Recent content by chrisw5

Also interested in closed loop communication between EG4 and Sol-Ark. Could someone point me to the upgrade guide? I missed the memo on that. I assume it was something released from Signature Solar? I find no reference to EG4 on Sol-Ark's site or documentation.

The lack of manual and clear setup instructions is a big disappointment. Signature solar needs to get a tutorial set up to help their customers through this crap. Also need to support older models as settings for dip switches have apparently changed.

I don't believe there is a setting for bulk voltage for the sol-ark. I only have absorption, float, and equalization options?

Thanks all for the comments. Curious to know smoothJoey's thoughts on why he wouldn't go above 53.6V on float. Is that because Lifepo4s don't like to stay at 100%? To smoothJoey's comment about how the Sol-Ark terminates the absorption phase, this except from the PV PowerView Settings guide...

Hello? Any suggestions?

I was going to try the Vivosun seedling mat. Used to start garden seeds, it comes with thermostat that can be set from 40 to 105 F. If it doesn’t work out I can always use for my garden. :)

Any suggestions on what voltages I should use for the battery settings on my new Sol-Ark setup? I am running 2 - 100ah 48 EG4 batteries in parallel for battery backup. I have heard that you extend the life of your lifepo4 battery by not always charging back up to 100% The spec sheet for the...

Do you know what the recommended torque requirements are for battery cable to main bus bar connections?

Wow. Glad I don't live in CA. A building permit just to add a circuit? Seems heavy handed.

No and no, so maybe not the best idea for zero2 then.

I heard the new Pi Zero 2 is essentially same computing power as Pi3 in zero form factor.

I’m getting a RPi Zero 2 next week to try this out.

This seems promising. Anyone get this to work with a Sol-Ark?

I’ve placed many orders through Signature Solar. Always did right by me. I wouldn’t worry about it.

I use a Soladeck. Seems to work ok. https://rstcenterprises.com/soladeck/