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System down. Please help!

Tbleppy, I apologize for this. I'm done debating here. I understand cutting the ends off your panels when you need to fix your problem. I merely wanted to mention that PV manufacturers won't honor their warranty if their modules have been altered. PV modules are very reliable and trying to get warranty coverage is hardly worth your time unless you have a massive failure of a whole pv installation.
 
Your original reply to my comment was very condescending I felt the need to reply. As long as you want to continue to derail the OP then I will just say the MC-4 connectors aren't being sold as replacements.
I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to have been condescending.

At the same time
I will just say the MC-4 connectors aren't being sold as replacements. Have you ever needed to make extension cables for a PV install? If not, then you can't have much experience in your little 12 volt installs.
…that isn’t condescending?

My solar experience isn’t as broad as other 12v applications in vehicles like boats, jeeps, utility trailers and RVs. Experience including employment and freelancing for over thirty years. Because of the market that started including solar over the last 6 or 7 years. Including warranty work at a dealer.
You can make extension cables with loose MC4s. You also can replace failed MC4s with the same parts. They are same thing!
I call it Manufacturing Dependency Syndrome when folks conclude service parts can only be installed in a factory.

In my case most recently I had water ingress in my solar cables. In contacting the supplier/manufacturer for warranty support trying to solve the issue and ensure longevity they not only were supportive of my MC4 replacements, they sent me junction/diode boxes rather than me shipping out the panels because I said I was comfortable doing the repairs.

Replacing failed MC4 connectors- a three minute job- in an urgent situation on a $90 panel is not a concern.
 
I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to have been condescending.

At the same time

…that isn’t condescending?
Apology accepted.
We're all trying to help others here. I've noticed this forum is quite civil as compared to others. As long as we keep that in mind it will stay a positive learning experience for those seeking help.
 
Do you have a 24v charger? If so… don’t disconnect the batteries just connect to the main pos & main negative

If you just have a 12v charger disconnect the series and connect all batteries into parallel and get them charged up.
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?
 
trying to help others here. I've noticed this forum is quite civil as compared to others. As long as we keep that in mind it will stay a positive learning experience for those seeking help.
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 am so thankful for the ability to ask the questions I stumble upon and the expertise I am able to receive. Keep up the good work everybody!
 
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