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trojan batteries

I started with two L16h 420 ah trojan batteries. they were used for lights, small radio, small computer. About seven months late...
Ray Grose 10

Help Selecting a Solar Water Pump Solution

Seeking suggested configurations, concerns & mitigations regarding the below solar water pump application. Need to ...
Matt Chambers 10

solar angle

I am repositioning my panels and would like to set them at the proper angle for DECEMBER 21 2008,I guess that would be my best b...
Rene M 10

House clocks losing time...

Having a weird thing happen. Running Xantrex XW6048, finding that certain clocks in the house are losing time. Not flashing out ...
Chris Potts 10

Bang Bang Bang goes my solar hot water heater

When the sun is shinning bright and the panels are a cooking, the pipes in the solar hot water system start to bang. It...
Jim Patera 10

Grid Tie Inverters

The Gt 3.0 and Gt 3.3 Inverters have a built in Ac/DC disconnect,is an additional disconnect usually install at the the panels a...
Scott Stevens 10

Showing voltage over disconnect breaker when off?

Shouldn't I be showing an "open" when measuring the voltage when the disconnect breaker is off?    I h...
Ann Byers 10

More than 4 12v batteries in a Bank?

What prevents me from connecting more than 4 12v batteries, in one 12v bank? I currently have 4 12v, in a 12v bank, and...
Keith Birchfield 9

problems with onan microquiet lp generator

I recently purchased an onan microquiet 3600 watt generator.  I have a trace 1500w inverter with battery charger.  My ...
Steve Danielovich 9

Is charge controller available for 120V DC system?

Hi all, My system voltage for the Solar PV sytem is 120V. I chose this voltage because of the inverter which h...
Tech Guy 9

Line loss/resistance over distance

I have a need to install my PV panels about 200 feet from my inverter/main panel.  My concern is about voltage loss due to ...
Jeff Butera 9

need advice for a secondhand solar panel that draws 18-19v without a load

Hello all.  I have a secondhand solar panel that draws 18-19v without a load.  I don't know the amperage, but can...
Tod Emko 9

system grounding questions

talk about a confusing part of setting up an off-grid system correctly.. Please give me some feedback. 12v system with ...
James Johnson 9

newbie, example first system review

I'm looking at the cost of creating a solar system to providing light for a small barn.  I've done the calculations g...
Brian P 9

Controller for operating loads both with solar and ordinary power

Hi all! Can I operate my loads by using both solar and grid power at a time? That means if my load require 500...
Tech Guy 9

a little help

Posted by Lee Butcher on Today at 07:51:59 PM a little help? We are living off the grid in South central Texas (mason c...
Lee Butcher 9

Battery bank weak after adding water to batteries

Hello, I have a bank of 6 4v Surrette deep-cycle batteries that have been online for about 1.5 years.  I recently ...
Samuel Klawitter 9

Solar Charge Controllers - Is one made with standard "SAE connector" in & out??

Greetings, I'm a newbie to all this, so please bear with me. I just ordered a Global Solar Accessory Kit from Alte...
Steven Silva 9

DC pump directly to PV Panel?

As a novice to the Solar PV industry, I have a lot to learn so here are my questions. 1.  Can I run a small DC cir...
Paul Rohrs 9

Newbie needs help!

I'm new at installing RE and trying to understand. I have installed a C-Series 60 Amp 12/24V Regulator or LVD or Load Div. ...
Roxie Perkins 9

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