chrisski

The deployable panels were added and the existing ones left alone - as this way I did not have to un-do any existing panel wiring in a...

It started here: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/new-system-layout-issues-qs.37210/ I have a few finishing touches still but I have...

Could work. An FLA battery should take all the voltage settings on the charger's dip switch. I'm not sure how the power supply would...

My typo, sorry, meant to be 1.762 x 1.134 as the smaller panel

Inverters likely need to be the same model and size to link together. I have an Outback Radian 8048 which is a 8 kW inverter and would...

Don't think a Jackery or like device is a good idea for off grid storage where you'll be gone for six months a year. IMO, you'll need to...

I hear “solar power for dummies” is good. You probably want some batteries for an outage. Also in case of outage, make sure the...

I’m picturing the botttom of cell 8 has 100 lbs on it with 7 other cells stacked on top.

No. 4 is in transit, and all of that goes vertical . :)

I’d go with 150 volt dc circuit breaker from midnight solar. 10 amps would be good for series. 30 amps for parallel.

I have a similar problem with my busbars. I think they are aluminum, but not sure. I could contact the vendor, but other than that I...

I would base the wire off the amps you plan to run through the battery. This is usually limited by the load, size inverter or BMS max...

I think I found the difference between NEC ampacity and ABYC that Blue Sea uses. The NEC charts are based on "Not More Than Three...

I would not do that. Is this a grid tied system? If so, does can this new inverter "communicate" with the current to set phases and...

I don't see any reason to replace the EPEVER if its working, and I am a big fan of Victron. I can see getting the Victron to feed 300...

Hmmm, maybe I need to rethink my recommendation of the Blue Sea circuit wizard. My issue is the NEC standards for 4/0 mean my 4/0 wire...

The RV converter you have already may or may not charge your battery for those days. If its a constant voltage 13.6 like most RVs seem...

Will there always be enough sun? If yes, no charger needed. If a few trips prove you wrong, change the converter to a lithium...

I use a nut bolt thread gauge and see which one will fit https://www.amazon.com/Stainlesstown-Bolt-Screw-Thread-Gauge/dp/B00XUU0UMK/

That is math, and looks like it is a little more than 4 miles per kWh, you may need to pull twice that to charge it. That does not take...