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    Small diesel generator...

    I found it it in my state on marketplace.. I got a few parts from the guy who sells Lister -petter parts in Kansas.. Supposedly he has the biggest supply of parts and complete Lister and petter engines. I bet he knows where their is a jp4.. His name is Gary at DES (diesel engine service) and is...
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    Small diesel generator...

    Those have been made in India since the India threw England out of there country. Late 1970's ?? The original Lister C/S Masde in Dursley, England from the 30's to the mid 80's was imported to India.. India then began cloning those engines. There are some quality issues for sure with the clones...
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    Hey Timselectric

    Agreed, Tim is good people in my book..
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    6500ex "AC" ground wire awg?

    Nothing to add to op thread but, wow so generous of tim's electric and the other experts of the forum to share your time AND knowledge to make sure people get it done safely and correctly.. Just a thank's..
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    Schneider XW6848 Inverter/Charger + accessories for sale

    Kennyp, thank you for the reply. I jumped the gun here again with my post. I have the manuals here and they indeed have xw6048 on them. Drove out to where the inverter will be installed and it is indeed an XW+6848.. It is a schneider inverter with the older xantrex manuals that were for the...
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    Schneider XW6848 Inverter/Charger + accessories for sale

    I just removed this inverter as part of a large upgrade. It's a 2017 Schneider XW6848 Inverter charger, 6800VA, 48V, 120/240 split phase for north american power systems. It's been running nonstop since installation in 2017 powering my off grid home. Also available is an SCP control panel, a...
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    6848 XW Pro system possible with Wind generator?

    Newbie here to solar and schneider..Many wiring diagrams in the manuals including 2 0r 3 for wind and hydro.. Was amazed at the info the schneider manuals. The info is there and is doable. In the wire diagram section, of the xw power system installation guide. Diagrams b5,b6 and b7 show how to...
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    What can we do for heat?

    Run high or choke them is an internet myth.. Have run one 24/7 to heat a room off the house for 4 winter seasons.. Leave it on setting #2 which is a lower setting. and run it from Dec 1st to march 15th non stop.. At the end of the 3rd season had to replace glow plug and clean out the burn...
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    Surviving on a short bus

    5 hours to a gallon seems like way to much.. I have had a 5kw diesel air heater for my 3 season porch (which is a 500 sq ft room built between the house and garage and connects the two). This will be the 4th season using it. It runs from December 1st to about march 15th. Non stop not even to...
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    5th day of no sun

    Guess it is obvious you do not have a some kind of generator. Just wondering why not? Probably cheaper and easier to just flip switch for grid power? Glossed over that part.. Hope the sun shines soon for you..
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    Problem with Solarcabin Channel - AIBU?

    With the system you have built ?? I think not..
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    Problem with Solarcabin Channel - AIBU?

    I guess those would be the one's with that half brain thing.. Post count And time here Plus the info they have given with nobody correcting them is the best way to do research.. But I do get where you are coming from..
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    Problem with Solarcabin Channel - AIBU?

    100% correct.. Most people with half a brain are not gonna listen to just one answer or opinion to their questions.. People can see who has been giving out good advice for the last few years and go with that.. After all it is the internet.. And there are not many experts.. But alot of self...
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    How long can you (and your family) survive if the grid went down for an extended period?

    Yes getting away from bad people quick if needed. I guess I was trying to ask how quick it goes from zero to 30-35mph.. Do you have to pedal abit to get these going before hitting the electric throttle hard ??
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    How long can you (and your family) survive if the grid went down for an extended period?

    Nobodybusiness said: Very Basic. Schwinn Meridian trike with a Crystalyte 2000 watt hub motor on the front with Thumb throttle. Got a 72v 30ah battery in the basket. Battery in picture. I also put a disc brake on the front. The little rubber one didn’t like going 30 MPH. That is pretty...
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    How long can you (and your family) survive if the grid went down for an extended period?

    Electric trike.. Great idea. Any chance you would share some build details on it? This could be very usefull.. Thank you..
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    Looking for 48v psw inverter recommendations under $900

    It looks like that inverter will run on 24 or 48 volts. Maybe that is why the drop down selector does not give a choice ?
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    Who is still building DIY batteries

    How can I get in contact with the real Jenny Wuu that everyone talks about and says she is great.. I am not a google or alibaba wiz, so I am afraid I would get duped by an imposter lol.. If I go to docan U.S. site in Texas Can I contact her that way? Thank you for any help.. This newb will...
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    Signature Solar Quality and Warranty Woes

    How did he void the warranty ? Do some of you just glaze over a post and have no idea what you just read? They did tell him to open it up.. I guess I will agree with you that SS seems downright scary to buy from for a new person to solar.. Like I am Anyway, Do the SS techs get a 10 minute crash...
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    Sold

    $1100 shipped to my door ? That implies to me that the shipping is free. But then you say you will check shipping rates from ups and fed ex.. So I am confused. $1100 for the unit? Or $1100 + shipping cost ? Thanks.
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    Sold

    double post
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    Sold

    Yep ok thanks.. Was just making sure something special was not needed.. Do not know enough about this stuff yet. Figure it woiuld be easier to have you explain it lol..
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    Sold

    It is one of the documents that victron publishes for this inverter..https://www.solar-electric.com/lib/wind-sun/VE_Bus_Configuration_guide.pdf
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    Sold

    Pardon maybe some ignorance here.. Looking at the multiplus at one of the online retailers and it is saying ve bus equipment is needed. I will copy what i read.. "For full functionality (data readout, changing settings, updating firmware), firmware version 415 or higher is required, which is...
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    Small ~2kw Diesel Generator to run on waste oil

    As others have said waste veggie oil works much better in an indirect injection diesel engine. The yanmar air cooled and its clones have direct injection..
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