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  1. J

    Panel recommendations

    Per my local building codes office - the distance from the edge of the roof is per the manufacturer's guidelines I will need about 2k per day for my off-grid energy needs The battery I have is EG4-ll 48V - 100AH Charge Controller MPP 3048LV-MK
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    Panel recommendations

    I am trying to find panels to finish my off-grid installation. Wondering if you have anything that might help me. My roof is 7’ x 14’ – if I leave 1 foot all-around panels my area is 5x12 My Solar charger: Max PV Input 4000w, Max Current 80A. Max PV Input 145v I sent a request to Unbound Solar...
  3. J

    Bought wrong componets - any help appreciated.

    Bought this and can still return: 1. MOES Dual Power Controller 50A 5500 Watt Automatic Transfer Switch for Off Grid Solar Wind System ATS DC 12V 24V 48V AC 110V 220V. 2. GIANDEL 24 Volt 2000W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter DC 24V to AC120V with Dual AC Outlets with Remote Control 2.4A USB and...
  4. J

    Not sure how many and what size panels I will need.

    Thanks. Great information.
  5. J

    Not sure how many and what size panels I will need.

    Thanks so much for helping me.
  6. J

    Not sure how many and what size panels I will need.

    Thanks Mr Sandals. I think I looked through all the videos - so even more confused. What would you use for the needs I have outlined? BTW - Just for added confusion the roof I am putting the panels on is East west but a few of the panels on the West end may get a little shade near the end of the...
  7. J

    Not sure how many and what size panels I will need.

    This is exactly what I have been looking for. Now to try and find one I can use.
  8. J

    Not sure how many and what size panels I will need.

    OK just to simplify. I want to route 110v AC from my house into something or somethings that will let the 110v ac in pick up the slack if the batteries or solar panels can't. Is there such a thing? If yes, what is it called? Hope that clears this up.
  9. J

    Not sure how many and what size panels I will need.

    Thanks - I am looking for a charge controller that will let me input 110v from the main so that I can maintain service even if the panels or battery are disconnected. I am pretty sure the Growatt does that but unsure of others. (Hope this isnt confusing)
  10. J

    Not sure how many and what size panels I will need.

    I am looking for a charge controller that will let me input 110v from the main so that I can maintain service even if the panels or battery are disconnected. I am pretty sure the Growatt does that but unsure of others. (Hope this isnt confusing)
  11. J

    Not sure how many and what size panels I will need.

    Just to confuse things a little more. I was hoping for a charge controller that would let me have a 110v input to controller and 110v output.
  12. J

    Not sure how many and what size panels I will need.

    Thanks to all who have replied. If I am understanding all of the great responses. For what I need to run 3400Wh/day I might be able to use a smaller converter and lower voltage. The reason I liked the system that Will had in his video is that it was almost all "plug and play" Do any of you know...
  13. J

    Not sure how many and what size panels I will need.

    I will consolidate it for you: House dehumidifying system 75 watts x 24 hours a day =1800 Internet modem, 2 routers, and switches 47 watts x 24 hours day = 1128 Mac computer 60 watts x 6 hours day = 360 Windows computer-monitor 80 watts x 1 hour day = 80 This totals 3368 watts/ day
  14. J

    Not sure how many and what size panels I will need.

    I have added all the items I want to run using the things everyone has mentioned. 2700 watt-hours a day is what I need. PLEASE excuse me if I am not using the correct terminology and confusing the issue. That was not my intent.I am new at this. It seemed like the setup that Will talked about in...
  15. J

    Not sure how many and what size panels I will need.

    Just got done watching Wills easy set up. He is using a 48V 100AH LiFePower4 by EG4 and 3kW Stackable 48V 150VDC 80A Off-Grid Inverter This seems like what I need but I am unsure what size and how many Panels I would need for a 3kW set up. Also which is easier to work with 24volt or 48 volt?
  16. J

    Solar in Stages what do I purchase first? stage one house current first then add panels then batteries

    Just got done watching Wills easy set up. He is using a 48V 100AH LiFePower4 by EG4 and 3kW Stackable 48V 150VDC 80A Off-Grid Inverter This seems like what I need but I am unsure what size and how many Panels I would need for a 3kW set up.
  17. J

    Solar in Stages what do I purchase first? stage one house current first then add panels then batteries

    Thanks for the information. I really appreciate your time and detailed breakdown. Bert
  18. J

    Solar in Stages what do I purchase first? stage one house current first then add panels then batteries

    I am only wanting to power 3 lines. One is a constant 80 watts an hour. 1 is to power the shed with varying loads and 1 to power 2 computers intermittently and 3 routers and hubs all the time. Do you think a 400-watt solar array can handle that? I really dont want to go much past that. THANKS...
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    Solar in Stages what do I purchase first? stage one house current first then add panels then batteries

    By limited I mean. I will do this in stages. 1. I will get quality components but I cant do it all at once. 2 Therefore I need a system that uses my main ac connected to ??? which connects to ???? until I can connect solar panel to charge controller (at this stage the Panels will supply current...
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    Solar in Stages what do I purchase first? stage one house current first then add panels then batteries

    I am on a limited budget. The first thing I want to do is run house power to shed (then through a device?) that runs 2 other switchable circuits. Next stage add panels to supply those 2 circuits until sun goes down then they will be powered by house electricity. Finally, add batteries and run...
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