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Hey I just wanted to share my setup. I have posted my plans on here, received critical feedback and made corrections based on that. Thank you all so much for helping. I made this overview video I figured you all would enjoy. Feedback welcome. I would rather know if I have done something wrong...

I am in-flight with building a 50kw solar system to take my house completely off the grid. (Or at least turn the power company into my backup source of energy). I plan to update this thread and post will all of the build videos. I figured I would start a thread here to talk about it, but I am...

I know @Will Prowse already did an F150 video quite some time ago. I think there have been some updates since then (hopefully). I bought one a few weeks ago and I wanted to share my setup. I am using an MPP-8048 and 11.4kw autotransformer (completely disconnected from grid) to function as an...

Here is the overview for my RV project. I wanted to get the generator away from where I sleep, and my wife has standards - so A/C is a must have. I built this system with the idea that I could run one A/C and my fridge overnight with no generator noises.

I just wanted to share my experience with everyone in hopes they will avoid using sellers who engage in misleading business practices. The story starts on the 28th of Dec 2022. I ordered two EEL 48V 16S Server Rack Battery DIY Unit BOX Stackable Type battery cases. I found these units in the...

I see there have been a couple of questions about using the chargeverter in different ways. Can I charge while the inveter is discharging? Well if you had a non-all in one system - this is how they work. A solar charge controller would be charging the battery at the same time an inverter is...

Here is a snapshot of my power bill over the last two years. Share your success with your off grid(ish) systems. System was commissioned in August and making full power Sep 1 of 2023.

I know we have all beat the brakes off this discussion - however please stick with me. It will be entertaining at the very least. Also mods if this thread is in the wrong place, please move it to the right place. I didn't really see a section of the forum that covers my question / line of...

TLDR - I wanted to share my experience in working with Seplos to get some things tbag should be simple working correctly. Their battery monitor software is a complete piece of crap. It improperly flashed all 4 of my BMS units leaving them in varying states of working. One of them was left...

This post is for @Will Prowse to show how to build a simple baffle for his ASIC Miner. This is a pretty simplified view of the box, but you essentially want to cut out the middle of the inner baffle so you can attach it to the outer baffle in a way that does not inhibit airflow. I used a...

As some of you may know I like to tinker, so I also want my electricity to be in the same state. Tinkered. I have two inverters MPP 8048 MAX - this is a 240V only inverter SunGoldPower 8K UL - This is a LF inverter that takes only 240V input and has split phase output. This is done using an...

The purpose of this thread is to talk about how to design and implement off-grid systems in a complex world. I plan to start this thread by showing how my grid connection comes into my property and then discuss options for how to work around the complexities of this system. I have a HUGE bundle...

I have gotten my system to the point where I am ready to connect the output to the rest of my complex setup. I have a question for everyone with these units. How do you physically connect the output with these terminal blocks? I have MC 6/3 wire run to the inverter. I can't see a way to...

I think in light of recent news about the explosion in Germany, having a discussion on risk mitigation methods is prudent. I think designing an enclosure that goes around the battery packs that would vent directly outside is worth discussing. My initial thoughts are to make a direct vent...

I am looking to find an A/C generator than can be run at 80% duty cycle 24/7 for more than 2000 hours. I am looking for the generator part only for a project I am working on. Any tips or personal experiences to share when making a DIY generator? Any pointers on who to buy an AC generator from?

I am looking for the legal answer on whether or not flexible non-metallic conduit is legal to use inside a structure. I have found 1 thread that discusses this. It was stated it's up to the jurisdiction. In my experience local jurisdictions just point back to NEC, but I am surely no pro. (Hence...

I have been working with Alan at Seplos to get my BMS to communicate with my MPP 8048MAX inverters and yesterday he had me flash a new firmware to all of my BMS. I have 4 units in total. Everything was fine last night when I went to bed and I came out this morning to find one of them had...

I'm not sure that this is the right place for this thread, so if it's not mods feel free to move it. I have a conundrum and I hoping someone can point me in the right direction. If you have seen my videos, I essentially have two distinct systems. My hanger and my house both have their own...

I have placed an order from seplos for two mason 280ah cases and they have went completely dark on me. I cannot get them to respond to any emails. I am about one day away from clawing my money back via paypal. Anyone else have an experience like this?

I am curious about people who have growatt 12k LF inverters. How do you handle the ground / neutral bonding in these units? If they are connected to the grid on L1/L2 and they produce their own neutral - doesn't this break the rules for multiple ground neutral bonds off the same service? I have...