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    Choosing the dummy method instead of the right way, solar + alternator charging

    I usually do things the best way I can BUT with this build, I'm doing it the dumdum way. Think it's ok? I'm partially disabled and I need a way to help me with loading and unloading the boat from the trailer. I am installing an electric winch and an electric boat jack on my boat trailer. Also...
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    Lithium Starter batteries beginning to be promoted and even allowed by Mercury now? huh?

    Starting to see more and more YT videos saying to use a LiFePo4 "Starter Battery" as a drop-in LA replacement and you're good. I even wrote a comment on one video that the system still needs an alternator protector like the Balmar APM-12 AND a smart alternator or a regulator but that it was...
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    Double diagonal parallel connection???

    Hi guys I have 4 batteries, due to space constraints 3 batteries are on the bottom level and 1 is on top of the 3. Instead of hooking up all 4 in standard parallel fashion couldn't I benefit from hooking the bottom 3 in standard fashion, then hook the 3rd battery diagonally to those 3 and...
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    Renogy App shows wrong wattage & Amps

    Hi guys, has anyone had this issue before with the Renogy app. The app is showing 20-30 watts 2-4 amps LESS than actual power. For example my panels right now are pulling 245 watts. My watter meter shows 245 18amps, my renogy shunt shows 245 18 amps, the renogy charge controllwr shows 16...
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    What is Battery Attenuation Ratio for Battery Monitor?

    Hi all, I have tried to search this in the forum and on the web and there's no posts on this. My Renogy Battery Monitor with 500A smart shunt has a parameter setting called Battery Attenuation ratio. It's set to 00.000 it's literally the only thing left for me to set in my whole system before...
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    Renogy DC Home app vs Renogy BT app comparisons and which to use for your Charge Controller

    HI guys I wanted to compile this little bit of data in one place. When I first set up my Renogy Rover Charge controller I had a difficult time finding this and it was spread out through multiple different places so here it is: So you've just set up your new Renogy, Rich Solar, Weize, or other...
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    My brand new GoWise 3,000 watt inverter came with tiny 1/4" Terminal Posts

    Quick question. This is my second GoWise Pure Sinewave inverter. My old 1,000 Watt came with 3/8" terminal post to connect to. My brand new 3,000 GoWise inverter came with 1/4" posts. The photos of the inverter all show what looks like 3/8" and on Amazon, I saw someone else ask if the...
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    Can I wire AC-DC Charger to bus bar instead of direct to battery?

    Hi guys, brand new here, long-time lurker. I am building a DIY gen and had a quick question. I am trying to keep my install cabinet as clean and simple as possible. I am wiring up an AC-DC 10amp NOCO charger to the system for when the unit is in storage. Can I wire this directly to the...
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