diy solar

diy solar

Search results

  1. W

    How can I wire these 4 series strings to my 6000XP?

    To all, Chriski, Yabert and Timselectric, THANKS!!!
  2. W

    How can I wire these 4 series strings to my 6000XP?

    Thank you Obi Wan, I wish I could repay you somehow....
  3. W

    How can I wire these 4 series strings to my 6000XP?

    Actually reading for Months!!! Another silly question, I'm sure in many peeps eyes, Which 2 series panels should I connect together in parallel?
  4. W

    How can I wire these 4 series strings to my 6000XP?

    OMG, I have been reading for days trying to find an answer. I can't thank you enough !!!! Silly question I'm sure: Could I add more strings as well? I do have 10 extra panels and I could always buy a Ice machine to utilize the extra power.... Hmmmm
  5. W

    How can I wire these 4 series strings to my 6000XP?

    If I had the $$, I would have lots of 48 Volt batteries :) I spent more on those batteries than I would've on 2 100 amp 48 V server rack types :( My Dad used to say "Too soon old, Too late smart" He was right. So, all I need is to combine all 4 strings into the MC4 connectors then straight...
  6. W

    How can I wire these 4 series strings to my 6000XP?

    I'm guessing I need a combiner box to do this right? Any recommendations on whose would be a good choice?
  7. W

    How can I wire these 4 series strings to my 6000XP?

    I'm not sure why, but I was under the impression that when I joined the strings, the one putting out the least current would drag the other string down? Can you recommend a combiner box that would be right for this? Also, could I add more panels (I have 30), facing any way, and just run them...
  8. W

    How can I wire these 4 series strings to my 6000XP?

    I finally have my panels! I want to utilize 4 series strings of 5 panels each facing different directions, and there's only 2 MPPT inputs on the 6000XP. My cottage is an Octagon How can I do this? Do I need to buy more MPPT's, to keep them from bringing the power down on the other strings...
  9. W

    Second EG4 3K or EG4 6000 XP

    Thank you all, or is it Y'all ?
  10. W

    EG4 LifePower4 battery refuses to charge beyond 64%

    Hi Jess, I too have a LL V2 and someone in Tech support at SS, told me to put the first dip switch on and the rest off. Can you confirm for me? I'm using it with a EG4 3K
  11. W

    Second EG4 3K or EG4 6000 XP

    S.S is ok also?
  12. W

    Second EG4 3K or EG4 6000 XP

    OK Will, my arm's been twisted, thanks for the input!
  13. W

    Second EG4 3K or EG4 6000 XP

    I have seen that, that's what started me to change my mind about the 2nd 3K. Then I think, what if I lose 1--3K to a breakdown, I would still have 110V from the other....
  14. W

    Second EG4 3K or EG4 6000 XP

    Good Morning, I have a EG4 3K setup with 10K 48V Batteries connected to the grid for a backup panel.. Works great. Original plan was to add another 3K to this one so I can run 240V also. I am ready to do that, but now I'm wondering if I would be better to replace my 3K with a 6000XP? (I have a...
  15. W

    Is there any resale value for the Tigo TS4-A-F Rapid Shutdown Modules

    FLL. Preferably, I would like to sell them as a package. If I don't hear from anyone looking for all, I will break up the 22
  16. W

    Is there any resale value for the Tigo TS4-A-F Rapid Shutdown Modules

    I am looking for offers for the lot of 22 modules.
  17. W

    Is there any resale value for the Tigo TS4-A-F Rapid Shutdown Modules

    I am in New Hampshire but the panels will be delivered to Florida. I'm guessing I'll be ready to ship them in early January, as soon as I can swap them out.
  18. W

    Is there any resale value for the Tigo TS4-A-F Rapid Shutdown Modules

    The panels I want to buy come with them and I want to replace them with optimizers. They say the value is $30 each. What would someone offer for 22 modules?
  19. W

    Can I exceed 500 V on EG4 3KW?

    SS answered my question as that TIGO is only for rapid shutdown, they say I need to add a $43. optimizer to each panel instead of the one above... Is there any resale value for the Tigo TS4-A-F Rapid Shutdown Modules that I'll have if I go with those panels and the TIGO optimizers?
  20. W

    Can I exceed 500 V on EG4 3KW?

    Thanks, that seems to make things much clearer for me. The panels I'm looking at come with this, "Tigo TS4-A-F Rapid Shutdown Module", Is that what you mean by an Optimizer? These are the Panels SunPower 8.58kW - 8.69kW Pallet - 390W - 395W Mono Performance Series Solar Panel Thanks for your...
  21. W

    Can I exceed 500 V on EG4 3KW?

    OK, it's obvious I'm a newbie so please bear with me. How can I tell what the voltage will be limited to? From something else I read, I need to make sure it's at least 10% higher than my Battery bank voltage, right? Does putting them in 4s4p and into a combiner box allow the maximum power to...
  22. W

    Can I exceed 500 V on EG4 3KW?

    That's an understatement! Thanks, I have a lot to learn.... Thanks for the input, much appreciated. OK, Do you (or anyone else) know if there's a economical way to do this (with optimizers or seperate charge controllers?) I thought by mounting them in different directions, they would all get...
  23. W

    Can I exceed 500 V on EG4 3KW?

    OK, Thanks for that. Does it make any difference if it never gets below 60 degrees F?
  24. W

    Can I exceed 500 V on EG4 3KW?

    So, is the VOC the max from each panel? I'm hoping to end up with 20 panels on 5 sides of the Octagon. The roof pitch is between 25 and 28 degrees, about the same as the latitude of my location. Wouldn't that mean if they were facing 5 ways, none would get max exposure all day, hence none...
  25. W

    Can I exceed 500 V on EG4 3KW?

    Would the West facing panels get any sun when the East panels were in full sun and vice versa?
  26. W

    Can I exceed 500 V on EG4 3KW?

    Oops, Thanks of course.. I'll fix it. Haha
  27. W

    Can I exceed 500 V on EG4 3KW?

    Hi, Would it be ok to exceed 500 volts for my EG4 3KW inverter that says 500 volts max, if I put 2 panels that are 52.9 voc., on each of 5 sides of my Octagon roof? I'll be way under the 5,000 watt rating (390 W each), and my thought is when the panels that face East are getting full sun, the...
  28. W

    Is it OK to wire my sub panel circuits and outlets directly from my inverter?

    I really can't see why I would spend double the money when it's more than my needs are? This is also from Will"s video...https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/mobile-48v-system.html
  29. W

    Is it OK to wire my sub panel circuits and outlets directly from my inverter?

    OK, but at this point there are NO panels involved and in my sisters case, there probably never will be...
  30. W

    Is it OK to wire my sub panel circuits and outlets directly from my inverter?

    So, would the inverter and battery connected to a cart like this also be considered "Permanent". https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/mobile-48v-system.html
  31. W

    Is it OK to wire my sub panel circuits and outlets directly from my inverter?

    Also, I wonder, does she need a permit to simply connect a generator to an extension cord to keep her fridge or any other item running??
  32. W

    Is it OK to wire my sub panel circuits and outlets directly from my inverter?

    I am aware of the limits, but we are only trying to protect her food and give her internet, a light and power her steam oil fired boiler. She knows she can always double and add another EG4
  33. W

    Is it OK to wire my sub panel circuits and outlets directly from my inverter?

    Hi All, I have a EG4 3KW inverter that is fed by a 30 amp breaker from my main panel and also a 48 volt 200AH battery bank. It is feeding a critical load panel, with grid first, battery second and solar (yet to instal) 3rd. I did it this way as I'm not always present when we have an outage...
  34. W

    Question on which panel is a better choice for me.

    Thanks, been away and just saw this!
Back
Top