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    Monitoring software for Growatt-MPP Solar inverters

    I tried watchPower and PV Keeper and wasn't really happy with either. I decided the free software was worth every penny I paid for it. I have ended up with something from solar-assistant. Software runs on a Raspberry PI. and initially looks kind of geeky and difficult to configure .. To keep...
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    Positive shunt for monitoring alternator output?

    the Thornwave 5S shunt connects on the positive side https://www.thornwave.com/collections/smart-products/products/powermon-5s-bluetooth-battery-monitor-dc-power-meter-with-integrated-500a-shunt
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    Truck Solar Panels Charging Camper Trailer

    FOXENTEC.... How is this working for you? I have been thinking of pretty much the same thing. Brand new trailer.. brand new roof and reluctant to drill a bunch of holes in it for mounting solar panels... equally reluctant to use VHB tape as the trailer has TPO roof. I have heard some stories...
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    Multiple Charge controllers to one battery bank

    Thank you Snoobler... Looks like it was already posted.. thank you for pointing me in the right direction. I really did look before I asked... ((sometimes it is not running a search but knowing the right words for the search.)
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    Multiple Charge controllers to one battery bank

    Greetings. I have a system currently at home so I am not a total newbie... but it is a fairly straight forward system.... now plotting on to upgrade an RV I have coming next month. It comes with a gopower package....200 watt panel on the roof/solar charge controller/1000 watt go power...
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    PV system Switch

    I currently have two solar systems. The first one is a 6 year old grid tie 3500 w PV system going into a Fronius inverter. Feeds back any excess to the power company. When the power company started doing their safety shutoffs I found the drawback of grid tie.. (i.e. no power... no solar...
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    Victron SCC - TR versus MC4

    I am looking up upgrade my Solar Charge Controller. Looking at the SmartSolar 150/70. Other than the way they connect, I can't find a difference between a TR and MC4 model.... is there anything else I should know about them? is one better?
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    MPP Monitoring Software show and tell. What are you using Watchpower or something else.

    I have had the ICCSoftware monitoring on a mpp lv2424-MSD and was very happy with it... I ran into problems with the MPP and bought a Growatt. I currently have the Growatt in service and ICCSoftware support has been trying to get their software to work with the Growatt. So far they haven't had...
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    Mixing my LifePO4 batteries

    No.. I got this one...
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    Mixing my LifePO4 batteries

    Thank you Snoobler... That is what I was hoping.
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    Mixing my LifePO4 batteries

    I bought the batteries with a BMS already built into it
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    Mixing my LifePO4 batteries

    I currently have two 24V BYD 3000 w/h lifepo4 batteries from BatteryBackup. Looking at the new batteries coming in, I would like add to my system for longer backup. Could I add one of the 24V 123 batteries from Big Batteries to my system.. or would it take the new battery down to the specs of...
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    Monitoring software for Growatt-MPP Solar inverters

    I didn't find any either. I have asked Growatt if they can provide the information.
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    Monitoring software for Growatt-MPP Solar inverters

    Once I actually read the manual.. PVPower is connecting just fine and I can use it for local monitoring and configuration. Watchpower is still no joy. I am still hoping to get the ICC software working. Talked to their support. They have always been super and say that as soon as they can get a...
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    Monitoring software for Growatt-MPP Solar inverters

    new unit installed and working. my old watchpower isn't connecting but the PVPower IS connecting.. at least I can see what is going on... Haven't been able to change things through the software yet. ICC software wasn't that easy either.. looks like for both I will have to resort to RTFM. Will...
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