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    Solar tool trailer

    The spec sheet shows 3500W as peak power. Thought that may be the surge?
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    Solar tool trailer

    Do you think the multiplus 12/2000 would run the chop saw? On paper it should as max watts is 1800w
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    18k PV eg4 monitor app is offline

    Mine went out that evening and came back mid morning the next day…
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    18k PV eg4 monitor app is offline

    Did you figure it out?
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    Trailer alarm system

    I’m wanting to add an alarm system for my work trailer and was wondering if you guys have some input on this? Trailer will have a 12v system via solar (of course)
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    Anker SOLIX X1 Cost

    Can’t find a price anywhere..
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    How would I go around adding battery storage to this?

    Alrighty, I’ll need to research this a bit further too- obviously no plug and play option currently.
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    How would I go around adding battery storage to this?

    Thank you! I figured it was in line with this. Im researching AIO now. Having micro inverters, can I connect them to an inverter like the eg4 18k? Or would I need to remove the micro inverters?
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    How would I go around adding battery storage to this?

    I’d like to try the eg4 48v 280ah batteries
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    How would I go around adding battery storage to this?

    Hey people, Research shows me we'd need to get a communication box for his Enphase IQ Combiner 3? But the product leaves me to think it’s only with proprietary batteries.. Below is the system:
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    Source to buy quality wire ferrules?

    Glad I asked the question!
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    Source to buy quality wire ferrules?

    May I ask why people dont solder the ends of the wires? this creates a solid ridged end?
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    Panels mounted past ridge of roof

    It Checked before install, It is within the products design and load tested parameters!
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    Panels mounted past ridge of roof

    We definitely get a good breeze but no hurricane strength wind..
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    Panels mounted past ridge of roof

    Good point, what I read is the 18” / 80% roof rule is for a livable structure. But I’ll investigate further.
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    6000xp line in

    Go That’s fair. I need to install this in my garage (90ft away) for the next 8-12 months so was hoping to not spend the extra on 8awg if I didn’t need to.
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    6000xp line in

    I looked at the manual. It just says 50a bypass. But what if I don’t want to or plan to run such a heavy load.
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    6000xp line in

    That’s what I meant to say!
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    6000xp line in

    What’s everyone running? I was planning on 10/3 on a 40amp 2 pole (240v) breaker from the main breaker box to the line in on the 6000xp The more I research the more confused I get
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    What Unistrut Rail to use to mount panels on roof of an bus/RV?

    How about for residential purposes
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    What Unistrut Rail to use to mount panels on roof of an bus/RV?

    Is there regulation as to what metal can be used for code?
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    Panels mounted past ridge of roof

    Haha I am thinking about it actually! So none of my work should be permanent. I’m in Seattle, so not much snow. It does get windy though. You are right. I’ll guess I’ll just stick to the getting it as close as possible
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    Panels mounted past ridge of roof

    So I’m getting ready to install panels onto my sheds asphalt shingles and as I’m up there doing my calculations I’ve noticed my neighbours bambo and ADU shade more then I originally thought. It’s only allowing 40% full sun facing south. So that leaves me with the option of running 4 in...
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    Build check: 6000xp, eg4 powerwall, 36x 280 watt yingli panels

    Following as I have a very similar project
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    Help me decide …

    Thanks everyone for the input. I’ll play with this for a Little bit, max it out and then see what’s available.
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    Help me decide …

    Actually a reall Actually a really simple nice thing to say! I’ll do just that.
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    Help me decide …

    Yes yes yes - semantics
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    Help me decide …

    Yep, I understand that. Truefully im probably a couple years away from really devoting myself to installing the 18k as an actual hybrid. I will be connecting either to the grid as a back up to the panels though.
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    Help me decide …

    I want this to be an inexpensive project (relatively) but I can’t help trying to maximize abilities. I have recently acquired 9 400w REC panels through an auction and thought it be a good idea to just make it into a simple solar carport to run as much as I could with it. I had always planned...
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