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That's what I linked to in the post above. I sent them an email about what exact parts list I need to mount one panel. Waiting to hear back. I'm assuming I need 4 mini rails and 4 end clamps. I don't think I need to ground a single panel with just RC-4 connectors going to an all-in-one power...

I think these might work: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/where-can-i-buy-a-solar-panel-rail-mount-or-should-i-just-make-one-out-of-unistruts-for-my-roof.37249/post-592907

I want to put a solar panel on my shed's roof that will keep my Ecoflow River Pro 2 charged up. There's a million roof brackets and racks out there. I have the architectural asphalt shingles and would like some brackets I can install myself that won't leak. I only need a 200 watt panel, the...

I've been piecing together a plan to get power in my shed to keep 2 12v batteries trickle charged, power a LED shop light. Not much demand. 2-4 amps. For how much a pieced together system is going to cost (controller, inverter, wiring, battery, etc) - I can get an Ecoflow delta mini all-in-one...

Okay so my shed is done and I'm ready to buy a solar kit. What's a good system that will be a few hundred watts (2 panels maybe?), an inverter to run my dual battery trickle charger, and a 12 volt light? I have a good amount of roof (12x16 shed) that gets full sun all day long. I'm eyeing...

My follow up question is will a solar charge controller keep 2 separate batteries topped off? seems like it'll overcharge one of them. Maybe dual 20 amp chargers and 2 panels?

My new plan for my shed is to put a roof mounted solar panel on and some type of dual bank trickle charger to keep my 2 tractor batteries topped off. Basically a solar powered battery tender. I'm lost on finding a simple system. I don't want the tiny dash board mounted vehicle ones, and the...

I just had a new idea. If I don't need lights- I don't even need a battery. I can get a solar powered trickle charger and it'll top off the tractor batteries during the day! Now to research those....

The shed will be built by the end of the month. It'll be 16x12 with 4 windows. So now I'm rethinking my project. I don't even think I need lights in there. Just the double bank trickle charger to keep the tractors topped up. One tractor is set for snow so only runs in the winter, the other is...

I'm not finding any dual bank DC-to-DC chargers. My 2 bank battery tender only pulls 2.5 amps max (1.25 per bank). I can't imagine a 4' LED work light pulls much power either. Any math gurus out there can help me size the system? I'm thinking I need: A panel or 2 for the roof Charge...

I'm circling back on this project as the shed just got HOA approval to be built. It will be 12x16 and gets lot of sun from mid day through sunset. I need to trickle charge 2 tractor batteries and power some LED lights. What about a DC only system? I really don't need an inverter, do I? Do...

Please critique my installation and set up that I just finished. Ecoflow delta pro with the protran generator/transfer switch that was "free" for the Father's Day sale. I've installed 4 of these transfer switches now, so I am comfortable with those. First time using a battery though. I added...

Yeah bummer. I'm going to give it a work out before calling to make sure everything else works. I bought this thing based on Will's YouTube videos. I just want a trouble free home back up. Maybe the box works fine, but for $3,300 I was hoping the app would work too.

Brand new delta pro. It's charging up and I got the app sync'd up. It's cycling between the unit and then a quick flash showing 2 extra batteries plugged in? I have nothing plugged in but the AC power cord. I deleted the app, reinstalled, unlinked and relinked the pro and it still shows the...

I'm in brainstorming mode and looking at possibly getting 2 different lithium generators. I'm liking Ecoflow but will cross shop Bluetti as well. Rig- Jeep with an ARB50 qt DC fridge. It's left me stranded before killing the battery even with the voltage cut off. I want to put a lithium...

I've had a few houses in the past and got by with my little Honda EU2000 generator (1600watts continuous). The first house (rental) I ran around with an extension cord doing one thing at a time (coffee, check, toaster, check, plug in fridge). Then I got smarter and the next couple houses had...

I know this is the DIY forum, and I am pretty handy. However I plan to hire out the solar panel install. I don't see myself on a 2 story high 6/12 pitch roof drilling in racks and mounting panels. Plus they require permits in my area. Most of the major solar companies seem to be pushing Tesla...

Thanks for the info. I definitely want option 2. We're going solar not to save money, but for back up in a grid down situation and to hopefully off-set our power usage as best we can but realize we'll still pull from the grid for major loads. Everything on the panel that is 120 should be able...

I'm planning to build a tractor shed/work shop in my backyard- probably a 12x20. I can get around a building permit if I don't run house power to it. Which got me thinking, might it be easier to do a mini-off grid system instead of permits, digging, conduit, etc to run 120VAC out to it? I only...

I was initially sold on the technology of having all the panels on a string and having a main inverter/battery/solar charger (like a sol-ark) and a server battery. But after watching too much youtube, they're making quite the case for the enphase type micro inverters and having basically an AC...

Got a friend with an F150 with the 2kw pro power onboard inverter system trying to charge a Anker 767. It's not working. The ANKER is rated to pull in 1000w AC continuous and it's not getting an overload alert. It's acting like nothing is plugged in at all. The Anker charges from a home outlet...

Oh wow, I didn't know that. I watch a lot of his videos. Very cool. I can DIY, my concern is what exactly needs to be done within the realm of the electrical permit so I can grid tie and sell back to the grid, etc. Once that's all inspected, then put the battery back up and inverters in myself...

I just don't know how much of the system is "up to code" and be can inspected, and how much of that I "DIY" after the panels and transfer switch are installed. That's the guy I was referring to!

I really like the idea I saw on youtube where the guy had a server rack (25kw) with dual victron 3000watt inverters to supply 240v. He put a sub panel between the main panel and the inverters. All the critical loads were moved to the sub panel. So in a power outage, the inverters power the sub...

Oh I’m doing a battery and having a generator plug in too. I’ve had way too many power outages over the years. My dad just went through hurricane Ian, lost power, and his $25000 generator crapped out 3 hours in. Alternator ate a bearing. Hopefully batteries are more reliable.

So with a server rack battery, inverters, and solar array on the roof... Do you use the system to power the house and only pull from the grid when needed? Or do you leave the batteries full, pull from the grid and then you have 100% backup if the power goes out? Or do both, and if bad weather...

My same thoughts too about a battery shed but need heat. I see trophy batteries are heated, but I haven’t even looked into how much energy that takes. If it uses a days worth of solar to stay warm, that defeats the purpose.

I'm just getting started on looking into a battery back up system to pair with generator and solar. How does one best guard against a battery fire? I see YouTubers putting battery server racks on the floor of a garage of basement. I just learned about the NEC 706, in which case the batteries...

So doing some load calculations: Home backup loads: DC powered Internet modem: 2 amps @ 12v. = 24 watts Internet router 1.1 amp @ 14v = 15 watts AC: Kitchen Fridge: 6 amps @ 115v= 700 watts = 67 amps from battery (85% loss inverter) Charging brick - 2 amps @ 115v = 230 watts = 22.5 amps from...

I wasn't using the term "generator" which is why my search results didn't come up with much. Thanks.

I'm interested in building my own Lithium battery power station. I spent a morning reading blogs that I'm realizing are geared more towards amazon clicks than getting any specifics. So I came here hoping for some real knowledge. What I want to do is build a better jackery/goal zero box with a...