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    Relay advice for switching off 12v loads when AC loads are disabled by inverter

    I'm a bit over my head now, but I'm not sure that I can use the dry contact signal to power a relay for my use-case. The way it is programmed, the NC will open in the case of low battery, but then it closes again when the inverter is completely off. I would need it to open for low battery, and...
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    Relay advice for switching off 12v loads when AC loads are disabled by inverter

    oh lookey here: not only do I have a spare usb but it appears I have a relay already... (for auto-genstart perhaps?)
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    Relay advice for switching off 12v loads when AC loads are disabled by inverter

    \ Mine has a usb (ethernet looking style) which I already use for the wifi module. Perhaps I could find a splitter and just use this... I suppose I could put a simple switch which bypasses the relay for backup 12V.
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    Relay advice for switching off 12v loads when AC loads are disabled by inverter

    The victron unit looks like the best option but for two downsides: 1. cost 2. the maximum disconnect voltage is 48V. I would need to be able to set it a bit higher...especially since my inverter wont accept my generator to charge batteries if they are below 48V I also dont need all the...
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    Relay advice for switching off 12v loads when AC loads are disabled by inverter

    so i could use one of these and cut the plug and wire it into the relay for switching? https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-100V-240V-Charger-Recorder-Bluetooth/dp/B08C4MVLZ1/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2MXDNVM82V1DS&keywords=wall+wart+5v&qid=1671473400&sprefix=wall+wart+5%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-4
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    Relay advice for switching off 12v loads when AC loads are disabled by inverter

    interesting, although I don't conveniently have an outlet near my inverter and no free breakers to add one either. I looked for solid state relays with an AC control and a DC output, but couldnt find any. Wonder why that is? Every other combination I could find; AC/AC, DC/AC & DC/DC , but no...
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    Relay advice for switching off 12v loads when AC loads are disabled by inverter

    So my inverter has a low voltage disconnect which cuts power to the AC output when battery voltage reaches a setpoint (in my case I have it set to 48.5V). But my DC/DC converter which I use to power my 12V loads has no such disconnect. I want to turn off my 12V loads at the same time as my...
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    Solar Panel Ripped off roof of RV; How to replace with similar panel?

    I'm pretty sure it was a low or medium speed incident where they hit a branch and it just lifted the panel and popped a bunch of rivets off. Had it been screwed down everywhere, yes maybe the branch breaks first, or maybe the panel comes off anyways and then I'm left with a bunch of holes in the...
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    Solar Panel Ripped off roof of RV; How to replace with similar panel?

    I found one locally that has very similar specs, so I think it should work: https://www.solar-electric.com/canadian-solar-cs3k-310ms-monocrystalline-310-watt-solar-panel.html
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    Solar Panel Ripped off roof of RV; How to replace with similar panel?

    Actually I found what appears to be an identical panel with different branding: https://www.solar-electric.com/mission-solar-mse300sq5t-mono-perc-solar-panel.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhLKUBhDiARIsAMaTLnFAtCtRX5J8IEjVBkAlWlGDkXgQcjIiB-3tJ0sCATOD5Nz1_BIR8FkaAsVcEALw_wcB However I cant seem to find one...
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    Solar Panel Ripped off roof of RV; How to replace with similar panel?

    I'd rather not replace any more than just the one... they are custom mounted by me and it was some damn hard work fitting them all in to limited roof space. Panels riveted to aluminum angle that is then double-sided eternabonded to roof, with a few screws on the leading edge for good measure.
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    Solar Panel Ripped off roof of RV; How to replace with similar panel?

    I had a renter hit somethings with my RV and ripped off one of my panels. If they even noticed, they didn't tell me, and I didn't notice myself until a while later when confused why my solar output was so low... Anyways I need to replace the panel but I can't find an exact replacement: ...
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    16s w/ bluetooth suggestions

    oh, i am mistaken. it is the battery with the lcd screen that is lower on the top and the bottom, which completely makes sense. So maybe all i need to do is remove the screen & top-balance again and they might stay together now. I am guessing the breaker is just wired into either the positive...
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    16s w/ bluetooth suggestions

    Hmm I just had a small epiphany though. I had to get one of them warrantied and they sent me the upgraded model, same battery but in an enclosure with a LCD voltage display and a circuit breaker. Which could be enough of a draw to cause a drift...
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