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Will Prowes / your DIY Solar Blue Prints

MJCLavine

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I have looked over the blue prints for the 2000watt, 24v off grid solar solar power system.
I recently purchased the items you have listed.

I have the items and have laid them out looking at the photo(s) you provided in the blue print.
Problem I am having is; the method in which you "show" the system being setup does not use all the parts you have on the list, and as I look around your other YouTube videos, I find that you do a different setup with the same parts. So I am getting pretty confused. I have written down on paper a layout and how all the items should connect, but as I said, some of the items are shown in the photo, and several of the items are no where to be seen.
Example, you don't show the Main Fuse in the photo (I eventually found where it goes), you use a different 50 amp circuit breaker in the photo than the one you recommend. And for me, I am not sure how to connect things, looking at the photo vs looking at other videos using the 50 amp circuit breaker you suggest purchasing. In your photo, you don't show a Fuse Box, so I am finding it difficult where it is suppose to fall into the mix. I think I know, based on watching several of the other videos.
The cell Balancer, it is not mentioned or shown, just listed as an item to purchase.
The battery monitor, it is not shown in the photo either.
I am sure this is trivial to someone who understands this type of stuff, but unfortunately for me, I am having a little bit of difficulty.

I would like to suggest, that you do a setup using the items you suggest and replacing your photo.
Maybe even having a step by step process????

Your YouTube videos have been extremely helpful. After watching them, I decided to get started and not wait any longer. Thanks for all the effort you have put into sharing your knowledge!!!! And keep up with that great attitude of yours. Positive energy!!!!
 
Which kit? Give me the link. If you bought the DIY battery kit where you make your own battery, which it sounds like you did, as you mentioned, a cell balancer which one would need for that, and it seems like you should have ordered the MPT plug and play system instead. The DIY kits are for people with the knowledge and experience to build and hook up their own LiFePO4 battery bank. I'm not saying you can't learn; I'm just saying if you don't know what the cell balancer is for, then you're in over your head. Again, show me the link to the one you ordered, and I'll see if I can help you. I've helped a few others so far and don't mind giving it another shot, but your question is too vague.
 
Okay, that's a pretty self-explanatory setup. Any difference in what's shown in various photographs and videos over time just show newer components that do the same thing, or perhaps the original suggested item is no longer available, and a similar item was substituted. The Cell Balancer-Battery Monitor would be an optional piece of equipment for someone who is going to buy the individual 3.2v cells and assemble their own battery(s). A fuse and circuit breaker do the same thing, protect the circuit from overload the difference being you replace a fuse (buy a new one), and reset a circuit breaker. I'm sure you've tripped a breaker in your home and had to reset it before, same same. You will have a fuse between the MPPT charge controller and the Positive (+) terminal and a circuit breaker between the same positive (+) terminal and the inverter. You can add one between the DC fuse box and the battery, too, but not necessary as the fuse box is to put a fuse between the battery and each 12-volt device using current. Do you have Will"s book? If not, order it now. You will find it invaluable.
 
I am looking to buy the 24 volt all in one after watch the video, but I have noticed the ones i can find dont have to same ac hook up as the youtube video. the ac has 3 , but the ac out has 2 , I see there is ground screw below it is that where it goes.
 

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I followed through those tutorials & video's as well (which I downloaded from YT) and with the updates things do get a little confusing. It may actually be prudent to revisit the earlier docs & vids and add a dated addendum showing the changes & updates. couple of the links on the site also lead nowhere as they are outdated.
 
I am looking to buy the 24 volt all in one after watch the video, but I have noticed the ones i can find dont have to same ac hook up as the youtube video. the ac has 3 , but the ac out has 2 , I see there is ground screw below it is that where it goes.
“L” and “N” same as video, AC out has the ground wire moved to the screw.
 
Okay, that's a pretty self-explanatory setup. Any difference in what's shown in various photographs and videos over time just show newer components that do the same thing, or perhaps the original suggested item is no longer available, and a similar item was substituted. The Cell Balancer-Battery Monitor would be an optional piece of equipment for someone who is going to buy the individual 3.2v cells and assemble their own battery(s). A fuse and circuit breaker do the same thing, protect the circuit from overload the difference being you replace a fuse (buy a new one), and reset a circuit breaker. I'm sure you've tripped a breaker in your home and had to reset it before, same same. You will have a fuse between the MPPT charge controller and the Positive (+) terminal and a circuit breaker between the same positive (+) terminal and the inverter. You can add one between the DC fuse box and the battery, too, but not necessary as the fuse box is to put a fuse between the battery and each 12-volt device using current. Do you have Will"s book? If not, order it now. You will find it invaluable.
Need a little help, I am missing a piece of a puzzle. What component is used to connect to a Valence battery and the ISDT BattGo BG-8S Battery Meter?..........so that I can check to see if my batteries are balanced.
 
Will, the link to your All-In-One systems is no longer working. It redirects to the main page.
 
Will, the link to your All-In-One systems is no longer working. It redirects to the main page.
I am able to view this one. The links are working for me.
 
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