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  1. NotTesla

    Hakko FX-600 Garbage

    Just ordered a new Weller 1010NA as an upgrade to my old 25 watt Weller after a buddy let me try his. Don't know why I waited so long (well, actually I do, I'm just a cheap bastard). I think they're assembled in Mexico now, supposedly engineered in Germany, and god only knows where the parts are...
  2. NotTesla

    “Commercial Use Only” panels??

    NEC last updated solar labeling stds. in their 2017 ed., so maybe start there. Most of the newest/current regs are written to help service techs and 1st responders ID hazards and easily find rapid disconnects, as well as helping to avoid creating an over-voltage situation while servicing, but...
  3. NotTesla

    48V System advice

    If you're working with limited sun days and a dwindling budget, perhaps look into fabricating an 'X' or possibly dual axis tracking mechanism for the panels that you already have in order to maximize their potential. Depending upon the type of cells it could add as much as 40% to your output...
  4. NotTesla

    “Commercial Use Only” panels??

    Check out Panasonic 48 volt HIT panels as well. I can fit (8) on my 22' RV roof w/ room to spare for (2) solar water heaters. Not as high output as the LG, but 8 x 330 w. = 2,640 and the layout leaves me enough room to install them on a captive short axis tilt-able frame. Temp. coefficient...
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