Recent content by Kapow_Network

Yes, as battery tech improves and prices drop it will. It may also help reduce need to repeatedly investigate PG&E's wire-fires / wild fires.

Also, don't take it personally if folks take awhile or never reply back to your specific issue. At least that's been my experience (and still so grateful this site exists). Be prepared to GIVE a log and/or pics of your journey.

PS - am hopeful that some day someone else with a Bluetti / EP500P might say if they've had a similar experience. OR if they could use this thread to mention any quirks they have experienced.

Following up earlier I stated: Hypothesis: Either the Bluetti's not working, or the panels aren't sending out current. Sub-hypothesis, if the Bluetti is not working it could be because: the 4 stranded wires representing DC1 (+ and -) and DC2 (+ and -) are cross-connected. NOTE: Bluetti never...

Picture of a DIY QUICK RELEASE MC4 ! (due to overkill on the cutting (one tab got fully cut off) I'm sure others can do better). Now no bs spanner key or mc4 connector key is needed. No fussing with whether I purchase the right key. No worry as to whether this key fits this or other...

Very disappointed that the industry would, in the name of safety / NEC, not require better standardization. As I understand it, one company created the authentic MC4 connector, and deserves credit for that. BUT it's like that company, and regulators, never read the history of Sony's greedy...

FWIW - I just cut these parts off. If necessary, I'll add some electrical tape.

Welcome. As best I understand it, your summation is correct. Generally Will / admins keep the site clean, but if you see small things that fall through, and have time, you may want to volunteer to be an admin :).

One I had to search for was PTO... Likely you meant Permission To Operate (not paid time off)!

Thanks for this tip. I may give this a try.

Can you post a pic? How thick was your aluminum ?

Yes - if you check some of my other posts, installing panels to a Bluetti EP500pro I ran into similar issue. This is not on someone's house (not needing to be inspected etc). But I do want it safe. Maybe cover with electrical wire? I'm thinking of cutting parts to fabricate a quick release...

I ran into similar problem. When I tried to verify output on the next panel, the plastic spanner (I think it came free with something but am not sure what) broke. Also, when I looked closely, it didn't appear to fit well. I saw some reviews saying that this might happen (eg - if the...

When I connnected the 2 REC panels they seemed to be working. But to test the Bluetti, I wanted to disconnect the panels from the Bluetti and check output. Bluetti so far has seemed interested in knowing what happening (which is comforting). When I tried to check PV output on the cables it...

After mutiple setbacks I'm going to try my best to document my journey pairing Bluetti EP500 Pro (EP500P) all in one lithium battery to REC 350 TP2S72 Panels. Note: Bluetti offers their own panels but I felt they were overpriced when I purchased the Bluetti EP500P on kickstarter. First...