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I find the discussion about warranty interesting. I just replaced by GC8 batteries with an EPOCH kit. The attached is what it looked like before I locked it all down. The batteries came 49% charged and everything seems to work correctly. My GC8 batteries ($1200 cost) never lasted beyond 3...

I was reading this article (https://www.eenews.net/articles/why-solar-tripping-is-a-grid-threat-for-renewables/) and was thinking that the inverter technology is moving so fast that large arrays are not able to keep up. I think we are all all better off controlling our own systems than...

Set aside politics for a minute... This report caught my attention. I thought Will mentioned the idea of local solar utility grids. Comments? https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2020/07/10/biden-sanders-task-force-calls-for-installing-500-million-solar-modules-in-next-five-years/

I saw that Sam's club is offering Grape Solar Panels for $120 ea. Free shipping. Free returns if something goes wrong. 5 year limited product warranty on materials and workmanship. 25 year warranty on greater than 80% power output and 10 year warranty on greater than 90% power output...

Unfortunately, it is like investing in a start-up, you may or may not receive the perk/product or per by the time the company projects. It could be possible that they run into some shortage or find some flaw and the product could be seriously delayed. If some of the contributors requested a...

I have participated in several Indigogo launches. The amount you pay is not a guarantee that you will receive anything. Companies use Indigogo as as cash flow opportunity to ramp up production. The first several hundred are low margin for the company, but it establishes demand, reduces the...

Sorry to hear that. Did you sign up for their email notification? That is the way mine came in. There are still plenty left at the $1199 level. (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bluetti-ac200-most-versatile-solar-power-station?secret_perk_token=376e7dc9&mc_cid=b210ee3d3f&mc_eid=1f7b93976a#/)

Follow-up... The AC200 Super Early Bird notice went out at 8:44 AM (CDT) and the sale began within a minute. This was 15 minutes before the advertised launch. By 9:02 AM (CDT) the first 200 were sold out. I happened to be watching the sale and I closed my Super Early purchase at 8:58 AM...

I was looking at this ATS for my RV. Does anyone have a better suggestion? https://www.amazon.com/Go-Power-GP-TS-Prewired-Transfer/dp/B001535826

Thanks.. The AC200 fits my needs for an older RV perfectly. I don't think I can make one that compact. I realize I can order along the way and jump in at some price.

Like many of you, I received an email from Bluetti saying that the pre-sale for the A200 would be July 1st at 7am PDT.. BUT only 200 units would be available @$999. This is nice but how does that help the rest of us? I sent their marketing team an email and this is what they said.. "The...

For my situation, I have an existing lead acid battery in an external compartment that powers the 12V. It connects to an existing WFCO Power Converter and distribution box. It seems to be working so I will connect the 12V output from the AC200 to the system in place of the lead acid battery (If...

Thanks for all the input. I will need to check out the easy start. I do have a 5.5 KWH generator that can run the AC. I think I heard Will say in the recording of a recent live chat.. "Just use the generator". The AC200 may be overkill for the 12V supply during a trip, but if I can get in on...

FYI.. I believe these are the power specs to my air conditioner. Real world tests to follow.

Great suggestions and I will keep that in mind.. In this particular case the sub-panel I am using in my "super-shed" is connected to the main panel through a 30 amp rated wire. The 15 amp breaker is connected to a duplex outlet only 24" away and all the wires are visible. I did check them for...