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I thought I'd log my first build to keep up with what I used/spent/done. This is a simple test system to teach myself how the theory and concept works and hopefully one day have and off grid system. These are components I've had a while or just purchased because I've been planning on doing this...

In my old (automotive) days I was taught to keep batteries away from things hot like heaters and open flames. Mainly because they were open lead acid batteries and the fumes they release were flammable. With the advent of sealed, AGM and LiFePO4 batteries should this still be the rule? My 24x24...

I'm reading up on components and wiring for my first system and want to make sure I don't let the smoke out of anything. Can you have too many fuses-shunts-switches-battery protects in a circuit? Example: From the battery to the Victron Power In module (into the Victron 1000 Shunt), do you...

This is my first (test) system to teach me about solar systems. I have questions and need help before I hook this up to loads. It's working but I'm not sure about protecting it. 1. What amp fuses do you recommend for A, B, C, D? 2. What T-Fuse would you recommend for E 3. Because there will be...

Just getting started. A friend passed away and his wife gave me all his solar project toys. I've always be interested in doing this and he an I talked a lot about it. My question is what matches, what do I keep or divide into groups so I don't burn anything up during the learning process. I'm...