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So I'm pretty good about monitoring my system daily to make sure my system is working properly. I installed everything last November and it's been rock-solid since I installed. Inverter was on firmware fAAB-1717. I have 6 EG4 LifePower batteries and 24 panels split into 3 strings. Usually...

So a few years ago, I bought an old broken down hot tub for $300 and restored it to working order. This took me about 2 months since all the frame wood was rotten and all of the jets were leaking. I re-sealed everything, rebuilt the 2 main motors and added an additional circulation pump for...

1. Do you try to keep at a higher SOC in case of a power outage? 2. Do you try to maximize the usage of all stored energy so only charge when at a low SOC? Currently, I only have 12 panels and is not enough to power my whole house so inevitably my battery can never catch up without grid...

I am currently installing 12 SEG 460W bi-facials . I was wondering if this would be ok to run all off the #1MPPT on the 18k? I live in Houston so the temp doesn't get much below freezing. Panel info: VOC - 41.52 ISC(A) - 13.96 Vmp(V) - 34.48 Imp(A) - 13.34 Using online calculators: All...

Today I received my whole solar setup of inverter, batteries and panels. First pallet came off without a problem, but unfortunately the 2nd pallet got away from the delivery guy and all 600 lbs rolled off the back of the 18 wheeler! The delivery guy took full responsibility, and got it back on...

I just pulled the trigger on the 18kpv, 30kW battery and 12 460W bifacial panels. I am going to add them to the top of my pergola in the backyard (no shade at all). The panels will be about 35 ft from the inverter. I was planning on running a single set of 10gauge wires in metal conduit to the...

I'll try to keep this short and to the point :) Total Newbie, never had solar anything on my house. I live in Houston Texas, new(er) neighborhood with very short trees, nothing blocking roof. I am an avid DIY and do a lot of carpentry work (I've shingled a few houses..etc) I also have...