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Xantrex XW6048 Hybrid Inverter/Charger by Donald G. Smith

Xantrex XW6048 Inverter/Charger 865-1000-01
This unit has worked as advertised for 3 months of service, including supplying power during a prolonged grid outage caused by winter storms. It appears to be well designed and well documented, including detailed effective and error-free installation material.

There was some delay in o... (more)

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Drainback Solar Water Heating Package w/120 Gal Tank & 64 Sq Ft Collectors by Anthony Powell

Great in Cold with extra control
Hi,
I have owned this plain water system thru two cold upstate NY winters. Works great , snow sheds easily and no anti-freeze issues. Just wire two differential controllers in series for absolute freeze protection. Bigger tank allows two days of no sun before elements kick on in a 3 person h... (more)

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Practical Photovoltaics Electricity from Solar Cells by Richard J. Komp by Carlos Garcia

Practical Photovoltaics
This is the first time I am going to puchase this kind of book, right this time I have no knowledge of what is in the book,it is sad I could not rate any. (more)

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Trojan L16G 6V, 370AH (20HR) Flooded Lead Acid by MUMTAZ HUSSAIN

Trojan L16G 6V, 370AH (20HR) Deep Cycle Battery
Dear Sir,

We required Trojan L16G 6V, 370AH (20HR) Deep Cycle Battery
Qty 04.Please sent us Its price and availability of sub batteries

Best Regard

MUMTAZ HUSSAIN
AL_NAJAM ENGINEERING
POST CODE 46000
Dhoke Farman Ali Rawalpindi
Paki... (more)

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Xantrex C40 Solar Charge Controller 40A, 12/24/48V by No spam

LOTS OF CORROSION
Ive had my Xantrex C40 Charge Controller for about 4 years now. I am loading it with about 12A input on good days (into 2 batteries that have been sitting inactive for quite awhile)...so it has definitely had an easy life. Now at 4 years it will NOT work anymore. I have noticed about 5 areas whe... (more)

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Non-Toxic Propylene Glycol, 5 Gallons by Lindsey Swope

much cheaper elsewhere
when we ordered thru alte we didnt get enough so I shopped around and ended up finding it MUCH cheaper locally, without having to pay shipping too. Make sure you get the correct amount for your system - include panels, tank and the distance in between! (more)

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Solar Boost SB50L Solar Charge Controller without Display by Damon Swank

Solar Boost SB50L
Has performed well for several years. No problems. Does what it says it will do.

Reasonably easy to set up. Manual is good -- with the conspicuous exception that it includes every language on every page -- a real irritation. It is convenient for Blue Sky but not convenient for us....(more)

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Educational Video: Solar Air Heating Basics by Bob McGregor

Excellent Review of Benefits and Considerations
Living in the desert, I viewed this webinar last, thinking it had less value than PV or thermal hot water. While that assumption may still be true, I learned about several new issues and options that are important to the evaluation. Thanks to altE for preparing these educational resources! Fast t... (more)

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Solar Electricity Basics Video - Free by Bob McGregor

Good balanced Intro with examples
Great intro with practical examples. Enough information to get one started without drowning in too much information. Loads fast and well-paced. (more)

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El Sid Brushless DC Circulating Pump for 10W Solar Panel, SID10PV For Solar Hot Water Circulation by Guy Marsden

ElSid is the best
I have used these pumps for over 8 years. They are totally reliable and virtually SILENT - which I consider to be a major feature for residential installations. They have 4 indicator LEDs that help you see what the pump is doing (stalled due to low voltage , or running).

I do recommen... (more)

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Educational Video: Solar Water Heating Basics by Bob McGregor

Informative, enjoyable, & fast-loading
A great intro review to solar hot water. All the basics were covered in a well-paced two-part animated chart format that loaded and displayed well at the default (intermediate) screen size. The narrator does a good job setting the pace and holding ones close attention.

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Kaco Solar blue planet 1501xi Grid-Tie Inverter by Chris Fowles

Kaco Solar blue planet 1501xi
Great affordable small inverter, good choice for someone just getting started into solar for a minimal investment. (more)

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Grounding Lug with Set Screws Qty-1 by Chris Fowles

AEE Grounding Lugs
Perfect solution to meet NEC grounding requirements, excellent buy. (more)

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1/2 inch Strain Relief w 2 Round Holes by Tracy Norris

High Quality - excellent value
Using these in a Midnite Solar MNPV-6 combiner box and they fit perfectly. High quality and good fit. Highly Recommend! (more)

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15 Amp 150VDC Din Rail Mount Breaker by Tracy Norris

Does what it says!
I am using these in my Midnight Solar MNPV-6 combiner box and they work great. Had an accidental short and the breaker tripped instantly. Easily reset. A+A+ (more)

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Multi-Contact 30 FT MC3 Connector Extension #10 AWG by Tracy Norris

Highly Recommend
Excellent quality and a good value. Im using these in humid Houston weather to connect several Kaneka GSA-60 watt modules to my combiner box and they fit the bill perfectly. A+A+A+ (more)

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Wiley Electronics ACME Solar Site Evaluation Tool (ASSET) by Steve Morin

Asset Site Evaluation Tool
We have used our camera several times and are very satisfied with the performance. Also want to commend Wiley on their excellent customer service. For us there was a bit of a learning curve to go through with the software and Sophi was extremely helpful and responsive to all of our needs. Its gr... (more)

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Kaneka 60W 48v Thinfilm Solar Panel by Tracy Norris

Excellent Value! A+A+A+A+
These are just the ticket for getting started with Solar. Low cost and high voltage output allow for smaller wire gauges than 18v nominal systems.

With ~90voc and 48vdc nominal voltage, these panels will enable my Solectria PVI 2500 grid-tie inverter to come online with its 150vdc st... (more)

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Solar Boost 2512i MPPT Solar Charge Controller, 25A, 12V by Joseph Desmarais

Electric box not included
I have 2 - 120 watt 21 volt panels hooked to a Blue Sky 2512i it works flawlessly. I also have a Morningstar mppt 15 amp with a 120 watt 37 volt panel, it works great also. the reason I didnt get another Morningstar is because I was being cheap, the next higher Morningstar is double the price an... (more)

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Suntech STP200-18/UB-1 200W 18V Solar Panel by Lynnelle Mellinger

Great Panel at a Great Price!
Weve been installing Suntech Panels for several years now. They boast a great bang for your buck! Our customers love them and they are very popular. My experience with Alt E has been exceptional. They shipped the product immediately and communication was outstanding. (more)

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