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    Radiant in floor heating system

    That looks much like ours. 8 loops on a 53 gallon domestic water tank(nat gas). Kitec loops, grundfos pumps. 25 years and going strong. Nothing like stepping on a warm floor on a cold winter day. Those that have never experienced are minus a great luxury!
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    DC Water Heater Element - Missouri Wind & Solar

    Look into: http://cyboenergy.com/products/offgridHmodeloverview.html
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    "Renewed" Bluetti units from MaxOak

    Replacement EB70S. AC capacity test. 610/716=85.19. My original EB70 pulled 585kwh. I'll take it.
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    "Renewed" Bluetti units from MaxOak

    It did. It was like pulling teeth to get a RMA. I requested either repair or replacement. When I got in touch with a live person, I was told that a refund would be issued. I re-stated that I wanted a replacement and one was sent. Once the "non gray" areas were understood, it arrived in...
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    "Renewed" Bluetti units from MaxOak

    To update the group. My, returned, EB 70 was replaced with a EB70s. Old was red, replacement is gray. Time to put it to work.
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    "Renewed" Bluetti units from MaxOak

    Just checking in to see if anyone has had issues with a refurbished purchase. I acquired an EB70 that worked flawlessly for a number of months. The screen went blank and it quit working normally. After numerous attempts I received a RMA for return/repair. I was told that the battery bank was...
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    "Renewed" Bluetti units from MaxOak

    Requests were made through both email address's(Maxoak and Bluetti). I got in touch with an individual at the Maxoak sales phone number and was told to correspond with the Bluetti email address. The unit was purchased through Maxoak. It was sent from Bluetti Power Inc. in Las vegas.
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    "Renewed" Bluetti units from MaxOak

    I am looking for suggestions to remedy a partially working EB70. I purchased a refurbished unit and the screen has gone blank and the AC side shuts down immediately after turning on. I have made 4 attempts, through "service@bluetti.com", to obtain a RMA approval for return to repair or...
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    What is this Setup Called?

    That blue tank is an expansion tank. Found mostly on hot water systems.
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    "Renewed" Bluetti units from MaxOak

    I did an AC capacity test on mine and showed 585 WH when it shut off. 585/644.4=90.7%. I'll take it.
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    "Renewed" Bluetti units from MaxOak

    My EB70 just arrived. Red, original box with all the accessories. It looks like it was new in the box. It was low on charge(AC charging now). The only thing out of order was the AC cord. It was twisty tied, but not tightly wrapped. I am happy with the purchase. Thanks Maxoak........A great...
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    "Renewed" Bluetti units from MaxOak

    I also ordered one. Couldn't pass it up. Will update when it arrives.
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    Smallest Mini-Split?

    Figure out a way to mount a Midea 10000 or 12000.
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    Best Grid-Tie Inverter for 13,200 watt Panel project?

    Blue, I am in the process of installing 36 Heliene 360w panels(12.96 kw). My setup: three arrays of 12 panels( 1 array South, 1 array West and 1 array east). Each to an older SMA sunny boy 4000us(3 in total). Grid tied with Tigo rapid shutdown. Took 3 months to get utility approval. I am in...
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    Metal roof install, junction box recommendations?

    I am going to start my install on a metal roof(pro panel, mage bracket). I am looking for junction box ideas. I am shooting for something that will be under the array. My roof penetration will be with a Zillarac passthrough to 3/4 EMT conduit (...
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    New Battery on Amazon and Ebay - Global Power 12V100AH LIFEPO4 - $399! Has anybody actually bought one yet? Torn it down yet?

    In comparison...These batteries are guaranteed 2000 cycles for $400. A battle born or Lion are guaranteed 10,000 cycles for $950/$650. So, to equal a battle born/lion you would need 5 global power batteries for an investment of $2000. Not a good deal.
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    MPP LV2424 without batteries?

    The Delta H6 will work without batteries.
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    Racking Question - Metal Roof

    I don't know the how the engineering #'s would work out with the metal on top of the shingles. For direct to metal...Magerack or S5. You may need to mount directly into the rafters, considering they are load bearing.
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    optimizer question

    I have decided to use the NEP rapid shutdown system(pvg-4). I am going to use 2 Tigo optimizers on the shaded panels. I have a question on wiring the 2 shaded panel with the tigo's. Do I wire the panel to the tigo optimizer first, then, tigo to shutdown unit?
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    optimizer question

    I have decided to use the NEP rapid shutdown system(pvg-4). I am going to use 2 Tigo optimizers on the shaded panels. I have a question on wiring the 2 shaded panel with the tigo's. I assume that I wire the panel to the tigo optimizer first, then, tigo to shutdown unit?
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    Wire size question

    Due to a wire run length, I need to go to 8awg from panel string to inverter. An easy solution is mc4 to mc4. It is going to be grid tied. Adherence, to the accepted, beats defense any day.
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    Wire size question

    Is it within "code" to connect a 10awg/12awg wire mc4 connector to a 8awg wire mc4 connector?
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    optimizer question

    Will 1 switch control all 3 strings, or, do I need a shutoff for each individual string?
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    optimizer question

    That would work. Like they say in my neck of the woods, "Muchacho Graciaso."
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    optimizer question

    Impending install: 3 strings of 12 wired in series(36 total) to sonny boy 4000us inverter(3 in total). grid tied. I have minor shading on one string for two panels. My questions are: 1. Are there any optimizers that work independent of the inverter(solar edge IE.)? I just need the 2. 2...
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