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I guess the consensus is pretty much "it might work *maybe*, but propanes way better" lol for only about $150 I think I might give it a try for now and continue looking into more about the propane units. Most likely I'll upgrade later on and keep this little guy as a backup. All my other...

Hey all, just wondering if anyone can share any insight or experience on using an electric water heater. The one I'm looking at is a small 2.5 gallon bosch mini says its (max?) wattage is 1440. Probably just enough for dishes and whatnot...

Okay, where's the part about how my growatt 24v 3000w AIO recommends fusing anyway? Like are you trying to help or what? Why don't you stop lecturing me and just ignore my thread instead? I said I had the math down I was asking for specific products that people have used, and chrisski answered...

to remove the input before disconnecting batteries... would be easier with a disconnect involved. Yes, I am not disagreeing with anyone that fusing is not required for 2P. However, my AIO specifically recommends this. Perhaps when I have issues down the road they will ask if I have followed the...

Thank you for the recommendation! This is probably what I'm going to use, I've heard some good stuff on midnite but didn't know they had breakers too. This way I can be "better safe than sorry" and have a reliable disconnect in case I need it.

My growatt's manual specifically recommends fusing before the MPPT, so I'm trying to go "by the book" here guys. Also considering the info I've found elsewhere online also says fusing is required if you go over the rating on the panel -maybe in my specific case that's not true (for some reason)...

Thanks but I'm asking more specifically for recommendations on products from experience, (I am pretty sure) I've already got the basics down. What did you do in your set-up, for example? Brands to recommend?

Hey all, I'm sure this has all been discussed before but I still just want to be sure I'm getting everything correct This is my first solar set up and I'm looking to figure out a fuse point between my panels and my Growatt 24v 3000w All in one SPECS: Rated Power: 250W Open circuit voltage...

Thanks again everyone, I'll go with a 200amp class t fuse as suggested. I've heard good things about putting the hammer crimp in the vise so I'm gonna give that a try and see how it goes, if that goes south I'll look and see if I can find any pros in the area and go that route

A lot of people on the reviews of the hammer crimp said to just put it in a vise instead of hammering, is that what you mean?

I'm planning on getting the hammer crimp, says it can handle 2 awg.. anyone have bad experience with those?

for bonus points: I just need a bus bar for the negative side, right? same size as the circuit breaker -150 amps? sorry, I'm learning!

Thanks for the replies everyone! Being as my battery bank will be within 3-5 feet from the inverter I don't think voltage drop will be an issue so I'll still go 2 AWG (assuming I read that VD diagram you posted correctly -all the diagrams for this stuff look like postmodern art! lol) I'm...

Hi all, I've got my main components picked out and now I'm getting all the smaller doodads and cabling. I've got 6 of the ECI power 12v 100ah batteries going in to a 24v battery bank, as far as I can tell 2 AWG wire is recommended by my inverter (Growatt 24v 3000 watt AIO) but the manual is...

Hi all, I have been trying for about a week now to start figuring things out but my head is spinning and I just don't think I can pull this off alone. I'm watching videos and seeing what other people did but everything seems to be so conflicting, and when I try to get a feel for the mechanics of...

Will do, thanks a million for the heads up

I agree! safety first and K.I.S.S. think I finally have this step down thanks everyone!

Thanks for the help! I'll definitely be testing once I get them

I have heard that laying them flat would most likely drop them to 80% or so, but I'll also be operating in winter (I live in midwest US) so if it somehow did reach its peak because of the cold or something is that a worry? Also consider the panels are used and described as "browning" so I...

I have been doing math on this for months, but sure I'm willing to collect the arrows in my back if need be lol. I actually did consider saying that as my title but I was referring to the math of going either series or parallel.. who cares anyway. Its the internet! People love to start crap I...

Hmm. Any reliable way I could check the unit to see it is legit? According to growatt's website their manufacturing plant is in Huizhou, China so there's that. As far as shipping yes, I believe its coming from an amazon warehouse. Due to your warning though maybe I should get in contact with...

I agree I made a mistake! But from the specs listed my AIO said max pv 2000 watts, and that's what I based it on. They are also used panels so I doubt they will reliably get to the full 250 watts each. I learn by experience, and can't experience much until I have it in my hands

Sadly my panels will be on the flat roof of my bus conversion. I also think I might be limited to 8 panels total depending on how I build the rack out. It looks like everyone's recommendations for 3s2p is how I'll go with this, I've already bought the extra two panels so either I'll see about...

Well I've got 8 panels coming in, you think I can only use 6 of them?

Hi all, just ordered my first solar system. I'm trying to keep it rather simple so I went with an all-in-one setup. Never done this before so I was hoping to get some of you lovely people to make sure I'm on the right track and hopefully help me avoid breaking anything once I get it all put...

well 48v is really tempting but I think I'm set on 24v as with 8x250watt panels I've pretty much maxed out my roof space. Alot of us school bus weirdos say 24v is the "best of both worlds" I just want to say thanks again everybody this forum is awesome

Awesome they do look very high quality. I was originally going to go 48v but I'm going to be in a skoolie running 12v appliances and I couldn't find much for 48v>12v converters.

Thanks everybody! I searched for awhile and couldn't find anything online so I'm glad you guys came through. However in my searching I found a bigger AIO that seems pretty heavy duty does anyone have any experience in Growatt? Would anyone recommend...

Hi all, I've found a somewhat promising AIO solar setup but its just a little too small for the panel array I have planned. As far as I understand.. in a "regular" setup it would be MPPT>BATTERY>INVERTER so why not be able to add more MPPT to an "All in one" system.. right? Of course I have...