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  1. Johnmahon

    Signature Solar Battery Server Rack

    For sale, a never used Signature Solar Server Rack for their EG4 line up servers, or any other server rack mounted batteries like SOK, etc. I paid $500 + shipping / Willing to let it go for $150 OBO. Local pickup only (Southeast Valley - Phoenix Arizona) I no longer need the rack as I made a...
  2. Johnmahon

    EG4-LL Date & Time Settings

    Greetings DIY'ers, Does anyone know how to set the date and time on the EG4-LL batteries from Signature Solar? See photo below... I assume this can be done through the PC software, only problem is, I only have a Mac laptop... I can't seem to find a way to do it directly through the screen...
  3. Johnmahon

    120V AC Input / 240V AC Output with LV6840

    Greetings… Using an LV6048 with EG4-LL 48v batteries, Can I charge the batteries using 120v with utility using AC input, but output 240v through the AC Output ports with power from the batteries/utility? If so, does anyone know the settings? I’ve tried just about every combination in the...
  4. Johnmahon

    DIY Battery with EG4-LL and LV6048

    Greetings, With reference to @Will Prowse youtube video that was recently posted (), I've purchased the same equipment. Due for delivery late July, 2022. Watts247.com's LV6048 and SignatureSolar.com's EG4-LL 48V 100AH rack mounted batteries (x3). Here is where I am hoping someone can help me...
  5. Johnmahon

    Battery Manufacturers

    Hey Everyone, I am wondering if any of you know of a good lithium battery manufacturer that would be willing to partner with a value added reseller (VAR) or allow someone to be a white label distributor of their product(s) to help increase sales - particularly online? Does anyone have any...
  6. Johnmahon

    Solar Powered Live Streaming set up for Kids Sports

    Hey Everyone, In this video we go over how to live stream with your GoPro Hero 9 using cellular data, solar energy, a power adaptor and a very tall tripod. With kids sports happening without spectators these days, you can live stream these sporting events so that family and friend can enjoy the...
  7. Johnmahon

    Interview: Jason Lee with LDS Reliance

    Hey Everyone, I interviewed Jason Lee with @ldsreliance this week and I think you all will get a lot out it the interview. He has nearly 90K followers on his channel, so check it out and let us know what you think. We are thinking of producing a weekly live video of industry leaders in solar...
  8. Johnmahon

    Best Solar YouTube Channels?

    Hey everyone, Aside, of course, from @Will Prowse - there are some great YouTube content creators out there posting about solar... What are your favorite solar YouTube channels? A couple of mine are: Will Prowse - https://www.youtube.com/user/errolprowse David Poz -...
  9. Johnmahon

    Internet of Things (and solar)

    Hey everyone, if you are like me, one of the reasons you got into solar was to tinker with technology and learn some cool things along the way. One thing I particularly like is how I can integrate my solar shed into the Internet of Things and really geek out - it is so much fun! The video below...
  10. Johnmahon

    Complete System Rebuild

    In this video, I completely rebuild my 24 volt Lithium Ion powered solar system with 750 watts of solar panels in my off grid shed. I redesigned the layout and did a much better job of cable management. If you are wanting to build and off grid solar system for an RV, shed, tiny home or personal...
  11. Johnmahon

    Solar Powered Moped

    OK, that title got your attention! Well, I am going to make an electric moped, that will be charged by solar, so in reality, it will be solar powered. Now for the reason I am posting this thread. For the sake if the project, I bought a Doodlebug Mini Bike, and for the life of me, I cannot find...
  12. Johnmahon

    8000 BTU Solar Powered Air Conditioner

    Well, with everything going on in the world, it has been two weeks since my last video. So without further delay - here is the video I posted about running my 8000 BTU window mounted Air Conditioner completely from solar in my off grid shed. Please reference this thread as well, as many of you...
  13. Johnmahon

    Solar Powered Cellular Internet WiFi Router for Off Grid Applications

    In this video I show how I keep my off grid solar shed connected to the Internet using a WiFi cellular router connected to LTE for high speed connection to the web. Together, we explore the devices used in the solar shed to keep things online for monitoring and remote access. If you want to...
  14. Johnmahon

    Connecting solar panels

    Hello everyone! Looking for some advice on connecting 3 solar panels where 2 of them are exactly the same and they are already connected together in parallel. Wanting to add a 3rd panel to the system that has been given to me, but the specs are different. Here are the specs of the 2 panels...
  15. Johnmahon

    Power a Raspberry Pi from a Solar Battery Bank!

    So, since adding the 24 volt step down to power 12 volt lights, I have been having a ton of fun getting other electronics hooked up! Solar is so fun, I can't hardly stand it.
  16. Johnmahon

    12 Volt lighting with 24v - 12v step-down voltage converter

    Hey everyone, the solar shed has been coming along well the past couple weeks. Been busy with projects here and there. Here's the video on the latest project. Enjoy!
  17. Johnmahon

    Victron Connect Challenges

    Using Victron products with my Off Grid Solar Shed was very important to me. I use a Victron MPPT Solar Charge Controller, the BMV 712 Victron Smart Battery Monitor as well as other Victron parts. However, when it came to remote monitoring, the Victron line of products and the Victron Connect...
  18. Johnmahon

    New Solar YouTube Channel

    Hey Guys, people like @Will Prowse, David Poz, Andy Kirby, Explorist Life and @Justin Laureltec have all inspired me to build an off grid solar powered shed, which I will use as the primary subject model for my YouTube channel. Please, if you would not mind, take a look and subscribe to the...
  19. Johnmahon

    Moes Automatic Transfer Switch

    Hello @Will Prowse - I just got done watching your Youtube Video on the Moes Automatic Transfer Switch that you hooked to your Tesla battery. Also found on your site. My question is this... When the system transfers to grid power because of low voltage battery cut off, what is recharging the...
  20. Johnmahon

    Simple Mount for Victron BMV 712

    Hello There, I purchased a Victron BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor for my solar system for my shed. The system is mounted to the wall with plywood, but the battery monitor needs a plate about 2 inches above the flat surface... I was contemplating how to do this, as the monitor cable needs to...
  21. Johnmahon

    Need Some Help

    Hello Community, hoping someone can help me here... attached, you will see the details of two Panasonic 335 HIT panels that I just got. I am wanting to use these to power a small shed that will be used as my man cave with some light power tools tools (charge batteries) general LED lighting and a...
  22. Johnmahon

    DIY Solar Shed Project

    I’m doing the same thing in Arizona where we have 320 days of sunshine. I have a 10x12 shed with r19 and r30 rating insulation to help with the 115 degree summers. I’ll have a window mounted AC unit to help in the dead of summer. Here are my questions for the group. I’ll be installing two...
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