Recent content by Tbleppy

I am so grateful for the help I receive here. The little back and forths which take place just shows how thorough the thoughts are behind the words and also gives multiple points of view to the same subject which allows for the user seeking assistance to apply it relevantly to their situation. I...

I'm looking at my charger. It says AC input 100-120 VAC. DC output 14.6 Vdc. It's a battery charger for lithium batteries sold by Amperetime, the same manufacturer as the batteries. This sounds to me like a 12V charger. Would that be right? Is that information adequate to tell?

The panel location was changed and they were disconnected at the time. But theyve been operating for about three weeks already like that. I did notice on the scc it will read the batteries at 0.7 now during the day, then shuts off at night. So it appears maybe a trickle of power is coming in...

I have a generator, yes. The batteries will need to be separated from the 2s2p they are in right now, right? What is the order of disconnecting cables? 1) switch off breakers 2) disconnect scc and inverter cables then do I unhook the series cables first or the parallel cables first? Or do I...

The batteries are Amperetime bought off Amazon.

That's what the battery level reads on the charge controller.

I have a solar off grid system consisting of 12 100w 12v mono panels which are set up 3s4p with an inline fus at each string, 50a circuit breaker(acts as disconnect switch), renogy 40amp mppt charge controller, goes thrpugh another 50a circuit breaker, 4 LiFeBO4 batteries 100ah 12v hooked up...

I have 4 12v 100ah LiFeBo4 batteries( Amperetime brand ) hooked up 2s2p. They were running great until one day the solar array wasnt charging them due to a cable and the batteries ended up getting completely discharged. The problem was quickly fixed but the batteries are not operating at their...

This is what the floor plan looks like: Im trying to determine how many branch circuits I will ultimately need. I like what you came up with to start with at least. This solar array and setup is intermediate. We will want to upgrade it at some point but it is an upgrade from what we had...

That makes sense. I should have more spaces. What about this one? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Siemens-PN-Series-100-Amp-20-Space-20-Circuit-Main-Breaker-Plug-On-Neutral-Load-Center-Indoor-with-Copper-Bus-PN2020B1100C/312138640 It appears to be single phase.

i can return the panel if its not going to work for me. Can you please explain bond the legs? We can do whatever works.

I really appreciate your advice. I was able to purchase the Homeline 100A 6 spaces 12 circuits 120/240 V~ Max 50/60Hz load center. It says purchase separately circuit breakers, ground bar kit...

1) i thought 150amp breaker because the class t fuse i have before the inverter is 150amp. 2) i dont need a subpanel for downstairs. Initially i thought i did but thats really for a detached garage or a large kitchen or an addition to the house. I no longer think that. 3) the house is 1408 sqft...

yes, we have an 8 foot ground rod in the ground about 10 feet from the house and about 1 foot from the solar array. We have grounding cable connecting the array to the rod. We have cable hooking up the equipment inside to the rod as well attached to the inverter and dc breaker box. I understand...

I guess I probably sound dense. Im just creating the plan. My husband was an electrician assistant. So I have to create the plan and get the supplies. If you can help me at all with my questions great. If not, thats fine too. If I misunderstood you it would be nice if you can clarify what you...