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    Solar Assist won’t boot

    I emailed Solar Assistant, and they replied almost immediately with a free pre-loaded SD card to use as a remedy. I'm pleased with the outcome.
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    Solar Assist won’t boot

    After running my OrangePi 3 LTS purchased pre-configured directly from Solar Assistant mid-July, I'm now getting exactly the same message. One day it worked, the next day it didn't. Did anyone here find a fix? PS: Solar Assistant is Amazing. WELL worth the money. I'm disappointed that an issue...
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    [SOLD] For sale 2 Growatt auto transformers

    I'll take the one with the hinged door if available. Sending a message to you now.
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    Solar Assistant license for sale $40

    I'm interested if still available.
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    Cell prices coming down

    Does anyone here actually use 1C rate? That's a lot of amps. I'm genuinely curious.
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    Cell prices coming down

    Good to know. I've never heard of Ganfeng, and didn't get a quote for those. I looked at everything I could find on youtube and forums for the REPT 280s, and scratched my head trying to figure out what I was missing. They seem like an amazing value, and guaranteed to be over 280Ah capacity...
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    Cell prices coming down

    Same, with Amy Zhang. I ordered Qty. 50 of the REPT 280Ah cells. I plan on making a post after they arrive and some cycle tests. These cells are going to expire from calendar aging and better technology than before the cycle capacity expires, so why buy the "premium"? As long as they stay...
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    Charge two batteries with one panel

    It would not cause damage, as long as you have the correct cut-off voltage set on your controller. It would go up to that voltage on the higher charged one, and then stop. The weaker one would continue to charge, and then stop once it reaches the cutoff voltage, per your controller settings.
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    Growatt SPF 5000ES, Phantom/Extra Load in AC Bypass Mode?

    I've been using my Growatt SPF 5000ES for a few months now off battery, and it's been working great. The AC in from the grid is connected, but I rarely need it. Due to cloudy weather, my battery did run out at 2AM last night (when all the loads were steady and consistent), and the inverter...
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    My build thread

    I assume you are running LED lights. Do you have any LED light dimming issues when other loads power on? I'm running ONE Growatt 5000ES and have pretty bad LED light dimming/pulsing whenever another moderate load comes on. The startup pulsing phase of the clothes washer makes the light situation...
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    SOLD EG4 6500EX-48

    Would you sell just the Growatt 5000ES without the transformer? I already have a transformer.
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    One EVE 280Ah cell tripping BMS high voltage at top end

    It is the "JBD Smart 7S-20S 200A with Bluetooth+UART BMS". This is the link, but I think they updated the design a bit: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Smart-BMS-8S-12S-16S-20S_1600296495265.html I paid $87.90 in September, 2021 I believe this app can be used with all JBD BMS devices...
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    One EVE 280Ah cell tripping BMS high voltage at top end

    @SeaGal Thank you for your advice! I used an old 12v accessory truck light I had laying around with wires already connected, and worked on the offending high voltage cells while charging them up to the cutoff point. It's been a few days now and my issues have been resolved! Cell #13 runs just a...
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    One EVE 280Ah cell tripping BMS high voltage at top end

    Yes, I was already thinking that :)
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