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    Q-cell panels

    I have 2 maybe 3 Q- cell, 430w duo panels left over from my order, they are brand new and available for pick up in the Vancouver lower mainland. I am asking exactly what I paid by buying a larger amount. $285.00 Cnd.
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    4Panels in Series X 4 sizing

    My DIY solar system will consist of - 4strings of 4- 425watt Panels in series. Each string will be wired to the 2 ports on the 2 MPP Solar LV 6548. Each Positive line will have a 20 amp Breaker and will use 10 AWG PV wire. The wire run to the Panels will be 50-70 feet. This is my Idea any...
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    Split Phase, Single Phase, Parallel for LV6548

    I have 2- mpp Solar Lv6548 wired up in what I think is called Split Phase and think that it is 180 degrees. This is a first build and learning from everyone on this site has been great but being new to solar I am not picking up on all the terms so if anybody can help me with what I have wired to...
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    Ready to order system after review please

    I am building a 48v 272ah Lishen battery pack with mpp solar Lv6548 in two Phases. Please review my hand made simple schematic and any comments would be greatly appreciated. The 1st phase is one LV 6548 and 120 volt to critical load subpanel. It will have a 16s 48v 272ah battery storage. 2nd...
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    Rewrapping Lishen 272 myself for safety

    Started to place my Lishen 272a cells in my homemade shelving when I noticed the top edge of the cell had a small sliver of metal showing. Was about to set cells on the shelf with carboard between but decide to wrap top and bottom with 3" plastic tape. went good and i think it ended better than...
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    Wire, Fuse and BMS sizing Please review

    Attachments as above. Expected current on welding wire as per LV6548 = 154amps Type T fuse =154*1.25 = 192amps, use 200 amp fuse Welding wire size = 200 amp fuse x 1.25 = 250amps, use 2/0 welding wire BMS continuous current as per LV6548=154amps x 1.25 =192 amps, use 200 amp BMS Please review...
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    Shipment from Xuba 272 arrival today

    Today I received 16 Lishen cells from Xuba ordered Dec 18 and arrived Feb3, all boxes were in perfect condition and cells (2 to a Box) are also in perfect visual condition. I unpacked and set up cells in Parallel to start to balance Voltage ranged from 3.285 to 3.290 pretty good. I installed...
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    First kick at the Cat after Energy Audit

    My first post was on Dec 20/2020 and I see now I had no idea, Thanks to Mr. Sandels and six weeks of reading posts, energy audit, purchase of a current meter I feel I have a small grip on things Please see system size calculations below My system will consist of: - 60 amp Critical electrical...
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    Oversize a BMS ?

    I will have a 16s 48 volt 280amp battery pack, this means I think I need a 300amp BMS, can I use a 600amp bms or must it be closer to the battery pack size. If it is OK to use any amp over min what other than cost are the cons
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    Ready to start building a solar system in a poor sun area

    I am a retired carpenter living in BC Canada, we have apprx average sunlight 3.9 hours. I have wired in a 60 amp subpage with critical loads. I have metered this load to be 15kw per day. I have ordered 16, 272 amh lishen cells from china to arrive in ,March. From reading posts connected in...
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