Recent content by Nikg736

Nice to know they are performing well. Others have reported similar findings...that they perform well and output is to spec. My question on those panels is their longevity. As pointed out by others there seems to be some inconsistent manufacturing with the solder blobs which introduces some...

OK, so REC is good quality? I've heard of a lot of these brands such as REC, but just because I've heard of them doesn't mean they are high quality. Also, does an older product line just mean they might be a little less efficient? I'm actually OK with that because I also tend to think that as...

That is a good deal, but I still really like the idea of picking up some "new leftovers" from a local distributor/wholesaler. Likely to be very affordable and also putting smaller odd-lots of panels to use. I like the idea of reducing waste through buying used or new yet un-sellable items and...

I am near Raleigh NC, but Charlotte and anywhere between Raleigh and Asheville is within reason. Not sure how to check for wholesalers in my area. That's a good deal on REC panels.

Sounds just like me. Actually doing some research on those NE Solar panels right now. Seem to be a great deal, however there is a thread that identifies what may be a problem with soldering and the possible impact on longevity of these panels...

I'm with you on the warranty stuff, Dave911. I think a longer warranty is just more of a gauge of potential quality, but who knows. And things change so quickly these days that even reputable brands from 10years ago may be doing things totally different today. And that goes for...

Excellent feedback, and I have heard of Santan and Signature Solar. I think I saw Santan has some kind of free shipping offer going on, but I'm sure there is a minimum order amount that applies. The problem here is that for the project I have in mind, I only need 10-12 panels, so a pallet of...

Yes, I've tried to read all the other used panel threads. Through reading those I have decided buying used panels may be worth the gamble as many people have had great success. Check for physical damage, snail trails, micro cracks etc, and also test for voltage and amps. The sole remaining...

Thanks for the tip. I looked into both of those, and apparently you can get a 30% credit for solar, solar and battery or just battery alone. However, I will need to dig a little deeper into what they define as "used as a residence by the taxpayer". To me, this sounds like it may not be...

OK, so it sounds like Residential Clean Energy credits are off the table. But...maybe Advanced Energy Systems credit could apply. Probably looking at 3KW inverter and 7-15kw battery storage for this initial project. The decision whether to actually do the project doesn't really hinge on...

I am looking at installing an All-In-One system at a short-term rental property. At first it might just be the AIO unit and batteries with no solar, and the intent would be to have purely as backup to power essentials (fridge, lights) when power goes out at the property which it does quite...

I have the one with the fan on it like in the first post in this thread .. that's the one Will had recommended. Those options you linked look good, but if I was going to drop more money on testers I was thinking around $100 and not $200+ because I've already put a bit over $100 into stuff...

Reviving a bit of an old thread instead of starting a new one. I already have the "beginner friendly" capacity tester with the fan on it, and I also have a 0-30v 0-10A variable adjustable DC power supply. Both of those items work well, but I really like the idea of having the ability to chart...

So, I may have found a source of battery storage for pretty cheap. See below. Panasonic (Sanyo) Modules These are 300wh for $20 and are 13s lithium 18650 cells, so I figure that should be OK for use with a 48v AIO unit? Now my question...would it be possible, reasonable and relatively safe to...

MPP - the "zero transfer time" of these units appear to be due to them always being on and always running whatever is hooked to them through the inverter. I'm assuming there is no way to circumvent that. If trying to achieve mostly solar operation from a system, then that's reasonable. But...