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    Will's Video Showing Delta Pro Battery Capacity Test

    I watched one of Will's videos where he tested the battery capacity of a Delta Pro but I can't find it again. Can anyone point me to that video? Thanks!!!
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    Questions About Over-Current Protection Devices (OCPD)

    Thank you again! Your response put me on the right track. I went back & reviewed a post about OCPD on explorist.life and it finally made sense to me. Without the help from the members here on this forum, I would have made some serious mistakes.
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    Is it possible to protect your Solar System against EMP?

    I didn't read through all the posts on this so this may have already came up, but there are a couple of options for EMP protection. EMP Shield makes a good solution, as does Disaster Preparer. EMP might be a low probability event, but if it happened . . .
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    Questions About Over-Current Protection Devices (OCPD)

    I have several questions about over-current protection. I’ve included a diagram of the array I’m planning at the bottom of this post. All the MC4 style fuses that I’ve found online have a 1,000 V DC rating. As long as the amperage rating is correct, would a 1,000 V DC fuse work for an array...
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    Parallel Series Array & Fuses

    Unfortunately, I bought equipment and then started figuring out how to connect it. Cart before the horse, but nonetheless, here I am. I have an Ecoflow Delta Pro & eight 100-watt panels & four 200-watt panels. I was planning to buy another 100-watt panel to create the array I originally...
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    Parallel Series Array & Fuses

    Everyone, thank you very much!!! That's so great, really! =) I'll rework it as 4S3P array and repost the diagram to verify fuse location & sizes soon. Here are the Voc at STC and Temperature Coefficient for the panels:
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    Parallel Series Array & Fuses

    I've found a lot of information about combining series groups in parallel but none about combining parallel groups in series. Is there a reason not to do the latter? Unless the answer to my first question is negative, I’m planning to create the following array. Are the fuses in the correct...
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    How to Optimize PV Charging?

    I submitted a support request to Ecoflow to get some additional information about the input ratings for the Delta Pro. Your post was very helpful, I hadn't thought of connecting some panels in parallel, then connecting those in series, and then connecting two sets of those in parallel. By...
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    PV Charging for Delta Pro

    Can an Ecoflow Delta Pro be safely charged using a solar array that exceeds the max amps & wattage rating as long as the voltage remains below the max voltage rating? Are there any advantages or disadvantages to this? Thank you
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    How to Optimize PV Charging?

    I can't find any information on the MPPT range for the Delta Pro. I have eight 100w Renogy panels & four 200w Renogy panels: Allowing for down to -30C, the Voc should be: Configuration Option 1: 4 groups with One 100W and one 200W in parallel. 1 group with Three 100W in parallel Combing...
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    How to Optimize PV Charging?

    I have a few questions about how to optimize an array to maximize charging. I’ve learned that it’s critical to stay under the max voltage rating and adjust for temperature. Unless I’m mistaken, being over amperage shouldn’t matter. Is total wattage an issue? For example, I have a Delta Pro...
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    Voc, Isc & Overvoltage Protection

    Are Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc) and Short-Circuit Current (Isc) the max output a solar panel can produce? What is the best way to protect a device from overvoltage?
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    How to connect my solar panels to maximize a Delta Pro's charging efficiency

    I’m trying to sort out how to connect my solar panels to maximize a Delta Pro's charging efficiency. I have eight 100-Watt Renogy panels and four 200-watt Renogy panels for a total of 1600 watts. The Delta Pro supports 11-150V DC input, 15A max current, and 1600W max charging power. The...
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    MC4 Connectors & Crimper

    What are the best brands of MC4 connectors? Are open or closed barrel connectors better? Which brand and type of crimper and jaws are good for each type? Thank you!
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