Recent content by pantechlife

Belated thanks for this, also in oz myself. Been considering the Kings 3000w. How's it held up? Does it have any issue with high amp draw? This is the main issue I've seen with the inverters I've considered so far - they wont drive certain high amp, lower watt, devices, I.e. 2300w power tool...

Isnt this exactly what it does? I've realised I actually have a Redarc Dual Battery Isolator SBI12 in my box of inherited doodads, from what I'm reading this can be attached/between/wherevs my 400ah and auxillary and when 400ah reaches charge ( 13.2 volts for activation, 12.7 volts for...

@MisterSandals To charge whatever external battery/station don't I just need a Voltage Sensing Relay (VSR) or Smart Relay, and a switch? Seems the above got off-topic and overthunked, mayhap.

I would too, but based on prior advice I was told I needed over 24v MPPT, and bought the Rover 60a on recommendation (also factoring for adding more in future). LR4-60HPH-370M 2 x 370w 24v EACH: Current at maximum power ( IMP/A ), STC: 10.76 | NOCT: 8.63 Short Circuit Current: STC: 11.52 |...

But why on 🌍 would u not MPPT? 👍 Neither am I! I have bought, unopened. What would another give me that the Renogy doesn't? Note that I'm in Oz, with less options than US, Renogy actually have a relatively good reputation here, I.e. can (and have) returned, do [eventually] get warranty...

A key question is - what do I need to charge this thing, from the 400ah 12v circuit? I.e. 400ah reaches full charge, auto charges the station. A switch gives option to manually charge the station. Just 1 battery so assume dont need BMS, but how would I control these charges/avoid over/under...

I meant as total AC/DC use. I just re-uploaded the original spreadsheet, it (read: I) borked the prior: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yfzaPXJncWwqUgRRQug3hWDhiI_pATJQD2WIb3_73b8/edit?usp=sharing This is 'full load watt hours'? I'm taking SCC as: MPPT. Yr not thinking of the 20-40A...

Wo, we're getting into crazy talk territory 😂. I'm talking re a budget, light, portable DIY station, with an inverter for low power devices. I'll likely test my 150watt pure sine inverter I have on hand, that's worked fine for laptop et al prior, and on googling just now something like a...

Hey, thanks and yes I had and should have mentioned, I had factored on a sheet where I overestimated to ~2.5kw. My energy needs have greatly reduced from original factoring, and office now consists of a macbook air m1, ext monitor and modem ~90% of the time. A LOT less power. I just downloaded...

I'm exploring options for a small (50 > 100ah'ish) likely DIY portable power station. My main house batts are 2 x 200Ah 12V LiFePO4 batteries charged from 740w 24v (residential) panels via Renogy ROVER 60a MPPT. The idea is to add AH juice for the consistent loads day to day, while also...

Can you clarify which was reliable with 12v? Or other better options since? (Only need 65w max per outlet, most 45w) And YouTube link!?

I just watched this, they were looking at options for exact same reason:

Belated reply, the "MRBF" I have is a Littelfuse CF Fuse (not ZCase) clone/OEM https://www.farnell.com/datasheets/2246040.pdf , it's from : https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Autoido-Andu-Supply-30A-300A-Marine_1600266194951.html - and looking at the details of company, and product, it...

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I take it that's a good thing? ?