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    How many of you set your battery max discharge under 20% ?

    I saw on one of Will's videos that setting the max discharge of your Lithium batteries under 20% (max discharge) wouldn't be a problem. He said in his video that "calendar aging will kill the battery before cyling will ever". He said he likes to set his to charge to 100% and discharges to zero...
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    Please post your Signature Solar Customer service experiences

    I'm thinking about placing an order with them, but there seem to be some unhappy people. While i understand it's tough to make everyone happy, I'm curious to hear about your experiences. I'm just not sure myself what to do. Without writing a book please: 1) Post a one line description of the...
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    Can you mount EG4 batteries upright?

    i want to setup one or two EG4 server rack batteries upgright (the handles facing up)? Can this be done, if so, are any of you doing this?
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    EG4 48v battery & Inverter purchase

    I'm thinking about making a purchase for a solar system that won't be tied into the grid, but will have grid power available. Plan to have one or two 48V batteries and a 3000W inverter with 10 280w solar panels, do I need to purchase a battery charger too? And if so, why would i need it?
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    Can't get MC4 connector off

    I had purchased a few used panels and one of the positive leads on one of the panels has a piece of an old MC4 connector connected to it. I tried to get it off, but didn't want to force it. Do I need a spanner tool to get it off (i have one on order)? See the attached pics
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    Is anyone using the BougeRV crimp tool kit?

    This was recomended to me by someone. I need to make a couple extension cables. It has descent feedback on Amazon. BougeRV Solar Crimper Tool Kit for Solar Panel Cable Wire with 1PCS Solar Crimper and 6Pairs Solar connectors and 1Pair Solar Connector Spanner Wrench, Solar Installation Assembly...
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    Anyone ever read EG4 warranty?

    The equipment sold by EG4 is designed by the manufacturer to be installed only by licensed, trained, and insured solar electrical installation professionals. We strongly advise the customer to seek the assistance of such a professional to exclusively perform the implementation of any of these...
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    Growatt or MPP All In One - Charge and Use at the same time?

    How do I figure out how much excess power (panels) I would need during the "day" to utilize the additional power as well as charge a 48V 5.12kWh (Lithium EG4 or SOK) battery? For example, suppose I have a 3000W All-In-One inverter (not tied to the grid) and I want to run a 120v hot tub using...
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    Epever Tracer Solar Charge Controller MPPT SCC 6415AN

    Located in West Palm Beach, Florida. 150V / 60Amp, up to 3000W solar input. Bought it new for a project, never used it.
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    How low can I discharge a EG4 or SOK 48V battery?

    My question is, can I discharge a 48V server rack 48V battery more than "recommended". AND IF I DO, will I be able to charge if with solar If I have a Growatt or MPP All-In-One inverter??? I thought a lot of these All-In-Ones won't power on if the battery doesn't have a certain minimum amount...
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    Basic Testing of a 3000W 24V Inverter

    I found a used Reliable 3000W converter that I might be purchasing and I want to test it. I have two flooded 12V Starting 1000CCA batteries on my boat that I want to put in series for the test. I think they are about 80Ah. My question is can I just connect them in series and turn on inverter...
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    Difference between MPPT Inverter and MPPT Solar Charger?

    I know what a Solar Charger is, but what is an MPPT Inverter?
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