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    Solar Array Info labels?

    Hi I have to fill out this Solar array label to finish off my off grid setup. My panels specs are So for my array of 16 panels my label should read.... Open circuit Voltage = 37.2 x 16 = 595.2 V Short Circuit Current = 13.6 x 16 = 217.6 A Correct? Thanks Richard
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    My Off grid Growatt 6000 ES Plus build.

    Hi I very close to finishing my Off grid build. Here is what I have... Growatt 6000 ES Plus Inverter. 6 x 2.5 KW Growatt Ark Batteries. 6KW Generator. All to go with my 6560 Watt PV array. Laying out where Solar Array is to go. Wooden post pile driven in. Unistrut used to build Array...
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    Using 6mm PV cable rather than 6mm2 AC cable ?

    Hi I have a short run of less than 2 feet from Inverter to Fuse Panel. The cable has to make some convoluted turns thru the conduit. Can I use some spare 6mm PV cable....looks way more flexible...rather than buying in so 6mm2 AC two core cable? Thanks Richard
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    Two wire generator start...actual wiring ?

    Hi I have this generator.... https://gridfree.store/products/gt6000esi That I am going to connect to this inverter... https://gridfree.store/products/growatt-spf-6000es-plus-6kw-48v The generator came with this two wire socket. How am I meant to connect my two wires to this type of...
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    Solar Assistant USB cables ?

    Hi Is this USB Type B cable that Solar Assistant sell just a standard cable or is it something special to Solar Assistant? I forgot to order the cable with my Solar Assistant kit. Very expensive to ship just a cable to me here in New Zealand if I can just buy a standard one off the shelf over...
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    Growatt 6000 ES Plus....Christmas pressies .

    Hi Just collected my Christmas pressies. Growatt 6000 ES Plus Inverter. 6 x 2.5 KW Growatt Ark Batteries. 6KW Generator. All to go with my 6560 Watt PV array. Let the wiring start :) Richard
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    Is A the same as B ?

    Hi As per the title. Is configuration A electrical the same as B? Thanks Richard
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    How long will this generator take to charge this battery bank?

    Hi Hypothetical system is... Diesel generator specs.... • 6.3kW/6300W (max) power output, 5.5kW/5500W (continuous) power output • 27.4 amps max • 1 x 230V 32A socket + 1 x 230V 15A socket • 25L Diesel Fuel Tank • 12 hours continuous operation @ 75% load • Sound Level @ 7m | 92dBA @ full...
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    Growatt SPF 5000 ES in parallel ?

    Hi So if you had 2 x Growatt SPF 5000 ES in parallel and one of them shut down/broke would the other keep running by itself? Or would you need to disconnect the second unit and run it by itself to get your system back online? Thanks Richard
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    Growatt SPF 5000 ES max battery charging available in 5hr ?...the maths ?

    Hi This is just a paper exercise so assue no losses. You have a Growatt SPF 5000 ES and a 6000 watt array. 48 Volts setup. In a standard 5hr of solar production you might get... 6000 x 5 = 30000w If I read the specs correctly then the Crowatt can only charge a battery at 80 amps Therefore 80...
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    Battery ID ?

    Hi Can someone ID this battery for me? Is it one that you guys have seen before or a clone of something you have seen? Thanks Richard
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    Charging system constraint?

    Hi Could you end up building a system that can collect enough Solar power per day to fill you battery setup BUT not have a battery charger that can pass it all tru to the batteries? Hypothetical setup.... 5kW of panels that produce at least 15 kWh per day 45 kWh of Lithium-Ion batteries 48...
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