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Late last year we moved from southern CA to Yakima WA. Oh dear it’s cold here - below freezing 24/7 for the past ten days. Last Friday it was -2 overnight. I didn’t really consider freeze-protection in an active way when I built my battery, but at least it got moved indoors to under the...

As a subscriber to Joel Skousen's World Affairs Brief I get the weekly publication. There's a section every week on preparedness, and a couple of weeks ago it was about DIY solar. I replied back to Joel that the best resource (unmentioned in the brief) was Will Prouse and this forum. So this...

If you happen to let the smoke out of your wiring you can order a replacement. :p I think they sell it on ebay, amazon, and O'Reily auto parts.

Newly released 2-stage converter/charger specifically for LiFePo4 batteries. Optional 3-stage for others if you need/want that option. On doing a ton of research on updating my RV charging systems for a new lifepo pack I found these. Just got off the phone with them there today, they just got...

I'm new here, starting a new thread on my 430W installation, so I can ask questions when they come up. This forum has been a wealth of information. I have also been scouring the 'net for, and learning about, LiFePo4 batteries as well. I'm not sure where I first saw strut channel mounting for...

Okay...first question...readers digest version: should I get a mppt controller? I have a 'suitcase' system I bought a few years ago - I am now looking at putting more power on the roof - questions for another day. But I have been pondering this little array and what might make it work better...