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  • Post in thread: Victron is Over-priced Eurotrash. Why would anybody buy Victron over an AiO?

    It looks like shipments beginning in June: https://invertersrus.com/product/victron-lynx-class-t-power-in/ Edit: Or here, it looks like you can order now possibly: https://www.bimblesolar.com/V-LYNX-PWRIN-CLASS-T And the M10 Distributor...
  • Post in thread: Midnite Solar Announced their new 10kw AIO at Intersolar Today

    Nothing wrong if someone chooses Beta Boxes. It’s a personal choice with its own risks and rewards. But they are Beta Boxes just the same. As long as that’s understood that’s all that matters.
  • Post in thread: Signature Solar and the EG4-6000EX-48HV

    I’ve been running one of those Magnum’s non stop since 2008 in a hydro setup. I will be replacing it with two Victron 8,000W units from CC along with SOK batteries. The extra cost of a quality LF inverter over any of these cheap HF Chinese inverters like EG4 etc is 100% worth it.
  • Post in thread: Off-grid Victron Build Critique

    More importantly, it's 10yr non-prorated which is a big deal over just a 10yr warranty.
  • Post in thread: Have you had a Sol-Ark Failure?

    Definitely sounds like a HF inverter. This is why I’m choosing Victron
  • Post in thread: Utility jerking me around.

    Well regional labels can be confusing, in this area in WNC the locals call them “branches” and a “creek” is 20ft wide fast flowing trout river lol.
  • Post in thread: Spinoff from house burning LFP vs AGM vs Lead Acid - Why not just run the older tried and true stuff?

    Ignorance, that's why. I also do not have insurance, and cannot get it and that isn't a concern. If you are as concerned as it seems like you are your safest method FLA, AGM or LFP is to make a power shed separate from the house. Being in a cold area you could have it partially set in a bank...
  • Post in thread: Off-grid Victron Build Critique

    Oh, trust me, I wouldn't go anywhere else. I've been emailing with Jason from CC about my build. I have watched Adam's stuff as well. I was seriously tempted to order from Dan at Trophy (He's a Victron distributor as well) with less than $100 shipping and no sales tax if shipping to NC...
  • Post in thread: Midnite Solar Announced their new 10kw AIO at Intersolar Today

    Depending on the price...maybe. I'm not sure I would need two. Dual 10kva Quattro's is a bit overkill most of the time and dual 5kva MP2 would be fine most of the time but there are things I would like to be able to run that they couldn't support.
  • Post in thread: Eclipse 2024

    East side of Crab Orchard lake near Carbondale IL, 4min+ of totality. 2017 eclipse I only experienced 2min 30sec totality. Was worth the drive.
  • Post in thread: who is still burning wood in april?

    We lit a fire again here just north of Chattanooga TN yesterday morning as it was 37° F and down to 64° in the house.
  • Post in thread: WaterFurnace Series 7 – Total Cost Breakdown

    Friend's parents are doing a Geothermal closed loop with the lines coiled and laid flat in the bottom of a spring-fed pond about 12ft deep. They tied it to rebar to sink it.
  • Post in thread: How to get warranty help for an SOK 48V100 battery?

    People like the OP are what's wrong with the world today. No words..lol wow.
  • Post in thread: Midnite Solar Announced their new 10kw AIO at Intersolar Today

    Don't rush him, it will come out when it comes out :)
  • Post in thread: Midnite Solar Announced their new 10kw AIO at Intersolar Today

    Nah Beta Box like Beta Software while shiny new cool etc are often plagued with bugs and problems needing constant updates to the latest "beta" firmware/software. I'm fine with unfinished IF the parts that are "finished" are stable and problem free generally. Rosie being as new as it is...
  • Post in thread: Deciding between Victron, Enphase and possibly Sol-ark. Input?

    Never mind, you must not have been on the forum long enough to know why anyone would recommend Current Connected over anyone else. Ignorance is bliss; carry on. Buy everything but your inverter from the MS guy if you feel bad about not giving him the sale. Get the inverters from CC for the...
  • Post in thread: 2024 YouTube Video Ideas

    The Midnite Rosie? It's 7kw and not AIO (Thank goodness)
  • Post in thread: Midnite Solar Announced their new 10kw AIO at Intersolar Today

    Th That might be true if it was not a Chinese company. But it is and MNS is making the right call. If you want a cheap Beta Box (Eg4) Chinese knock-off, just get one.
  • Post in thread: Victron is Over-priced Eurotrash. Why would anybody buy Victron over an AiO?

    @Daddy Tanuki we shall see. Dad is the one that got it. Probably would be wise for us to hold on to it as a backup. However with two Quattro’s that shouldn’t be something we have to worry about barring something crazy like an EMP etc. That being said if we ever do decide to get rid of it I...
  • Post in thread: Midnite Solar Announced their new 10kw AIO at Intersolar Today

    I was considering Rosie or two but was leaning Victron since I know they support comms with Trophy Battery. Plus, I'd prefer an LF inverter, even though I know MNS HF inverters aren't like the other HF junk.
  • Post in thread: Midnite Solar Announced their new 10kw AIO at Intersolar Today

    Not sure what your deal is but I think I’ve found a new person to block.
  • Post in thread: Where is off-grid utopia?

    By all means please keep that rumor going, we have enough people moving here ;)
  • Post in thread: QO vs Homeline

    QO for me. Did a 100Amp sub panel in my shop. Breakers cost a bit more but I like how the plug on neutral works, keeps the panel nice and tidy. The Homeline breakers just felt cheap to me.
  • Post in thread: source for 120v efficient refrigerators

    I have an on grid and off grid place and both of them have Samsung 21cu Ft top freezer models that can be converted to fridge on top as well. Digital inverter motor and my testing when plugged into a watt meter is around 75watts with top and bottom fridge and 90watts with the top as freezer. (no...
  • Post in thread: Deciding between Victron, Enphase and possibly Sol-ark. Input?

    Use Current Connected not that MS dealer.
  • Post in thread: Deciding between Victron, Enphase and possibly Sol-ark. Input?

    I think it was the electrician watching the video not the dealer. At the very least call and talk to Current Connected about it.
  • Post in thread: 4x 24V EG4 200Ah vs 4x 48v EG4 100Ah….

    So help me understand why anyone would do 24V 200Ah EG4 Lifepower, two each in parallel and then each in series, to power a 48V Sol-Ark 12k…. Have seen two setups now where I think the same person has advised this and the first they are always having issues with two batteries getting out of...
  • Post in thread: 14.4 KW solar, 40.96 kWh backup, 2 solark 15k inverters, off grid family home, doable or delusional?

    If I was embarking on this project I would get dual Victron Quattro 10,000VA’s and go with at least 4 if not 6 15kw, 304Ah Trophy batteries. You’re off grid and will have a well, Low Frequency inverter is the way to go. If not Victron, then a Schneider, Outback or SMA. Check out current...
  • Post in thread: Victron is Over-priced Eurotrash. Why would anybody buy Victron over an AiO?

    They will be paired with 4 x 300Ah Trophy batteries. https://trophybattery.com/index.php/product/51-2v300e-3ul/
  • Post in thread: Utility jerking me around.

    Some of the best snow skiing in the east and in some seasons in the whole US is there at Jay Peak :)
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