I was planning on using solar panels to charge the batteries, I didn't know I needed a separate charger also. My husband bought me 2 more 100W panels for Valentine's Day so I have 6 - 100W panels now and 1 portable 100W panel. I plan on building my system up slowly adding to it a little at a time.
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The NPB model handles charging of LifePo4 batteries whereas the slightly cheaper NPP one as far as I can tell does not. Depending on your battery size and usage you might want to get a larger charger. I am struggling to keep my battery charged with this one but I intend on adding in solar charging this summer.
Help needed for my first mini system!
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ShaneC
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Ah you don't need one, it's only if you ever want to charge from mains power.
How is your system working for you so far? Have you had any problems with it?
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It's all been working very well. I had to add an inline buck converter to the fans of the inverter as they were very noisy and its sat beside my desk. I lower them from 24v down to around 13v. It means they come on a bit more often but I can atleast hear myself think when they're on.
The only other issue is as I said I struggle to keep it charged. Once I add solar that won't be an issue. I also intend to add an ATS so that it will pull grid power in case the battery goes too low. Just looking for a good one.
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