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  1. NinjaDeathMonk

    Please check my EG4 / WZRELB system

    EG4 Batteries x 3 2/0 AWG Welding Pure Copper Cable (connected to oposite ends of the battery bus bars of the cabinet, but I haven't connected the batteries yet) 300A T-class Fuse (cover removed) Smart Shunt (cover removed) 7000W WZRELB Inverter 25A Charger (bought locally but similar to the one...
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    Cheap class-T fuse vs well-reviewed ANL fuse

    Hi. I'm aware of the general recommendation of class-T fuses for 48V LiFePO4 systems over ANL fuses. But what about cheap and unreviewed class-T fuses vs known and well-reviewed ANL fuses? Specifically this uncharacteristically underpriced eBay fuse vs this common Amazon ANL fuse. Thanks.
  3. NinjaDeathMonk

    Temporary Sawhorse Solar Array

    Just completed this solar panel setup inspired by Will's 600W sawhorse array. I used door hinges to secure the panels, which ended up being the perfect size. RICH SOLAR 160 Watt Polycrystalline Solar Panels (x3) Stanley 22 in. Folding Sawhorse (2-Pack) 8ft 2x4 2 in. Zinc Plated Narrow Utility...
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    New Maxoak Bluetti 2400Wh EB240 came with a new AC charger

    My new Maxoak Bluetti 2400Wh EB240 just arrived and I was surprised to find that it comes with a new AC charger that puts out 220W DC. The Amazon page still says that it comes with a 160W charger. Not quite as good as the 450-500W you can get from DIY solutions or solar, but I'll take the 37.5%...
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    Optimal configuration of non-identical panels

    Hello, everyone. Is there an optimal configuration of non-identical panels? Say I have two Goal Zero Boulder 100 Watt panels but I want to get two additional RICH SOLAR 100 Watt panels. If the charge controller requires that I have two in parallel and two in series to get the most power out of...
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    Can I run a 115v fridge from 110v?

    I'm planning on getting a Bluetti to power my fridge on a blackout and just found out that this power station outputs 110v. My Maytag fridge runs on 115v and requires 7.2a for full load. I contacted Maytag and they just quoted the manual: "Your specific refrigerator has the electrical...
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    3rd party power supply on a Bluetti?

    The Bluetti comes with a 160W AC charger. Could you connect a 480W adjustable DC power supply (10A, 48V max) such as this to triple the charging speed?
  8. NinjaDeathMonk

    My Portable Solar System: Poorly designed, over-built and under-powered

    Has about 825 Wh of usable power and about 650W of continuous AC output. The door on the left has wires for the solar panels, and the solar input is displayed on the left screen. The right screen displays battery capacity. The right door has wires for an external AC charger. Main components...
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    Inverter Fuse Question

    Hello everyone. I recently bought this inverter. The thing is, it uses two 10A fuses which I just blew. By my calculations, to produce 800W AC from a 36V DC source, it would need to input 24-25 amps. How can 20 amps worth of fuses be appropriate, specially since it claims it can handle a 1600W...
  10. NinjaDeathMonk

    Goal Zero Panel Plug

    I've come into possession of a Goal Zero Boulder 100 Panel. These have an 8mm barrel plug on their cables. Are these proprietary? I know other "solar generators" use the same socket but can't find anything that adapt the panel to a more common connector. Will I have to buy a Goal Zero extension...
  11. NinjaDeathMonk

    To busbar or not to busbar

    So here is a layout of a portable solar "generator" I'm working on: Would a busbar help or can I just connect all the ring terminals to the inverter studs? Also, feel free to chime in about anything else. Thanks.
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    Galvanic Corrosion

    Hi, everyone. How significant is galvanic corrosion in a portable DIY system? Like when soldering an aluminum wire to a copper XT60 terminal. Or soldering a copper wire to a circuit board. Or just soldering or crimping copper and aluminum wires together. Thanks.
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