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    Tax Credit question on Labor

    If you take a look at the tax form, you will see that there is no breakdown and IRS just requires you to enter a single dollar figure which reduces your Federal taxes by 30% of the amount spent on the solar and entered on the tax form. Of course, If you get audited by IRS, then you need to show...
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    DIY panel ground mount?

    The PT wood and Unistrut maybe the easiest and cheapest way to make your own panel ground mount but I don't recommend others doing it after building my own. Take your time, do your own research, watch YouTube videos, especially if you need to get a permit take a look at IronRidge or other...
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    Tesla CyberFlop

    I hate my 2018 FORD F-150 (number one selling American truck, BS). I can't wait for my turn to get a Cybertruck.
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    Anybody had trouble uploading new EG4 LL V1 firmware?

    Yes, I got six EG4-LL V1 (48-volt). Thanks
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    Anybody had trouble uploading new EG4 LL V1 firmware?

    Please post a reply, if you find it. I need it for Victron equipment. Thanks https://diysolarforum.com/threads/where-is-the-firmware-update-for-the-eg4-ll-v1-48-volt.75741/ @EG4_Jarrett could help...
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    Where is the FIRMWARE UPDATE for the EG4-LL V1, 48-volt ???

    I am trying to get the EG4-LL V1 batteries to talk to Victron equipment but I cannot locate the firmware update on the eg4electronics website. THANKS...
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    Mini dorm fridge on inverter discussion

    Your question isn't clear "relays to turn the inverter on and off to save energy". The compressor of a refrigerator makes noise. The newer refrigerators based on inverter technology (nothing to do with a power inverter) make less noise and have less in-rush current. A refrigerator uses energy...
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    Charging 2 Solar Gens at the same time w/gas gen

    Probably not because most solar generators are not smart enough and they just assume a certain capable source (e.g., 120 volts @ 15 amps) unless it has a programmable inverter, where you can tell it not to draw more than 350 watts. PS. it appears that the output of your little gas generator is...
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    Pace BMSs

    Have you looked at his latest YouTube videos on JK-BMS? You can buy them from AliExpress
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    Victron smart shunt 4 pin connector

    The 4-pin plugs are available on Amazon and it looks like a USB pin out (but not sure about the communication protocol used by Victron). You can either make your own or just buy it from Signature Solar in many lengths...
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    How many watts of solar panels?

    The "Will's generic formula" is probably referring to TIME (number of Sun hours) and saying that it will take 5 hours to charge a "5000 watts of batteries" with "1000 watts of panels" (under prefect conditions). Therefore, if your panels are generating half the watts (i.e., only getting about...
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    Duke Energy - 20kW maximum - what's this actually mean?

    I think, the limit is based on the transformer rating at top of the electric pole and the number of homes that are connected to it.
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    Fans: 12V vs 110V watts per cfm

    There is a big CFM difference between a 12 VDC fan and a 110 VAC fan. I switched myself from a 110 VAC fan to 110 V (DC) fan not because the DC fan consumes much less power (besides being almost double the price) but mainly because the DC fans make less noise (for the same or higher CFM). Here...
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    Companies with excellent customer service?

    I was going to recommend you to build your own solar generator (search YouTube for DIY solar generator on hand truck). Anyway, I used my Bluetti AC200MAX (fed by solar panels on both inputs) for a year running a mini-split without any issue and at the same time, I returned three Bluetti EB3A...
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    Best Features For A Solar Generator for Backup Power

    If you like to use solar for charging, get one that can handle at least 1000 watts of solar input and 60 volt or higher solar input voltage. If you want to keep it in the same room, make sure to get one that doesn't make noise (< 40dB) If you want to check its status, make sure it has Wi-Fi (or...
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    Energy monitoring: Emporia Vue vs. Sense

    I have two Emporia Vue and their EV charger and I have talked to their tech support three times to ask questions and their tech support remotely was even able to detect that I have a loose connection in my EV charger by looking at the input voltage. I don't know anything about Sense but I would...
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    Extend VictronConnect App Range Hack

    I am not sure, if I should post this but I have a Cerbo GX and under some conditions (I am trying to figure it out and I don’t know if it is related to the operating system, or the software, or the device) I am able to see my Victron Bluetooth devices and adjust their settings from Internet (not...
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    Extend VictronConnect App Range Hack

    "If you are out of bluetooth range, you are out of luck and can see nothing. No devices, no history, no nuthin." I don't know what you are trying to do, however you could install and run a free copy of "TeamViewer" on an old tablet / cell phone with internet access (physically located near your...
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    Net-metering with FPL electric company in Northeast Florida

    Thanks, you said "annual credits are increasing"., Do the credits ever expire or just carried over to the following year???
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    Net-metering with FPL electric company in Northeast Florida

    A question for anyone who got Net-metering with the FPL electric company in Saint Augustine (South of Jacksonville), Northeast Florida; Can you please look at your electric bill and tell me the “base charge” on your electric bill? Is it $25/month or $50, etc.? I don’t use much electricity and...
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    ISO gasket / ideas to waterproof a roof made of solar panels

    I am looking for ideas & products to keep the area under my solar panels dry. My panels are attached to strut channels and the struts are connected to the wood framing (see photos). I don’t want to use caulking and I am thinking to overlap the panel edges, by an inch (top-to-bottom, in the rain...
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    DIY System to charge 2 Tesla Cars - what is best value?

    I live in NE Florida and our power company FPL has an EV program ( https://www.fpl.com/electric-vehicles/evolution/home.html ) for $31 / $38 per month. They can also install a charger for you. I have my own solar (carport with its roof made of solar panels). Anyway, check to see if your power...
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    Adding EG4 To Victron/BB - Will this work!?

    I just saw your post. You also have the option of purchasing a Victron 120V-to-240v transformer (https://signaturesolar.com/victron-autotransformer-120-240v-100a/) instead of purchasing another Victron Inverter for your 240V loads. I see you have a Victron MPPT fed by your 2KW solar panels. I...
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