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    How to.install CTs in Meter Load Center

    Hi, I attached a photo of my main meter/load center. Would like to get some advice for installing CTs in the panel. The inverter is a Sol Ark 15kW
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    Installing Sol Ark 15kw CT in Combo Main/Meter Panel

    Hi, I have been looking at some threads, but didn't find my exact situation.i have a Sol Ark 15kW inverter that I am planning on connecting to a critical load subpanel. My main panel is a combo meter/main 200A: see photo. The meter is attached directly to the 200A disconnect. Can I install...
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    Adding Battery Backup To Existing System

    Hi, I have a grid-tie ~10kW (24x 400W + 24x Enphase IQ8M) system. I am interested in adding battery backup. I want to add 44kWh LiFePO4 batteries. I am looking for inverter/charger suggestions that will AC couple with the Enphase micros. Any inverter suggestions? I am looking at the...
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    Bus Bar for Anderson style PP120 or PP180 connector

    The datasheet mentions something about fast swapping with a busbar connection. Not sure what this means. Could do something like 600A busbar->ring terminal->4/0 wire->Anderson terminal->Anderson PP180->battery?
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    Bus Bar for Anderson style PP120 or PP180 connector

    Hi, I have 4x 11kWh 48V battery modules. I would like to setup a bus bar to run them in parallel. I also plan to use Anderson PP180 style connectors. Any recommendations for 600A bus bar that will fit these connectors? Thanks!
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    Advice and Planning for a 44kWh Battery Backup + Solary

    Thanks all. This is helpful. I think I will likely go with a Sol-Ark 15.
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    Question about Grid Tie vs Grid Connected/Hybrid

    Hi, I am planning on going Solar in 2 phases. Phase 1: Add battery backup (48V, 44kWh LifePO4+Seplos BMS modules), Inverter/Charger and power a critical load subpanel. Phase 2: Add solar (7-10kW) + MPPT controller(s). Option 1/Phase 1: I would like the inverter to prioritize grid for...
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    Advice and Planning for a 44kWh Battery Backup + Solary

    Hi, I am located in San Jose, CA. I am working on building a battery backup system. I have 44kWh 48V LifePO4 batteries with Seplos BMS. I have a 100A subpanel handling critical loads that is currently utility powered. Max power from that panel is ~3kW @ 120V ~= 30A. No 240 yet... In phase...
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