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    Seplos Solar

    If you contact them, use a disposable email address.
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    Why are My Batteries Charging Daily?

    Thank you, I can bump up #13 to 58. Is that advisable? The 48V chargers on the signature solar site charge to 58.4.
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    Why are My Batteries Charging Daily?

    Great info. Thank you. One thing I failed to mention is that I'm not confident the batteries are getting a full charge. The SOC graphs usually say 75%, occasionally 100% (25% increments which is frustrating). I'm not sure my BMS is communicating properly with the inverters. Do you think the...
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    Why are My Batteries Charging Daily?

    I have 2 Growatt 5000 inverters and 4, 48V server rack batteries. I'm connected to the grid which is just passing power through to a 30W load. No solar installed quite yet. I just finished the system a week ago so I'm just monitoring its behavior for now. I'm confused by the behavior of the...
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    Minimum PV Voltage with Growatt 5000 Inverter

    Thank you for the prompt reply. That confirms my assumptions. Much appreciated.
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    Minimum PV Voltage with Growatt 5000 Inverter

    I have 2 Growatt 5000's that I just installed. My primary goal is power storage for when the grid fails (I'm in Texas so, yeah). I have no PV panels yet, I'm just charging off the grid for now. I want to add some solar in the new year. I'm going to start small - real small, like 1 or 2 panels...
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    Seplos Solar

    I have the quote from Seplos in my inbox. However, I have yet to hear of anyone that actually received any of their batteries. I'm going to wait to order. Too many things are giving me pause. I hope it's legit, though I will probably miss out on the $1K kits while I wait.
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    Seplos Solar

    So you received your Mason kits? Were they as in the pictures and videos and did they arrive in good condition?
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    Seplos Solar

    I'm looking at the same thing. They look like quality units with a professional case but I just can't help but think that it's too good to be true for 6.9KWh. I welcome any thoughts and especially any first-hand experience with them.
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    Where to Find an Electrician for a Grid-Tie System - Not a Solar Installer

    I am going to DIY my grid-tie system from batteries to inverter and maybe to subpanel. However, I want an electrician to tie into my main panel and the grid. This ensures everything is up to code, proper permits are in place and an overall sanity check. However, I don't want to contact a...
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    48V Battery Bank Wire Gauge

    I think I may give that battery a shot, except the 13.4 kWh model. It also has the cables included which look long enough to get to the DC battery lugs on my inverter.
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    48V Battery Bank Wire Gauge

    Thank you JGB3
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    48V Battery Bank Wire Gauge

    4/0 it is. Thank you! Now I just need to get a second job to afford it :)
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    48V Battery Bank Wire Gauge

    Is a 150A breaker between the batteries and inverter too small?
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