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      MegaMike replied to the thread PV wire guage.
      I have used them for non solar projects before, their prices are good and they're legit.
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      Since this thread came back up, I'm curious if you could elaborate on the tilting system. I see you have a winch, but how are you...
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      MegaMike replied to the thread PV wire guage.
      Thanks. I'll probably end up doing that like you originally said. I was going to do direct burial, but I can switch the plan to conduit...
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      MegaMike replied to the thread PV wire guage.
      Yes thank you
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      MegaMike replied to the thread PV wire guage.
      Thanks, I think I'll start out like this then. For later on however... I'm reading the manual for the 12000xp and there is something...
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      MegaMike replied to the thread PV wire guage.
      Some of this was going over my head. You're saying to do separate runs of 10 gauge to the inverter (one for each string), then combine...
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      MegaMike replied to the thread PV wire guage.
      6 guage is the max MPPT input on the 12000xp. I'm sorry I'm making this so complicated. I just don't see how else I can use just (1) of...
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      MegaMike replied to the thread PV wire guage.
      The MC4 connectors are only rated for 30 amps. Someone linked me some better ones with a higher capacity. In my last post, I think I...
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      MegaMike replied to the thread PV wire guage.
      Alright, so I'm getting a better understanding of this after doing a lot of reading and videos. Tell me if this seems right. I'm going...
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      MegaMike replied to the thread PV wire guage.
      Thanks for the help. You see, this is what I don't get about the calculators. If I multiply the amps by 1.56 I get close to 50 amps...
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      MegaMike replied to the thread PV wire guage.
      The researching never ends... it would appear that 10awg mc4 connectors are only rated at 30 amps, is that going to be a problem? Edit...
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      MegaMike replied to the thread PV wire guage.
      Thanks guys. Yea it's making sense now. My mind is stuck on household wiring lol. I think I'll go with 10 guage so I don't run into...
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      MegaMike replied to the thread PV wire guage.
      If I put 14 awg into the calculator you linked, I only get 2.93% voltage drop. Weird. I'm new to solar, but I assumed 32 amps would...
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      MegaMike replied to the thread PV wire guage.
      Woops, distance is around 50ft, thank you. Wow, so it only comes up with 14 guage? I guess I could do 12 guage to be safe. It doesn't...
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      I'm having some trouble with something so simple. I'm using this caclulator: https://solarwiresizecalculator.com/ My panels have a VOC...
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      I'm trying to test one of these with this tester that everyone seems to like, a makerhawk electronic load tester (amazon.) After...
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      Ok, good to know it's not really a limit. If I get to that point in a couple of years, I'll be back here looking for help.
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      Yea I think I'm leaning toward the rack because it has to go in my basement. The only issue I see with them is that you can only...
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      So eco-worthy also has this server rack deal. The server rack with 6 batteries ends up being the exact same cost per kwh as the floor...
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      Answered in the other post
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