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@svetz did you discover, yet, that you can make over 160k developing software? :LOL: How are your projects coming along?

I finally bought a soldering iron recently. :LOL: As for my light bulbs, I did rewrite that app using NativeScript with Vue earlier this year, primarily so I could get to know bluetooth. I'll use that as a starting point for any mobile bluetooth app, which has become very common in IoTs. I put...

Two days ago, they announced a coming solar event, which happened yesterday. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/cannibal-coronal-mass-ejection-devoured-140527197.html Naturally, I wondered if it would boost solar production. Yesterday turned out to be my best PV production day so far in July. ...

I watched the sun come over my main system's panels today, and it did not have this problem when one had full sun and the next panel in the string had mostly shade. I wanted to monitor it as the sun moved over the first panel, but had to reboot the PC with the solar software cuz a data dump...

I should get some Y cables and test 2P, though. Only thing is the MC4 cables that came with the Bluetti seem kinda thin to me. But, it is rated for 700W, so who knows.

LOL Yes, you said that before, back in the RV days. Don't worry, I know you're 100% objective. Love your integrity!

BTW, production was consistently over 500W in full sun. But, as soon as a tiny bit of shade came over a tiny portion of one panel, dropped to 320W.

I'd love to hear @Will Prowse input on the Bluetti AC200P controller. Bluetti used to be his favorite mobile power station.

How am I running in parallel? Only two panels in this test of the Bluetti.

No clue. It's a black box, literally. :LOL: If you want to look it up, the panels are REC320TP2M

Just got my AC200P today. Here is the first update: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/the-downside-to-in-series-panels.65886/

I've been running my main system with 2 panels per string for a couple years now. One thing we learn as we're building a system in series vs parallel is that in-series has a bigger negative impact from shading. But, today is the first time I discovered how big the impact was as I received a...

I wish the MAX had the same price deal because with it, you can leave DC on with no load for days and still be at 100%. This means that if ECO Mode has any benefits, it is only for AC with the MAX. A better feature, though, would be the ability for the user to put a timer on or schedule any...

Now we're going a bit offtopic, but TLS over 25 has been standard for a long time. You can require it, even for incoming, and some MTAs won't talk to your server if it is not enabled and up-to-date. You also always require auth to send to domains you are not receiving for.

I was not referring to Will or any individual. I'm saying this is a problem created by corporations that (a) moved everyone to cloud providers and then (b) cloud providers that put spam that isn't really spam on those lists (often because they don't comply with corporate created "standards")...

I got a Rolex for $14 and it predicts relationship outcomes. Best time saver!

Thanks! I am about to receive the AC200P and I saw them boast that it shuts off with under 50W of load, and thought, "dang, I hope I can easily turn that off." :LOL: Now, I know to look for ECO Mode.

This splurge started when I bought another 10,000 mAh power bank, than a 20,000 one, than a 63,000 one (which I love, but that deserves another thread), all to power a laptop all day outside. I just couldn't stop. Then I saw the refurbished Bluetti AC200P being sold by Bluetti itself, with...

Does this mean I can re-enable email notifications since (a) they go to my email server and (b) I'd never in a million years "report" one as SPAM? BTW, just because we take sabbaticals, doesn't mean we don't appreciate emails on replies to our old threads, and don't occasionally click on one...

The real solution is everyone hosting their own email server taking cloud providers out of the equation. Unfortunately, consumer ISPs block port 25 and others to force people to use cloud providers. This is not how the Internet was designed. Everyone should be able to run and use servers. In...

It's a very fascinating metal that has been gaining interest for its physical properties, such as the ability to change colors with electric current. But, this is the first I've heard of it being used to create a new rechargable battery. VW develops electric vehicle with niobium battery in...

IDK. It just always has. Here is my version:

I used drop-in Lion Energy batteries which has their BMS inside each. There are limitations that I understand you trying to address. It does feel a bit like we're bleeding edge and the kinks need to be worked out, with the next generation looking back wondering how we survived. :LOL:

Thanks! That's awesome. I put it in the wiki here.

Very good conversation with input from great minds! The only thing I'd restate just to clarify what was said is: Chassis-Return: using the chassis as a bus for the primary circuit should only be considered for low voltage applications, typically no higher than 24V, due to shock hazard. This is...

Same here. Will be interesting to see what we see on really cold days.

I am pretty sure that 99% of men mass debate. The forum would be nearly empty if we reported all mass debators.

especially if we can get the data.

https://www.wired.com/story/ai-is-throwing-battery-development-into-overdrive/ Machine learning is basically training a system using test data and algorithms to predict. In this case, the AI is predicting performance after quick charging. Performance might be capacity, our favorite metric...

If you capture it on video, and there is smoke, you could make enough to upgrade your system.

Yeah, I love it! Very happy.

That's good to know. Thank you. Fortunately, it's not an issue if you are running it to a Reliance Controls transfer panel connected to your main. With that setup, your house wiring continues to use the neutral and ground from your main panel buses, only switching the hot when you transfer...

I'd guess 8 AWG. Of course, I had no problem getting 10 AWG into it. While I didn't test 6 AWG wire, I couldn't get 6 AWG ferrules into it. Ironically, you can fit 4 AWG in those tiny MidNite 150VDC breakers. So, just makes no sense.

Very nice. Can you share a little bit on you batteries, like chemistry, source and cost? How big of a wire can you fit in the Growatt PV terminals? That's my biggest pet peeve with MPP Solar.

hahaha anal retentive?