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    PIP 2424LV MSD standard low voltage cut off too low for safe discharge level of AGM batter

    I am adjusting all settings in my all in one unit by MPP Solar and found that the Low voltage cut off maximum is higher then what is suggested for an AGM battery , manual shows low voltage cut off range between 21-24 yet for an AGM battery it should be set to no low lower then 24.4. All advise...
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    Connecting to PIP 2424LV MSD to travel trailer 12volt leads

    I am most likely going to connect the dc out to the grid power cord on the trailer, and may also have to use a dc to dc converter to connect to the trailer 12volt system direct from the battery bank for some things to work such as the water pump and fridge power. I do have many batteries too so...
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    Connecting to PIP 2424LV MSD to travel trailer 12volt leads

    This is information on the trailer this question relates to. Mentions it has a 12volt to 120 volt 45 amp converter. Based on this I assume that a 24volt to 12volt 40amp dc to dc converter will work. https://www.jayco.com/files/downloads/prod_brochure_filename_14.pdf
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    Connecting to PIP 2424LV MSD to travel trailer 12volt leads

    I recently acquired the PIP 2424LV MSD all in one unit and intend to be using it with a trailer, my question is how do I connect it to the trailer electric system. I usually connect the trailer to the battery using those wires that come out from the trailer, however this is a 24volt system and...
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    PIP 2424LV-MSD inefficiency from Solar panels

    Thought you should know that today I reconnected panels 3 sets of pairs then connected as parallel and angled a bit not an exact angle for best solar collection and readout showed 301watts maximum under load with a hair dryer rated above 1800 watt power consumption. This is a little over fifty...
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    PIP 2424LV-MSD inefficiency from Solar panels

    Thank you greatly for that advise I do realize the angle is not exact and that yes the efficiency is effected by shading. The panels are just propped up with what I could find. I am planing to make a custom diy solar mounting rig to better position the panels for optimal power...
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    PIP 2424LV-MSD inefficiency from Solar panels

    Just emphasizing on how perfectly favourable the conditions are for Sun and temperatures.
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    PIP 2424LV-MSD inefficiency from Solar panels

    Feels like spring now and 15celsius too. Outside in T-shirt.
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    PIP 2424LV-MSD inefficiency from Solar panels

    Today is a perfect day too without a cloud in the sky and it is currently 152pm. Wonder if I need to send this Unit back, seems defective or something. Won’t turn off when I flip the switch either
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    PIP 2424LV-MSD inefficiency from Solar panels

    Where I am it is Mountain standard time and I am getting a maximum pv input of 287 watt
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    PIP 2424LV-MSD inefficiency from Solar panels

    Yes these are Renogy Panels, Laid flat and currently in full sun connected as series of three then parallel, six 100 watt panels in total.a hair dryer for a load and maximum wattage input 287watt
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    PIP 2424LV-MSD inefficiency from Solar panels

    Th makes sense, I am tomorrow going to power something so their is a load and report back what I get. Thank you iamrich. I have added a load to the system, a hair dryer and saw that the wattage went up to between 225-275. Still under what I expected with 600 watts connected. I am going to now...
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    Hello, I am an old guy choosing to live in a tent in the woods.

    As for the freezing temperatures and the lithium batteries, on Wills website he provides links to many different battery manufacturers and one makes batteries that are lithium advanced that are designed for colder temperatures. Another option knowing that you have a generator is to use a heated...
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    PIP 2424LV-MSD inefficiency from Solar panels

    That makes sense, I am tomorrow going to power something so their is a load and report back what I get. Thank you iamrich.
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    PIP 2424LV-MSD inefficiency from Solar panels

    I am aware that the voltage has to be more then 24volts. My panels are connected in pairs and then parallel for a total of 40volts and 15amps.
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    PIP 2424LV-MSD inefficiency from Solar panels

    Approximately 20 volt and 5amp 100 watt panels. Using six each paired in series and then parallel for 40volt 15amp.
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    PIP 2424LV-MSD inefficiency from Solar panels

    I recently received my MPP Solar inverter and after connecting 6 100watt Renogy panels in series and parallel I continue to get a reading that only around 40 to 90watts of power are being detected with proper voltage reading too, the amps are far below what they should be too at about 2. I also...
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