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Very interested in this but I'm seeing a lot about connectors and stuff thats over my head. I'm a newbie building my own 48V system. This looks like just what I would need, and doesn't cost too much more than me building it myself (and I'm sure this is a lot cleaner). any advise? I have 16...

Sadly their new "modified" military discount does not apply to most good stuff. Tools, lumber, wiring, major appliances. basically all the stuff you would want to use it for. However I have a local lowes that uses that more as "guidlines", but the store in the town where I work goes by the book.

Thanks, Lowes actually has it $40 cheaper. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Southwire-SIMpull-500-ft-6-AWG-Stranded-Black-Copper-THHN-Wire-By-the-Roll/50101714

Well I am running a Midnite classic 200, but it doesn't mention anything about aluminum wires.

yes for undergrounds

I will be running about 230 feet from my panels to the house. all the calculators say i need 6 awg for a 2.8% V drop.

My system is almost complete, I'm down to wire and connectors, where is everyone buying their wire? are there cheap resources??? thanks in advance

I don’t get this? Why double it?

yes exactly, I was originally going to go 2S3P, this array would require 2 gauge wire. going to 3S2P will allow me to use 6 gauge wire, but my CC would not handle the nearly 200 amps so I am returning the midnite 150 and getting the midnite 200. this saves me over $700. which will buy over...

If I wire my panels the this way 3S2P then it would be 3S = 3X Voc/Vmp 2P = 2X Isc/Imp or 132.9 VMP 21.06 ISC for a length of 230 feet in plastic PVC I plug this into the calculator and it says I can use 6 gauge wire with a 2.89% voltage drop. this way will save me around$1,000 vs having to...

Charge control is a midnite solar 200, the panels are 440watt panels, according to the calculator my array wired 3S2P will only need 6 gauge wire vs wiring it 2S3P would require 2 gauge to keep loss below 3%

Well after several Discussions and listening to several people On here I have decided to go with a 48v system. The big bonus with this is I will save over $700 on wire from my panels since I hav s 230 foot run and wiring my panels 3S2P will allow me to use 6 gauge wire vs 2 gauge wire. I...

Yes I understand, my 1st battery order has not even arrived,,they are saying within the next 2 weeks.

Yes, I will be using a midnight 200, I have a 150 but I have already talked to the power store and they are going to let me exchange it minus a 15% restock fee. after doing the math and counting everything, the restock fee, shipping the new one to me etc I will still save $732. with will get me...

OK, can you check this for me thank you, can you double check my math? if I wire my panels the other way 3S2P then it would be 3S = 3X Voc/Vmp 2P = 2X Isc/Imp or 132.9 VMP 21.06 ISC for a length of 230 feet in plastic PVC I plug this into the calculator and it says I can use 6 gauge wire...

I'm trying to calculate the size wire I need from my panels to the CC. but im not sure how to calculate or what to calculate? I know the specs of my panels VMP 40.99 IMP 9.93 ISC 10.53 VOC 52.6 but do I use this or since my panels are wired 2S3P would I then use those power numbers? Anticipated...

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC CONEXT SW 4024 INVERTER/CHARGER

I have a question, I have wired my cabin 2 ways. I have grid power and outlets and stuff but I have also ran a completely separate independent set of wires into most rooms for my solar. These wires are not connected to the grid in any way. I want my solar and grid Independence and away from...

I’m liking the Victron myself, trying to talk myself into spending the money over a Samlex 3,000 I’ve been eying for $895

Trying understand a lot of info above lol. GX devise, Cerbo, DCU? Might want to figure all that stuff into the cost. A basic inverter does not need all that stuff, but im a newbie and have no idea how important that other stuff is or the Benefits and long term benefits of them?

I’m building about the same set up, and looking at the 3000 W inverter, not sure what all benefits this one would have over it, it is 500 wants less power, but Victron is at the top of the line from what I have read. I guess I am saying do some research and make sure it is not more than you...

3,000 watt pure sine wave 24 volt

Looking for opinions on these 2 inverters? Or better comparable options in the same price range. (Working on a budget)

Exactly, what I’m asking about is only 1/2 my system, I am running dual everything, so if an inverter or charge controller crashes my 6,000 watt system is still a 3,000 watt system which will still meet my requirements with a little tweaking.

Well I would disagree. Samlex 3,000 $895 Victron smart battery connect $116 Total $1,011 Samlex 2200 inverter charger for $1,387 So it cost $286 more and you loose 800 watts of inverter power and if u step up to the 4,000 watt inverter charger your looking at $1,449 dollars or a price difference...

What’s a smart battery protect? Would the midnite 150 charge controller not do this?

No argument there but nowhere near within my budget and does way more than I need at my level.

Sweet, thank you

The rest of the system, batteries and their output, inverter if I matters.

Thanks for the detailed answer, one question, Will the Samlex 24 volt 3,000 watt inverter work well with this? as for the battery info you ask about, they are Eve LF280K cells, the spec sheet says: Eve LF280K 280Ah: Nominal Capacity:280Ah(IC) Nominal Voltage:3.2V Operating Voltage:2.5-3.65V...

Need some help guys, im looking at a Samlex 24 volt 3,000 watt inverter. it has a max input of 180Amps I am running 3 24 volt 280AH LI batteries in Parallel. Battery specs says Nominal discharge 140A, max discharge current 280A Each 24 volt battery is made up of 8 lithium ion cells, to make a...

Care to Point me in the direction to it? Not sure which one your talking about? https://www.midnitesolar.com/products.php?menuItem=products&productCat_ID=45&productCatName=E-Panel%20-%20Schneider%20Conext%20SW

Thanks I’ll look at it

Thanks, that good info, got me leaning toward the Schneider as I already have a midnight 150 CC

edit, my statement was not completely true