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    Schneider XW Pro DIY Resources

    Thanks - yeah, I've asked multiple times in the forums about 3 phase and gotten crickets in response. I think only Hodges talks about it at all, and Hodges is a SMC guru, not Schneider or Victron. ;) Thankfully, in my planned setup, whether it's Victron or Schneider, I won't be using the grid...
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    Schneider XW Pro DIY Resources

    Sorry about this, and I'll create a new thread if needs be about it (I think it's still relevant to a "new to XW Pro DIY" thread), but has the extended Schneider XW Pro community settled on a recommended firmware version yet? I saw...
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    Steel Studs and N-G Bond

    I've looked into using toggles and how well steel studs hold weight, but I'm not convinced the studs being used here are of sufficient gauge steel and/or are anchored/secured properly to their bases enough by the builder to securely hold the weight of three inverters. They're only secured with...
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    Steel Studs and N-G Bond

    Great ideas, to be sure! Thanks! I asked our builder about why he's using standard 2x8 framing members for our back deck, in light of termites, and he noted that he slathers all the timber with a thick black coating - didn't tell me what - and that such a coating is usually enough to keep them...
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    Victron and RSD

    I agree, I wasn't sure if Victron had issues, one of the Victron Forum posts had something from a Tigo guy talking about how PLC might "mess up" some inverters (my guess is the tech was talking about AIO's like EG4, perhaps?) so I was wondering about just normal "F" ones. I might also go with...
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    Victron and RSD

    Omg how did I not see these? I've watched a lot of your channel but missed them. Enjoy the channel, I guess these were in the last 11 days by the look of it. Ah, I wasn't subbed. Sorted that right now. :) Great timing, watched the videos and they were perfect to addressing my question and I may...
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    Victron and RSD

    Thanks for that info - I've looked at AltE, Victron forums, this forum, and numerous other sites but I'm seeing that Victron, in particular, seems to have issues with RSD and since it's not built in to the MPPT or in a separate box like Schneider, it may be flaky with RSD solutions. I know...
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    Victron and RSD

    Hey all, looking to start buying the panels now for a place I'm building in the Caribbean, and have a question on panel fire safety. I'm planning on Victron as the MPPT (probably a single 450/200 to handle 4 strings of 6 panels, total panel power ~13kW so I'm overpaneling a bit). I want the...
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    2 x 5kw or 1 10 kw split phase hybrid inverter?

    Two only offer redundancy if the system allows for it - for instance, if Victron is configured for multiple inverters in a single system, if one dies the other one is supposed to shut down, as well (note: I don't know this from experience, just from what a Victron employee on the Victron forums...
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    EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

    Any confirmed installs of 18kpv in three phase yet? Not sure I would consider such a new product for my planned install but still interested to know if this AIO has been put through the three phase ringer yet…
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    Steel Studs and N-G Bond

    Not sure about the rebar depth, the overall wall thickness is six inches… so probably a two or so inch Tapcon should be fine, then. I’ll see what I can source in the island for pressure treated lumber, I would imagine it is available but honestly you never know with island supplies. Thanks...
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    Steel Studs and N-G Bond

    Greatly appreciate the feedback. This isn't a conventional install and while I know wood installation, steel stud installation is a new one for me so I didn't want the wall to buckle. ;) I suppose going to wood is the correct approach, I'll have to look into how to termite-proof it as good as I...
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    EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

    Careful of daylight savings; currently San Jose is GMT-8. Dunno if the 18kpv takes this into account.
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    Steel Studs and N-G Bond

    Hello all, our villa in the caribbean is going up and I am planning a three-phase 208/120Y install for our place. Either Schneider XW Pro x3 or Victron Quattro 10k x3, with 4xEG4 PowerPro for battery and a ~13kW solar array. I plan on putting in 3/4" plywood with 1/4" hardibacker over it before...
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    What's the best solar-related item you bought in 2023?

    OP: Amazing idea for a topic, super kudos on the idea! Ask this again in a year, I’m in the process of planning for a three phase 208/120Y install in the Caribbean with 13kW of panels and over 50kW of battery that got delayed a year due to supply chain. Wife is likely to kill me over it but...
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