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As a subscriber to Joel Skousen's World Affairs Brief I get the weekly publication. There's a section every week on preparedness, and a couple of weeks ago it was about DIY solar. I replied back to Joel that the best resource (unmentioned in the brief) was Will Prouse and this forum. So this...

I'm new here, starting a new thread on my 430W installation, so I can ask questions when they come up. This forum has been a wealth of information. I have also been scouring the 'net for, and learning about, LiFePo4 batteries as well. I'm not sure where I first saw strut channel mounting for...

Late last year we moved from southern CA to Yakima WA. Oh dear it’s cold here - below freezing 24/7 for the past ten days. Last Friday it was -2 overnight. I didn’t really consider freeze-protection in an active way when I built my battery, but at least it got moved indoors to under the...

If you happen to let the smoke out of your wiring you can order a replacement. :p I think they sell it on ebay, amazon, and O'Reily auto parts.

Newly released 2-stage converter/charger specifically for LiFePo4 batteries. Optional 3-stage for others if you need/want that option. On doing a ton of research on updating my RV charging systems for a new lifepo pack I found these. Just got off the phone with them there today, they just got...

Okay...first question...readers digest version: should I get a mppt controller? I have a 'suitcase' system I bought a few years ago - I am now looking at putting more power on the roof - questions for another day. But I have been pondering this little array and what might make it work better...