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    Dishwasher Off-Grid 2024

    What's the most energy efficient dishwasher nowadays for an off-grid home?
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    Different Batteries in Parallel Uneven Discharge

    I have 16x Battleborn 100ah 12v batteries wired in 4 parallel banks of 4 batteries in series. 48v 400ah I just added 4 EG4 Lifepower4s to the system. Also 48v 100ah per battery so 48v 400ah total. See photo for setup but it's this: All of the positives from each BB 4s bank go to a busbar (4...
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    Autotransformer vs Paralleled Inverters for 220v

    I have a Victron Quattro 5000Va 48v unit. Planning on adding some split unit AC as well as a W/D and dishwasher. Not sure if I will need more power than the Quattro can supply, that is yet to be seen, but I will definitely need 220v for the larger AC unit. What are the suggestions here for...
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    Adding EG4 To Victron/BB - Will this work!?

    So I just purchased an off-grid home that is a summer home. It has a really nice current solar powered system, which I plan on upgrading. Want to be able to add a W/D, Air conditioning, and more lights and 120v outlets in the house. Here is the current system and my upgrade plans. Please advise...
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    Tweak My System!

    Buying a house with the system below. What tweaks should I do to get it perfect? Already have 4 battery balancers on order for the Battleborn packs. Additional fuses? wires ok? Only have 20x 100w panels.
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    Expanding the System - 48v Racks? Split Phase? Add-Ons?

    Hi all, planning on expanding the system in a home I am purchasing which is completely off-grid on an island. There has already been some discussion re additions I would like to make in the home HERE . But need some help with planning the system expansion. The current system is listed below...
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    Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, and A/C!?

    I am new to the off-grid world. We are in the process of purchasing a home that is completely off the grid. Solar power. Cistern water. Propane. The system that is coming with the house is just a couple of years old and consists of the following: Solar Panels Capacity: (20 panels x 100...
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