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Hi folks. I am as green (as in new and uneducated) as they come in this field. UNFORTUNATLY I am also dyslexic, and find the mind field or reading I big challenge. I have purchased a Anker 767 and the 760 extra battery, I am now looking to power these with solar, (a fixed ridged system) from...

Hi Guys I was just about to fire up the Schneider Conext XW for the first time, but noticed something I would like confirmation on plz The Schneider has three terminal blocks, AC load/grid in/generator in. all the neutrals are common (they are connected together even though they have...

Its been a long hard journey for me for some reason, not quite there yet, but I am up and running to a point!!! Its now time to add a small solar array to my current system (Shneider xw+ and four server rack batteries. currently charging via a chargeverter and a Gen as I am off grid (not tied...

Rant but be warned when buying from Renogy So, I purchased a New LifePo4 50ah battery from Renogy uk (no such thing) through eBay Uk (I live in the Uk) I charge the battery at home, indoors (warm) via a mains 10a charger (LifePo4) and use the battery for only one cycle per day, maybe four...

Hi Guys Finally making headway on my build, my final few steps are solar panels and then charge controllers. seeing as I live in the UK, what type of solar panel would be best suited for cloudy weather.

Hi People just working my way through my system Finally got my unit up and running. BUT from what it seems, there is little to nothing I can do via the control panel except turn the unit on and off how are you guys setting paramotors on your Connect I am wanting to now add a Gen as the...

Hi There I am trying to find if there is a firmware update for my Schneider conext XW+ (NOT the pro) I am looking for the English 230v not that I can find any updates for the Conext the pro yes, but not the conext any help appreciated

Hi Guys I am trying to gather my shopping list of components. UNFORUNATLY for me, I require a inverter for high inductive loads, IE a large air compressor of 2 to 3 HP, and running on 230Volts as I live in the UK from my understanding, a LF inverter is what I need what with all my many hours...

Hi Guys I am currently looking for a fuse holder for a class T 400a fuse, ideally, I would like a 10mm bolt terminal for my cable lugs (I am not a fan off the feral screw in type) If it comes as part of a modular system, all the better as I would like to combine the fuse with a disconnect...

Putting this out there for you guys to make up yr own mind But I recently purchased a Renogy 500a smart shunt and was pre looking at installing it. I was shocked to see such close proximity of the positive wire !!!! There is only a small terminal connector holding in this positive cable and...

Can you equipment bound (ie earth wire to equipment casing/metal box etc) the AC and DC together??? so, my Consumer unit is AC, and my consumer unit is a metal boxed version, and let's take my MPPT charge controllers, they are DC, again, they are metal clad, all my equipment bounding is also...

Hi Guys If I have a four-rack battery system (48v 100a) and each individual rack has its own breaker, do i need to include a 250a (or there abouts) breaker from my busbar to my inverter to handle the combine loads off all four batteries ????

Hi Chaps Ive a few quick-fire questions for ya No1 why do some battery chargers quote cells (ie for a 16s battery) I am after a second, cheap charger powered from UK mains 230v and to charge my rack batteries of 52v No2 with fuses and brakers, what one first?? (so lets say from your battery...

So, First off, I live in the UK I am looking to jump in at the deep end and build/buy a sever rack system. as I am green, I really need as much help and advice from the people selling me the goods, so first off, Where do you recommend I buy what I need from (UK) I am not even sure what size I...

Hi Guys I am looking for any communication accessories for a Schneider Conext XW Ie, insight home SCP (control panel) anything that communicates with the inverter thanks

as per the title, I am curious to know what most of you guys with boats do for battery charging when there is little to no floor space for solar panels

Hi there people. I am wanting to buy a Tristar MPPT meter/screen. these chaps are the cheapest I can find here in the UK. But I just have that niggle in the back of my head, what do you think!!! should I trust them??? who has a bank transfer as the primary payment method?? and take a look...

I am still learning my setup and being off grid in general. currently I only have my Schneider XW, four 5kw rack batteries and a Chargeverter with a small Ish Gen (no solar fitted as yet) I've been charging my batteries via my chargeverter as most people seem to do (I just copied without...

Hi Their Folks I am slowly getting there with my build, and I was hoping I could pick a few brains to ensure I am on the right path when it comes to the little things like cable size, isolation switches and breakers. here are my calculations. Schneider XW inverter, capable of 12,000 W for...

Hi there people. yeah yeah, I know, get over it lol But I am one for the little detail and I cant help but wonder. My dilemma is, choosing the correct class T fuse Most if not all, Class t rated fuses I've seen have a interrupt capacity of 20,000A DC for my 400A rated fuse. Littelfuse...

Hi There which would make more sense for wires, brakers, isolation/cut-off switches etc etc for a solar array. I have the option off configuring either 2s 3p or 3s 2p in a solar panel configuration. basic info 6 x 435W panel's 40voc (each) 14a (each) 150v 45a Tristar MPPT the tristar...

I am slowly gathering the necessary items to add solar to my off-grid system. today's questions concern before and after a MPPT. TriStar MPPT 45a BUT ONLY maxing at 23a as this is what I have sized my array to run. I will be running two set of 3 panals in series, to two separate MPPT...

Hi I am trying to work through the maze off a off grid installation. I am at the stage of trying to learn what the Schneider insight home can do and what settings I should apply to best manage my Schneider conext XW+ I struggle to load to 192.168.100.1 page every time I type that into my...

Just wanted to ask if people earth their rack batteries and the cabinet?? my rack batteries have a earth threaded hole, with the earth logo on the front face of the batteries, and the rack has a earth block, only on all the you tube videos, I don't see no one earthing there's I was...

Hi Guys I am trying to decide what panels might suit me Tristar MPPT 45a controller, Please see attached photos of panels datasheet, MPPT datasheet and MPPT calculator with my manually inputted values (as I could not find this panel in the dropdown) the TRiSTAR calculator says I have a too...

Hi Guys a side project, I have a 50a Renogy LifePo4 12v battery I want to keep charged on sight, I found this 170w Eco-Worthy panel on a flea-bay deal at £78 Uk pounds delivered. could I do better for my money and the battery's needs??? this is the panel on their own website, I'll be buying...

If I ever meet the Man Schneider, God help him they don't make it easy, why this bloody insight home and logging in to web pages etc etc A simple cable and a app will do, or Do they simply want our information ???? So I was happily logged into my insight home the other day for the first...

Hi People Does anyone have or can you let me know the direct email address for schneider se technical? I have the webpage, but the links I am selecting revert me to places I don't want to be lol I VERY quick rundown of my problem Bought a new insight home, connected it and done the log in...

Hi there people. I have a Schneider WX+ connected to four 5kw rack batteries, at the moment, I am charging via a Honda gen, as I am not grid tied. my system is new, and being off grid is new to me too. I am currently looking to add some solar panels, which leads me to what MPPT to use...