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Folks have different ways of learning and trying new things. Some like to be "hands on" from the beginning - learn by doing - try it and ask questions later. Sure, they will make mistakes, trial and error costs more money, they may get frustrated. But not everyone implements new stuff...

As I replied above, it will not be charging without the engine running and being monitored. The Delta automatically reduces the rate of charge to zero as it approaches 100%. I'm not sure of the value of fusing each side of the converter. The converter has a variety of built in protections as...

No remote turn on. It will not be running when I am not monitoring the system. Since it is feeding the solar input of the Delta, the Dekta reduces its input as it approaches 109% charge.

In my case, I'm using a DC to DC "converter" to bring 12 volts from my alternator in my car up to 48 volts, and 40 amps from the alternator down to 10 amps to charge, in my case, an Echoflow Delta, to charge it up quicker. I'm wundering if the OP might be concerned that he blew out his...

What is the best (safest) cable connection sequence to connect a car battery to the Ecoflow Delta through a 12 to 48 volt DC to DC converter? I understand the car should be running either prior or soon after connections are made. See photo of device to be connected:

About 75% of their rated value. ~4000 watts. Sort of like the quest for perfection: Most of us hope to approach it knowing the impossibility of achieving it.

Yes, two. I just want to be versed in how to test and have spares if I need them.

195 Watt 12V Solar Panel Rated power: 195W Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc): 22.8V Short circuit current (Isc): 12.23A Working current (Iop): 10.27A Output Tolerance: ±3% Size: 58.3x26.3x1.4inches weight: 28.2 Lbs

Can diodes be tested in line or do the have to be removed from the circuit?

So NMNeils suggestion of 100 volt diodes is inappropriate? I also thought that I would need at least 65 volts. I looked at a bunch of sources for 65 volt or greater Schottky diodes. I couldn't find anything more than 45 volts at 10 amps. I wonder if anyone even makes them.

Thanks. I went to that link. None of the photos, no matter which of the 1,000 combinations of Schottky variables I select, look like my diodes. This was my result from doing a search on the Mouser site...

What is a good source for bypass diodes? And what is the best way to spec them for a specific panel? For example, if a panel is ~21 volts, 3 in series, each 11 amps, rated at 200 watts? I've searched several electronics suppliers and I don't notice anything that seems appropriate. Can anyone...

Does anyone know, for a 2-diode panel, what the diode specification should be for a 200 watt, 21.5 volt, 11 amp panel?

Not how I read it.

Thanks. I'm going with 8 gauge.

I have a DC to DC, 12 to 48 volt 10 amp converter that I would like to feed from a 12-volt battery in my car (engine running). What is the gauge of the cable I should use to feed that converter from the battery? It will be drawing 40 amps. The converter will feed the input of an Ecoflow...

$0.12 per k watt hour here. So 12 year +/- break even with labor? That takes me to 87. Hmmm.

Best method is age dependent: Age 18-35: One man taking it up a ladder on his shoulder. Age 36-55: Two man job. Age 56-65: Three man job. Age 66-75: Hire a crew Over age 75: Fagetaboutit. The break even point is too far out.

Does anyone know the spec for the diodes on the 195 watt Echoworthy panel? I wrote the company and they responded "30 amp". That is an incomplete spec. There are 2 diodes in that panel. I wonder if each diode is 15 amps and don't we need to know the volts? Also, Echoworthy claims the diodes...

https://www.solarreviews.com/blog/will-solar-panels-survive-nuclear-emp#:~:text=If%20a%20nuclear%20weapon%20of%20sufficient%20size%20is,electric%20grid%2C%20and%20yes%2C%20your%20home%20solar%20system. In the comments linked above, the expert states that solar panels not connected to anything...

No desire to be your level of "master mechanic." I don't have time left to know all that you know. And I do understand how those who believe they are at the top of their field can be very touchy and easily provoked with others who are not up their standard.

You remind me of a famous line: "You can't handle the truth." Torqued much? (That's a mechanical term.)

You and I are on the same wavelength concerning the impracticality of siphoning from modern vehicles as well as infrequent dire emergency use and practicality of using direct car power for SHTF situation. Most of the advice from others in this thread assumes that using the car's electrical...

For my use in a rare, one off event every few years as is my purpose, your assumed level of required efficiency is irrelevant. Sure beats trying to maintain fresh gas over the years. Yes, I'm familiar with Stabil, et al.

From wattstreet.com and many sites that cover the same topic: Due to the lower energy density, you need to run propane faster than you will gas a model, which is called fast burn. Because of fast burn, propane generators are less efficient than gas generators as propane models can produce...

I spent a couple hours researching siphons for modern vehicles. In many makes of vehicles, including mine, they don't work easily or not at all. In fact regarding my Mazda, the siphon (made for difficult-to-siphon modern vehicles) manufacturer will not guarantee it would work at all.

There's an infinite levels if DIY skills. Not all of us are you.

OK, I read in a couple of places that I can expect no more than 100 to 130 watts out of my 12 volt lighter outlet. That is why I am considering connecting my Echoflow Delta to the battery and "expect" the alternator to keep up with the Delta's 400 watt current draw. Before I actually do this...

No, neither cheaper nor simpler. The full tank of gas in my vehicle costs nothing more to buy than I already have. Two new propane tanks plus propane would be close to $100. While propane is more convenient to store than gasoline for the generator, it is much less efficient than gasoline...

I will be using this ** https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5W6HTG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ** connected to my battery. There will always be the car battery in my vehicle alternator circuit.

Thanks. Great advice for a mechanic, which I am not and have no desire to be.

Bought 3, 195 watt panels from them. One of the first 2 came broken - glass punctured in shipment. The quick replacement and 3rd one were fine. The biggest gripe I hear is damage in shipment due to careless shipper and substandard packaging. The email response to questions and concerns is to...

How about simply: How long will vehicle x run stationary at idle on x gallons of gas?

When the SHTF, priorities change.

I have a dual fuel 4,000 watt generator and 60lbs of propane that would last only a couple of days. I don't want to STORE gasoline except in the 18 gallon tank in my vehicle. I want to use the vehicle as backup charging station for the Deltas for when the genny is out of propane. Efficiency...