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  1. montanatumbleweed

    Solar charge controller with low temperature cut-off

    I am putting together a small, (30A input from solar max) solar system for a friend, using LiFePO4 batteries with no low temp cut-off. I have heard that there is a solar controller that will do this. Anyone know what brand I need to look for?
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    My solar system and recent problems with it

    I just finished testing and running a bonding wire from my ground bar to my neutral bar, and my system is working fine now. The 3-light tester is showing normal: just the two amber or orange lights on. THANKS A LOT!!!!
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    My solar system and recent problems with it

    Thank you for all your help. I will do the test as soon as I get my tester back from my neighbor, then try bonding the ground with neutral, if the voltages are correct.
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    My solar system and recent problems with it

    Yes, I got them from Signature Solar about a year and a half or so ago.
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    My solar system and recent problems with it

    LOL! No, the panels are "mounted" "down and dirty, set up on 2"X 4"s with the north end of each array up on two concrete blocks per side, with a strap to hold them down in the high winds we get here. They have survived the recent hurricane Hilary that ripped off two "portable garage" tarp covers.
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    My solar system and recent problems with it

    I wired the output of the growatts, (through the breaker panel next to them), directly into the old shore power cord, as this RV will never move, and I live in a community that is totally off-grid. If there is no neutral to ground bond IN the Growatts, there is no neutral to ground bond in my...
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    My solar system and recent problems with it

    My solar system (on RV) 8 - 270Ah Battleborn batteries wired in 48V configuration. 27,648 Wh. 2 Growatt SPF 5000 ES units. 1 Solar Edge mid-point transformer 7,050W solar. EG 4 Chargeverter. Breaker box next to the two Growatts, with 2 - 50A breakers fed by the Growatts, 2 - 30A breakers...
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    Main Battery disconnect Switch

    Those switches are great for AC power...but not for DC power. BIG difference! 48V DC can WELD!
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