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  • Post in thread: Array Grounding and Components Grounding

    Thanks, man. If you can do it, I can do it. I'll take your word for it ;)
  • Post in thread: Off grid cottage; sol-ark15k

    Nice setup. Looking forward to read and see more. Just as a heads up: as far as I know, we're not allowed to keep our batteries inside of dwellings in NS, anymore. I figure this might be relevant in case you wanted to get (or retain) insurance coverage for your cabin. If so, I've been told you...
  • Post in thread: Charging EF Delta Pros from 48V Batteries: How to ensure overcurrent protection?

    The cig plug is one of many options. In my original post, I was referring to the XTi 60 input, aka the Delta Pro's PV input. Depending on how you put your solar array strings together, it allows for quite a solid amount of input wattage given the overall system sizing. For the application I'm...
  • Post in thread: Howto: Inverter AC out to NEMA L14-30 generator cable?

    Thanks, guys!
  • Post in thread: Charging EF Delta Pros from 48V Batteries: How to ensure overcurrent protection?

    Yeah, I know the feeling. I'm not much of a phone/tablet typer, myself. As to your question: I plan on charging my server rack batteries via solar. And use the server rack batteries to charge the Delta Pros to get around the 1800W PV input limitation per Delta Pro. Feel free to take a look at...
  • Post in thread: Charging EF Delta Pros from 48V Batteries: How to ensure overcurrent protection?

    I connected all batteries in parallel to two bus bars and connected each DP PV input to the same busbars.
  • Post in thread: Array Grounding and Components Grounding

    Hi all, I'm trying to wrap my head around grounding our PV componenents. Would appreciate your input on this. Context We're still connected to the electrical grid. At the moment, we only have a home battery backup, since I haven't installed the solar panels, yet. This panel-less system...
  • Post in thread: Charging EF Delta Pros from 48V Batteries: How to ensure overcurrent protection?

    I'm not sure if your question was directed towards me - if so, here's my setup: solar panels to charge controller charge controller to busbars batteries to busbars delta pro pv inputs to busbars
  • Post in thread: Transfer Switch / Subpanel Combo with at least 20 circuits

    Yes, I'm looking for a manual transfer switch. Appreciate your input. Unfortunately, I can't get an interlock (see my original post): we're not allowed to use them in Canada (Oh, Canada!). Have you come across a manual transfer switch that supports at least 20 circuits?
  • Post in thread: Off grid cottage; sol-ark15k

    Regarding NSP's pilot program: I wouldn't know. Do you have a link for that? Mind you, as far as I know, the dwelling / battery regulation has only been in place since 2022. Every fiber in my body bristles against this (imho) overreaching overregulation, but I might bite the bullet and comply to...
  • Post in thread: Transfer Switch / Subpanel Combo with at least 20 circuits

    No need to apologize. Thank you for going out of your way and posting photos, to boot. Will take a look at your build thread. And you might have been on the right track, after all (see @Hedges ' post).
  • Post in thread: Transfer Switch / Subpanel Combo with at least 20 circuits

    Hi guys, I'm looking for a transfer switch / subpanel combo that provides more than the usual 8 - 12 circuits. I need at least 20 circuits. Context Currently, we're connecting our PV system to a GenerLink transfer switch which allows us to use all circuits. While not relevant to this thread...
  • Post in thread: Transfer Switch / Subpanel Combo with at least 20 circuits

    It might be the restriction applies to the bezel-mounted ones that you can easily remove yourself. I'll have to look into it. Thanks for pointing me to the alternatives.
  • Post in thread: Array Grounding and Components Grounding

    Thanks. Please bear with me in spelling things out by verifying my assumptions ;) Assumption 1: The existing grounding system would be the grounding bar in our service panel that connects to our house's grounding rod. Assumption 2: If so, than my assumptions in my original post would be correct.
  • Post in thread: Mixing SOK batteries with Jakiper batteries - doable?

    Hi all! Has anyone tried mixing SOK server rack batteries with Jakiper server rack batteries? I'm looking to expand my Jakiper 48V 100AH battery array, but haven't been able to find any for a few weeks, now. Can I just buy SOK batteries with the same specs and run them in parallel? James
  • Post in thread: Is it safe to run PV wire through PVC conduit in wet ground?

    Hi all, I tried finding similar discussions to my seemingly mundane question but couldn't find any. I want to add another ground mount array (I expect up to 500 VOC) and the only suitable place left on my property would require that I run PV wire (through PVC conduit) through wet ground. To be...
  • Post in thread: Charging EF Delta Pros from 48V Batteries: How to ensure overcurrent protection?

    Thank you, guys, much appreciated.
  • Post in thread: Need help regarding wire gauges

    Hi all! Could you help me out with this, please? Context: I've hooked up one of my three server rack batteries (48 V) to the PV inputs of my two EF Delta Pros to extend overall battery capacity. So far, this has been working well (please see attached diagram). Each Delta Pro is pulling around...
  • Post in thread: Need help regarding wire gauges

    Guys, thanks a lot, much appreciated!
  • Post in thread: Charging EF Delta Pros from 48V Batteries: How to ensure overcurrent protection?

    Hi! Long time lurker, first time poster. Context: I have two Ecoflow Delta Pros that I connect to our house via the Double Voltage Hub (DVH) and a transfer switch. I'd like to charge my Ecoflow Delta Pros from my 48V server rack batteries using each Delta Pro's PV input (XTi 60 connector)...
  • Post in thread: 8.5kW Transfer Switch with 9kW inverter - auto-cap at 8.5kW?

    Hi all! Context Currently, I'm hooking up my AIOs to my 8.5kW house transfer switch (GenerLink). This works just fine with the AIO's combined 7.2kW output. I plan on replacing the current AIOs with 3x 3kW AIOs to dramatically bump up the max PV voltage (from 150VDC to 500VDC) to be able to get...
  • Post in thread: Howto: Inverter AC out to NEMA L14-30 generator cable?

    Hi all! I'd like to learn how to connect a split phase inverter's AC out to a NEMA L14-30 generator inlet of my transfer switch. Context: At the moment, I'm running two EF Delta Pros in split phase mode via the DVH (double voltage hub). In this setup, the DVH replaces a 240V gas generator and...
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