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  • Re: Newbie ready to go off grid

    My suggestion would be to list: 1. Daily kwh use budget 2. Details (amps, voltage) of any loads needing large current (eg water pumping) 3. Approximate location 4. Expected use (full-time, seasonal, …
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  • Re: Selecting panels

    It's not quite as simple as it will/won't work with mppt. An mppt cc needs some overhead pv voltage to buck down to charging voltage. I've seen suggested minimums of 20-30%. The actual overhead will …
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  • Re: String size advisable?

    In strings of 2 assuming array output of ~2000w, that would be something like 2000 ÷ ~70vmp = 28ish amps per array into each CC. That gets bucked to ~80a into a 24v bank. The array vmp will vary a bi…
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  • Re: Newbie ready to go off grid

    AFAIK lithium batteries should never be charged in freezing temps, and should be current restricted discharging. Depending on ambient and inverter loading, I suspect it would be hard to get enough he…
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  • Re: RV curved roof mounting...

    I've used scrap bits of composite decking as shims. It's UV stable, doesn't corrode or rot, and is pretty easy to work with common woodworking tools.
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