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My understanding is panels can run directly to an inverter as long as don't go through controller. My question is: I use 24v inverters so is there a difference? I want to do this because: 1. I got solar panel happy after finally finding some UL Listed ones & bought 41 = way too many ha ha. So...

Finally buying panels and now voltage is high. IE) 375w 50v. Ive messed around and gotten myself totally confused. You know, like you have to remember certain controllers won't work with lithium, etc.. Just saying my brain database needs a reset. Recall something about certain voltage max input...

Always thought using OFC (Oxygen Free Copper) versus CCA (Copper-Clad Aluminum) lugs on battery posts was best. Recently told to use tin lugs on lead-acid batteries. Baffled. Is this true?

The issue: I have arthritis in my hands so need manageable tools.

Could anybody just say No go jump or something so I know this is being read? Ordinance has impossible task of panels being both anti-reflection and UL listed. Spent weeks looking. Can find 1 but not with other. OMG this is annoying. Even bought battery bank charger runs off gas generator to...

My county ordinance requires anti- reflection material among other things. IE) UL listed Have shopped EVERYWHERE... new and used. Find UL listed but no anti-reflection (usually 300w+). Find anti-reflection but not UL listed (under 200w) Can NOT find both SO... is there a way to add...

Guy on youtube had one. - Plugged in watt meter to inverter. - Plugged appliance into watt meter. - Turned appliance on. - Displayed watts in real-time. IE) He plugged in a frig. Showed watts as being used... startup watts as compressor kicked in then what it settled down to. Wasted $20 on...

Cost has dropped right when I'm panel shopping so tempted. Anybody tried them? Pleased? I haven't seen anything about waterproof or not on any.

Ran across 200w portable/foldable panels with 60a or 100a controller options. Said something about 100v but I just glanced at it. Average $50. Thing is: now I cant find where heck I saw the things so aarggh. Atm, 4 100ah/12v lead acid batteries. Planned dedicate at least 1 200w panel per...

I've come to realize ppl just don't know about solar electrical components having UL stamp or not. Stamp is only absolute proof. That was in a USA Today article about UL stamp becoming #1 Customs electronics fraud issue. I'm beyond annoyed my NC county ordinance requires all solar electrical...

Ran across some high watt panels that claim to be UL listed. Sellers arent responding when I ask if have UL stamp. Stamp is only way to be sure btw. Not big truster of Ebay so asking solar products experiences there?

My reasons 2(or 3) 24v over 48v: A. Bus bar nor combiner box required. B. Thinking to dedicate a 24v to individual things. Like 1 to frig and fan. 1 to window unit. 1 to washing machine and lights. Get the gist... C. Finding UL Listed 24v is a lot easier than a 48 rt now. (Wont use terminal...

ANYBODY!!! Is there an inverter that has the UL listed stamp?