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Re: Small effective off grid RV system for 1 Full-Timer experience with off-grid living
In general, I suggest "fewer" parallel strings of batteries. * 1x parallel string is "ideal" from maintenance/things that can fail point of view. * 2x parallel strings is "OK…2 · -
Re: 30A MPPT Charge Controller - SRNE - MT2430
The SME does not appear to have any programmable set points for charging (bulk, absorb, float). If you use flooded cell deep cycle batteries, the default set points are a little bit low--But they can…2 · -
Re: Simple System - What to Buy??
NOTE: I have updated two sets of equations below, in bold (thank you vtMaps)... They were using a wrong charging voltage (12 volts instead of proper 14.5 volts). OK... I like to start with Loads--htt…2 · -
Re: Enphase promotes gas-generators over battery back-up, do you agree?
If you have grid power--Most people will never need more than a handful of hours of backup power... Either live without lights/power/etc. for a few hours, or possible a genset (fuel, someplace to ins…1 · -
Re: Can I wire the inverter from the solar charge controller's load output instead of battery?
Generally, Load Terminals on charge controllers are limited to 10-20 amps or so... A 2,000 Watt AC inverter will draw at rated power: * 2,000 Watts * 1/0.85 AC inverter eff * 1/10.5 volts cutoff volt…1 ·
