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Re: Where Do I Start with Solar Panels and Storage Batteries?
Everything works well if designed well--Until the day something dies or more is asked of the system (increased loads) than it can supply. Regarding the battery bank... I suggest that you tell us more…1 · -
Re: Timely to stock up on needed supplies?
We get to pick what to prepare for. We do not get to pick what happens. I’ll bet 90% of city dwellers are not prepared for 12 hours without power. Never thought I’d maybe have to prepare for wildfir…1 · -
Re: Low Frequency Transformers
Yup Sun Pumps! Big fan ! There are cases where neither will work in some large farming/Ranching apps. Below a toroid wind style from XW. About 75 pounds.1 · -
Re: 48V Off Grid Setup
Re: 1) Surge protectors protect only the circuit they are in, usually there is a protector between the panels and the MPPT to protect the MPPT circuit from lightning or induced currents coming in fro…1 · -
Re: Coping with winter time blues?
Vit D, Magnesium and Zinc are on the Mt Rushmore of supplements. I take a LOT of supplements with no written proof of positive results since I don’t do doctors unless death is imminent. Long story th…2 · -
Re: Coping with winter time blues?
Long, dark days can be a very serious problem for many people. I have an Alaskan friend who is helped by full spectrum grow lights and 5000 IU/day Vitamin D3 supplements. Getting away and hanging aro…3 · -
Re: Coping with winter time blues?
One word, Baja.2 · -
Re: AC Coupling with a Schneider SW2524
Firmware good and latest? Also combox has not had firmware update in 10 years or so. I would try an SCP or Insight which would eliminate the combox as the issue. Might be the CSW2524 also. Be very ca…1 · -
Re: Lithium Ion Batteries
You should be fine putting those two batteries in parallel. You are correct that the main thing each BMS is there for is to protect the one battery it is part of. Your older battery may have less cap…1 · -
Re: Lithium Ion Batteries
There are many Lithium chemistries. When you say "Lithium Ion" it raises a flag in my mind. Are you sure the batteries you have aren't LiFePo4, or otherwise known as Lithium Iron Phosphate?…1 ·
