What's the Best High Wattage Solar Panel Under 9A Current?
I'm looking to upgrade my old 250W solar panels, but I need to stick with an inverter that can only handle a maximum current of 9A. What's the…
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Can I Charge My Phone with a 20W 18V Solar Panel?
I'm trying to figure out if I can charge my mobile phone directly using a 20W 18V solar panel. My plan involves using an 18V to 5V buck…
What’s the Code on Running 10 AWG PV Wires in 1" EMT?
I'm working on installing wiring for my solar panels—specifically, I've got 6 wires (three strings of 10 AWG) coming from 24 solar panels that I need to run…
Upgrading to EG4 or Solarc 12kW Inverter: Is It Worth the Extra Cost?
I'm in the process of upgrading my home inverter and I'm torn between the EG4 12kW and the Solarc 12kW. I've heard great things about the Solarc, but…
Why Does My Charge Controller Stop Charging Above 60V?
I've got a 12V solar system with some serious hardware: it's powered by three 12V Chins 280Ah LiFePO4 batteries in parallel, giving me a total of 840Ah with…
GridBoss+2 FlexBoss21 vs EG418 kPV: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
I'm considering whether to go with the GridBoss + FlexBoss21 combo that SignatureSolar is promoting or stick with the EG4 18 kPV. I currently have a simple setup…
What Disconnect Switch Should I Use for DC with 80A Capacity?
Hey everyone! I'm curious about what kind of disconnect switches you're using for your DC systems. Currently, I have the popular IMO switch which handles up to 32A,…
Why Did My BMS Capacity Drop After Changing the Voltage?
I recently adjusted the BMS cut-off voltage from 30V to 29.2V, and I've noticed a significant decline in the battery percentage, dropping from 98% down to 44%. Is…
How to Reset the Permanent Flag on My Battery Management System?
I'm curious if anyone has successfully reset the permanent fault flag on their Battery Management System (BMS) after overcharging or over-discharging their batteries. Specifically, I'm using the built-in…
What Propane Generator Works Best with EG4 6000XP?
Hey everyone! I'm on the lookout for a propane generator to use when solar energy isn't available. I'm curious about what generators you all are using and whether…