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  • Post in thread: No bench charger, 'First charge' with SCC instead?

    out of 8, one lowest at 3.226 and two highest at 3.231. should I put them in certain order? does it make any difference? thanks
  • Post in thread: What is the cheapest way to upgrade to 36v system from 24v?

    Yeah, i am getting a 12v for my kayak, and thought maybe i can put it into use on those time i dont go out kayaking. I'll save up for another battery and will go w 2s2p then. I do have a little over 1k array. Thanks y'all for your comment.
  • Post in thread: 10 Awg for 32A STC?

    I have two 8.63a Imp and another two 8.35a Imp, planning to parrallel them, so technically my max current can be as high as 34a, right? most of the 'T' 4 to 1 connector rating is 30a. i saw this one rated for 50a, not sure if i can trust them. but let's say that i do get it and combine the 4...
  • Post in thread: No bench charger, 'First charge' with SCC instead?

    thanks so much again time2roll. so much to learn still lol
  • Post in thread: Anyway to charge a 12v battery with a 24v?

    My true problem is that due to my budget, my 100ah battery pack doesnt last the entire day, but yet, during peak hours, my array produces more and fully charges this pack, so the BMS stops taking charge. Since i have a couple of 12v but only 20ah (so i cant add them to the 100ah pack) and a...
  • Post in thread: Short one negative bus bar, use a circuit breaker instead?

    i currently have 3 lugs stack on each other and tightened up with a nut and bolt, but thought a breaker might be a bit better. but now, it sounds like i would be the only one who would put a breaker on the negative wire lol thanks for your response
  • Post in thread: Sun GTIL2 1000 Limiter doesnt work

    yeah, i agree with all of your assessment. another question for you, what protection devices do you have for your setup? i see that a lot of people invested in SPD for both AC and DC sides but i also see that many ppl dont have any. Especially for a battery based like yours and mine, i m...
  • Post in thread: Ryobi 18v bad BMS?

    Thanks. I will try this next. Never heard of this method except in Will's review videos when he tested the temp sensor lol
  • Post in thread: Series 2 different brands to make 24v?

    Hello experts!!! I have 2 12v of the same rating 20ah but they are different brand, each with its own bms, and likely have different 'real' capacity. can i safely connect them in series to make one 24v? is there anything i should consider? one bonus newbie question, if my battery already have...
  • Post in thread: 10 Awg for 32A STC?

    thanks. should i follow the manufacturer spec, for example, 20a fuse for the 72 cells and 15a fuse for the 60 cells?
  • Post in thread: 10 Awg for 32A STC?

    yeah, i kinda know that i will loose some power, but i am trying to keep this project as low cost as possible. the larger ones are 36V 315w and the smaller ones are 30V 260w. my inverter is capped at 50v i believe. hopefully i can peak at 1kw, hopefully. btw, on the panel, there is only 'max...
  • Post in thread: Chinese GTI risks and GFCI cord?

    So from what I have been reading, a lot of concern was that the inverter would send a lot more amperage to the house wires which could cause fire. so my question is, if i was to add an inline GFCI like this one (https://www.amazon.com/GFCI-Inline-Single-Outlet-Cord/dp/B01GSPTUZG) could that...
  • Post in thread: Growatt MIN 3000TL-X questions?

    So, I've just watched Will's video on the Growatt 6000w GTI and liked it, but it is a bit expensive for me and plus, i only have 4 panels which total around 1kw only. i then saw this 3000w one but i couldn't find many videos or many people talk about it either. anyone here has any experience...
  • Post in thread: WVC 1200 Wireless set-up

    thanks! i got one a few weeks ago from Amazon. I've been monitoring it with my Emporia Vue, i never saw the wattage being higher than 450w (my array has 2x 260w and 2x 300w). on a typical day, i get only a little more than 2kwh out of it and i was wondering if it is normal.
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