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Hey all, Just thought I'd give a shout out for Current Connected. I bought (4) of @HighTechLab EnerAmp 170AH cells. They were received quickly and all packaged nicely. Unfortunately, there was damage to the box during shipping and one of the studs was severely bent and broke loose...

Hey everyone, I'm discovering that my small 3 panel array is becoming quite a dilemma for a ground mount... Due to the rocky ground, I can't sink any posts or sonotubes. So I'm thinking I need a ballast solution. Been looking at the Integrarack as well as the powerracks. However, those...

Hello all, I purchased (4) 170AH EnerAmp batteries from Current Connected and an OverKill BMS in order to create a 12v battery pack. My plan was to put cells in series (with the BMS of course) and charge up with my Noco Genius 10A charger. Then put the cells in parallel (no bms) and do a Top...

Hey all, So currently I have (2) 6V Golf Cart Batteries in series, (1) 240W 24v Solar Panel connected to a Renogy MPPT Tracer charge controller, (1) 100W 12v solar panel connected to a Renogy PWM charge controller, and a Xantrex ProWatt 600W pure sine wave inverter. This entire setup is...

Hey all, I'm about to repurpose my old dead 5CF chest freezer as battery storage in my shed. I figure it will be great insulation for winter time. Planning on putting my (2) GC2 batteries in there for now. However, I also want to add in a 100AH LifePo4 as well in the near future. Question...

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Hey all, Can anyone confirm if the PIP 2724LV-MR's receptacles have the N/G bonded when running off battery (No AC input)? Thanks, Jeff

Hey all, I don't have my system built/completely purchased yet. But, I'd like to be able to get useful statistics about the performance of my system... Of the options, I'm thinking about: MPP Solar or Growatt AIO I know these have several different options for getting info out of them. I...

Hey all, I already have a Rebel 300AH 12V battery. I'd like to add another in series to create a 24v system. Wondering, However... What happens in cold temperatures during charging if one battery's BMS initiates a low temp shutoff before the other? Thanks, Jeff

Hello, I'm looking to setup a small solar/battery system for a few circuits in my home (US). I'm only looking initially to run a few lights and internet router/WiFi, and have the option to run my fridge and/or freezer overnight during a power outage. I currently have an 8 circuit manual...

Hi all, Most discussions concerning heating batteries are around DIY cells or 12v plastic case batteries. Looking to use a 120v aquarium silicon heater pad(s) for my server rack batteries. Wondering if these can be stuck directly to the underside of the battery case? Or should I just leave...

Hey all, Can someone explain what happened when I connected my 800w inverter to my battleborn battery... I purchased custom inverter cables with dual anderson connectors with the intent of making my battery portable. I started with my fully charged battery sitting at 13.8v. When I connected...

Hey all, I'm thinking about getting a MPP Solar (or possibly a GroWatt) AIO for my off-grid cabin. My power shed that houses all my equipment is not insulating nor heated. I'm in central PA and cold weather temps can get well below freezing. I see the operating temp low end for both MPP...

Hey all, I'm setting up a 12v system to run a few circuits in my home (Internet Router, WiFi, desktop computer). However, I also want to run my refrigerator and separate freezer off of it. I've already hooked a kill-a-watt up to both the fridge and freezer and let it run for several days...

Hi all, I'm planning on installing a small solar setup to run a few circuits in my home. I will be connecting a Samlex EVO-2224 to my existing Generator Manual Transfer Switch Panel (that is mounted right next to my home's main panel). I'm in the process of ordering/building a diy LifePO4...

Hey all, So I want to use Anderson SB175 quick connects for making my battery mobile between home and our off-grid cabin. (Side note: I've also been eying the BigBattery 170AH power block as well, which also uses SB175). It appears that the largest cable that connector supports is 2 Gauge...

Hi all, I have my (2) 335 Watt Solar Panels mounted on the side of my garage. I used a Cutting Edge Power Entry Housing (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MMWKR29/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) to bring the wires in through the garage wall. Inside the garage, I used a...

Hey all, Been thinking... If my low temp disconnect kicks in on the battery, isn't that the same as disconnecting the Charge Controller from the battery? And if so, isn't that bad to do to a charge controller? (IE: disconnect battery while the solar panels are still connected and charging)

Hi all, I'm really interested in the Jackery 1000 for carrying back and forth between home and our off-grid vacation cabin. I have (2) 24v 255w panels (one at each location) with open voltage of 38v. I know this is too high for the Jackery's input. Is there something that can be wired in...

Hi All, Getting ready to purchase an EG4 6000XP & PowerPro Battery. Trying to decide between a 10 circuit Pro-Tran style manual transfer switch vs. a subpanel (with a manual transfer switch back to main feed) like the Reliance TRK0505DR I like the idea of the Pro-Tran style since I can switch...

Hi all, I'm setting up a small system to run a few critical circuits in my house. I've started setting up the system in our detached garage, with the thoughts of keeping it separate from the house and potentially avoiding any "imperial entanglements" :) However, as I get into it farther, I'm...

Follow up to this thread: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/burnt-up-junction-box.54342/ Regarding the NEC Code for PV wiring inside of the building... I spoke with my electrician about this. He wasn't familiar with that part of the NEC code requirement and wasn't sure why it was necessary...

Hey all, So I assume from searching the forum (as well as a general google search), that the so called "premature float bug" still exists with all MPP Solar units. Question: Is this as big of a deal if using LFP? Or is it more of an issue with Lead Acid? And does it apply only with solar...

So as the title states... I've read some conflicting/confusing information regarding the overload bypass function (#23 on the 12v model) Watching @Will Prowse video, I see the overload bypass worked as expected when he started the 1500W heat gun. If I recall, it also switched back to battery...

Hi All, I'm looking at getting the EG4 6000XP as a backup system. My current setup is a portable generator in my detached garage. I have a 10AWG wire running from the garage (underground via a conduit) to the house (and once in the house above the drop ceiling in the basement all the way...

Hey all, I have (2) EG4 Lifepower4 batteries in parallel. They were installed at the same time and started with the same number of cycles. They are wired to bus bars with the same length cables. I am noticing one battery is apparently being worked harder than the other. The cycles are a few...

MPP Solar 1012LV-MS w/ Solar Assistant using Victron SmartShunt for Battery statistics... It's my understanding that the 1012LV has between 15-25 Watts of overhead. However, these stats implies it must be closer to 100 Watts. Can anyone confirm?

Hi All, I just received (2) EG4 LifePower4 48v rack mount batteries. I assume the small cables that come with the batteries are meant for connecting to their server rack busbars. However, since I only have (2) batteries, I am planning on using my own rack and directly connecting the two...

Hey all, As the title states... Is this AC100 a new release? Just came across a YouTube review and a couple of online reviews on it. Seems to compete directly with the Jackery 1000 (which I was waiting to drop a few hundred dollars) Right now with discount codes, the AC100 can be had for...

Hey everyone, Was looking to purchase Solar Assistant. But, have discovered I can't find any Rasberry Pi's in stock anywhere... And the one-offs that I did find are going for $100. I know I can buy the whole kit from Solar Assistant. However, that price w/ shipping is over $200 :oops: So...

Hi all, I'm thinking of hanging my (2) 255W Panels on the side of my pole barn (south facing side). I'm planning on building an aluminum unistrut mount at a 45 degree angle off the side. Aside from bolting through the steel siding, there is (1) 2x6 and (2) 2x4 crossbeams on the inside that I...

Hey all, As the title says... I have (3) 310W panels to mount on my shed roof. The roof is metal and I'm using S-5 brackets for mounting. I made a jig for sliding the panel up to the roof. However, when I attempted to climb up, I discovered that I have no traction on the pitch of the roof...

Hey everyone, Was about to order the EG4 Chargeverter when I noticed SigSolar has a "EG4 48V/1200W IP65 Charger" that is quite a bit cheaper. Does anyone have any experience with this charger? Thanks, JAS

Hi all, I know this has been hashed out a lot in other threads. But, I have specific requirements that I haven't found touched on... Background: At my primary home, I currently have a Samlex EVO 4248 240v Split Phase Inverter/Charger w/ (3) server rack batteries and I'm using the AC In from...

As the title says, my SA dashboard doesn't make sense to me... MPP Solar 1012LV-MS Victon SmartShunt Nighttime (No Solar Input)... If I have a 116W load and I'm charging the battery at 110W, shouldn't I be pulling more like 226W from the Grid (Not 131W)?

Hey all, Has anyone ever heard of Tinosolar panels from Belgium? I have an opportunity to source locally brand new 400W panels for $255. Just wondering if that's a good deal? Here's the specs: TINOSOLAR panels from Belgium Model Number: Jxm400 Year: 2020 Rate Maximum Power (Pmax)...

Hey all, Question regarding the Victron Multiplus (120v versions specifically): Can these be programmed to only pass thru AC and only Charge when the battery voltage drops to a certain level? In other words, I want to run a few things off solar/battery as much as possible and only use AC to...

Looking at the Big Battery 170AH 12V Power Block. The setup of this battery, to me, really lends itself to being mobile... (The Anderson connector and the power switch). I would plan to carry this back and forth from home (as part of an emergency backup) and our off-grid cabin (for weekend...

Saw this come up in another thread regarding the EG4 LifePower4 batteries... Thinking of going with a 6000XP and a PowerPro battery. I see they're both advertised as UL 1973 "listed". However, do they both have the actual labels on them stating such? Thanks, Jeff

Hey all, Looking for flexible wire to run from solar panels mounted on garage through buried conduit to SCC inside house. Total length is about 100'. Will be connecting (2) 24v panels in series to start. Can I get away with 10AWG? I thought about just ordering MC4 PV cables. But, they are...

Hey all, Just wondering... There doesn't seem to be any AC charger that I can find that does this... Is there a way to enable/disable an AC charger based on the SOC of the battery or even just the voltage? I'd like to have my AC charger only charge the batteries when absolutely necessary...

Hey all, Summary: Are there any solar generators that run loads from the Inverter all the time even when being charged via AC? Details: So I have an issue that I run into at our off-grid cabin. (It's a 1st world problem, I know) I have my cabin wired to run off a 1200W inverter running...

Hey all, So I have a scenario where I want to connect my MPP LV1012-MS to my 10 Circuit Generator Transfer Switch. This transfer switch does NOT switch Neutral. So it is designed for a generator that does NOT have a N/G bond. I've determined (another thread and via Ian at Watts247) that my...

Hey all, I'm hoping to connect my GoWise 1000W PSW Inverter to my cabin's main panel. However, I've been reading about some cheaper inverters splitting the voltage (60v) down both line and neutral. I thought I could test this on the GoWise with my multimeter. However, I don't understand the...

Hey all, I'm about to acquire (4) 100AH CALB LifePo4 cells. Looking at a 12v system running a 1000W (2000W Surge) inverter (haven't purchased yet). I was hoping to keep this setup mobile so I can transport it back and forth from home to our cabin. However, I didn't realize the complication...

Hello All, Looking for opinions on a EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra w/ Smart Home Panel 2 or Buetti EP800 vs. a more DIY EG4 6000XP w/ Rack Mount Batteries... Background: I have been getting my feet wet with solar/battery backup systems on a small 12v scale for several years now. I have a system at...

Victron Shunt: Rebel 300Ah JiaBaida Bluetooth BMS I had calibrated the Victron at 100% Charge and set the battery size correctly. My loads are only around 30W constant and I have 700W of panels charging (rarely see more than 200-250W coming in). So I find it hard to believe my battery is...

Hey all, So I've been looking at the Bluetti EB150 & EB240 "solar generators". Looking between the bluetti.com and the maxoak.net sites, I see two glaring discrepancies... 1) Bluetti.com shows 2 year warranty & maxoak.net shows 1 year warranty 2) For the EB240, Bluetti.com shows LG Cells &...

Hi all, Is there any reason to believe that the new Samlex EVO 4248 split phase inverter would not be able to start my 240v deep well pump? (I realize I'll need enough battery to handle the amps. I'm leaning towards the EG4 PowerPro (200A BMS). Is 1 enough?) Background: Well is around 500'...

Hey all, I've been playing around testing a new PIP-1012LV-MS... It is having a problem reading an accurate voltage from the battery. I have it connected to a 100AH Zooms battery and AC input (No solar at this time). I'm using all of Will's settings (except I changed the voltage switchover...

Hey all, I'm thinking of powering a critical loads panel from a 6000XP AIO. However, due to logistics and wiring, I don't want to use the AC in. I'd rather charge the batteries separately from AC. Originally, I was thinking of using the chargeverter and rigging up a relay to turn it on and...

Hey all, I'm looking to buy cables for my DIY LFP battery to connect to my busbar. (Have intentions of adding a 2nd battery later). My first reaction was to buy (2) cables (pos & neg) of the same exact length. However, my OverKill Solar BMS has 1' long cables on either side of it. Should my...

Question: If running (2) 6000XPs in parallel and using AC charging/passthrough, do both inverters need to be connected to AC in (or can just one be used)?