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Phase 1 was a Sol-Ark 15k, some batteries, and a small 2kW array. This will take quite some time yet, but I'm happy that phase 2 is started. I have a full pallet of REC Pure-R 420s that was delivered today seemingly without incident. Good job local FedEx freight and NAZ solar. Just submitted...

Hello solar fans. Long time lurker, first time poster. I have been working on this solar plan for some time now. The whole thing is definitely a learning process. The whole project is split into two phases, mostly because I'm busy and want to do a good job. The picture below is phase 1...

Throwing this out there. Went to the auto parts store today. Could have walked out money ahead if I didn't guide the kid into the correct amounts. Got two different neighbors mail. Picked up an order at the store, get mine, and another order - brought it back in. Thinking about all this...

Figured this belongs in the chit chat section, but sadly that is where about 1/2 of this forum belongs lately. Call out to my fellow solar enthusiasts to help the newcomers and folks interested in DIY instead of devolving into whatever you heard on the news today, or what your political...

Hi. On an off-grid cabin I have 800 watts of solar, and a solar charge controller that doesn't work too well. I am new to Victron gear, and was hoping someone could take a look at these items and let me know if they would be decent. The solar comes in at about 95 volts open circuit, so it...

Hi forum friends. I have set a goal for myself to install a robust solar system. I have phase one (see link) of that system complete. Looking forward to phase 2, pick apart this plan and see what I could improve please! Ideally keep in mind what you would do different, or what your ideal...

I have an existing system. Sol-Ark 15k model, and small array. I am adding a large array, and just want to make sure we don't mess up the final wiring. If you are aware of NEC codes, or have some good safety tips I would appreciate it. I am largely against adding complexity unless it is...

Hi good people. As I am about to embark on a pile of paperwork... Does anyone have regrets that they did and interconnect or sell agreement with their power company? Does it remove any freedoms you have with your system. Did they change something a year or two in that made it not worth...

Hello. I have a system at a cabin with two 12v lead acid batteries. Extreme cold climate. However, they are now in series for 24v, which is not ideal. Two 200ah 12V batteries. Any recommendations for an active balancer. Simple, and without too much extra drawdown on the system? Thank you!

This is not a hypothetical question. I have 6 Pytes 48100R batteries, in a forest RB enclosure. Pytes right from the factory sends cabling that puts two batteries vertically, and the other two sets horizontally. Basically it makes it so that none of the batteries have the same length 4 gauge...

Good afternoon friends. I'll admit what I am bad at. Getting prices on solar panels. I have no clue what is a reputable website. The brand I am looking at I can only find "request quote" websites and oddball stuff. Anyways, this REC430AA panel is perfect spec wise for my new array. One...

I know what power factor is (or so I think I do). The question here is what does changing the power factor setting "do" on the inverter. Does it change how the inverter works in any way, or just change the displayed info? My power co. asked me to set power factor correction to .98 as part of...

Hi all, Anyone have experience with similar equipment that can chime in and let me know if this is normal? I have a sol-ark 15k and 30kWh of Pytes 48100r batteries. Previously I was running my battery down to about 40%, then getting whatever sun I get, but since I have bumped up the low-end of...