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Does anybody know an off grid inverter which has an easy way to be started externally? My AOI system has a switch, but I'm reluctant to open the unit and fiddle some wires there beside the LCD panel. I'm looking for a system which has this already integrated. The reason is to use the inverter...

Today I checked my little system and found battery electrolyte leaking. One LiitoKala cell which was already damaged when I received it, was leaking. This is a potential fire hazard, as the cell might lose all electrolyte and become hot while still charging. Thermal runway, and fire could...

This is a 12V 1000W system with an all in one Easun 230V inverter which I made with the idea of portability in mind. It fits nicely in the boot of my car when I go to my cabin at the end of the world. Otherwise it sits beside my desk and powers my monitor. The combiner box is currently for 4x...

Today I ran a test crimp vs solder. I used 4mm² copper which translates to 10AWG and cheap brass lugs. The cheap crimping tool is from Aliexpress. To measure the resistance, I feed 1A through the wire via a bench power supply, limited at 1A. Then I measure in the 200mV setting on the...