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    Blackout prep, winter edition

    What's the best practice for power outages re a Bluetti EB200 (similar to AC200)? Conventional wisdom says not to store the units above a ~50% SOC but that's a very limiting parameter if the lights go out without warning. I have a couple of panels but I don't want to depend on solar to top off...
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    Backsheet repair

    I bought two panels recently which were not packed well and had shipping damage. I decided to keep them since the damage is primarily cosmetic—and the seller gave me a partial refund. One thing that concerns me is a couple scratches one panel's backsheet. These look pretty superficial but I...
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    MC4 O-ring size?

    I thought this would be an easy spec to find, but I am striking out. Anyone know? Whatever it is, it's not one I have on hand.
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    Solar panel voltage fluctuation sun/clouds

    My Bluetti requires 35 V minimum for PV input. I have ordered two 200 W panels with a Voc of 21.62±3%, giving me adequate voltage in a series config. My question is, how much will the voltage be likely to drop when cloud cover is heavy? Shade will not be an issue.
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    Panels for EB200

    So I've been pretty much running myself nuts trying to choose solar panels for my EB200. Finally settled on these for better or worse. I'll report back when they arrive and are in service.
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    EB200: info the manual omits?

    After having the Bluetti EB200 for about 2 weeks and trying to learn about this technology, I've got questions not answered by the user manual. Searching online often yields inconclusive or even contradictory results. For example: A new unit should be discharged FIRST before fully charging A...
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    Blackout prep

    Since we're being warned about potential blackouts this summer... The areas covered by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, or MISO, including Minnesota and Iowa, all the way down to Louisiana, face especially “high risk of energy emergencies during peak summer conditions,” according...
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