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    Koolertron?

    Just received a 20a Koolertron controller from Amazon and I'm pleasantly surprised. Works and will test load over night. Bought it for a separate system and it has even got a solar input display. Now we'll monitor longevity. Went back to Amazon and a day later it's discontinued???
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    Anyone using a PowMr 100amp MPPT SCC?

    I'm having trouble with the program parameters as the instructions are vague. Specifically setting the hour (day and night) mode for PV, & load - on/off. Help if possible. Thanks
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    How many amps? 8 fully charged 225 amh 6v batteries in series? Trying to derive amps, not amp hours. Thanks

    Trying to find how many amps, and amp hours, can one expect from 8, fully charged - 6v - 225 amh batteries wired in series?
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    Help: Are solar systems vulnerable to EMP's or CMA's??? / panels/controllers/inverters/batteries/ or wiring???? Any guides lines for protection if so?

    Are solar systems vulnerable to EMP's or CMA's??? /panels/controllers/inverters/batteries/ wiring??? And if so, any advice or guidelines for protection there of???
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    Safety First - locating correct fuses & breakers?

    Collectively my system, when constructed, will have 4 - 275w panels, a 100a MPPT SCC, 24v 3000k inverter. Having considered series/parallel connections for both batteries and panels I'm having a hard time understanding what size fuses and breakers would be most closely advantageous to the...
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    Inverter w/ double cables?

    My inverter came w/ 2+ and 2- cables. Should the battery bank be wired to accommodate both cables?
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    Connecting the connectors???

    I know there's a solution but not finding it yet. When battery bank cables are connected in parallel, specifically the point where the inline connection is made, (from battery post to the long cable that connects to the SCC, what is the device used to actually make the inline connection? Thanks
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    A little hesitant

    Any suggestions would be appreciated. A 100amp MPPT Charge Controller rated to Max Voc 96v, Vmp max 72v, 2600w max, has some new buddies ie. 4 - 275 w, Panels rated Voc 39v, Vmp 32.1v, Imp 8.5 amps. How should these panels be connected to gather the most energy and still remain within the...
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    A Little Hesitant

    I purchased a 3000/6000w, 24v Inverter with an 80 amp charge controller built in. I have 8 - 6v 225 amh deep cycle batteries, 4 - 275w solar panels and #2/0 cable w/ copper lugs. I also have #10 wire to connect to the controller from the panels. Would anyone consider helping me with proper...
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    Pros & cons: watts vs amps?

    I'm not sure whether to set my 24v system up to store watts or amps. What are the advantages of either? Thanx
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