Starting the project

[Twisted57]

I am starting my solar project as we speak I’m building the racks for the panels now I’ve built a building for the powerhouse but I’m curious I will use lead acid batteries because that’s what in my budget I have watched some videos of the charge controllers and inverters in the same room with the lead acid batteries is this the safe practice or should I build a box separating and venting my batteries from my electronics remember I’m a newbie so be gentle

 

[svetz]

Welcome to the forums!

I'll move your question to the battery section where hopefully someone will answer your question.

 

[Northernchateau]

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I am starting my solar project as we speak I’m building the racks for the panels now I’ve built a building for the powerhouse but I’m curious I will use lead acid batteries because that’s what in my budget I have watched some videos of the charge controllers and inverters in the same room with the lead acid batteries is this the safe practice or should I build a box separating and venting my batteries from my electronics remember I’m a newbie so be gentle

The out gassing from lead acid is nasty and I suggest you keep them separate and vent them. Also tinned or silver coated copper wire and connectors. Solder them on not just crimped. After attaching to the battery coat with Dielectric grease.

 

[GSXR1000]

you can build a 500ah usable for $1000.00 which is cheaper then 8 six volt 225ah which is 500ah usable
Thread 'Just ordered Lifepo4 prismatic cell 3.2V 280Ah lithium lifepo4' https://diysolarforum.com/threads/j...smatic-cell-3-2v-280ah-lithium-lifepo4.14955/