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Just wanted to post an update on my use of the AC200P. I bought a heating blanket, thanks for the suggestion, which I place under my sleeping bag, then I turn the heat to high and let everything warm up for about 1 hour before I hit the sack. I usually run the gen for a little over an hour in...

Bud, I check with SS and they said yes, the GND to L connection was removed. I asked if it was ok to send the GND on the output side of the inverter to the main service panel where the electricians would likely bond it with N and they said that would be fine. I checked the resistance between...

Craig, Thank you very much for your response and advice. One of the main reasons we are having a basement dug is to put all the electrical components into it so that the battery cells stay above freezing. I'll look into the 280AH eve cells and the Chagery BMS. Have you used these components...

Greetings Al: I'm surprised that none of the super smart people on this forum replied. I'm not one of them, but I am interested in your signature solar system as I'm just about to buy a bank of batteries from them and the 6k inverter. Can I ask how things are running so far and if you would...

Thanks for your reply. I did purchase that unit and should be ready to install it in the next week, God willing.

WOW, that is one heck of a system you've listed in your signature. I'm still in the planning stages of my off-grid system and I'm guessing you did some serious research before forking out the kilo-dollars for all that you have. Any regrets or things you'd do differently? I'm still learning...

The solar ground mount is up and we're just about ready to place the 32 panels in 4 rows of 8, but I can't find any documentation that spells out the proper spacing between each panel on the E. and W. sides. The N. to S. sides have bolts that fit between the panels and when tightened down they...

Wow, thanks for your passionate response. I appreciate your advice. The reason I bought the 100 watt panels is because of a few reasons. 1. They are pretty cheap, per watt, that is. 2. They are pretty cheap, to replace, if they are damaged by the elements or something falls on them. 3...

Thanks, all good information. I've got a week or two before my coarse plans are reviewed by the county office so I'll get busy crunching the numbers and figuring this out for my self. The gentlemen I spoke with and purchased the the inverters, panels, and batteries from assured me that the 32...

Thanks for sharing the mount install with us. I'd love something like that in the future.

Greetings Experts: It's time for me to get serious about creating a power station for my soon to be built barn style home in Southern Utah. I understand a bit about the differences between a 12, 24, and 48 volt system so I've settled on a 48 volt system. I am in the process of drawing out the...

I appreciate the clarification. I'll keep everything you've said in mind as I move forward.

Awesome. I think I'll probably order 6 of their 100ah 48vdc batteries and the rack. Not sure about the inverter though. I would love to find an all in one, inverter, MPPT, charger, and transfer switch that will auto start a standby generator when necessary. Does anyone know if such a unit...

Thank you for replying. Very nice, clean, set up you have there. Please forgive my ignorance but is it the Radian or the Outback that has the generator control?

Awesome. I'm looking forward to receiving my bank of 6 tomorrow, although, I will have to wait a few months for the house to be finished which gives me time to decide and buy the remaining components. I still need to settle on an inverter solar charge controller, or an all in one unit. Any...

I bought 10 x 100 watt panels from Costco at $99 each and 30 x 100 panels from Amazon at about $80 each. Had I know about the $37 panels, I would certainly have looked into them. Please tell me where or share a link to this awesome deal. Thanks, in advance.

I appreciate your response. Yes, I understand about the extra wiring, etc. To be honest, I never thought about that until you mentioned it. Hopefully, the other member who also posted about my choice of 100 watt panels will share the info he has on panels in the 200+ watt range for as little...

Thanks for the detailed information. I am considering one of these MPP Solar units too, more because they can handle the PV input and have auto gen start ability. While I'm intrigued by the idea of running my loads without batteries during the day, how does this unit keep from harming devices...

Understood. As much as I like being on the property in UT, I am staying here at home in Vegas where the heat is. My 5th wheel is not the best at keeping me warm at night unless I keep the furnace on all night, which burns plenty of propane. I bought a diesel heater awhile ago on Amazon but...

I hope you'll post an update when you get the shed up and running. I too, bought a Bluetti AC200P but I'm just hoping it will run a small space heater throughout the night so I can sleep in relative warmth, ~65*, in my 5th wheel up in UT. I'm also trying to see how long it will take to...

Greetings: Just checking to see if the EVE cells arrived and what you think of them. I too am interested in these cells but am a little leery about buying anything until whatever happens in Jan after the WH power change, or not, blows over. Who knows what will happen and if having an extra 5k...

Thanks for replying: I see you and I are running at pretty much the same speed. We both have some of the components needed for the off-grid living in a permanent structure, and we both want to upgrade our mobile/RV home. I appreciate you sharing the info on charge and discharge of the lithium...

Steve, I thought EVE cells were exclusively made in China, but a quick internet search revealed this: Home (evebatteryusa.com) Also, thanks for all the in-depth data and information. It's way over my head but I appreciate you taking the time to lay it all out. I hope to understand it in the...

Wow, a heating blanket, why didn't I think of that? I used to think of them as unsafe but honestly, I haven't thought of them in a decade or so. Thanks for the suggestion!

I probably wasn't clear...I'm currently assembling my array. It consists of 32 360 watt panels. I have 2 5kw Growatt inverter/chargers. I will parallel 2 strings of 8 panels into each inverter. I'm looking for a box that will allow me to combine 4 strings into 2, have fusing for each string...

Hi there. Just checking in to see how your system is working for you. I'm still researching and trying to determine how much of a battery bank to build and which cells to go with as well as which inverter or inverters to buy. I like the Sol-Ark, like you do, but probably only need the...

Unless I'm mistaken, it looks like the MNPV4 is designed to combine 4 strings into 1. That's not what I'm trying to do. Thanks anyway.

Samsonite, I have two of these SPF 5000 ES inverters and, just in case one goes down, I have 2 of the Solaredge autotransformers. Just mounted those 4 components as of a couple of days ago, but since then I'm hearing of a somewhat concerning issue with these inverters. Apparently, the output...

Thanks for posting this question. I too am interested in the correct azimuth heading to orient my array to. I read most of the replies to your question, but there was a lot of rabbit trails that didn't help. What did you end of setting your array to? I'm getting ready to start erecting the...

I appreciate your feedback on the Mitsubishi units. I've been agonizing over which mini split unit to buy. Ideally, I'd like to buy one outdoor unit that works with 3 air handlers, but it seems like my options are limited and the 1st choice, Mr Cool, is now off the radar since I've heard some...