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    No earth grounding?

    I was not referring to you at all. Good imput!!!
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    No earth grounding?

    Let me start you off, until the usual "know it all" shows up. I suggest spending some time, researching this matter. Only because it will he YOUR decision, in the end. As I understand, it is unlikely for you to make lightening strike any more frequent than nature. The issue with solar and...
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    What is the ideal temp for……?

    I keep my system at 68°F. Climate controlled. Better for all electronics AND, humidity less than 50%
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    Charge priority of AC and Solar

    It should just be a setting. You decide what charge rate and order of priority.
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    Pros/Cons: inverter-charger combo vs buying separate units

    I'll get things kicked of. Someone here is bound to jump in. And disagree with me. (It'll be fun) All-in-one is the crase these days. I own one and enjoy it. Although I keep spare charge controlers on hand. Some argue, if something goes wrong with the mppt, inside, the entire unit my be out of...
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    Growatt 250V Inverter Update

    A logic analyzer? I want one!!! What is it and where can I get one? Your batteries my also be out of balance, I'm not sure how or when or what your voltages were at the time of install, but at this point a top balance would certainly not hurt. Ok....... later (I'm going to dream about my...
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    Growatt 250V Inverter Update

    Yes. This issue has come up a few times here. My best suggestions are; make sure you have the right cables, double check that you are using the right input on the inverter, all batteries need to have the same length cabling and if attached to a bus bar the leads to and from that bus bar need to...
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    EG4 battery to growatt 12k to power whole house

    Here, I'll start.... Good idea, two 5 ton and a 3 ton a/c units is a lot of juice. I'd think a amp draw determination is in order. But, you may consider a "stackable" unit ( like a GS 12,000 *not UL*) and you may consider a UL unit due to the permitted installation (my assumption). I like the...
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    How Often dO YoU Top Balance YoUr LFP BaNk?

    I'm in for, every 6 months. Unless I see something getting way out. Although, spring and fall I'm topped off most days.
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    EG4 48V 18A - AC to DC battery chargers - Sold!

    Yup, I ordered from S.S. but thanks anyway?
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    What is your EG4 LiFePower4 reporting as its State of Health?

    I've never checked them. Been running for almost a year so, I'll give er a look soon and report back. Is it a pain to check?
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    EG4 48V 18A - AC to DC battery chargers - Sold!

    I want one!!! But, I'm not familiar with any of your payment types... well cash. But? Paypal. I'll see what I can do.
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    BTU per watt

    Nice!!! Mini heat pumps. Cooler inside, warmer outside.
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    Growatt 250V Inverter Update

    I tried to link it here.... I suck at this world of tech where everyone uses their own way to do things... and changes it every 6 months. I'm too busy to keep up on the NEW crap. Sorry for the rant...
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