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Sorry, I haven't been on the forum much lately. Error 03, still there? I need to think on it a few days what it might be. I hope everything worked out OK.

Great, thank you. But... Perhaps because I'm on Android phone? Can you double check the link? Thanks!

Back in the day, I talk way back WW2... Occupied territory (Europe) many places lacked electricity and if you are a bit interested in history on how the people survived.... So much possibilities that haven't changed much in say 80- 85 years. Except perhaps a lot higher efficiency, both in...

Just keep on drinking :-) So you can keep on urinating :-) Or install that hydro at the local pub / bar? Local highschool/ University? Youngsters have a much more powerful beam :-) Except they lack the aiming skills or the intent to aim.

Lol.. I have 4 if those mini generators, with all gears and stuff. Idea was to make a water wheel at our pond filter, to get some of the energy used back. Return in investment? Lol Like 10.000 years But fun. Never went into fruition... But does not breakdown either.. Patiently waiting on a...

Not to steal the thread, you are right and wrong ?. If the warranty provider is in the USA, YES (!) If the warranty provider is in Europe, absolutely YES (!) If it's from China, and AliX or other store is providing the warranty, NO (!) The seller warranty rules apply, especially with sites like...

I have no experience with that growatt model. Usually the first one that powers up become the master. Some units you need to specify. Just remember (!!!!!!) Do NOT forget... When you make the slave master, the old master needs to stay powered down. Do NOT turn it on!!!! After you have...

We live off grid and have 5 x 8500btu Daikin units, they can only cool Price in Thailand $400 SEER of 23. Something, not bad at all :-) Also de reason to get smaller units as the bigger ones where hardly scratching the 20 rating (4-5 years ago) Two in the living room, bedrooms, hobby room...

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It has been a few days since I did my school days. If I remember correctly, there is an point where the speed no longer increase of a falling object. How would you build it? Knowing that 200 meter tower is not possible. Increase the 20kg is. OP was talking about using his car as weight...

Hahaha :-) Yes, well... He is planning: My theory is that if I put up a weight system like in old style clocks I should be able to at least get the generator spinning for a bit.

Yes, absolutely agreed. You do need enough height for the water to gain enough speed, I believe it was 20 meter. If you live on a hill, it's a great addition. Micro hydro is fun to play with also! My friend pumps his water 15 meter high, so he doesn't need additional pump for water pressure...

One pulley will decrease the 200 meter to 100 meter, and the 20 kg potential energy doesn't get reduced by half. There is some friction, and lifting the weight will use 10 kg, but double the amount of rope. If the rope is wound on a motor / generator.. You are correct, it doesn't add...

Pulleys M8, pulleys. Not even need 200 meter. You do need to compensate for the additional friction and a bit longer rope. 25 kg and 5 meters (or less) (height of house walls for easy construction) Should be able to do the trick. Feasible is a whole different discussion. Doable... Sure :-)...

That's quite a statement. @upnorthandpersonal ... Perhaps you can shine some light on this? Sure, new design of the terminal. Hight can be an issue, fixable with flexible busbars. (And other solutions) Yes, always some improvement. But that a new cell will damage the old ones??? That is...

$10k is expensive for a 20kw inverter?? A "cheap China" Deye will set you back $5k.. Without the sharing option. 20kwh solar, provide only 20k at peak. The rest is a lot lower. You need "grid tied".. For the raining days... As you don't want to invest in a battery. Panels, 350w = $100...

I guess your bicycle has lights? Hopefully not the modern battery powered, then your bike already has the power generating capability :-) I've dabbled with the idea myself, it's doable, there are pro installations with large concrete weight. The efficiency is crap, but it's stored "cheap"...

Mixing Lifepo4 is seldom a problem. What is so amazing different about new and old "model"?? Please provide the specification of both. The damage "somehow".. During transport? Or are you using the cells already for a longer time? I have several 280Ah cells,but they won't make you happy. Only...

@upnorthandpersonal , you surprise me everytime with your extensive knowledge:-) Mixing 2 different sets will work fine. One might have lower internal resistance, so it will cycle more then the other. In the long run that doesn't matter as while one capacity might decline faster then the...

The Victron document will explain in depth and in understandable language how and what. As I'm not part of the Americas but the rest of the globe, I'm not burning my fingers on any advice related to split phase. Are you sure you are willing to put in the work, study, diy, fail, diy more, fail...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-phase_electric_power Actually... Two phase did exist. About a hundred years ago and is no longer in use.

Dual phase? That's a new terminology for me. Americas know something called split phase. There is single phase. Three phase. Dual? That's a new one. Normally you connect 2 or more units to increase the power output. That's called parallel. Like you would also parallel a battery to get...

Waking up an old thread haha

It's a bit hard to see, what I can see 15 connection for the BMS "spaghetti wires". So you have either S14 battery, Or S16 and don't connect those 1 leads to the battery terminal. To avoid all confusion, those are the battery terminals. A "terminal block" is not a terminal :-) I'm sure yours...

If you are able to flash 1.4.3 and the MPPT does work again, that is probably the best and cheapest option. In my situation the after flashing 1.4.4, it's just dead, reflash with 1.4.3, still dead, same flashing behaviour! I do hope for you it works OK. the "resources" zip file shared via my...

Hello Vector As I have written many, many times and will write again, the flashing of the display (touch) works without any special tricks or problems. The flashing of the MPPT does require special JLink. I ended up purchasing this special unit from Sorotec ($35) as 2 different clone versions...

We relocated since I last used the part, and not yet all settled in.. so I searched my older pictures :-) long story short, you don't need them for the display. for the MPPT, I never tried without as the "special" J-link came with one, and that combination worked. the small PCB converter alone...

Hi, Sorry, I've been sick for a few days, starting to feel better, I'll answer asap. I'll try to find the part and make some pictures

Please share that picture you are referring to, my photographic memory is a tat rusty :-) And yes, there is different firmware for the controller boards, sadly they didn't release it to the public (or anyone) Only for 3 phase the controller boards need to be the same. As I went through...

In the states, sure probably they connect the neutral and ground for you. In the rest of the world (220v) it's not. (!!!) As soon as there is any bridging between the neutral & life and ground, the safety will engage. If they where combined, then you have actually 2 neutral/ground wires and...

I think you already gave your own answer. If you have S16, all 17 "spaghetti" wires are to be connected to the terminals of the battery. Each cell has 2 terminals, one positive, one negative. All 16 red ones go to each cell positive terminal. The black one to the last cell negative terminal...

First start off, I'm not American. The whole concept of split phase and bonding neutral with a ground is blasphemy to me :-) There are 3 wires L (life) N (neutral) and G (Ground) and they should stay separated, always. The L and N provide your alternating current. The G is for you protection...

Really good. Your question was" Are you trying to imply that you can see something that obviously will not pass inspection? If that is the case let me know " It all looks really good and professional. Except the breakers :-)

One thing that will obviously not pass inspection are the DC breakers. For your safety... Please change.

excellent documentation from Victron!! Margreet Leeftink, Bedankt!! (Dutch for Thank you) 68 pages of in-depth knowledge that everyone should read, or at least skimm, and confirm your existing knowledge is in par with this bundle of knowledge, shared for free :cool...