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my first attempt at diy solar was 1200W array with an older aims 6kw inverter/charger with a 180W idle. the panels produced 4800Wh/day... -
wdwtx2.0 replied to the thread Help me design system for 1000w - 1300w AC unit.+1. The 1 ton unit runs off of 120V as well, so you can plug it in if you feel the need when the sun goes down. Much more efficient than...
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wdwtx2.0 reacted to DIYrich's post in the thread Help me design system for 1000w - 1300w AC unit with
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wdwtx2.0 replied to the thread Waiting for things to fail..+1 with exceptions.
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If you don't want to wait to see how long it takes to fail have me install it
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Watching paint dry is a walk in the park compared to monitoring some of this solar equipment for when it will fail. Hard to establish an...
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wdwtx2.0 replied to the thread Why the laser focus on Idle Power?.I have 2 EG4 6000EX low frequency inverters. They have a LARGE idle consumption. I generally only run on 1 inverter, and have 12 ea...
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wdwtx2.0 reacted to hwy17's post in the thread Does everyone else imagine panels on perfect roofs? with Like.
Yup. Standing seam with penetration free clamps, maybe. But even then, I don't want to be trying to walk around and work on standing...
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wdwtx2.0 reacted to Tulex's post in the thread Does everyone else imagine panels on perfect roofs? with Like.
If you are surrounded by trees, a roof is your friend. Many good options to install without leaky roofs.
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wdwtx2.0 replied to the thread Does everyone else imagine panels on perfect roofs?.I prefer ground mount as well. I spent enough of my working life on roofs. I can see the need for roof mounts as a last resort.
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wdwtx2.0 reacted to Nobodybusiness's post in the thread Does everyone else imagine panels on perfect roofs? with Like.
Probably true. I just wouldn’t do it unless only option left. I got a 30kw array in a 60’x60’ section of my yard.
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wdwtx2.0 replied to the thread Chargeverter V2-extension cord.That's why I said: "Edit: my advice is for a cord for chargeverter only."
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One big is easier than few small.
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wdwtx2.0 replied to the thread Chargeverter V2-extension cord.If all you want it to provide is 240 volt, wire it like wpns' photo, minus the neutral wire. You do not need a wire going to the neutral...
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wdwtx2.0 replied to the thread Need Advice and opinions!.Were it me, I would go with option 1: "split my current load and grab a 6000xp and indoor power pro battery And a second subpanel." If...
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wdwtx2.0 reacted to Partimewages's post in the thread Signature solar issues. (Resolved!) with Like.
You weren't quoted anything. It's just a web page. I'm sure if you read the terms and conditions that you will have to agree to it will...
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wdwtx2.0 reacted to CaliSunHarvester's post in the thread Signature solar issues. (Resolved!) with Like.
You are free to do this but I think it's an honest bug in their shop software which hopefully can and will get resolved.
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wdwtx2.0 replied to the thread Solar power for central AC system.Wasn't saying replace, said supplement.
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wdwtx2.0 replied to the thread Solar power for central AC system.Have you considered a PV hybrid mini split. They can run off of PV directly, or household power if there is no sun. Put one in the area...
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wdwtx2.0 replied to the thread Need a way to bottle or can excess solar production..I would vote for the solar death ray from The Man With the Golden Gun. It's fun for the whole family.
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