Growatt dual inverter dongle communications
Hi (First time posting on this forum) I have installed 2x5kw growatt inverters with 15kw batteries. Each one is powered by there own solar array and both feeds the battery bank in parallel. On the...
View ArticleConstruction methods
I recently became aware of some alternative code compliant home construction methods. I'm interested in hearing if anyone has used any of these new material saving methods for home construction, or...
View ArticleAnyone in the US still on the Starlink wait list?
So I have been on the wait list for well over 2 years. When I used to go to my account, it would give an estimate as to when it would be available. Then about a year ago, they decided to open things up...
View Article24V DC wiring in the cabin worthwhile?
I'm planning my electrical system for a small (450 sqft) cabin. Here are the high level specs of my plan: 6 kW of solar with Victron MPPT Victron Multiplus Inverter/Charger (5 kVA) 10-15 kWh of 48V...
View ArticlePlanning a Backup solar system for my Main solar system! Any ideas welcome
Since I am planning to setup two buildings (cottage and workshop) with solar panels, I am running into a challenge, how to provide maximum PV input to my 2 x EG4 18kpv (not yet connected) in parallel...
View ArticleOff Grid without Off / Hybrid Inverters
Hi I want to achieve the best production in winter or on cloudy days, so I decided to divide the installation into several parallel strings of panels and not use hybrid inverters due to their idle...
View ArticlePermit requirement and installer that will do DC rooftop solar San Jose CA
I'm looking to install a DC 6-8Kw solar panel system without micro-inverter that can get me a 400-450VDC drop into the garage for battery backup using a Ecoflow Ultra. I heard that a lot of the solar...
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What Would You Recommend as an Alternative to this System to Pressurize...
I'm getting tired of this setup: What is this Setup Called? We had someone set this up in Peru, and it seems to be acting up. This is the setup to pump water from our rainwater storage tank to the...
View ArticleSolar Irrigation System (Need help!)
Hi all, I need help planning out an off grid irrigation system. I work at a school and we just got a property donated to us and it is 100% off-grid. We are going to start a large school garden that is...
View ArticleCreating an off-grid GRID in Joshua Tree: 10 acres, 15 campsites each with...
I'll get right down to the details: I am building out a 15 site campground on 10 acres in Joshua Tree (3 years in the process, dont let me even start lol).... and here is the general idea: Main camp:...
View ArticleWhy Bother!? $$$OffGrid$$$
TL,DR: Where I live, grid electricity based on our usage would cost us about S/1000 PEN (~$285 USD) per year. A decent solar system, on the other hand, is an investment of S/35,000 PEN – S/50,000 PEN....
View ArticleOff grid load management center.
One of the issues with an Off grid setup is knowing what your loads are so that you can most efficiently make use of your solar/inverter and battery resources. Load management in other words. There are...
View ArticleIntermittent Battery Communication Faults (EG4 18kPV and 2 EG4 Powerpro Battery)
I have had my systems for about 4 months now. I recently began to experience intermittent battery communication faults on my system which comprises of the 18kPv and 2 EG4 powerpro wall mount batteries....
View ArticleLooking at the best way to go with equipment to go off grid in a few years time.
Hi, Name is John, live in Melbourne Australia. Looking at the best way to go off grid in a few years time with on grid equipment. (If can be done) About to sign a contract for a 10kw GOODWE inverter,...
View ArticleJustifying new tools for the solar Off Gridder.
OK, it might not really do anything solar related but I am pleased to announce the arrival of my new Baby Ex. It arrived yesterday afternoon after a short gestation period of less than a week. Weighing...
View ArticleUpgrading from FLA to LifePO4
Currently charging a 24v lead acid setup ( 4ea 6V 200 ah wired in series ) from a Renogy Rover 100 amp CC. Will be switching to a 24V LifePO4 set up ( 2 ea. 12v 280 aH ) and wondering if I need to make...
View Articlehow's your off grid living happiness level ?
Hello all, I've been using homemade solar power since 2019 there're 8 people in the family, include 3 kids, 5 adults we're using/running all electric devices normally just like before, even more and...
View ArticleFast and Fast Fast Acting Fuses
To all, Building a new array using 10 100 watt panels with a 6 string combiner box putting five pairs of panels into five strings. Was looking at using fast (link) and (link) acting fuses for the...
View ArticleIssue with JBD BMS and discharging
I have 3 cloudenergy 150ah 48v batteries in parallel and it seems which ever one i set as slave 2 drains abnormally. This morning i changed the dip switch so i have a master and 2 slave 1's. anyone...
View ArticleGrowatt spf 5000es 3 phase configuration voltage stability
Hello all, I've got 3 units of Growatt spf 5000es in 3 phase configuration. Once i turn on some heavy compliance (Electric Kettle - 2KW, AC- 2.5KW) i can hear that the UPS beeps for a second and then...
View ArticleSoft start for the whole cabin?
I have an MPP LV2424 (the green one) fed into a breaker panel that I plan to run 10 13w LED lights, a well pump (already has a large start capacitor), a fridge, a TV and a septic pump controlled by a...
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RV8R’s Off Grid Cabin
A couple of days ago, I traveled to our remote off grid cabin & re-commission it. This consisted of reinstalling the 250 Ahr 12vdc Rolls Batteries & hooking up 1/2 the array 3S (3 - 100W) Solar...
View Articleeg4 6000xp as a "generator"?
Will mentions supplementing an 18kpv with the 6000xp by calling it a "generator" at about 6:20 in this video - I can't find anything in the manuals about it and I'm curious about doing exactly this....
View ArticleNeed a way to bottle or can excess solar production.
Not quite Aircon weather and with all the upgrades to my PV setup I am ending up with my batteries fully charged by noon. I don't have an interconnect agreement nor want one. So this leaves me with...
View Articlewho is still burning wood in april?
2030 hours on April 12th, its 37°f or about 3°c here at Fujigane at the cabin. just curious who else might be running their woodstove besides myself.
View ArticleLimit on number of SCCs/strings? Victron or EG4
As I plan out our new (hopefully off grid) house, I see that I have room for quite a few strings of panels mounted at various angles and orientations to optimize sun position and season. I want to use...
View ArticleLooking for Rainwater Harvesting Filter Recommendations
We have a mesh filter at the downspout, which keeps out most of the bigger stuff, but we still get very fine debris/muck that passes through and our first-flush system doesn't resolve this 100% either....
View ArticleGrid connect Solar systems
Hi All. Im looking at putting a Off grid solar Ballarat on my house and was wondering what experiences others have had with the various makes of panels and inverters.
View ArticleBig dreams, small living, off-grid homestead from scratch
Well, let me preface this with advance notice of the following: I can be wordy, sometimes I may post a novel of a comment I can be reactionary, sometimes I don’t exhibit the greatest self control so if...
View ArticleHow to password protect Overkill BMS settings?
Hello I would like to password protect Overkill BMS settings from anyone who could see my battery on there phone. How can I do this?
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