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    lv6548 battery charging by utility when set to "only solar"

    Batteries are charging by utility even though I have option 16 set to "solar only". This is causing me to waste excess solar energy during the day that should be battery stored because the utility has already charged the batteries from the overnight discharge/charge cycle. It appears that option...
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    MPP LV6548 48v Splitphase 240V Hybrid build

    MPP LV6548 48v Splitphase 240V Hybrid (grid assist) build. Just sharing my build to date. Presently its a whole house battery backup system. Next I need to install the 16 440W Bifacial ground mount panels. Considering 4 of the EG4 brightmount systems. Im in a residential area. The panels will...
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    MPP LV6548 with SOK SK12V206 - battery parameters?

    I have 8 SOK batteries made into two 48v 206A banks. I'm feeding two MPP lv6548 inverter/chargers to power my home. Essentially the system for now is operating as a whole house UPS (ground mount solar panels will be installed in the spring). Everything appears to be working so far.. My...
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    PV wire or THHW or?

    I cant seem to find the answer. Im building a ground base system its 100ft form the house with 50ft undergorund conduit. I think THHW wire is an acceptable substitute for PV wire? Im concerend about the cost and difficulty of working with PV wire. Will the MC4 connectors work with either type...
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    Mixing batteries SOK and 48V GYL LiFePower4

    I previously purchased 4 sok 12v 206A batteries for a 48v build. I need to double my capacity. Im thinking of buying 2 of the GYL 48v 100A units and save $1000 over 4 of the sok's. I think the chemistry is all the same. Can anyone confirm that I can mix the manufactures? My thought is as long as...
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    Aptos solar 440w bifacial - Any experience or suggestions?

    Newbie first question. Building a ground base system. have limited space and I am in the midwest where we get snow. I need the most watts I can get per panel. Im looking at the Aptos Solar 440W Solar Panel 144 cell DNA-144-BF26-440W BIFACIAL from a1solarstore. They are expensive at $330 each...
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