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  • 4,912 solar panels, 4 gigawatt-hours a year… Advanced enough?

    Just got back from Dubai and visited the Universal expo…. Here is some crazy solar installation. I might copy part of their design…. If you want to learn more, Google Terra Pavillon, Dubaï… And there is this one from UAE with white solar panels. I learned that when covering a building with...
  • Good EG4 deal at Signature Solar:

    I didn’t see it advertised anywhere but if you put 3 EG4 in your cart, they will add a 6 slots rack in your cart FOR FREE. (That’s a $499 value). Note: I have no affiliation with Signature Solar (and since I already bought my batteries and I am still waiting for them, I will have to build my...
  • Lesson learned… Again…

    When someone diagnoses a system that isn't working as it should, I always say don't assume anything and start with the basics... Last week I installed some new bluetooth toys so I could check everything live from my chair un thé living room. The same day, I noticed with these same instruments...
  • Panel mount at 30 ft… In the wind…

    I have to add more panels on my system but can’t place them on my roof because of my neighbor‘s trees… I found a 30 ft pole that could place my panels high enough to eliminate the shade problem. It’s an aluminium pole, 8in at the base, 6 at the top ( the ones cities use for street lights). I...
  • EG4-LL with Epever 4215BN and Samlex EVO 4024

    Hi, I just finished installing 3 Signature Solar 24V EG4-LL on my solar installation. So far so good, the Samlex inverter-charger powered up immediately with no issue and the Epever works like a charm with these new batteries. Just wanted to share the experience, hoping that everything will...
  • Someone has experience with Samlex technical support?

    Hi, I have a Samlex EVO-4024. It is working fine but the fans kick in every 3 minutes even with no load (at 66 degrees ambient temp.) The fans are very loud so this is becoming very annoying... I had this problem since the beginning (2017) but it was not an issue since I only used it for my...
  • Heating multiple batteries in a sub zero environment…

    I am installing 3 rack mount batteries in the basement of my cabin where temperature gets below zero celcius a couple of months during winter. I am thinking of building an insulated shell to put on a server rack, install a heating element (not found yet) and use a ventilation conduit and a fan...
  • Signature Solar 24v EG4-LL unbalanced and Low capacity with SoC at 100%

    I installed 3 EG4-LL batteries about a month ago in my cabin and I didn’t have any issue until today. When I arrived today, I looked at my batteries state to see how they are doing. SoC is at 100% for all three. Two seem in a perfect state but one is showing a cell OV status, low capacity...
  • Need a physical measurement on an EG4-LL battery

    I am waiting for my new batteries (hopefully soon…) so I an preparing my installation. I want to order busbars to put them directly on the connectors but I can’t find the width the space between the plastic guards. Can someone help me with this info?
  • Epever settings for Signature Solar EG4-LL batteries

    I have an Epever 4215BN and I am replacing my flooded batteries with Signature Solar 24V EG4-LL batteries. I tried to figure out all of the parameters but even if I go with logic, some are missing. BattleBorn sent me the info for their batteries but I decided not to buy their batteries and go...
  • Will got a new French Canadian friend...

    Hello all, I am very glad I found this forum. Like many others, I was browsing youtube videos to gather information on lithium batteries and I found Will's channel which brought me here. About me: I live in Quebec where we have "almost" the same temperature as Forida. While it's 32C in...
  • Going from flooded to LiFePO4….. And upgrading…..

    Ok…. First real post on this forum…. I hope I placed it where it should be… (love this forum and members btw ;) ) I have off grid cabin with this solar setup: 4x 275W panels 4 x 6V 430 Ah batteries = 24V, 430 Ah Epever 4215BN charger Edit: my 120V charger is a Samlex EVO-4024 My batteries are...
  • Why did I lose all my alerts??

    I use alerts to refer to threads I used to follow. I wanted to look at something but realized I don’t have them anymore. Something changed on the forum?
  • Received my EG4 batteries... Now where are my Main Circuit Breakers?

    I finally received my 24V EG4-LL batteries. I must admit that I was a little worried looking at the path they took to get to Quebec City, but no, the boxes arrived in a perfect condition! Now, they seem to have lost something on their way up here... Isn't there supposed to by a Main Circuit...
  • Why aren’t my batteries charging under a bright sun?

    First full weekend after having changed my batteries a few weeks ago. I replaced my acid-lead batteries with 3 SS EG4-LL and every time I get to my cottage, they are always fully charged. This is the first time I have the time to spend the weekend there and do some testing. On Friday, I...
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