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That means do not ground the DC circuit of the panels. You should still ground the frames.

You win! Your prize is in the mail!

I’d decide roughly how much solar charging you will likely eventually use, and select readily available panels (so they can be matched...

The problem is not responsibility, the problem is coming to a solution that is open and fair. I just don’t see a customer losing $700+...

If a panel came off once, it'll come off again unless you change how you mount them to the roof. I've driven past tree branches and...

I looked at the tigo page this morning on the alt-e website. I was thinking about tigos for my install. Would you mind helping me...

Hi...you can find a pdf of how to match element to panel output...look for David Poz on youtube. He has a vid on heating water by his...

It actually affects both. Or is affected by both. Depending on how you want to look at it. The size of the conductor is calculated on...

@houseofancients Signature tech should have noticed this very basic requirement and advised op of the requirements before suggesting...

It will be interesting if this is legit to see who has been swimming with no pants on. If a vendor suddenly doesn’t have A grade...

Not sure if this helps at all, but I believe I have a similar system as the OP. I have an Onan Single Phase 120V generator, and my...

Caution on TERMS ! Earth Ground is NOT the same thing as DC Negative. Shunts go on the Negative Side, between the battery terminal and...

The ‘solar generator’ marketers have convoluted some definitions.

They share similar functions but I don't think they are the same. Searching AIO it is a portable unit with a battery and panels and...

Without brand/specs that’s either a real good deal or a terrible idea.

While I do believe the OP had less battery power than would be ideal I also think the EG4 has some issues with tripping to easily when...

That'll go into my new book - "Things you wouldn't read about"

We have two unwritten rules here:

Just for giggles, I charged my 2019 Nissan Leaf SV+ from my trailer. It was just a 110v AC connection. The sun was out, middle of the...

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