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I procure precious metals, 99.8% aluminum cans for recycling.

Finally completed my 24v system!! ⚡ 🔋 Couldn't have finished it without the help of this forum: The resources, people and the abundant information that is available.

Stick with what works.

I think 99.9% of the time, the question is answered in the posts. However, the jokes, sarcasm and puns keep me reading. :) Laughter cures a lot of things, even possibly being exposed to electro magnetic radiation.

We went electric when gas prices started to spike. Sounds like it will go up again. But now that many are going electric, the demand for electricity has gone up and hoping that the electricity prices don't go up with it. However, what I like is not having to have an oil change every 3,000...

If he's around Mt. Fuji, outside slippers will be outside the door. 🩴🩴

You might also want to get to know the married couples.

Thank you everyone!!! Made the wiring corrections and the BMS app now shows the charging activity. Next are the fuses.

I went with https://batteryhookup.com/ they have local pickup available if you are in the area. I was scared of ordering from overseas, but I think it's ok. Overkill Solar.

Agreed! Look at how the vaccines got approved so quickly during the pandemic.

Battery fits! I just need to get some padding material for the sides. Using an old computer tower case to cover the front, back and top of the case. Pieces have been cut but will continue next weekend.

Some use glass. 😁

Don't do this while you are holding your solar panel cables. ⚡⚡

Politicians cannot be trusted.

I will put one on order today. I am looking at this clamp meter. It shows that it can measure 40amps DC up to 400amps. Amazon clamp meter

Building first system at 24V. Mainly cost. This build will be half the cost of a 48V system.

I picked up a welding cart when it was on sale at HF. It holds my 24V battery, charge controller and inverter.

I see. Now it's making sense.

In Chrome, it's at the bottom left.

We probably work at the same place. :LOL::LOL:

As long as we don't use crowdstrike and windows, we should be ok.

I like this, be on the ready.

If you need to catch some rays, you need a net.

Does it happen around this time of year? 👻 It's close to midnight And something evil's lurking in the dark Under the moonlight ... ~Thriller by MJ

If you purchase new cables, measure twice and cut once. 📏

I installed a PV cutoff switch between the solar panels and charge controller. Similar to the image you have from amazon.

Is this a Back to the Future reference? Banana peel and beer.

If the solar panels generate electricity when exposed to the light emitted by the burning wood, then it must be, correct?

This reminds me of politicians.

Finally!! It will not pass any aerospace tolerance measurements 😁 but got it done with some recycled parts.

It's gotta be sponsored.

Check out the beginner's corner on this forum. There are lots of information that can be learned. Buying pieces to build a battery was the route I took because I wanted to learn how to build one. Getting an already built battery may save you some money.

Yes. Thank you all for your patience and help. My system is now running correctly.

We need to get the facts about this accident.

🤙

Back in the day, this would not have been an issue. If you had a stick shift, you could always push start the car with a friend. 😁 😁

I completely agree!!

Thanks for the insight.

Not sure if other inverters include a USB charging port but my WZRELB did not have one. I saw The Bucket Build and added this USB charger to my system. Re-purposed a leftover framing bracket for the install. I now have a dedicated USB and USB Type C charging ports available when needed. On...

Keep it where it's still sunny at 8pm.

Repurposing this IKEA Knarrevik to be my battery case. Cut the legs to the length needed and drilled some new holes. Used the top from a broken Monster power center surge protector as the base plate. I just bent one end to fit. The width was just about right for what I needed. There will...

The setup/build on the video by @BradCagle with the 100Ah battery and 1200W inverter be enough to run a 5A circular saw? I also have the EB3A and use my 100W solar panel to charge when the sun is out. thanks.

Looks like Tesla is still upgrading the current Supercharger locations. Hopefully, new ones will continue to pop up.

I do not have experience with the EG4 but I have a small Bluetti EB3A and I drained it by accident. I left something plugged in it and I thought it was dead, it would not power on. The 100W solar I have would not charge it. When I plugged it into the wall socket, it turned on after a few...

I did build a 24v 105Ah system with two 100W solar panels. It can charge the car between 5v - 12v but not enough panels to keep it charging over 2 hours. I suppose if I add more panels, I can charge for a lot longer during the day when the sun is out. I build the solar battery after seeing...

and facts.

$50.06/cell and free shipping

Let us know what you see.

I almost clicked on it.

You are correct.

We will have to order individual parts that fit in a letter envelope.

How about using an ergonomic mouse? They are supposed to be better for your hand since it places your hand in a more natural way. It may lessen that finger fatigue. 🖱️

This is not to be taken lightly.

This is a post by @ericstahl . Good starting point if you want to build one and scale to your needs. 🤙🤙 https://diysolarforum.com/threads/how-to-trickle-charge-your-tesla-from-diy-off-grid-micro-solar-12-miles-day.34338/

Also check out the beginner's corner. Plenty of information.

Ok, let me do this. thanks!

A plugged up sinus could be the cause of headaches, even migraines.

Ok, so maybe I will not drink it but apply it topically. 😁 It sounds like vicks vaporub.

Oh, good! This will save a few $$ I didn't even catch that on the photos. I see it now :) Thank you!!!

Very fitting for a DIY solar forum. Looking good!

Same here. Except it's my neighbor's house not hills. The house is now blocking the sun in the afternoon.

Is the break handle style the one that clicked? That's the one I used, I think it was a Craftsman. I haven't had to use one lately but I always remember from our auto shop teacher to hand tighten the nut plus a 1/4 turn. 😆

I re-started my phone and it detected the xiaoxiang bms. It's now working!

Can't beat that price. if you build it, you know what parts are going into your build. Do you already have the tools? The tools add up as well.

@Rednecktek , @Mattb4 thank you both for your service.

Yes, thank you. Let me check that AGM jump starter conversion.

This sounds very similar to what I did. 😁

I never knew the reason why, but did put it away with the dial below the designated position because that's the instruction in the manual.

Yes, it looks like the glass fuse is blown. The continuity test failed and I am unable to tell if the filament inside is cut near one of the ends. I will have to use my CEN-TECH that I got for free at Harbor Freight. :)

It seems that way.

Cotter pins and crown nuts work well too.

I have been wondering about the B and C labels. Now it's making sense!!!! 😁 I must have skipped that portion on the manual.

Thank you!!!

Thank you!

Looking good!

Tariffs and taxes are never good for the consumers. I remember when amazon never charged tax, I'd purchase my items there. Now, I have to add the taxes and shipping to the cost. It adds up.

Found this reply from Will on a discussion from 2021. I think it's still relevant. FLA vs LiFePo4

The baseline is now stuck in my head. 🤘

Here's a reply for the same question I had.

It would be quicker than flattening a copper pipe and drilling holes on it but copper pipe is copper.

In most places, trees have these things called roots.

Secure the wires. Can be somewhat difficult to troubleshoot wiring issues on a vehicle.

This is the set up that I plan on doing for a project!!! Thanks for the information! (y)(y)

Is that a granite counter next to the grill? I read somewhere that they emit radiation, but it probably depends on where they are sourced.

Road trip. :)

I myself have been known to recycle aluminum. Cans that is. 😁

There are always loopholes.

Where? 👀

The light bulb one was one of our projects in auto shop. Had to drill the plastic handle of a screw driver to the metal part to fit a fuse like bulb. Then just put a wire and spring to complete. Oh, make the screw driver end pointy.

I am now in the planning stages of adding USB outlets like this to my 24V battery. Do I connect them to the -negative bus bar and +positive bus bar? If I get a fuse block first, does the fuse block connect to the -negative bus bar and +positive bus bar? thanks

Ahh, ok. I will not be doing this again! :) Should I replace the circuit breaker? I will open it up and see if the fuse has blown. Next purchase will be a clamp on Meter. I have one on the wish list on amazon. thanks again.

Hopefully, it's non GMOoooooo from vegetarian cows.

Ok, thanks!!

Yes, turned on Location on phone. Left the app to search devices but it could not find/detect it. Oh, and I made sure that bluetooth was turned on my phone as well. 😁

inflation.

This looks like my battery meter.

And even if it can be done, your bitcoin miners will only run when the sun is out.

Lots of info on this topic here. Watts = volts * amps

So that you don't have failure #93, don't have them on the ground.