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Re: The price of off grid security.
I have about 5 or so of them around two different homes... So far, the Li Ion AA batteries (2x per) seem to be lasting pretty well. So far, 1x year and batteries are still fine (rarely falls to freez…1 · -
Re: How to figure monthly optimum array angles?
Part of the issue is your local weather... In some tropical areas, you have afternoon clouds/thunderstorms. And in some marine climates, you have morning overcast. Anyway... A couple of quick ways to…1 · -
Re: Planning a Low Budget, Medium Capacity Solar System for Whole House
Wow. Sorry about the injury. Not even a chainsaw injury. :'( Blocking diodes were used (as I understand) decades ago when you had paralleled strings of panels... They were used instead of fuses/…1 · -
Re: Inverter/Charger input from Genny
Looking at the manual and settings that affect genset interactions: https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Manual-MultiPlus-1600VA-EN-NL-FR-DE-ES-IT.pdf Page 3: PowerControl – Dealing with li…1 · -
Re: What do I do with solar system while gone for extended periods?
Grounding (via ground rod/cold water pipe, etc.) is there to help safely direct lightning strike energy to the earth... And not have it find its own way to ground inside the cabin. https://ecle.biz/l…1 ·
