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    Building a backup system help

    So I would like to put a system together that would run my 240v well pump and water heater and refrigerator. I know this would be a large system and more like a whole off grid system. I didn't want to go off grid or get permits to sell back to grid. I just want to be able to take a shower if the...
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    Can i add a solar charger to y Sungoldpower all in one unit?

    I know weird question . I built a a solar generator on a hand cart so I thought. I have 4 22v 100 watt panels. But now I find out that my 24 v sungoldpower needs to see 120 v pv if I'm reading it right. I can't do 8 more panels right now. I was wondering if I can buy one of the light blue solar...
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    Sunpowergold 24 aio 1 battery low volts

    I put a solar cart together is it a hemorrhoid 24 v using 2 powerurus 12.8 v batteries. After a few days I get a code 3 and the one battery is around 9.8 v and no loads on the system now. I think I have a bad battery.Is there any way that the unit may charge one battery and not the other...
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    Sunpowergold 24v AIO SHOWS NO PV icon

    I finally got my panels and cables to my 24 v sunflower gold unit. I am having problems programming it.I didn't get the blue tooth accessories. But I noticed I had 44 v into the unit from solar and I never saw a icon for the panel being hooked up . What am I doing wrong?
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    Sungold power ac out hook up

    I'm new and starting to put my 3000 w 24v sungold power aio together. My heavy duty power outlet ( making a potable generator ) has 3 wires but th aio only has 2 slots . What to do with the extra wire green ground
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    Sungold power ac out hook up

    I'm new and starting to put my 3000 w 24v sungold power aio together. My heavy duty power outlet ( making a potable generator ) has 3 wires but th aio only has 2 slots . What to do with the extra wire green ground
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    Hookups, Plugging in my solar gen vs plugging in a gas gen plugs ant tranfer switches how too?

    I'm sorry for asking this question again,but I am not seeing much on the subject. I knew I needed a electrician to install the hook up. My electrician said it was 2 separate plugs and panels. He wants $1500 for one and $ 1500 for the other.I'm meeting with another and explaining to him I want...
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    Electrician quote $3200 for solar and gen plug up

    So I have 5500 watt has gen and a fit solar hand cart generator. I called a local electrician out to estamate how to plug my gas gen and solar alternating them . He said it is two hookup because the gas can do 220v and the solar is 120v .over 3k . Is there any tips to save money if I get...
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    Smallest 1/4 lug for 1/0 or 1 awg

    My sun gold power 24v aio has little room for my 1/0 cable. I'm looking for the smallest lugs to fit
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    Pluging solar generator in vs gas gen

    So I'm putting a backup hand cart system. I also have a generator. The gas gen can do 220v but my solar gen can not. I will need a electrician for sure but what does that set up consist s of
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    What size panel cables

    hey I'm getting to the point I thinking about putting my panels up , so far I have only 2 100w 12v panels and a 24v AIO. My system is for back up for now because I have no way to hook into house so I use a power strip . Im buiding portable mounts for my yard and probley need to run as far as 60...
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    AIO hand cart build, how to set up dual ac output ?

    I'm building a sungold 24v generator on a 2 wheel hand cart . I like to have ac outlets and also have the option to plug into my house. My gas generator plugs into a welder out let in my shop to feed the house but I have to shut off the house beaker then pick a few things to run . Id like to...
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    Cart solar gen build fuse vs breaker

    Hello I am putting a 3000w all in one on a hand cart.I see the one I'm imitating is using a 200 amp fuse on the positive side between the 24 v battery bank and the aio. My question is why not use a breaker so you could also disconnect batteries from circuit , can I find one of these and any...
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    1/0 Welding cable ? ok to use

    So while looing for cable for my 24v 3000 watt AIO generator build my battery one has 1/0 welding cable , he said its more flexable ? Is that ok to use ? I think the stuff on amazom may have said welding cable too ? If not what do I use and where to get.?
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    Install panels

    So very new to this. I'm in Maryland. I'm putting a backup generator togather .24v AIO hand truck. My panels have to be ground for now .Are they any codes of how the wires have to be run ,like in conduent or under ground ? .
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    Growatt 24v or mpp lv2724 ,2424

    Can anyone recommend one over the other pros and cons and personal experiences
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    Do i need prrmits in maryland

    I want to build a back up that i can plug into my house when ppwer goes out and power a few thing to ear its keep .i only have 2 batteries now but do i need a permit and a electrician in Maryland
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    Lowest consumption fist timer

    First timer want Lowest compsumtion for my backup . I thought i wanted a aio but my 2 12v lifepo 100ah and small array of panel s which i dont have yet ,i am afaid a few days with no sun during a storm i will be battery short. Whats the best lowest system i could build. I saw inverters with...
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    looking for a low idle watt

    i am new to the game . I'm looking to put a solar system or generator together for back up when power goes out.I would like to tie into hose for convenence but know I can only run a few things . So far I have 2 12v lifeo4 100ah batteries. I like to run a sump pump , cpap a few lights ,microwave...
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    Help with choosing a inverter for a portable diy solar generator

    So I wanting to build a movable solar generator .I keep going around and around about how , and what I really need or want. I wanted to be some what expandable (but maybe thats holding me back) I bought 2 100ah powerurus lifepo4 batteries as a start. I' looking to be able to wheel it around the...
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    looking for a wall charger

    hello I'm new to solar power. I have a ton of question and will be looking to answer them by posting and looking thru posts. But i'm looking to make a genarator .My first question is about a wall charger for my going too be generator . Im using 1 LIPO 100ah battery but will have roon to expand...
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