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  1. Joe BoyKey

    New Solar Assistant "beta" yea Baby - More - Double home assistant Integrations

    Can't wait till Morning to INTEGRATE, Joe. https://solar-assistant.io/help/updates/changelog
  2. Joe BoyKey

    Jbd Bms Rs485 address - Guru needed - Solar Assistant

    There is a similar Thread ( https://diysolarforum.com/threads/growatt-jbd-solar-assistant-monitoring.33583/#post-416581 ) already about this but need some real help from Advanced Users to figure this one out: Solar Assistant recently added JBD Bms to the Battery monitor section, problem is Jbd...
  3. Joe BoyKey

    The real Black Friday - WoW

    https://www.signaturesolar.com/collections/black-friday?utm_campaign=emailmarketing_122300104909&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email
  4. Joe BoyKey

    Go Solar Assistant - ver 11-2-21- support for Gyll-EG4 Battery + MORE

    Wow, it works and take a look at ChangeLog for upcoming GOODIE's, can't wait. Used cable that came with gyll battery to 2nd usb2 port on SA-Pi, hooked to EG4 battery - programmed to dip switch 2 (DDUD) **[1st time ever to see TRUE Soc]**, since 9-1-2020, Joe. Change log -...
  5. Joe BoyKey

    US-Growatt Server showing negative numbers?? - solved

    Anyone else seeing this? Not sure what's going on, sure messes up my total Generation numbers, Joe. This is what it should read: 2563.4kwh
  6. Joe BoyKey

    Overkill 100a 16s - no Rs485 WTF

    Purchased one a few months ago for 100a 16s build 4p16s Navitas/TopBand Battery and all has been fine. Built 302ah 16s Catl Battery and had time to wait for cheaper one from China while I top balanced new cells, ordered from Manufacturer here -...
  7. Joe BoyKey

    Bored and finished building 6kw system

    Here it is, start off with the grand design Word generated schematic/layout, pretty simple after 1 year of sitting at home and trolling EVERYWHERE, basically 2 systems - 12v revamped Agm 10 year old system (new used agm batteries and Make Sky Blue CC) tied to a 1 year old Lifpo4 system, via a...
  8. Joe BoyKey

    Low Amps - 4a from 10a charger to 300a batteries - solved

    Wasn't aware other people were having the same problem I experinced unitl I saw this trhead on FB - https://www.facebook.com/groups/DIYBATTERY/posts/2640317492930064/?comment_id=2640323062929507&reply_comment_id=2641044046190742&notif_id=1633466893327001&ref=notif&notif_t=group_comment_mention...
  9. Joe BoyKey

    51.2vdc to 3.5/3.65vdc Buck Converter

    Anyone have a good source for a Catl battery charger, have 16s Catl 302ah bank assembled and want to use Lifepo4 48v battery bank to charge them in parallel @ 3.65vdc (adjustable) @ 20+ amps, found some China models, but want to buy now, JBD Bms from China will be here in 21 days - hopefully...
  10. Joe BoyKey

    New 600w Jinko panel 8'x3.6' 22.18% efficiency - 76+ pounds

    Wow, imagine carrying one of these babies up a latter!! https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2021/08/26/jinkosolar-unveils-details-of-its-topcon-620-w-bifacial-solar-panel/ The panel is made with 182mm wafers, half-cut cells, and has a power output ranging from 590 to 620 W. It measures...
  11. Joe BoyKey

    New Growatt 3kw that surges to 9000va - off grid

    https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/08/25/growatt-unveils-off-grid-inverter/ The 3 kW inverter has an efficiency of 95%, a surge power of 9000 VA, and solar input voltage up to 250 V. It can be connected in series for up to six units for single-phase or three-phase systems to expand capacity to 18 kW.
  12. Joe BoyKey

    Growatt warning 61 - multiple beeps on and off - fixed

    from updated Growatt user manual spf-4-6k-dvm, no warning 61 in old manual Thought I would share this, haven't seen it posted anywhere. Upgraded SPF-6000T-DVM 6k all in one's control board firmware to get amps in and out to read in PV Keeper, then started getting warnings mainly in the morning...
  13. Joe BoyKey

    Their back - Gyll now EG4 - Growatt compatible -YEAAAA

    Pre-ordered 1 today, shipping 7-26-21 - arg https://shop.signaturesolar.us/collections/eg4-lifepower
  14. Joe BoyKey

    Gyll batteries communicating on 1 port - fixed

    Own 3 - 51.2v 100ah older Gyll batteries and LOVE them, recently I moved the to a rack on wheels and lost the ability to see them on my Laptop - applied band aid by running separate pairs of cat 5e cable with a usb to serial ch340 adapter, problem solved, not - no usb port for mouse and I hate...
  15. Joe BoyKey

    Growatt 6000T - RJ45 to RS485 pinout - Help

    Anyone know the pinout of the Rj45 - Rs485 port seen below, need to convert it to usbA TO HOOK TO Raspberry pI 4B, thanks in advance Joe.
  16. Joe BoyKey

    Growatt new Server look

    Wish they would spend all that extra money on settings update instead of how the login page looks, Joe. Specifically setting 21 - low dc cutoff voltage, would NEVER let my 48v 700ah pack go down to 48vdc, Never, 52 would be GREAT Also still don't see . Battery charge/discharge in PV Keeper...
  17. Joe BoyKey

    Overkill 48vdc 100a Bms Question

    Purchased this one https://overkillsolar.com/product/bms-100a-16s-lifepo4/?attribute_wire-length=8ga+12%22+%28standard%29 and have 2 questions, it comes with bluetooth dongle for xiaoxiang for phone, thanks in advance, Joe 1. On the pic I don't see rs485 plug to run to PC desktop software they...
  18. Joe BoyKey

    Wow new BH Topband's are not Navitas - Not even close

    48 - 3.2 25ah Topband batteries = received today, shipped quick, packing superb, voltage consistency - HORRIBLE: Now i no why they sold in lots of 24, still have shipping labels from China, New - the real deal, tested = yada, yada, yada= 39 were great 3.28v, 4-3.27, 3-3.22, 2-2.92 YUCK, spent...
  19. Joe BoyKey

    Topband 2770180 3.2v 25ah (like Navitas) - 4p16s SPLIT configuration

    Trying to wrap my head around this 64 battery setup, need to split into 2 sets facing each other, to fit box in cabinet. So its 4 sets of 16 batteries - 2 stacked on top of each other, each stack facing each other, urgh, ignore bus bars in pic, they are 12v 4p4s. It's like the 2nd pic, them...
  20. Joe BoyKey

    Fireproof/shock absorber for Top Band (like Navitas) batteries

    Am in the process of assembling 64 - 3.2v 25ah Top Band cells to 4p16s 51.2 100a battery with jbd 48v 100a bms - in a roll around cabinet and wanted to have some padding under cells to absorb shock. Found this Ceramic mat on Amazon, any suggestions welcome, Joe...
  21. Joe BoyKey

    TopBand batteries are back at BH

    https://batteryhookup.com/products/new-3-2v-25ah-lifepo4-topband-navitas-prismatic?fbclid=IwAR1IC1nsgV-JUCHpEz3ynIdv_fcZE5jD-ekAnlqio52Yk0W9r7dW7Lm4Uj4 Not sure why they are in packs of 24, I only needed 36, but now have 48 ordered, Joe.
  22. Joe BoyKey

    Renogy liquidation Sale

    Just saw this email from Battery Hookup having a Reogy liquidation, 12v 100ah AGM for $129 is not bad, didn't check how much shipping would be, FYI, Joe. https://batteryhookup.com/?mc_cid=0f410768b2&mc_eid=fea2e51f45
  23. Joe BoyKey

    Mini Spilt Inverter type AC and why

    Posted this at NAWS, though some folks here might want to see comparison, Joe 1st set of pics show Pioneer 12k 240v 6.2a 19 seer Mini-split ac on my Vue energy monitor - small spike and wide curve to full power. Growatt SPF-6000T-DVM at 23.5 percent, some garage appliance varied during...
  24. Joe BoyKey

    Navitas Build #1 - Nice battery box

    I have 500ah of 48v, but got bored and built this for my 12v system, (12v 100ah Lifepo4) found the Box on Ebay and everything fit perfect, a little pricey buy if you buy more than 1, the additional shipping is $5 a box - $22 for 1 and $27 for 2. Well worth it for a box you can glue the top on or...
  25. Joe BoyKey

    Fusible link - resistor

    Can someone tell me what to google to find this part, looks like resistor with colored bands, but is a fusible link, I know I blew it. It's from a battery monitor, hooked up vex power before moving jumper, Dam_# Thanks Joe
  26. Joe BoyKey

    Generator to Growatt Inverter Neutral Bonding - Arg

    Ok, searched and read 10+ post here and numerous post elsewhere, got a solid answer from BB @ Northern Arizona Wind & Sun Solar Forum - THANKS Just need peace of mind, not get electrocuted and mostly not FRY my inverter, thanks in advance, Joe. Items involved: 1. Growatt SPF-6000T-DVM - Low...
  27. Joe BoyKey

    Generator Types

    Anybody know if You can use a Power generator? Or do You have to use an Inverter Generator? Want to power my SPF-6000T-DVM Growatt inverter, thanks in advance, Joe.
  28. Joe BoyKey

    Mpp wifi Dongle - New 50+shipp

    Switched to Growatt before Mpp dongle arrived from Peggy @ Mpp, never been plugged in, Joe.
  29. Joe BoyKey

    Elite element wireless battery monitor - Update - Now 2 Channel

    Have this Wireless Battery monitor and it's great, except the soc gets off and following instructions is not resetting it, any help welcome, Joe
  30. Joe BoyKey

    Mean Well Buck Converter issues 48v to 12v

    Anyone tried the Mean Well RSD-300C-12 Buck Converter. Bought one hooked it up and will only output 11.96vdc, with 56vdc going in????? Had Sager ship another one and it outputs 11.92vdc, am I missing something, Have it hooked up to protect 12v batteries with low voltage cutoff pcb that controls...
  31. Joe BoyKey

    Clouds clearing on local Radar

    Found pretty good radar showing clouds, a little behind in time and the first run through play has glitches - FYI, just enter Your city. Also has other views like water vapor, Joe. https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/austin/78701/satellite/351193
  32. Joe BoyKey

    New PV Keeper 2.0 for Growatt Inverters

    Loaded the new 2.0 version of PV Keeper this morning and wanted to share-' 1st Win10 flags this PVKeeperV2.0.exe as a Trojan Virus, per Ian and victor its ok to disable Win Defender and load, researched on Google and loaded it - works. 2nd PV Keeper no longer interfere's with Bms Tools for my...
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