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    Chassis ground rules

    Hello, I'm trying to figure out chassis grounding for my RV. I understand that I need to either find an existing screw or drill one and remove paint at contact points. What I'm unsure of is how many components can be grounded in one place or how many amps or volts one point of contact can...
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    To ground lifepo4 or not to ground

    Hello, I'm figuring out the whole grounding thing but I'm a little unsure whether to ground my Sok 206 ah battery. I would prefer to even if it is overkill but I'm not sure what AWG wire to use, would I need something rated for at least 206 amps? I'm also wondering if my solar installation would...
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    Help with RV solar grounding

    Hello, I have 6 100 watt HQST panels on my roof that will be in 2s3p going into a 40a epever SCC and I'm trying to figure out the grounding issue but I've found a lot of contradicting information. What AWG and type of wire do I need? Will I need grounding lugs? If I install on aluminum rails or...
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    HELP!!! Have run into complications moving RV batteries inside

    I have purchased a 100ah Ampere Time battery and will be installing it inside my travel trailer in the dinette seat storage, it is directly across from the power distribution center and protected from the elements. I have called WFCO and they agreed that simply running a new 6awg line to the...
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    Can I use a breaker instead of a fuse?

    I have 6 100 watt panels in 3s2p going into a 40a Epever SCC, a 1200 watt Giandel pure sine wave 12v inverter, and a 206ah Sok battery. I have a 150a Bussman breaker from a smaller planned system that I never used, I know that 150a is the right size for between the battery and inverter and I...
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    Will this setup work?

    I have 2 100 watt hqst panels that I will wire in series and a 30a Epever cc with a 100ah ampere time lifepo4 battery. I only want to supply power to my RV, I won't be using an inverter with this setup. Should I get a solar disconnect breaker for this? Do I need a 40a breaker between the cc and...
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    Mixing different solar panels

    I have looked everywhere I can think of and I can't find a simple and clear explanation for understanding the information about a solar panel. I have 4 100-watt HQST 100D-SSP panels, I need two more panels but I can't find this model # anywhere. I'm trying to find the closest match that I can...
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    Instructions for Pro 12v 20A lifepo4 battery charger

    I just purchased the Pro 12v 20A lifepo4 battery charger to charge my Sok 206ah battery and the instructions are very lacking, The little pamphlet said to plug the charger into ac power first which goes against everything I've been told so I didn't plug it in before connecting the clips. I...
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