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Am I the only one noticing the intensity and frequency of hail storms? Aside from having loose panels set out to be taken in before a storm does anyone have suggestions. If I attach Lexon panels over my solar panels will it affect the charge? I remember seeing a pic years ago of a car that had...

Just a simple and yes LAZY question about the SOK battery. Im building a milk crate solar generator using Will's example. My question is the build is being done with the crate on its side. Is it ok to temporarily have the battery on its side while I'm moving the crate. I sure would like to use...

My SOK batteries just arrived!!!! Ordered May 13th. Now to find the videos on how to test these. Figured Id start with 4 and add on from there. Going to build a small 24volt system for starters then graduate to 48. still need to order a 2000w 24volt inverter and check to see if the SCC I have...

Quick question.....so to find out if a used panel is 12/24/36/48 volt panel I would read the label under open circuit voltage. correct? Bonus question.....is there a link on the site for newbs teaching them how to use a multi meter ie settings to check your components. Thanks in advance

Well I'm back with more new questions. So far ALL pasture fences are solar and barn lighting is partial. Putting together another system for the pond. So now onto the farm buggy. Just bought a 48V EZGO cart and I would like to upgrade the battery monitor. My question is can I use a Victron 702...

I may need to re-educate myself. What charges a battery? Amps or Volts? I was taught and have believed for 40 years that it is amps. I am using AGM batteries. Thanks

Thanks to all that pointed me in the right direction for my mounting system. I'll have more pics on here of my progress. BTW...got rid of the fridge so that is out of the equation. I still want to play around with a automotive voltage regulator.

This forum is excellent!!! I am now full speed ahead on building my ground mount. You all made it so simple directing me to previous post with pics. I was def making it more difficult than it needed to be. But there is one more question. (Wills book is on the way). By running 2 panels parallel...

I am looking for sources on how to build a panel mount system. Preferably a ground mount and not pole mounted. To start with I plan on building a 2 panel setup for the barn and will need to build a 4? panel setup for the shop. Thanks in advance for the help.

Do I need a BMS for AGM batteries or is this just a lithium battery thing. I plan on running 4 210ah fullriver batteries in a small set up for my barn. They will be run parallel. I really should get Wills book. Thanks

Just learning this solar stuff. I have started by running all my fence line in one pasture with a 30w renogy mono panel hooked up to a 210ah Fullriver gell battery. My next project is going off grid for the barn. I have 2 85w panels and four of the Fullriver batteries and a 30amp renogy charge...