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    Upgraded to 4 Victron Multiplus II 48v/5000kva in 120v Split Phase w/5 Ton EasyStart

    I have upgraded from 2 Multiplus II 48v/5000kva inverters to 4 inverters in 120v split phase. L1 has a Master and a Slave so does L2 have a Master and a Slave. I also installed a Micro-Air ASY-368-X72-Blue on my 5 Ton Trane 2 stage heat pump. Nameplate LRA is 152.9, which is what I was...
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    How to Add Closed Loop Communications to Kong Elite

    Hello, Has anyone tried to add closed loop communications to the Kong Elite batteries?
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    Moved from EG4 6500ex Inverters to Victron Multiplus II 48v/5000 Inverters

    Hello, I just swapped my off-grid EG4 6500ex inverters over to two Victron Multiplus II 48v/5000kva inverters with a 450v/200A Solar Charger while utilizing 900ah of EG4 LifePower4 batteries with an EG4 Hub and two 300ah Big Battery Kong Elite batteries. I currently have 4 arrays (11.5kw)...
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    Victron Multiplus 48v 5kva 120v Split Phase with Cerbo | Comms to EG4 Comm Hub with EG4 LifePower4 Batteries

    Hello Solar Fans, WATTs up :)! Does anyone have experience with configuring successful communications between Multiplus 5kva 48v inverters with Cerbo to EG4 Communication Hub with EG4 LifePower4 batteries? Any lessons learned you can share? (i.e EG4 firmware upgrades, DIP switch settings...
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    Off-Grid Victron 450/200 Charge Controller

    What happens when a Victron 450/200 MPPT exceeds 450 volts? Does it limit the voltage?
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    Residential Solar Offgrid

    Greetings Solar Enthusiasts, Over the past two years my solar system has been evolving. My Solar System now consists of (2) EG4 6500ex Inverters in parallel and (9) EG4 LifePower Batteries and (36) 275w Trina / Aptos Solar Panels. I have two EMPs installed, one for solar panels and one for...
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    Shout Out for SolarWorld LLC YouTube Channel

    I wanted to give Mark Millet owner of Youtube Channel SolarWorld LLC in the area of Fort Worth / Dallas metroplex a shout out for getting my 10kw Solar / Battery system more up to code. He did a fantastic job and was reasonable on the labor and materials. Thanks Mark for your continued support...
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    For Sale 10 Month old Kong Elite 300ah 15kwh LifePo4 Battery

    For sale 10 Month old Big Battery Kong Elite 300ah 15kwh LifePo4 battery. Excellent shape and half the price of a new one. $3500 in North Texas. FYI - Not able to deliver.
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    My Electric Bill Dropped

    Hello DIYers, See my new electric bill and usage attached with last 30 days chart of off-grid solar living. Bill is half the price as of last year at same time. My system consists of: 10kw Solar Panels 10kw SPF 5000 ES (2 Inverters in Parallel) Solar Edge Midpoint Transformer Growatt...
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    Residential Off-Grid 48v Growatt Solar Hybrid 30 Day Overview

    Hi DIY'ers, I want to thank Signature Solar team for the past and continued support. I am currently running all my house 120-volt circuits 24/7 with a goal to start moving some 240v to the system soon. I also had a soft-start added to my Trane 3.5 ton condenser unit to prepare for moving it...
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    A Big Thanks to Big Battery, Joe BoyKey and This Solar Forum

    I finally have my solar system in place and working after 12 months of planning and implementing. What do I have: 8220 of installed Solar panels, Growatt 12k Inverter and two Kong Elite battery banks. I want to personally thank this forum and its members for answering all the questions with...
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    Seeing Growatt Website Issues http://server-us.growatt.com/index

    Has anyone else seen issues today with the Growatt website? The battery trend is missing and the website defaults to yesterday.
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    Advice on how to expand my existing 48v battery bank?

    Hello Solar World, I currently have 2 LiFePo4 24v 170ah 4.3kwh Big Battery Hawks in series to create 48v. What options do I have to increase the amp hours with another 48v in parallel? I do not feel comfortable building my own batteries but would prefer a plug & play option? I also have...
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    HELP - Transfer Switch “DEF” in Gen Mode Don’t Work

    Hi all, I am néw to owning a Growatt 3000w 24v with a Big Battery Hawk 24v bank. However everything is working and mounted on a Gorilla cart (except the solar panels which are on a trailer). I have installed a 6 circuit Reliance Control transfer switch 30 amp 120v 31406 on my main house panel...
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    New to Solar-Growatt-Hawk-Renogy

    Hi all, I am néw to owning a Growatt 3000w 24v with a Big Battery Hawk 24v bank. However everything is working and mounted on a Gorilla cart (except the solar panels which are on a trailer). I have installed a 6 circuit Reliance Control transfer switch 30 amp 120v 31406 on my main house panel...
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