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    Wire Size/Type?

    Could you provide a link to "Schwarzenegger sheathing"? I searched for that term without success (but will keep searching). Each pair will support 19.2 amps, so I could double and still be under 40. Is that the correct way to think about it?
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    Wire Size/Type?

    Ah, right. Sorry. 24 panels (6S2P: each pair of wires supports 199.8 vmp, 19.22 amps, 3840 watts) LV6548 inverter ~150' from PV combiner box to LV6548 All off-grid. Powers a yurt used solely for recreation. Currently contains fridge, lights, cell booster, ceiling fan, vacuum, etc. powered by...
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    Wire Size/Type?

    Is this wire from HD a good option for a long run from PV to Inverter? I've checked the calculator to confirm 8 awg meets the need. Is this equivalent to AWG 8? (It's about $200 cheaper than the same length roll of AWG 8, so far as I can tell.)...
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    Panel configuration recommendations for 6.5kw LV6548 and CanadianSolar (320w)

    A bit of an eye chart covered in Ragu, but I would definitely welcome any feedback.
  5. J

    48V BDGR - NMC - 40AH - 1.95KWH "gen 2" Questions

    Saw you post over there. Many thanks. Cheers.
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    Inside the Big Battery 48v BDGR 2.1 kWH Battery Pack

    Awesome, thank you. The installation is fully off-grid, but limited use. Appreciate your insight.
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    Panel configuration recommendations for 6.5kw LV6548 and CanadianSolar (320w)

    Digging a bit more, I found that the manual recommends a configuration based on Vmp rather than Voc. (I saw that this topic was also discussed a bit in another thread.) This clip from the manual recommends 6s2p configuration for a slightly more powerful panal than mine. (See second and third...
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    48V BDGR - NMC - 40AH - 1.95KWH "gen 2" Questions

    Hey Rich, any update on how this battery has performed since your original post? Any thoughts on the feasibility of a parallel array of 2 or 4 of them?
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    Inside the Big Battery 48v BDGR 2.1 kWH Battery Pack

    Hey BlueT, any update on how this battery has performed since your original post? Any thoughts on the feasibility of a parallel array of 2 or 4 of them?
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    Panel configuration recommendations for 6.5kw LV6548 and CanadianSolar (320w)

    Thanks again! Confirming in a diagram.... The property is in the Sierra foothills but it's high desert, and winters are very mild. The sun can be brutal, even on "cold" days. The temperature probably drops below freezing over night a couple of times a year, but I haven't ever seen snow (in...
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    Panel configuration recommendations for 6.5kw LV6548 and CanadianSolar (320w)

    Thanks very much Lt. Dan and Sunshine_eggo. Great information and very insightful.
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    Panel configuration recommendations for 6.5kw LV6548 and CanadianSolar (320w)

    Thanks Mark. How do I compare the utility of a single 48v/100AH battery with four 12V/200AH batteries in series?
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    Panel configuration recommendations for 6.5kw LV6548 and CanadianSolar (320w)

    Hi, I've purchasing a solar inverter reviewed on this site. I've also acquired 30 CS panels. Specs for both below are documented in the images below. Current storage consideration is four to eight 200ah, 12v Renogy batteries, but I have not purchased those yet. I don't have enough experience...
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