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I am looking to find an A/C generator than can be run at 80% duty cycle 24/7 for more than 2000 hours. I am looking for the generator part only for a project I am working on. Any tips or personal experiences to share when making a DIY generator? Any pointers on who to buy an AC generator from?

Here is a snapshot of my power bill over the last two years. Share your success with your off grid(ish) systems. System was commissioned in August and making full power Sep 1 of 2023.

I know @Will Prowse already did an F150 video quite some time ago. I think there have been some updates since then (hopefully). I bought one a few weeks ago and I wanted to share my setup. I am using an MPP-8048 and 11.4kw autotransformer (completely disconnected from grid) to function as an...

I think in light of recent news about the explosion in Germany, having a discussion on risk mitigation methods is prudent. I think designing an enclosure that goes around the battery packs that would vent directly outside is worth discussing. My initial thoughts are to make a direct vent...

Here is the overview for my RV project. I wanted to get the generator away from where I sleep, and my wife has standards - so A/C is a must have. I built this system with the idea that I could run one A/C and my fridge overnight with no generator noises.

I'm not sure that this is the right place for this thread, so if it's not mods feel free to move it. I have a conundrum and I hoping someone can point me in the right direction. If you have seen my videos, I essentially have two distinct systems. My hanger and my house both have their own...

Hey I just wanted to share my setup. I have posted my plans on here, received critical feedback and made corrections based on that. Thank you all so much for helping. I made this overview video I figured you all would enjoy. Feedback welcome. I would rather know if I have done something wrong...

I have gotten my system to the point where I am ready to connect the output to the rest of my complex setup. I have a question for everyone with these units. How do you physically connect the output with these terminal blocks? I have MC 6/3 wire run to the inverter. I can't see a way to...

I see there have been a couple of questions about using the chargeverter in different ways. Can I charge while the inveter is discharging? Well if you had a non-all in one system - this is how they work. A solar charge controller would be charging the battery at the same time an inverter is...

The purpose of this thread is to talk about how to design and implement off-grid systems in a complex world. I plan to start this thread by showing how my grid connection comes into my property and then discuss options for how to work around the complexities of this system. I have a HUGE bundle...

TLDR - I wanted to share my experience in working with Seplos to get some things tbag should be simple working correctly. Their battery monitor software is a complete piece of crap. It improperly flashed all 4 of my BMS units leaving them in varying states of working. One of them was left...

I have been working with Alan at Seplos to get my BMS to communicate with my MPP 8048MAX inverters and yesterday he had me flash a new firmware to all of my BMS. I have 4 units in total. Everything was fine last night when I went to bed and I came out this morning to find one of them had...

I just wanted to share my experience with everyone in hopes they will avoid using sellers who engage in misleading business practices. The story starts on the 28th of Dec 2022. I ordered two EEL 48V 16S Server Rack Battery DIY Unit BOX Stackable Type battery cases. I found these units in the...

As some of you may know I like to tinker, so I also want my electricity to be in the same state. Tinkered. I have two inverters MPP 8048 MAX - this is a 240V only inverter SunGoldPower 8K UL - This is a LF inverter that takes only 240V input and has split phase output. This is done using an...

I know we have all beat the brakes off this discussion - however please stick with me. It will be entertaining at the very least. Also mods if this thread is in the wrong place, please move it to the right place. I didn't really see a section of the forum that covers my question / line of...

I am curious about people who have growatt 12k LF inverters. How do you handle the ground / neutral bonding in these units? If they are connected to the grid on L1/L2 and they produce their own neutral - doesn't this break the rules for multiple ground neutral bonds off the same service? I have...

I have placed an order from seplos for two mason 280ah cases and they have went completely dark on me. I cannot get them to respond to any emails. I am about one day away from clawing my money back via paypal. Anyone else have an experience like this?

I am looking for the legal answer on whether or not flexible non-metallic conduit is legal to use inside a structure. I have found 1 thread that discusses this. It was stated it's up to the jurisdiction. In my experience local jurisdictions just point back to NEC, but I am surely no pro. (Hence...

I am in-flight with building a 50kw solar system to take my house completely off the grid. (Or at least turn the power company into my backup source of energy). I plan to update this thread and post will all of the build videos. I figured I would start a thread here to talk about it, but I am...

This post is for @Will Prowse to show how to build a simple baffle for his ASIC Miner. This is a pretty simplified view of the box, but you essentially want to cut out the middle of the inner baffle so you can attach it to the outer baffle in a way that does not inhibit airflow. I used a...