Q-Dog
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We are still discussing. She is interested in maybe making a craft workshop out there. Getting power out there may be the least of my problems.
Victron is Over-priced Eurotrash. Why would anybody buy Victron over an AiO?
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Meah our house can’t really be seen from the road nor any location they leave packages due to the steep hill.
Since the work from home bonanza only 2 cars drove up the driveway one being an asphalt guy “doing work in the area”.
Thankfully we’re in a safe location.
Brucey
Solar Wizard
My wife usually ignores my solar shenanigans but yesterday she took note when I was discussing with son on where to drill hole in wall to bring solar cables in. She asked if there was going to be noise from the equipment, and if there would be cables for her to trip over.
I told her no for both. That there would be some noise in the laundry area but not in the living area. Fan sound of the 48/1200 is low up to around 1000W then it starts to hum/vibrate beyond that. Fan noise on the Delta 2 max is more annoying at low load. The 150/35s are passive so no worries there. If I end up getting a quattro or multiplus may have to put it in the basement if it's noisier.
I told her no for both. That there would be some noise in the laundry area but not in the living area. Fan sound of the 48/1200 is low up to around 1000W then it starts to hum/vibrate beyond that. Fan noise on the Delta 2 max is more annoying at low load. The 150/35s are passive so no worries there. If I end up getting a quattro or multiplus may have to put it in the basement if it's noisier.
Brucey
Solar Wizard
It's over...
grizzzman
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Got me thinking about the Bogart system. I have a couple of 20+ year old 110 watt panels for dirt cheap. Was going to use a cheapo SCC to power the shed. But since it has the WiFi module I could monitor from the house.
Q-Dog
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My original "starter" solar panels are stored inside that shed and they have to go. I may as well install them on the roof.
Daddy Tanuki
Solar Wizard
Like Nike... just do it! ha ha ha!
Quattro is not that bad noise wise since it has relatively large fans but you can still hear it. and @Adam De Lay did an extensive video on noise of the Multiplus II which also is not bad even under load. The EG4 18kPV on the other hand is like a jet engine taking off after a certain amount of power going through it.
Q-Dog
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I am now officially inverter shopping.
grizzzman
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"The force is strong in this one"...........I am now officially inverter shopping.
Brucey
Solar Wizard
Thanks, found it.
I know there was a service bulletin about the fan ramping for some of the multiplus/Quattro that may explain the surging/warbling type sound when the fans were at partial speed.
Brucey
Solar Wizard
Ask Dexter to match the 7% off at NAZ?I am now officially inverter shopping.
Q-Dog
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Just put in an order for a 24/1200. (And a couple of cheap batteries.)
Brucey
Solar Wizard
Which batteries? The ecoworthys on eBay?
Q-Dog
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After telling everyone to get batteries in their system voltage, I got a pair of the cheap DC house 12 volt LiFePO4 on eBay. About $170 each with tax. If they don't like to run in series I can use them in our RV.
Brucey
Solar Wizard
Hard to resist those prices, at least till manufacturers drop prices on the 24Vs
I really, really wanted to get a good-condition Aztek last year. My friend gave me so much crap about it, but it was a decent car, reliable engine, and cheap as chips because everyone thought it was too damn ugly. Engineers - form over function! Never found one, so got a 10-yo MDX.Maybe I'm the odd one out, and I will admit I never owned one, but I actually like the looks and the functionality of the Aztec.
They're cool
I legitimately think it's just a meme to hate on the Aztec.
Samsonite801
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May want to consider looking into some in the eurotrash line for best compatibility...
Zwy
Emperor Of Solar
I've been shopping, researching.I am now officially inverter shopping.
After some snark over in the EG4 section, I'll go with Sol Ark or Be a Smurf unless some great new product comes out.
The inverter color just might match the cell colors. I'll have to paint the battery bank cabinet blue instead of white (no, not happening).
Partimewages
Solar Addict
Low
Zwy
Emperor Of Solar
I'm not certain the Midnite will be a good fit. I think the surge capability will work fine, I don't care for the "stuff" at the bottom.
Slow release too.
I'm looking at a pair of inverters and a pair of 10K Quattros would work very well and actually end up cheaper using some cheap SCC's/AIO's for DC charging or AC coupling which I most likely won't do as this will be off grid.
I appreciate that. I wonder why it's so lightweight .
Partimewages
Solar Addict
Probably because it doesn't include SCC and other AIO components.
