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    Local installation, why wired this way?

    I have the local electric provider that installed my meter last week, and I am not very good when it comes to wiring everything up. I'm curious why the return of the 110V is going through a breaker, and is it common practice to put the ground on the same with the return? Here is a picture of...
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    Coulombmeter with more than one cable going through

    I got one of those coulomb meter that is an inductor with battery cable going through it. Since I have two cables, one going to my 12V system, and one going to my 110V inverter, is it possible to put the two cables going through the inductor and get the ready from either or both cables, or does...
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    Basic settings for Victron 100/30 and Lithium

    Lots of graphics seen, and read through the Victron manual, but I'm still not really getting it. I have 400w solar, hooked to the Victron 100/30, and a 400AH Lithium battery. What I want is the battery to reach 14.4V, then settle down to 13.3V (which is the battery resting state if left alone...
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    which panel to choose, 18V or 36V?

    How does one choose a panel? I have a 400ah lithium battery, 13.3 resting voltage, 14.4 charging. I was looking at the panels available. I would like 2 panels of 200W each (that's pretty much what fits on the roof). Most panels come in 18V and 36V version. I guess it's for PWM controller in...
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    What would be the top 3 best MMPT controller for Lithium?

    I understand this is an ever changing world, but I'm in the process of building now, so this is is! :) What would be the top three MPPT controller for charging Lithium batteries, just by selecting the "Lithium battery" in the menu? My head is spinning from all the things I have to take care of...
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    Using HV panels vs LV

    I had older monocrystaline panels on my previous camper (VW T4), but now building a Luton box truck, I want some newer tech. Been reading that CIGS is better than mono, so I have looked into that. The only problem is that CIGS usually come in odd shapes. So, I have found this panel, it's 155w...
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