Recent content by anadiner

You seem to be thinking down same lines as me = higher voltage directly to inverter? I was surprised when told to not use a controller for this. Anyway, neither of my inverters are hybrids... simple setup = panels to a mppt controller to lead acid batteries to inverter to load. As I said, I...

My understanding is panels can run directly to an inverter as long as don't go through controller. My question is: I use 24v inverters so is there a difference? I want to do this because: 1. I got solar panel happy after finally finding some UL Listed ones & bought 41 = way too many ha ha. So...

I bought an AIMs converter too. Like its deep cycle charging and adjustable amps. Was waiting on UL panels and finally got bunch on sale. Havent hooked them up yet cuz got so used to charging w/ my AIMs. Haha. My gen cord broke but luckily mine also had button start... rigged car battery to it...

Appears you've checked everything. I was going to ask where you were located because temp affects batteries BUT you said the bartteries were in an 80F room; so, hum. Lead carbon? What is that exactly? Like I use marine lead acid which man ole man I cam not run them down much or have to force...

That was just an example but all the panels at A1solarstore are 40v and up. As for controllers, irrelevant only because I collected bunch in past. Everything from 10a to 100, pvms, mppts... not a concern ya know. Just got myself twisted on the new panel voltages. Posted a lot in past when...

Finally buying panels and now voltage is high. IE) 375w 50v. Ive messed around and gotten myself totally confused. You know, like you have to remember certain controllers won't work with lithium, etc.. Just saying my brain database needs a reset. Recall something about certain voltage max input...

Another thing is even though your other charger is cheap, I prefer this one because of the deep cycle stages (keeps batteries from sulfating so they last longer). And there's a knob on back where u can control ampage. Like I used a small wire at 1st so lower it. You gotta ground it btw. There's...

Hey thx for relay idea. Disconnecting everytime has gotten old.

Yes it does. I bought one last yr and run it from generator to charge batteries. I disconnect it after every charge. Didnt measure but it was significant. Mine is setup for 24v. My next test = seeing if it will charge 2 in parallel. Manual says not to do that but going to try it. It charges my...

Yes it does. I bought one last yr and run it from generator to charge batteries. I disconnect it after every charge. Didnt measure but it was significant. Mine is setup for 24v. My next test = seeing if it will charge 2 in parallel. Manual says not to do that but going to try it. It charges my...

Ok now I want to move to Finland. LOL. A 'permit' is required for every step here. Well when you DIY. Hire solar contractor then bam but junky. I really don't think any of them know anything about... well anything. In this case, a person just wanted to make a ground mount frame... like I did...

Hey, I was even called a 'Karen' for being 'cranky' after running in to bunch Code Ordinances. Seriously ridiculous ones... especially concerning ground mounting. Codes on actual panels I understand and the wiring but come on... requiring frame stamped, screened in, etc... Many folk want to weld...

Irony is there is no requirement on solar batteries here. If they did that then would shut down probably all cars. Btw, batteries were only thing not UL required in my area.

I've been told a lot of ordinances were kinda thrown out there to heed off an anticipated solar movement. Problem in my area is appears no one went back and updated them. Wind power became super popular here. Seems there is absolutely no universal standard except the required main disconnect...

I wanted to add: so you are for sure ground mounting? Asking because I really want to do that also... offers more room and flexibility. Roof mounting seems more restrictive and my roof isn't angled South; although, I understand running in parallel alleviates issue of one shaded panel dragging...