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  • Just bought new Trina 400w solar panels, less than 50 cents per watt delivered.

    Total of 8 panels w/delivery lift gate at home. Preparing my dual enclosed cargo trailer/garage pv system. Mounting 4 on top of 7x14 enclosed trailer. May make a 2- 2 panel awning with the other 4 panels. Price was good for 3.2kw and they are supposed to have warranty.
  • Anyone use Mad Hornets 60a charge controller?

    Bought a couple from Walmart to experiment with $12.88 each plus tax
  • 2650 or 18650 best choice in a 48v battery pack?

    Which type is a better choice for a 48v battery pack with 3kw pv?
  • I have started purchasing materials for a cargo trailer build Please help

    Really need forum help. 48v system with 8- Trina 400w panels rated 45.4 voc, 41.1 vmp and 9.74 amps. Growatt SPF 3000 TLL VM 3kw 12-v single phase MPPT charge controller-inverter. 48v 100ah Lifepo4 lithium battery pack. I want to mount 4 panels on top of 7x14x7 cargo trailer and a little later...
  • 12v freezer to refrigerator?

    I bought a 12v 5 cft freezer and want to use it as refridgerator. I know if it was 120v I could plug a $30 temp controller into it. What to do with 12v?
  • Help, Supplier for discount pv racking?

    I need to purchase a small amount of Iron Ridge racking. I searched the the archive but didn't find anything. I only need a couple hundred dollars worth but shipping is expensive. I even selected 7' rails and extensions. Thanks
  • Where to find help stringing different Renogy 175w panels to my inverter?

    I haven't been here for a while. I last posted about placing 400w panels on my 7' x 14' cargo trailer camper. I used them on my house instead because of the weight. I was able to buy Renogy panels for sale pricing so I loaded up. On the outside roof 9 - Flex 175W and the side of trailer 4 - Mono...
  • Question on Series connect 2-24v 3.2v 280ah batteries to 1-48v battery

    The more I think I know the more trouble I make for myself. My project is building out an enclosed cargo trailer with a 48v all solar boondocking system. I have been buying and stockpiling materials to use waiting for my trailer order to be filled. I bought 6- 400w Trina panels, Growatt 3000TL...
  • New to solar. Greetings!

    Planning a dual use 48v system. Will use it to power a camper and a shed when here at home. I need a battery that is portable as possible, Basicly in a case with wheels. I was looking at the 48vLI-ion Powerwall. Weighs in at 160 lbs but my camper has a cargo door so it will work. I would really...
  • 3.7V 100AH Ternary Polymer Rechargeable Lithium Battery with Low Temperature Resistance

    From XUBA, anyone buy these? Rated for cold charging. Do they hold up as long as Lifepo4? More important are they safe for mobile use? Read where they are for cars. Do they make in 200ah or above?
  • Pulled the trigger..

    Bought a battery for the camper and shed. $901. delivered to Texas. Lifepo4 battery pack 48v100ah lithium iron phosphate battery for Solar energy storage and Golf cart 1 USD 686 USD...
  • What BMS is good for 2-24v batteries in series?

    I want to build 2- 24v 8s batteries and place in series for 48v 280ah. Batteries must be movable hence 2-24v any suggestions?
  • 48v battery recommendations?

    Was thinking on going with the 48v li-ion powerwall at bigbat. Will be using in a camper on the road and a shed at home. Not sure if there is a better choice since these are used. Connected to a 48w Growatt SPF LVM 120/240 solar inverter. . Thanks.
  • Anyone using Overkill Bms?

    Ordered a BMS 4s 12v 120a to use in 4s 280ah battery build. Any problems? Recommendations?
  • Build or buy a 48v e-bike battery?

    DIY build a 48v 17.5ah e-bike battery or buy this one delivered for $344.? DIY build a 48v 17.5ah e-bike battery or buy this one delivered for $344.? https://www.ebay.com/itm/48V-17-5Ah-Hailong-Plus-Li-ion-Battery-for-E-bike
  • Anyone here bought a server kit for using your own cells?

    I was looking on Alibaba and found this. I really don't like the wood box look or functionality. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Free-Shipping-Factory-custom-one-stop_1600830355069.html?spm=a2700.details.0.0.3ff21907Ig6a6T Solar Storage Battery 280Ah Diy Kit boxes 10kw 15kwh 48V 230Ah...
  • Hire a master electrician in El Paso, TX

    I have my own ballast ground mounts, 3.2kw panels, hybrid inverter. Need permitting and all electrical connections for code compliant system. I will install the ballast ground rack and mount panels to them with clips.
  • Not located in Search. Need help with S2P4 string...

    Dumb question but can't find an answer because it's probably too easy. I'm finalizing my cargo trailer solar plan and have settled on a 48v 2S4P configuration. 2S will use a regular MC4 connection in series with a single 15a MCA fuse before routing inside the trailer. The 4P will connect with 4...
  • Is a HelTec 1.2a good active balancer?

    I bought a JBD BMS, it has only passive balancing and after reading over posts it seems an active balancer is a must for long term use and care. I was thinking of this HelTec 1.2a in a 16s Please comment or suggest alternatives. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800603941164.html
  • Anyone buy this? Comments? LiFePO4 battery 48v 100ah 5KW Solar Home Power System

    Price is $850. plus shipping $302.60 to the US. $1,152.60 sounds very good. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Rechargeable-LiFePO4-battery-48v-100ah-5KW_62126801354.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.0.0.a8ed19a5Nr9Xio
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