diy solar

diy solar

Most reacted threads

  • EG4-6500EX-48 Issue

    PV Input issues: (1) I have to restart or power off the inverter daily then power it back on in order to get the proper solar power from PV1. As as example to today, this morning PV1 was showing a measly 100+ watts of power coming in, I knew this wasn't correct, although the sun just crested...
  • EG4 - 6500EX-48 - Power Consumption

    Hi, I am new to Solar and am building an off grid system as time and money permit. So far I have a EG4-6500 with EG4-LL batteries and 10 - 410 Watt SolarEver panels. As is on sunny days the system runs basically everything I need it to run, I am saving for more panels and additional batteries...
  • Can you parallel a 6500 and 6000 together

    Just as the title says - can I run an EG 6500 and 6000 together?
  • Solar Panel Direction & Charge Control Question.

    I currently have a string of 10 - 410 watt panels facing solar south, I plan to add two more strings of 10 panels for 30 total panels. I have a single EG4-6500EX at the moment. I had originally planned to add a second one for additional load and PV inputs, as it looks over the last 3 months of...
  • Required Wire Size AWG

    Hello, I am planning my off grid solar system, I am currently on grid and intend to pull the plug. I will need to do this is steps so my plan is as follows. I have a 6 circuit Generator Transfer switch installed next to my main panel (200 Amp) in my laundry room. I want to extend the wiring...
  • EG4-6500EX-48 Solar String Question

    Hi, I have a 6500EX-48 with a single string of 10 SolarEver 410 watt panels with plans to add a second string this summer / fall. I started monitoring the PV input as I have questions to whether I can safely add more panels to this array. The manual shows 4000W per panel and a max 18 amps...
  • Conduit Size and Fill Recomendations

    Hi I am looking for suggestions and tips with my conduit run as I will be moving my arrays to their permanent home and wiring. My runs are going to be ~125 underground, then another +/- ~100' along the base of the house (under the deck etc). From past recommendations we have settled on...
  • Best Panel Config Help

    I have a EG4 - 6500EX and due to my Northern US and cloud condition I would like to over panel (safely) and reduce the cost of the wire run if possible. The estimated distance from the proposed panel location is just under 300'. I currently have 12 - SolarEver 410 watt panels and had originally...
  • Safe Distance from Inverter / Chargers -

    Hi, What is the concern if any being near electrical equipment such as All in one inverters, batteries etc? I have been told and want to verify that it is not safe to be near such equipment. Is there any truth to this? Although in separate rooms our inverter, batteries and critical load panels...
  • I need to find a new Vendor

    I thought I would take advantage of the 5% off sale at SS but shipping nearly tripled since last week?
  • ShopSolarKits.com VS Signature Solar

    Are these two companies the same? I placed my original order through SS and after waiting impatiently for 14 days to receive my order (shipper) that I placed my next order from ShopSolarKits.com plus it saved me ~$50. Today I received this order and the shipping receiver has Signature Solars...
Back
Top