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Re: 48vdc heating element
The 'real problem' isn't with the heating elements, but with the thermostat. I would worry the sustained arc of a 48 volt system would carbonize the contact points of a bimetal thermostat and render …1 · -
Re: September 2022 State of the solar art and installation on a home...
I'm the guy who feels I'm about as cheap as an off grid system can be... For off grid systems, which must have a battery bank, the key is NOT having a backup generator and it's related expenses. My …1 · -
Re: ISO Source of Used Solar Panels in Western CT?
I wouldn't have high hopes on 400+ watt panels, not a lot made and they would be used for new installs. Thos panels on my roof are from 3-4 years ago. Found on FaceBook MarketPlace about 80 miles awa…1 · -
Re: Used Solar Panels from Santan Solar--Only 41% of the Rated Power?
Ever hear the story about George's brother? https://youtu.be/q0rRKdUZT6M In the end you are using the BMS for something it was never intending to do... A Midnite Classic 150 should handle the array's…1 · -
Re: Shared battery storage research
Issues; I don't have solar panels on my roof. I have a ground mount system. "Adding battery storage to a solar system can be a great way to increase self consumption." Awful assumption/sta…2 ·