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    Help me figure out panel issue

    I have 4 of these panels Installed (not me, apparently 2S2P) so expected max 42 volts, 18 amps) identified for experiment as 1,2,3,4. 1-2 in series, 3-4 in series then y connector parallel to controller. Epever 100/40 controller. Admit up front I did not monitor amps, just voltage. Operating...
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    SOK vs Renogy Battery Help me choose

    Replacing my FLA batteries in my RV with lithium. Down to these choices, based on my requirements, location, and budget. Canadian dollars, both are free shipping. I will probably be getting 2 for parallel connection. SOK 206A/H (SK12V206) @ $1345 and the Renogy 200A/H (RBT200LFP12-BT-CA) @ $1249...
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    Advice on panel connections

    I am getting 4 new 200 watt panels installed on my rv roof, and want to know best way to connect them, 2s2p for 43 volts or 4s gives me 86 volts if I’m calculating correctly. Is that too close to the 100 volt limit of my controller Epever Tracer 4210A? Pic of panel label below. Wire length 30-40...
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    Go power IC 2000 inverter remote issue

    As in the title, IC2000 inverter/charger. Rv, ran a/c plus charging through generator. Too much load I guess, a/c shut down and inverter had one green light blinking. Generator ok. Shut everything off and reset inverter. Good and working. IC Remote though shows red light. How to reset? Cheers...
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    Options for solar panel mounting

    My rv is parked in year round campground. I have 2x280w panels that have been on the roof for 3 years. They are mounted on adjustable aluminum angle frame with padded feet. Sandbags to hold them down. Now the trees have grown so much the harvest is nearing half the original, and of course our...
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    Blue sky 3000i turn off?

    Doing some troubleshooting on the batteries but need to turn off the solar. Not supposed to disconnect from the battery. Can’t figure it out from the manual.
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    Image file protocol

    What is procedure to attach image to a post? proper image file format?
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    System drawing/mapping

    What program/application do you guys use for making nice looking drawings of system components and wiring connections? Basically rectangles that can be sized, colored lines and text. Something that can be made into PDF. I have a mac and have been playing with PAGES, but pretty cumbersome for my...
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    Switching to LifePo4 advice needed

    Preliminary research into switching to LifePo4 batteries from FLA for my RV, which is parked in seasonal campground lot. Currently have 675 Ahr, 6x6 volt GC-2 batteries, 2x280 watt solar panels, 24 volt nominal wired in series, 40 amp/100 volt programmable MPPT charge controller, 2000 watt...
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