Recent content by jordanregier

Hi everyone, I have a SPF 3000 TL Growatt with a 24V 200 amp FLA battery bank I am in the process of building for a weekend cabin. My current generator does not have auto start capabilities (Yamaha EF6600DE), it's old and burns a lot of fuel. I would like to get a smaller 2-3KW generator to...

I recently purchased the Growatt SPF 3000TL LVM-24P and I am getting ready to install it. I am hung up on the neutral/ground bonding with my all-in-one Growatt as the manual does not explicitly say how the N-G bond operates. My setup will be: 1) Growatt - AC out feeding a small sub-panel with...

Thanks for the replies. Hedges - The growatt does not have a temperature sensor, is this a major issue? I posted about this above (post #28).

Okay guys I am getting ready to order the balance of my system and I am hoping someone can help me out with a few questions before I order. My system as of right now is: - 24V 205AH bank (4x6V FLA batteries) - SPF 3000 growatt - 2S2P Solar Array, 390W each panel 1) Cables and Breakers - I am...

I suppose the other option is to go with LiFePo4 batteries as they do not need the temperature sensor? I started a thread to get feedback on these cheap batteries I found locally but haven't received a response. https://diysolarforum.com/threads/tournament-lithium-500cad-12v-100ah-lifepo4.21632/

Thanks for the replies guys! The cabin is about 6kms into the bush by ATV so hauling something like that in and out isn't feasible. Looks like a slick unit tho! So... the growatt doesn't have the temperature sensor capability... what now? Live with it / modify the charging parameters on the...

Do you know if you can use a temperature sensor with the growatt MPPT without doing custom work? Another question... My 3 way RV fridge is currently run off propane but requires 12v to operate. I also have a 12V water pump. After reading multiple threads I see I have a few options: 1) Use a...

I found a growatt SPF 3000 for $1250 CAD cash and 310w Canadian Solar panels (CS6X 310P) for $175 CAD cash. Planning on 4 panels, the growatt and 100AH lifepo4 or 200AH FLA. Sound good? A question on the growatt - I dont see that it includes a battery temperature sensor... is this a problem?

Has anyone tried these batteries? https://tournamentlithium.com/12v-batteries/ They are $500 CAD for a 12V 100AH... quite a bit cheaper than the ones I was looking at here: https://www.solarshoppingmall.com/Lithium-LiFePO4-Battery-100Ah-12V_p_187.html Looking to purchase 2 for 24v 100AH. I...

Where is everyone in Canada getting the Growatt all-in-one's from? I found the 3k on amazon however can't find it anywhere else, not sure if the price is good (https://www.amazon.ca/Inverter-Charger-Inverters-Growatt-Converter/dp/B08MKS55SM/ref=dp_prsubs_2?pd_rd_i=B08MKS55SM&psc=1). I noticed on...

Thanks for the responses! Panels - Sounds like I need to up my panel array, shoot for 1000W and add if necessary. I will look at those suppliers in the US. MPPT - Do you guys think it's worth the extra $$ to get a victron controller? Bluetooth and not needing a separate controller in the cabin...

Bubba1 - How many watts do you think would be best for this system? ArgoVenturesPeru - Typically 3 people. The batteries are 6V flooded lead acid... I would like Lithium batteries but that will bow my budget and I dont have a good idea how I would keep them above freezing in the winter. We...

Hello all! We recently purchased a cabin in the Parry Sound area (Ontario, Canada) and are looking to go solar and mitigate the need to run our generator (5500w yamaha). The cabin is typically used 3-4 days once per month and for a week twice a year. I have been researching for a couple of...