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    PIP-1012LV Error Code 5.. What happened?

    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...
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    I'm I overpaneling Growatt?

    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...
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    A little frustrated after upgrading to 24 volts Growatt 3000

    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...
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    MPP Inverter - Charging in Utility Mode

    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!
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    How to connect three parallel strings into one?

    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
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    WatchMonitor App Incongruence

    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...
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    Hybrid Inverter PIP 1012LV-MS Reliability

    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...
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    PIP – 1012LV-MS WIFI connection

    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.
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    How to install two PV strings to Victron MPPT ?

    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!!!
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    How to read AH in my batteries?

    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!
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    Expanding Battery Bank

    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...
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    Batteries & Voltage

    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...
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    Yeti 3000 & Battery Tanks Interaction

    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...
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    How to Merge Two PV Strings Connection?

    Hello, I have installed a two Photo Voltaic strings, each with its own separate cable. They are in parallel arrange as required by my equipment. After adding a Victron MPPT to my scenario, I need to merge both cables into one. This single cable is the one I'll connect to the MPPT. How do I do...
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    Victron Battery Protect Device

    New, never opened. Bought it but I can not use it in my system (Yeti). I can not return it. Price $50 Victron Energy - Battery Protect & Smart Battery Protect
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    Installing a Battery Protection Device

    Hello, I would like to install a Victron battery protect device to my system. I have a Yeti 3000 with two Battery Tanks. For what I understand I need to install the battery protection device between battery tanks and the Yeti Link. How do I do that?, Do I need special cables? Any assistance you...
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