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  • Panasonic now has home elec storage (link to PV Mag article)

    In this article, they explain Panasonic now has (daily cycle permanently installed) home electricity storage products that integrate with solar. https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2019/11/19/old-dog-solar-panel-manufacturer-panasonic-learning-the-new-trick-of-home-energy-storage/ Here's the direct...
  • BigBattery 170Ah PowerBlock low temp cutoff does something for charging, but not sure at what temp or what happens with discharging

    Test results video at end of post with description. Regarding Will Prowse's review of these nice batteries: Then Will commented on that video with this update: "Correction to this video: Unfortunately, I was correct about questioning the low temp charging protection on the powerblock...
  • Not for DIY: Lithionics Battery

    I started reading https://marinehowto.com/lifepo4-batteries-on-boats/ when I found out about companies I've never heard of. One of the first I found was Lithionics (https://lithionicsbattery.com/), and everything on their web site says they make a great product with all of the obvious features...
  • What's the difference between CANBUS, SMBUS, and I2C in BMS and Inverter systems?

    What's the difference between CANBUS, SMBUS, and I2C, especially as related to BMS and Inverter systems? I noticed that there's another protocol on this page called SMBus. What is that? Also, what about I2C bus? Does that work with inverters? If the protocols are simple enough, I don't mind...
  • Good states to move to (or buy land in) for DIY?

    Yes, I'm bored. Yes, I want to experiment. Yes, I might want to start some supply businesses. Yes, I care about being safe. Yes, I'd like to be legally compliant even in over-regulated areas. But first, I want to get some inexpensive land somewhere where there are no or few regulations so...
  • First used this today! Would love to build UL listed DIY

    I just signed up here. I would love to build a system of DIY UL listed home inverter and battery systems. I'm trying to input knowledge, and when I get a little unemployment money built up, I'm going to start trying to build boxes, batteries with inverters and connectors and stuff and setting...
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