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I have a little Phoenix 12|250 inverter that I use to power a TV when we're boondocking. So far, so good, the TV plug is only two-prong to begin with. But this inverter won't power my Starlink. Given that it is a perfectly good inverter from a reputable company and I've no reason to doubt the...

Just got a quote for a professional install of ~13kW of panels for ~19K after rebates. Sounds great, and I am tempted. But when I work the numbers, I come up very short. If I drop 19K on PV right now, I could cut my bill from $200 to probably $50 (still have some basic grid fees and such...

Is there a consensus on the accuracy of the Overkill BMS state of charge? I am trying to decide if there is any value at all to getting a Victron SmartShunt so I can see with bluetooth the state of the battery. The BMS has bluetooth, also, but is the SOC measurement accurate enough? I gather...

I'm picking up a new RV, and it comes with a basic 165W panel on the roof (Furrion) and a 25A MPPT charge controller (also Furrion). No battery provided, aside from whatever garbage the dealer throws on. I'd like to build a decent system, ultimately capable of running a microwave occasionally...

How rigid does the strapping need to be in order for it to be effective? I was thinking of options, and an idea that came to mind was silicone tape. Pretty strong, low profile, super easy to wrap with, etc. It's not steel, but it should be able to squeeze pretty tight. Thoughts?