Recent content by HarryN

There are a lot more components involved in a solar install than just the panels. Just the safety systems are now approaching a similar cost to the panels, and nearly all of that is imported.

Torque specs

Torque specs ( to be honest, wish these were all ring lugs based )

Possible breakers for dual pole, DC applications 300 VDC

This breaker looks interesting for some applications that need both DC poles switched with one handle.

I am a fan of solar, batteries, etc, but we never should have set up the system to subsidize products coming in from the far east. Part of the reason for justifying the massive tax breaks and subsidies was that it would provide a lot of production jobs and companies could grow from it. But...

Out of curiosity, does the printer work when it is just plugged into the victron inverter and running from the battery pack? No shore power connection at all? The reason that I ask, is that I have seen the same behavior when the shore connection is not stable, so the inverter will not connect...

Maybe look at this solar charge controller. https://diysolarforum.com/threads/gensasun-gvb-8-boost-style-charge-controller.83786/

I have used these with success in both AGM and LiFe systems. Now relationship other than have used them.

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Data sheet

Just adding some more info on solar charge controllers. This one is used when you have a 48 volt battery pack and want to charge from a solar panel with a modest size panel with a Voc too low to use a conventional solar charge controllers. https://sunforgellc.com/product/gvb-8/ Sorry for...

I have built both 24 and 48 volt systems, AGM and LiFe types. The big advantage of 24 volt systems, especially for a DIYer is the ease of finding components and end use devices that are 24 volt compatible compared to 48 volt. There are refrigerators, lights, chargers, USB chargers, fans, etc...

As a practical matter - my suggestion is to start by building a small 24 volt system at home to play with, and then work on building the 48 volt system. Even if you don't actually purchase a 24 volt inverter for the learning system, it will help a lot with building up the higher spec...

Just an FYI, the forum does not allow links to amazon like that. I know that you are just trying to be helpful. Added - ( AFAIK ) - could be completely wrong. Edited - thanks for the clarification. I have been avoiding linking to supplier web stores where people can find things for this...