing that again.
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    Choosing inverter in 2024. MIN10000TL vs 6000XP vs LV-6548

    Grid tie is not a requirement, or needed. The house has no gas so everything is electric and I do not have the roof/yard space to go off grid.
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    Sold: MSolar 410W panels for sale in central VA I95 corridor.

    Brand new, Tested, Ive been getting $160 each on marketplace. 20 or so available. Tier pricing for higher quantities.
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    Choosing inverter in 2024. MIN10000TL vs 6000XP vs LV-6548

    Being an addict for only several months, its soon time to upgrade again, and I am looking for some advice. I can only build a supplemental system due to space constraints at the moment. Ill have approx 9KW of panel input. The growatt has a 10k output, seems like an amazing value, and has a 10...
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    2024 YouTube Video Ideas

    I'd like to see more videos on testing solar panel arrangements; safe grounding techniques; lightning protection options/effectiveness; fuse/ breaker placement advantages/disadvantages; tilt angle; wiring redundancies; series/parallel configuration changes and how they affect output in shaded...
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    Should I be upset? Negative Rich Solar warranty experience.

    I know I am leaning on the picky side, for as much as I paid for it I expect it to work though. Dealing with them has been nothing but unpleasant for me. Not ever buying from them again. That is good advice, learning is expensive. :cautious:
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    EG4 6000xp up and running!

    Beautiful. I'll get to that point someday :love:
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    Should I be upset? Negative Rich Solar warranty experience.

    I purchased my RS-H6548 10-17-23. I finally got it installed up about 2 weeks ago. The inverter was making a high pitch squealing sound. I thought this was normal at first, but after tinkering with the settings I found the RGB strip was the source as it went away when turned off. At this point...
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    Santan solar deal

    yes, I checked there before my inbox.
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    Santan solar deal

    Of the 370w ne solar panels? It still says "request quote" when I open the link in place of add to cart. I checked other flash sales too and did not see them. Looks like ill have to splurge on the 410W panels :D
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    Santan solar deal

    Has anyone ordered from Inxeption recently? I submitted my info for a quote on the NE 370w pallet about two weeks ago and have not received a response from them.
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    RS-H6548 inverter on the way for $1205!

    good deal! Although a 14 day warranty does not inspire me to buy one :P
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    RS-H6548 inverter on the way for $1205!

    My addiction is being fed thanks to the help of some of you guys/gals! Beyond excited! wont need a transfer switch! Already listed my 12v setup for sale locally here in VA. I was leaning heavily towards the EG4 inverter but nothing touches the value of the rich solar hybrid inverter as of today...
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    Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    Thank you. Ive owned seven or so homes, never seen this method. They are usually next to the meter/panel and 2 feet away from the house.
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    Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    So guys I made an error. I found a ground rod today. The builder buried in the cement crawl space wall. There is an 8Ga bare cooper wire running up to my service panel from it. Should I still follow the same procedure? (inverter ground lug, solar panels to ground rod?) Also leaning heavily to...
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    Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    exactly! which is why I am on here asking for help. while everything works, I know its not right and that does not sit well with me.
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    Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    great! now I need a dc-dc charger, thanks for helping me go broke ?
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    Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    Thats probably the best idea instead of having a bunch of misplaced potential problems.
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    Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    I suppose it does not. its basically an RV setup chilling in my garage. I built it to introduce myself to the solar lifestyle. I was only about 80% sure it would work :P I sold my gas backup generator, so I'm balls deep now.
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    Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    Its like crack to me! my system has been up and running for 7 days and I am about to start my third makeover. First it was 20a mppt then it was 30, 100w x2 panels now its 300wx2. Next its more battery so I can actually utilize my inverters full potential. I love this entire website and have read...
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    Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    My panels are 50 feet away from the house on propped up on the ground. I am in the process of burying my cables, They run to my 30A mppt. I have a 12.8v lifepo, and my 2200w inverter. So I should run a bare copper wire from the panels to the grid supplied ground or to the inverter? my mppt does...
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    Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    What would you suggest? hard line to the inside of my panel on a breaker with a lockout bracket?
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    Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    I keep it tucked away, and have only used it once. Your point has been made and I appreciate your input.
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    Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    I never claimed to be an electrician :P I am new to the site and read every day till my head explodes. I'll do it again tomorrow too.
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    Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    It got me out of a pinch, I'll take your advice and build a circuit with a switch.
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    Why is grounding so HArrrd!!!

    So attach the ground lug on the chassis of my inverter to the ground supplied from the utility company? There Is one nearby used for the internet box on the side of my house. Do I need to run a wire to the frame of my panels out in the yard as well?
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