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    Tesla solar panels with “other” battery?

    Is it possible to use other batteries with Tesla solar systems? Can a deep cycle marine battery be used in conjunction with Tesla Solar? If so, configuration needed? Steps needed? Or is it just plug and play? Side note-Does anyone know how to setup a mobile backup battery and charger for...
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    Initial system setup - getting more confused

    I know how you feel I just posted same comment lol. I think your ahead of me though so congrats!
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    Does this setup sound correct?

    Sometimes it feels like I'm just getting more and more confused the more I learn. Maybe I'm just an idiot but I'm trying to learn its a new complicated field of study and my strong suite is with animals. I know dogs and cats and Im very good with that subject but these things, anyway I never...
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    Does this setup sound correct?

    Thanks Don they are 400wx4 so its a total of 1600w is that still too lite?
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    Need input

    If I was to say to you the following would I be correct in my plan? I live in San Diego Ca in a 1400 sqft home by myself. I would like a 6.5kw off grid solar system. If I bought this All in one LV6548 6.5KW – 120v Solar inverter 8kW -2 x 4kW 250V MPPT BMS UL1741 compliant=>$1400.00 Then I...
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    Does this setup sound correct?

    So with those calculations what would you buy to power that much?
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    Does this setup sound correct?

    Screenshot maybe better
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    Does this setup sound correct?

    Confirm on kwh What’s split phase I’m guessing I don’t need it Yes 4 at 850 a piece 3400. Less than two days autonomy but looking to use everyday not as back so is this no good? Not 3 panels that number 3. Two 400w panels. Is that enough
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    Does this setup sound correct?

    If I need 4.8 kw to power my home on average would following setup sound correct and what else would I need? 1-Growatt 48V 6000T 6kW Split Phase 120V/240V output (50A at 120V ,25A at 240V) 1300.00USD 2-4 of these: 12V 200Ah Lithium Iron LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery, Built-in 100A BMS, 2000+...
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    Need help

    Guys I have theee main questions. Is the 24 v system he has on this site only for mobile or can it be suitable for a small home? I wasn’t clear how many solar panels do I need for this 24v system? I believe it’s a 2000w setup so does that mean i can and should I get up to 2000w solar panels? And...
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    Planning to reduce electric bill by solar push, no feed back to grid. Daylight hours only.

    I appreciate everyone’s input thank you! Gotta get back to work right now.
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    Planning to reduce electric bill by solar push, no feed back to grid. Daylight hours only.

    I will post my usage and other data tonight when I get off work and can use a laptop over wifi
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    Planning to reduce electric bill by solar push, no feed back to grid. Daylight hours only.

    Can’t post it till I get home this error seems to happen whenever I want to see my usage but not when I want to pay. I wonder why m
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    Need help buying equipment

    Is there an all in one kit I could buy to help simplify things?
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    Planning to reduce electric bill by solar push, no feed back to grid. Daylight hours only.

    I promise you my bills are always between 280-500 and all I use is the heater and ac. Now you know why I’m doing this. I’m sick and tired of be screwed!
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    Planning to reduce electric bill by solar push, no feed back to grid. Daylight hours only.

    I’ve looked into the limiter models but caa as n you guys watch these two videos and give me your opinions.
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    Planning to reduce electric bill by solar push, no feed back to grid. Daylight hours only.

    If this was drawn out or illustrated like a schematic would be much easier for simple people like myself to understand..
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    Need help buying equipment

    I really appreciate that info. I actually understood 80% so I’m happy about that. From what I understand though there are two lines coming in amd one inverter with limiter would only “power” the one line. What I wasn’t clear on with regards to that was did I only need two inverters to Bypass...
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    Need help buying equipment

    I’ll be quick as possible. I’m an idiot I live alone with my pets in a 1300 sqft house in San Diego California. I can build stuff I can put together things I have some tools that part is not the problem it’s the part using your brain that’s the problem for me. I really don’t use much of my...
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