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Re: midnite solar spinoff??
I installed a DIY 5048 for friend and he had lots of questions regarding all the settings . Midnight solar was very helpful with him, very patient. Even though they're not available anymore I imagine…1 · -
Re: AGM white corrosion from negative terminal
I don't know about the positive vs negative corrosion vs state of charge issues... My typical assumption is the battery terminal(s) closest to the cell(s) that are "gassing" more (i.e., run…2 · -
Re: Off Grid Communications
T-Mobile is supporting satellite texting (no phone/internet--that I am aware of)... USD$15 a month last I heard when rolled out. If you sign up for beta--free during beta, $10 a month after beta. Not…2 · -
Re: Lithium battery storage temperatures
I would certainly contact the battery supplier, if not the mfg., regarding minimum storage temperatures and warranty support... If you can dig (or have) a small cellar, something like 4 feet or more …1 · -
Re: What's going on at the solar panel talk forum?
I hear you Dave. It's sad when these forums go days in between postings. You know the one that's getting all the attention is the DIY solar power forum. They were active 24 hours a day worldwide. by …2 · -
Re: Off Grid Communications
Good on the bucket list ! I still want to see Brad Paisley and John Fogerty again... Out there now I hear! The Eagles at the Sphere in Vegas were great! Watched a 140 knot gust blow the snow off a 12…1 · -
Re: Off Grid Communications
I have a WiFi capable flip phone from Tracfone... Just connected to our local WiFi and worked fine for many years. Used for my in-laws as they are in a bit of a cell phone "dark hole". From…1 · -
Re: What's going on at the solar panel talk forum?
July 1st all of the battery based Schneider is discontinued. At least Schneider managed it well and gave huge discounts. Hopefully they will keep Insight up for the next 10 years. They say they will.…1 · -
Re: What's going on at the solar panel talk forum?
Totally walking away ! The new Home unit does not have a gen input, is 400v battery, and they recommend you buy a generator if you think you could lose the grid in bad solar weather. Like a hurricane…1 · -
Re: Lithium battery storage temperatures
I built two insulated & heated battery boxes for my two DIY 24V LiFePO4 batteries. They are in use in our cabin in Colorado at around 9,000 ft elevation, so the temps get pretty cold in the winte…1 ·