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Thanks! do you ever use them in the winter? I'm wondering if I need to bring them to room temp (65F) before using them?

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Hi Folks, I'm pretty new to the solar world and wondering if anyone has any thoughts on how to keep my two 125ah agm batteries warm in the winter here in Minnesota. My tiny house is only heated when I'm there occasionally in the winter. Outside temps can reach -25 fahrenheit and I have freezing...

Thanks for the info!

Quick Question.... is it safe to connect a 20a battery charger to battery while it is still connected to the solar charge controller?

Thanks! I'm digesting all the great thoughts on this and trying to figure out all the options.... I don't need the generator to automatically start and stop. I will be starting it manually and shutting it down when the batteries are charged.

My batteries are VMAX SLR125 12Volts, 125AH Deep Cycle, Solar AGM Battery. To understand you correctly I should bring them in the house when I'm there and can warm them up once a month in the winter for a few days?

For my application I like the Idea of plugging into the Generator or inverter for simplicity to start with. To keep everything in one location what are your thoughts on housing the batteries, inverter and charge controller outside in a storage box made for these items. Winter night temps are an...

This is the one. Sorry RENOGY 1000W 12V PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER Continuous Power: 1000W Surge Power: 2000W AC Output Voltage Range : 115VAC Output Frequency (Nominal): 60 Hz Output Waveform: Pure Sine Wave Efficiency: > 90% Operating Temp: -4°F - 158°F THD: < 3% No Load Current...

This is my current configuration including 2 125AH Agm batteries wired in parallel. The inverter is a 1000w renogy inverter. With this current equipment are the interlocking breakers the easiest way to accomplish the switching between Solar and generator power and just charge the batteries with...

I had a quick discussion with my electrician and he said we have 8 slots in the panel and what you were describing would take 4 and leave 4 circuits for the rest of the house with is plenty since it is so small. Thoughts?

I had a quick discussion with my electrician and he said we have 8 slots in the panel and what you were describing would take 4 and leave 4 circuits for the rest of the house with is plenty since it is so small... Thoughts?

Not with me. I will this weekend. I do have a 1000w renogy. With my lack of experience did I get ahead of myself by getting this one?

Thanks for the help! I have been looking at inverter/chargers and wondering where I connect the solar panels? I haven't come across any diagrams of that.... I see where the AC comes in from shore/generator power and where to connect the battery to the inverter/charger but not sure where to bring...

Thanks, I'll speak with my electrician and see what he makes of this? It's over my head. I'll check it out this weekend.

Thanks Bob, I think I'll be getting a larger charger if I go this route. I have some decisions to make....

Thanks! Since I already own the inverter I was wondering if there was a way to utilize my existing equipment?

This is great info! Very similar situation with the exception my tiny house is 10x16. I do plan on a similar load but no water pump. Right now I am connecting the generator to the service panel from the outside through the wall and energize the tiny home receptacles that way. I would like to be...

Here's the charger.... https://www.renogy.com/20a-ac-to-dc-lfp-portable-battery-charger/

Thanks for the links Bob! I'll check them out for sure. My apologies as some of the info is outside my knowledge base. I was given this charger and wondering if I can use this on the vmax batteries I have. From what i've been able to find I believe I can. What are your thoughts? If so can I...

Thanks Bob! 12v with a 1000w Renogy inverter. Those are the batteries. I’m not a Gopher. I do watch gopher sports especially hockey!

Hi, I am new to solar and I am installing a system into my tiny home that consists of two 100 watt rich solar panels, 40 amp mppt controller and two 125ah v max 12 volt batteries. I live in Minnesota and anticipate consecutive cloudy days in the winter months. I'm looking for advice on how I can...