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Can't argue with keeping it simple and run 120V AC for everything, the main stumbling block is: how do I keep the batteries warm during winter months, so that they can get their daily top up? When I'm not there, I probably have 10-20 W of loads (Internet and security system) along with 15W of...

Thanks, great points on 12V (as others mentioned too). My initial reason for 24V is to be able to get the amps down for larger lights and such, but probably not really an issue. From my understanding one shouldn't run DC next to AC because I believe the AC induces something in the DC circuit...

I'm planning my electrical system for a small (450 sqft) cabin. Here are the high level specs of my plan: 6 kW of solar with Victron MPPT Victron Multiplus Inverter/Charger (5 kVA) 10-15 kWh of 48V LiFePo4 battery bank My main power loads will be: Induction cooktop Toaster oven 6 gallon...

Thanks! So there is no benefit in how the EG4 batteries are charged or their "health"/"balance" based on the EG4 hub? Like the MPPT/MultiPlus won't do anything different whether the SoC comes from EG4 Comms Hub or SmartShunt. In that case, for the same cost, I feel like the SmartShunt might be...

What was the reasoning for using the EG4 CommsHub, instead of just SmartShunt and LynxShunt? Do you get better charging performance (or data) with the EG4 hub?

Is there any benefit of using the EG4 Comms Hub, instead of just a SmartShunt - when using EG4 batteries with a Victron equipment? I'm thinking the SmartShunt will provide SoC details?

Thanks all - I'll go with rails and 16 then! Probably IronRidge XR-100 because the XR-10 doesn't support the snow load I have to design for.

For an off-grid application (ie. not tied to the grid). I wanted to see if it seems reasonable to do a Power Inlet Port (50A) into the main panel (which would then feed the rest of the house in a traditional fashion). Installing something like this: However, by using the Power Inlet Port...

I'm planning an install of solar panels on my off-grid cabin, which has metal roofing (26 gauge PBR-profile). I have been looking at S-5 that have several options with brackets that fit right over the profile on my metal roof. These brackets can then attach to either their PV-Kit which mounts...