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  1. TheLoneAquarist

    Anyone have experience with Energypal.com?

    I'm just curious if anyone else has some experience with them in the Orange County/San Diego areas. The rep I'm working with does seem to be able to quickly adjust the equipment per my asks. For example, I would like to use iQ8 inverters rather than the iQ7s and he quickly added another proposal...
  2. TheLoneAquarist

    Southern California Orange County / Mission Viejo Area - Solar Hybrid Install

    I'm looking for a full service electrician/contractor who can help in planning, purchasing and installing a solar hybrid system for my ~2400sqft 2-story home that has a Concrete/clay/tile roof. I'm looking to generate at least ~1500kWh monthly and backup for 2- 3 days. I'd like a grid-tie...
  3. TheLoneAquarist

    Dronequote.net feedback?

    I got a couple of quotes using dronequote.net. Does anyone in the socal area have any issues or feedback on this company? The quote: I've got one interesting quote through them from NexusEnergy for Qty: 36 Hanwha Q-Cell 400W Black on black and Qty: 36 Enphase Micro Inverters. Gross purchase...
  4. TheLoneAquarist

    Aquarium Backup Power - Fuse Placement Help

    Here's my Reef Backup Power Layout. I have the power requirements noted. Question: Where should I put fuses? Notes: I am using heavy utility 12awg 3 pole wire to and from switch relay I am using 2awg copper stranded between inverter and battery I am using 6awg copper stranded between charger...
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    36ah LiFePo4 battery on charger 24/7?

    Can I leave my 36Ah LiFePo4 battery plugged into the charger when the charger is on green/idle? Or would this damage the batteries? The intention is to use it as a battery backup for when grid power goes out. Current setup: AC wall plug to —> Charger (ExpertPower 12V 5A Smart Charger for...
  6. TheLoneAquarist

    Is this a good LiFePo4 charger?

    I’m looking at the ExpertPower 12V 20A Smart Charger that says it’s built for Lithium LiFePO4. (Model: EPC1220) …looking to keep a Miady 36ah 12v LFp topped off. The leads off this charge look a bit thin. And some reviews on Amazon say the fan is loud. Can I replace the fan with a similarly...
  7. TheLoneAquarist

    LiFePo4 Battery that always powers a DC water pump — Can this work?

    I’m curious if this type of setup would work: 36ah LiFePo4 battery plugged into a charger that’s charging at 5amps. A 36 volt / 2amp DC pump is always attached to the battery using a small UCTronics DC 12v to 36v boost converter. Thinking that the charger will always be charging at a faster rate...
  8. TheLoneAquarist

    Hi from south OC in Southern California

    Looking to build a hybrid system for my reef aquariums — want to lessen consumption on grid but more importantly to have a good backup for life support systems when we have power outages ( brown outs , rolling, etc.) hope to learn a lot here. Cheers Isaac
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