Recent content by dmpiowa

You've convinced me. I have ordered a Phoenix converter and will use it for my lights, and critical SMALL loads. Thanks for all your input! Dan

60 watts or less

EfficentPV, would the 600v AC motor switch or the 24v DC switch be better for this circuit?

The light circuit will be fused. I will be using these lights. https://www.ebay.com/itm/325679838155?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=srOli5JvSXi&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=ospFmlfaQIm&var=514705300790&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY There will only be 60 watts or less of led lights on...

Would something like this work? Derated to 10% for DC current? That would make it rated for 60v DC? https://leviton.com/products/MS302-DSW This was the 24 volt switch I was talking about https://leviton.com/products/12021-2w

Hi, first post here. I am looking for a 48v dc light switch solution for our cabin. I know leviton (Model #: 12021-2I) is dc rated for 24v at 3 amps. I know that the the reason NOT to use a regular switch is because of dc arcing. I want to run off the batteries so I can turn the inverter off at...

There is only 1 PV input on the Growatt SPF 5000 US. I couldn't see how the PV Controller would be able to tell the difference between 2 strings or three after it comes out of the combiner box, but I am a newbie and thought maybe I was missing something? Perhaps they are just wanting to sell...

Hi, I am new to solar and I was looking at buying some used panels to add to my system. I have a Growatt SPF 5000 US. It will handle 6000 watts at 450 volts Maximum with a max of 100 amps on the charging circuit. I am looking at hooking up 27 - 225 watt used panels in three strings of 9...