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  • Re: How much AGM battery?

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    Looking at some math as a starting point. First 5-13% rate of charge: * 1,800 Watt array * 1/59 volts charging * 0.77 panel+controller derating * 1/0.05 rate of charge = 470 AH @ 48 volt bank maximum…
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  • Re: Leaf build-up under panels

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    Other problem is that small chewing animals build nests in leaf litter... So any exposed wiring has a chance of getting damaged. When I tried to clean under my panels, I had to mechanically clear wit…
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  • Re: Greenhouse system not charging

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    Typically, charge controllers seem to need at least ~9 volts to properly boot and run. But there is no standard, so anything below ~10.5 volts is probably suspect. The problem with taking your batter…
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  • Re: Converted Bus/RV Solar Grounding/Bonding

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    I am not sure, but it appears that this relay based 50 amp 120/240 VAC transfer switch MAY include 4 switched leads (L1, L2, Neutral). And does come pre-jumpered to allow ground bonding of Neutrals f…
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  • Re: My first mini solar setup

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    You are very welcome Elli, Some other relatively inexpensive meters that can be used on small DC power systems to measure loads and energy usage: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=usb+meter&ref=nb_sb_…
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