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I don't recall seeing a specific topic on this, just discussions in posts so let's start an official thread... It seems to me the QO is far superior than the Homelime in the 10 minutes of research I've done. QO main pros -Cooper plated bus vs aluminum in the home line. -Better breakers -3...

If all goes well I'll have 48 more 230Ah cells by Sunday afternoon... Thinking ahead to how I should best reconfigure and incorporate them into my system. Here's what I have currently, each pack has it's own JBD, class T and Midnite 100A breaker. Here's what I'm thinking. Pack 1 - 305Ah...

I didn't feel it at work, lots of equipment running. Others in non manufacturing areas felt it. Looking at SA data there is a drop on my ground mount about the same time it happened, dropped to ~250W Coincidence? Anyone else see or feel anything?

5-6 edit. Ordered 2 ASP Edit ASP is the parallel version of the ASF. I'm waiting for pricing and more details on the HES. I think this is it. https://srneinverter.com/product/ip65-hes-series-8kw-10kw-12kw-hybrid-solar-inverter-2.html The split phase parallel version of the ASF 10kW is...

Figured this was the best section... Has any dealt with removing a utility company easement? I'm looking at land, the high tension power lines were recently removed and relocated but there is still an easement on the deed... Of course this would be a prime area to build. My senses tell...

Found this on garage journal, thought it would be useful here. Build a mobile cart, make your battery rack portable, make a portable array, possibilities are endless. Free shipping over $50. https://www.grizzly.com/products/steelex-6-swivel-caster/d2580 In for a dozen plus some stuff I...

What would you pay for 48 CALB 230ah that have been sitting unused since 2022? What risks / issues are there purchasing cells that have been sitting? I think a road trip is in the works...

Should be a good thread... If you had to pick 3 firearms to use for the rest of time what would they be? Type, brand / model, caliber. I hope this thread doesn't hurt my wallet to bad 😂.

Thought it was a poor connection, not the case, same temps after a new wire. Noticed it yesterday.

I'm probably over thinking this... I currently have an oil fired water heater and excess solar. If I were to add a small 120V heater before my current heater could I get the small heater to circulate and heat the oil fired tank? It wouldn't work if I just plumbed the new hot out to the old...

Random thread... We're all trying to make more power... I recently added a redneck ground mount and a Victron 100/20 to help figure out direction for my next one. I've noticed the Victron makes, a negligible amount of, power longer than the SRNE many of you see me recommending. It also starts...

Gets interesting around 35 seconds in.

One of the best EG4 videos I've seen yet.

I see a lot of discussion on naming convention as well as confusion. I don't recall seeing a master thread so let's get one started. If this is popular enough I'll work on formatting everything better and throwing into a spreadsheet. Model - AC output kW - PV input kW - # of MPPTs - battery...

Edit to add FS link. Send me a PM if you're interested. Pricing will be better for forum members. https://williamsport.craigslist.org/ele/d/danville-lg-neon-305w-solar-panels/7698501021.html End edit. For anyone selling on Craigslist don't fall for scams...

I don't remember seeing this discussed yet. https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/strongest-solar-flare-solar-cycle-25 Things will only get worse as we go into the peak, correct?

Need a combiner box for my 30p1s strings. I can't find a breaker either... ?

I don't recall seeing these mentioned here. Is anyone using them for solar storage? https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/batterotechs-280ah-air-cooled-energy-storage-system-garner-multiple-international-certifications-301962976.html...

Edit - to good to be true. ... If it seems to good to be true... https://x.alibaba.com/Av9WsU

Edit - solved. Shut off the other 2 breakers and isolated the problem child, started charging right away. Back to batteries and doing some laundry to drain them down for optimal photon harvesting tomorrow. I finished wiring up the 3rd pack and I can't get current to flow through the BMS...

Post up where you ordered / are ordering your comforting goods. If the thread expands to much I'll try to index it / rank vendors based on how many mentions they get. I'll start. Jack's Small Engines on Amazon. Delivered in under 1 week. Great communication, thanks to FedEx I got the...

Interesting video in general. The solar and battery segment that starts around 16:30 could be a great topic of discussion. (easily watchable at 1.25x)

TLDR - alt e doesn't store cc info and you have to call for a refund if something is out of stock. A few weeks back I stumbled across NEC compliance stickers on Alte with free shipping and figured why not, ordered a bunch. (I don't ever plan to be inspected but try to do things the proper way...

Realized the rings on the BMS terminals are to big for my cells. I'm trying to bring another pack online and charged up before 3 days of rain and shitty weather. Does this look OK? I know it was covered somewhere before but I can't find it. Thank you all.

I'm planning ahead for adding my 3rd pack and having trouble deciding on a proper disconnect. I attached a crude diagram of the planned setup and a photo of how things sit currently (expect the SRNE is in service) the packs will be reconfigured and put in some sort of enclosure / rack / cabinet...

Does anyone know of a database of manufacturers using LiFePo4 chemistry in their EVs? I really want to buy a used one for commuting to work, especially after adding the 3rd array and adding another ~15kwh of LiFePo4; the tax credit is the icing on the cake... I'll buy more batteries and maybe...

Warning - music is terrible.

Edit 4-12-24 4,000 kWh Edit 3-23 Current Settings. Edit 3-4-24 3MWh https://diysolarforum.com/threads/2-mwh-srne-asf48100u200-h-10kw.67809/post-1027777 Edit 1-2-24 2MWh AC output, close to 2MWh solar. https://diysolarforum.com/threads/1mwh-srne-asf48100u200-h-10kw.67809/post-966398 Edit...

I had another one of my bright ideas... I'm considering using 3 2x6's glued and screwed together with the grain alternating to make my posts for the mount. Why is this a bad idea?

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Has anyone done business with them? I'm ready to make an order, looking for last minute reasons not to. https://sunevo.m.en.alibaba.com/company_profile.html https://sunevo.m.en.alibaba.com/index.html

My Dad and Brother gave me an Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro for my birthday. Any great tips for printing solar components and anything else I'm missing out on? I've printed a few logos using PLA filament. I also have a roll of clear PETG to play with, I think this would be good for cell covers...

Great video of panel manufacturing at KB Solar. It's reassuring to see manufacturing in the states and within a days drive... 2 minute mark if you don't want the intro.

I could see lots of great applications where the weight savings outweigh the efficiency loss. https://news.yahoo.com/scientists-develop-mega-thin-solar-111500487.html

Overloaded my TP6048 for the first time. I was going downstairs to fire up my 24v system and test some panels I picked up yesterday... Appliances running: Dishwasher on heated dry in drying cycle Pioneer 12k mini split (240v) set to 63f in dry mode 2 ceiling fans Upright HE washing machine...