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The Outlander PHEV manual cautions against using the built-in 1500w PSW inverter with a home "distribution panel". Is there a legitimate concern here or do you think that's just CYA on their part?

Does anybody have experience or know of anyone who has used Alrska panels? They are on Amazon also but no reviews yet. They are a good wattage and size for my use case so I'm considering them.

I'm looking for options to temporarily mount panels during grid outages. 3 story townhouse in a set of connected townhouses so I can't use the roof, and no yard for ground mount. The front patio gets about 1.5 hours of direct overhead sunlight. The west-facing balcony gets about 3.5 hours of...

Will I be able to continue using my Reliance manual transfer switch if we get Enphase Sunlight Backup? I don’t know if the switch will work with their load controllers.

Gotta be user error here, I haven't had a battery with removable posts before. What's the correct way to put these posts in? The positive post plastic cap is stuck to the screw so there is not enough room to for battery charger clips.

I have a Reliance manual transfer switched used with a generator, Giandel inverter + battery, or AC200P without any issues. I got an EcoFlow Delta mini (x2) and using that source my refrigerator lights are flickering and the power draw seems higher than I see with the other power sources. The...

I'm looking at discharging LiFePO batteries into power stations MPPT. This boost converter meets the voltage requirements but the first review is saying that the input wire gauge will not handle the amperage. I checked and the 32a max amperage looks adequate for 12 AWG with 105 degree...

Houston-area peeps, I have an AC200P I no longer need if you are interested. It has only been discharged and charged to 100% upon arrival. Comes with original accessories and extra solar charging cable, lead acid battery cable, and 25a DC RV aviator cable set. I'm selling because I am moving to...

Would a residential installer do a grid tied system with a manual switch before the string inverter to route the PV DC to a separate MPPT/battery system for outages?

We are looking at a Tesla solar installation mainly for grid outages, currently have a generator and some small battery backup. Based on our average electric bill Tesla recommends 8 kW PV and 1 Powerwall. Since we don't plan to offset all of our grid usage we'd prefer to go with the lower cost 4...

From the Bluetti Facebook group for those interested. Supposed to be available in August.

Does anybody know what brand these are? No luck searching for GTXS-200W. They are available for a good price locally.

Is the lithium polymer battery in these units considered safer than other explody type lithium polymer batteries?

Would a grid-tied system with a Secure Power Supply to charge be a viable alternative to getting an installed solar battery (Powerwall/Enphase/LG)? With the 2,000w I could charge batteries/power stations during grid outage. It wouldn't be as nice of an integrated system of course, but it would...

Very similar specs and price either will fit my application. Any reason to favor one or the other? Bluetti AC200P Hysolis PPS2K Power Station

I have a neighbor that is interested in adding battery storage to his grid-tied system (Solar Edge HD wave). Is there an opportunity for DIY in this setup or does he have to go with a solar company?

Accurate, or merely biased based on their products? https://lghomebatteryblog.eu/en/this-is-why-ncm-is-the-preferable-cathode-material-for-li-ion-batteries/

Would it be okay to use a wood crate (example) instead of a milk crate for a DIY portable power station build? Enough ventilation?

Is it safe to overpanel the wattage (max 130w) on this charge controller with 2 100w in series as long as the voltage (max 50v) is not exceeded? The 2 panels: Voc 17.9v, Isc 6.24a Voc 21.4v, Isc 5.70a

Hi guys. How difficult is it to rewire a furnace cable that is hardwired to a box, to a plug instead? Just looking to run it off generator temporarily if needed. I could cut the end of an extension cord to use. I don't have caps/butt ends to properly join the furnace cable to the extension cord...

I'm thinking of adding a second 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 to increase backup time for outages. The new 12V 170Ah Power Pack from Big Battery looks like a nice alternative. Any gotchas you see with this power block?

I'm a little confused by the nominal vs maximum power for the Victron MPPT 75/15. Can it handle over paneling with 3 HQST flexible 100w panels in series?

In one of @Will Prowse's beginner videos he connects the SCC to the inverter instead of the battery. What are the pros/cons of both ways?

I got this bolt on terminal fuse block that has a 5/16 fuse holder bolt where the cable attaches. My cable has 3/8 lugs. Is is okay to use the 3/8 lug (it is snug when bolted down) or should I redo the cable with 5/16 lug?

Will a flexible panel attached at the 4 corners parallel or 45 degrees to the ground, a few feet above ground without any support structure be able to withstand low wind conditions? I have a balcony that I'm thinking of placing panels with hooks on the house side, and some kind of strap on the...

Can I charge a LiFePO from an unregulated DC outlet in a gas generator?

Any issues you guys see in doing this?

Is there a difference between the Goal Zero Home Integration Kit and the Reliance manual transfer switch? It looks to just be rebranded.

I have a AGM battery, charger, and inverter setup to power our refrigerator, phones, lights, etc... for occasional weather-related outages. I'm adding 2-4 100W solar panels that can be placed on our balcony and get sunlight for about 3.5 hours a day. We also have a portable generator, soon to be...

In @Will Prowse's all-in-one setup he uses an extension cord, cut and stripped, for the MPP Solar inverter output and grid input. I read somewhere else here that an SO (SOOW?) cable would be better? Any recommendations or just buy the right gauge, length, and number of conductors? I'm not...

I though I was doing well by replacing the 2' 5 AWG battery cable that came with my 1200w inverter with a 2 AWG cable. But when looking into bolt on fuses I see that @Will Prowse links to a 1/0 cable for 1000-2000w inverter, and the chart he recommends to check for fuse sizing recommends a 2/0...

We live in a 3 story townhouse. I only need backup for occasional outages, currently done with a generator and DIY battery/inverter/charger. I could temporarily charge via panel for a couple of hours on our balcony, or move battery to my SUV and put a panel on the roof to charge for most of the...

Most of the web says SLA AGM batteries are safe for indoor use. Assuming normal indoor living space and temperature are there any safety concerns?

I’ve only found one place locally that sells deep cycle SLA AGM batteries, Batteries Plus Bulbs. Are there any other places that typically sell these? Auto part stores don’t seem to carry them.

Where to buy? Most on Amazon are 16 AWG. Is 12 AWG enough?