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Hello, I have owned the PIP-1012LV model since November 2021. Last week I disconnected all load from the unit. Only solar panels and batteries were connected for a week. Batteries were fully charged (solar only) and during nights the unit remained off. Today a "Error Code 05" appeared with loud...

Great, I'll explore the Victron calculator. Thank you!

Hello, I own the Growatt SPF 3000TL (24 volts) with a 1.2Kw solar panels. I have noticed that sometimes all 1.2 Kw are coming into the system (consistently for about 15 minutes). Is that normal? My expectation according to some articles is a 75-85% of PV efficient. That would be like...

Great , thanks for your post. It’s been interesting.

Yes, you’re right. I will keep my 3k inverter. Thanks for your comment.

Ok, I got it. Your math is clear and helped me to understand that watt hours remain the same in both scenarios. For which I appreciate your patience and your clear explanations. I learned one more thing, before Google anything about solar, I’ll come to this helpful forum. You hit the nail in the...

When batteries are in parallel their amp-hour increase. This means more runtime. Isn’t it?

Thank you, and that is the reason why I keep considering this option. More stored energy will benefit my load. The series arrangement is keeping me at 2,560 watt hour option. But also is giving me the benefit of solar energized appliances during sun hours, not bad at all.

Good point! I feel like in the Twilight Zone ? May be I’ll keep my new Growatt and then I’ll see what to do. Thanks!

Each battery has 200Ah, since I have two, total ah would be 400 (in parallel). I understand that by going in parallel I’ll have 2,560 watt-hour per battery (as per battery specs). Total would be 5,120 watt hours. Is this correct?

I was considering going back to my previous 12 volts system and install the two batteries in parallel so I can have 400Ah (2,560 watts x 2 = 5,120 Kw. Not sure what to do…still considering my options.

Thanks everyone for your valuable insights for this matter. I’ll try to upgrade my battery bank -which I did when going from 12 to 24 volts- and also more panels will hopefully help.

Definitely, I’ll have to increase the size of my battery bank. I went with just two in series 12 volts batteries to make it 24 volts, but just with a 200Ah capacity. Thanks for your advice.

Hello, I was at 12 volts LifePo4 battery @ 200Ah. A week ago I upgraded to a 24 volts system, I wired two 12v LifePo4 for a 24 volts series battery bank and a Growatt 3000 inverter. Last night after a blackout my battery bank lasted the same time as when I was @ 12 volts, same load. I wished...

My setting parameters are: Bulk charging: 14.6V Float charging: 13.5V Max charging current: 40 Max AC charging current: 20 BMS battery pack: Battery voltage after full charge: 13.4V-13.8V Nominal Capacity: 200Ah Nominal Voltage: 12.8V Maximum Continuous Charging Current: 100A Maximum Continuous...

Hello, A quick question here. It is safe to charge LifePo4 batteries in utility charge mode with my MPP-1012LV Inverter? I have read that sometimes batteries get burned because of this. If charging parameters are appropriate for LifepPo4 batteries this should not happen, right? Thanks!

Combined amps for all three parallel strings is 50+ and every combiner box has a top of 15amps per string. How can I connect them all into one? Thanks

Hi, While using App (watch monitor), I found the following incongruence: In App setting: Output Source Priority = UTI Inverter setting: Output Source Priority Selection = SOL If I switched to SOL option in App, inverter displays UTI and vice versa. This incongruence is confusing while I'm...

First of all, what a great explanation here! Thank you so much. I appreciate it. I'd like to share some information from my end. My fridge draws between 150W-200W. When the defrost cycle hits, it will draw an average of 500W per 10-15 minutes. I have a 200Ah Lifepo4 12V battery. What I would...

Hello, I own the PIP 1012LV and a question has arise. Is the inverter safe for use with a mid-size fridge? You know that these fridges have sensors, circuit boards and other electronic gadgets. I just want to make sure that when the inverter switches between power sources (the transfer switch...

Hello, Anyone knows how to wifi-connect the PIP – 1012LV-MS ? I've seen the WIFI plug @ watts247.com and according to specifications is compatible with the PIP 1012LV, but I don't see how they connect to each other. I appreciate any help.

Yes, I'm within voltage range. Panels are connected in parallel.

Thank you for your advice!

Hi, I have two PV strings, 4 panels for string one + 3 panels for string 2, for a total of seven panels. Each string will have its own DC breaker. A Victron 100/50 MPPT will be used. How do I combine both strings before getting into the MPPT? I need your advice. Thanks!!!

Hello, Recently I added two batteries to my bank for a total of four. They are in parallel and sum 100 Ah x 4 = 400 Ah. How can I read the batteries to know if actually I have the 400 Ah I'm looking for. I have a voltmeter, would that help? Thank you!

Thank you Todd!

Todd: In my case I have the Yeti link with two tanks. The link has a 8mm input port (150 watts max.) Since I'm considering adding a Lithium 200AH battery with the 12v car charger as you show in your video, Can I plug the 12v car charger into this 8mm port or should I use the PWM port instead...

Thank you so much for your answer. I'm planning to add this arrangement to my Yeti.

I have learned a nice thing here! Thank you for sharing your experience. I was reading the Yeti 3000 manual and on page 8 a small warning box says (quote) IMPORTANT NOTE: The Goal Zero Yeti Lithium is not compatible recharging from a 12V source, it can result in damage to the unit, cable, as...

Hello, I would like to expand my battery bank with following arrangement: First two batteries are: 100 Ah / 12 volts / Brand: Goal Zero SMA Deep Cycle Battery Tank / Date: February 2020 New two batteries are: 100 Ah / 12 volts / Brand: Duracell SMA Deep Cycle / Date: September 2020 I haven't...

Thank you so much for your response. I’ve learned something valuable.

Hello, I have two AGM Deep Cycle batteries (100 ah, 12V) in parallel connection. Also, I'm using the Victron charge controller and smart app to watch specific data such as voltage, PV energy status and so on. My question is, how can I see that both batteries are working as one unit? The only...

Hello, I have found a weird Yeti 3000 functionality in the following scenario; - Yeti is @ 70% - Battery Tanks @ 100% - Yeti is providing energy to fridge @ 200-250 watts - As soon as Tanks are connected to Yeti (via Link of course) they start charging Yeti BUT... - After 3-5 minutes, Yeti 110...

Any idea about how to install this device (relay) to a Yeti 3000 and two battery tanks scenario?

I’ll be looking for this adapter right away! Thank you!