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    Re-starting a Growatt that just ran too low. OOPs!

    Let's say I mess up a bit and draw down my batteries to the Growatt's shutoff voltage overnight. Battery is not "dead" just resting. Everything would be working as it should but I just have no power. How do I get it turned back on the next (sunny) day? I do carry a 12v charger but would...
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    Pre-charge resistor seems crazy

    Months ago I used a pre-charge resistor as recommended by Will Prowse and others . Worked fine. No spark. My question is .... If i ever disconnect or even switch off my batteries for any period of time would I have to use that resistor again because the capacitors have slowly discharged...
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    Growatt AC input breaker

    The manual recommends a 40A breaker on the 120AC input side. (Between shore power plug and unit) I guess using an extension cord is fine at home where there's a breaker at the house panel but I don't trust campground power. Any source of supply would be appreciated. Preferably a small, indoor...
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    Keeping 24v vs. 12v vs. 5v USB straight

    Building a 24v system so I want to maximize 24v devices and minimize 12v/110v ones. Shopping. I'm seeing sockets (cigarette lighters) that say they are compatible with 12v/24v and have 24v USB ports. QUESTION: Can I SAFELY plug normal (i.e.12v) devices into the socket and 5v (phones) into the...
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