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    New Ruixu Battery

    I received the same email :) I wish I would have waited for some self heating units as our 'power shack' is unheated. Already have 4 server rack Ruixu's unheated and they are stubborn to warm up. We have to add more batteries so like to complete the server chasis with two more and then...
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    Attaboy Santan

    Just received my third pallet of Trina 360's from Santan solar. My last order was placed a 3-4 weeks ago and I had put a hold on getting it shipped because of some possible changes in inverters. Decided to move forward without those changes so gave Santan the go ahead to release the order. By...
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    Magnum Inverter charging issues, settings not being applied.

    I have a Li compatible BMK on the 2 PAE 4448's. Absorption time is set to it's minimum value. (It's out in the powershed, I'm at my desk and I don't remember). Sensata, IMHO, didn't do Magnum any favors and is falling behind quickly. They had rock solid products and support when in Everett.
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    Best replacement for EG4 6500's?

    I did install separately the two Magnum 4448 PAE units, one just to test the advanced router but the second one has been used to provide most of the power required to build the house. It was connected to two solar arrays but given we've had 10 inches of rain in January a portable genset was...
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    What solar inverters will start a 240v 1hp deep well submersible pump?

    Ours is a 1.5 hp 120 motor that the Magnum 4448 PAE drives fine off of just the one leg.
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    AIO vs separate components

    We have been running an off grid setup in one form or another for 12 years, Magnum LF inverters and remotes, Rolls, Victron and Outback components. The older 4448 just quit so we've went with 2 4448 PAE's and some other Magnum components, LiPo Ruixu batteries as replacement/expansion. So as...
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    Signature Solar

    I wrote several emails to SS asking reasonable questions, one was about veteran discount, and all I got was sales hype weeks later. I didn't wait for three reply's before buying from other businesses. Ruixu has been very responsive as has my inverter supplier. SanTan seems to have taken it's...
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    The Ruixu batteries and cabinet have arrived, quickly too.

    The four server rack batteries and the rack arrived about 30 minutes ago, well packaged and so no apparent outside damage. The two new MagnaSine 4448's have arrived too, but not without assembly and noise issues with one unit.
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    RuiXU battery experiences

    Well this AM I ordered two and now at 2130 PDT I just saw Will's latest video. Asked them to add 2 more for free shipping. We'll see how they respond.
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    How long can you (and your family) survive if the grid went down for an extended period?

    I have a photo 'somewhere' of a H1 in a Azabujuban home garage that I swear they had to climb in via the sunroof given the width of the Hummer and little garage.
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    How long can you (and your family) survive if the grid went down for an extended period?

    Maybe this person is gearing up for the outward run.
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    RuiXU battery experiences

    Wow, thanks! I try to RTFM/search/etc before asking a question but I surely missed that one.
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    RuiXU battery experiences

    Given Will's endorsement how many folks are using the RuiXU server rack batteries? Are those 48v RX-LFP48100 are 15 or 16 cells? Tried a few searches and didn't find anything definitive. One 'con' so far is I've asked them two questions 5 weeks ago an have no response.
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    How long can you (and your family) survive if the grid went down for an extended period?

    At this moment one Wrico International 10kw diesel generator and 2500 gallons of diesel (which is farm designated) .. maybe a couple days/months ... year? One Magnum 2812 with only 600 ah of storage, plenty of PV's... On order arriving soon like end of next week, 2 Magnum 4448's, pallet of...
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    Best replacement for EG4 6500's?

    My MagnaSine's 4448 and 2812 have been working for 12 years and 7 years respectively, separate components, easy to swap out/upgrade. Outback and Victron MPPT PV controllers. Building a new house and just ordered 2 more 4448's with Magnasine multi controller and MPPT. Looking for good...
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