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    Best sequence to connect 12 to 48 volt DC to DC converter from car battery to Ecoflow Delta

    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:
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    Bypass diode sources and how to spec them...

    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...
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    Diode spec for 200 watt panel

    Does anyone know, for a 2-diode panel, what the diode specification should be for a 200 watt, 21.5 volt, 11 amp panel?
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    Wire gauge from vehicle battery to DC to DC converter

    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...
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    Diode specs for Echoworthy panels

    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...
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    How long can a car run at idle (stationary) to charge a battery bank like a Delta or two?

    Wanting to know how many times I can charge an Ecoflow Delta with a full tank of gas running at idle (stationary vehicle). Is there a calculation if I know the gallons and mpg? Internet search indicates ~50 hours, +/- a few hours.
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    Brittle MC4 cable clips break

    Has anyone else experienced brittle MC4 cable clips? I ordered a set of Windy Nation cables and a clip broke off. How common is this? Is there a brand that has more flexible, forgiving clips? Or should I just have a spare stash of connectors to repair the cable? This was a brand new cable...
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    Companies that install YOUR solar panels...

    How common is it for solar companies to install your own panels on your roof and cable them for future emergency connection to your Eco Flow Delta or other solar generator? Are such installers hard to find? I haven't looked yet. Or do they more typically prefer to install their own systems...
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    Echo-Worthy might make decent panels, but...

    ...my recent experience confirms other complaints about poor shipping cartons and receipt of damaged panels. (check out 195 watt panel customer reviews on Amazon.) I ordered two and one came with a punctured box and shattered glass panel with shards all over the place. The FedEx guy carried it...
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    How hot does the underside of panels get?

    In Central Florida, I'm wondering how hot the underside of solar panels get. I'm considering laying the top six inches or so on a hedge during emergencies. Will it burn or just wilt the plants?
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    Connecting Delta to Eco-Worthy panels

    I'm considering 3, 195 watt Eco-Worthy panels in series for my Ecoflow Delta. Yes, the specs match well. I understand I need connector/adapters between the Delta and the panel string. Can anyone tell me what kind of connectors I need?
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    Charging from external batteries

    Some solar generators, such as the Echoflow Delta, don't have a facility for charging from an external battery. Question: If these solar generators - like the Delta and many others - can be charged through an automobile cigarette lighter receptacle that draws power from a 12 volt car battery...
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    New - central Florida

    Hi! This is a great site - glad I found it. Thanks! Exploring supplementing my 4,500 watt gas generator with solar for emergencies. Expect to use solar under three scenarios: 1) Short duration outage (up to an hour or three) when its not worthwhile to drag out and set up the gas unit to...
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    Overpaneling generic questions

    There are several model specific questions discussed about "over-paneling", but I have several general questions: First to lay out my limited understanding: I understand over-paneling is when either the spec'd max. voltage or wattage of the panels is greater than the max. input voltage...
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    EcoFlow panel configuration options for Delta

    I'm also considering the EcoFlow Delta unit for emergency use in the home. It has a couple of panel hookup options as described below taken from the Amazon site: Question: What is the advantage of option 2. the "serial and parallel" connection over the 3-panel serial connection? I got an...
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    Suggestions for most cost effective panels for Jackery Explorer 1500

    I'm considering purchase of the Explorer 1500 which takes up to 300 watt input times two (600 watt total). Jackery's panels are 100 or 200 watts. To achieve the 300 watts for each input they would have me buy 1, 100 watt plus 1, 200 watt panel in series per side (2, 100 watt panels plus 2, 200...
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