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We have users here claiming no issue starting power tools on the 3k. Idk, I always assumed it would have. But 1 Lifepower4 does have...

You don't. It's just really easy to make a big inverter run backwards so it became a standard feature.

18kPV may have a NEM3 problem with PCS. PCS requirements may be avoidable if you do it as a non export system which I believe PG&E does...

Charging is normally terminated based on amps, rather than voltage I'd say. Otherwise the charge cycle would be bulk-float. I do think...

My choice of buying the Schneider XW Pro with MPPT 100 600 charger was based upon the reputation of the hardware reliability. And I have...

Every Full Moon. I celebrate Prometheus.

Yeah I will admit to having plenty of small computer components boxes despite that being against my policy! But large boxes get the...

So, I have these boxes for my batteries, AIO inverters, etc. If something goes wrong, there's bold wording to SAVE THIS PACKAGING...

Immediately unless it's a product I'm thinking about returning. In a warranty process I do not expect to be expected to still have the...

You can look through the selection on Digikey or Mouser and trust that anything you find on there even at the lowest price is from a...

I thought it was interesting that the foam spacer tape does not cover the entire side of the battery cell but only the top and the...

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

I replaced all my other PV wire with Temco PV rated, it is just superior in my opinion to a lot of the Chinese imported stuff. One thing...

Thats exactly how my system is connected.

just in case my description wasnt clear, i made a diagram. would it work? are there other options that wont cost a fortune...

Yes. I call this double conversion and my system works this way too. The main drawback is you lose 5-10% of the power through the...

What we need is the location in the title lol Edit: Oh location is in the post at least

I find the Temco sort of stiffer than the stuff that comes on the panels. But I am happy enough with it to keep using it.

My XW Pro does have a grid input on AC1, but I have that breaker OFF, all the "normal" time. I do not have netmetering at all to charge...

what about the dreaded Smurf Disease? That seems like an infection to me....you buy one piece of Victron and then the whole forum jumps...