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Using two separate inverters in parallel to make 240 vac.


Is this possible with two 120v exeltech units?
Adam McLaren 2

battery temperature & distance questions


I live in the upper midwest at Illinois / Wisconsin border. we have some rough winters on occasion with heavy snowfall. ...
James Johnson 3

Buying components for flexible design

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I have a general question about components for a very small PV system, but soon to be a 1KW system.... When I will buil...
James Jacobson 5

Exeltech 1100w/24v XP VS Xantrex Prosine 1000w/24v


Does anyone have any experience to report with these two inverters?  I am trying to decide which is a better inverter since...
James Jacobson 3

2 panels of different voltages


I know this topic has been discussed here before, but I've few questions. I have 1 panel installed, it's abou...
Will Williams 0

Batteries

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I have 8 12V batteries parallelled togather with 105 amp hrs each. They are marine deep cycle batteries which I understand are n...
David Szymas 16

DC-GFP Installation


I'm finally wiring up my breaker box and have a question regarding the GFP.  One end of the .5A breaker goes to ground...
Stephen Hagerman 3

solar powered air pump


I have used two solar panels to power an air pump to create an air lift system that circulates water for shellfish aquaculture.&...
Robert Field 4

please review my system design


I'm ready to buy a couple more panels and a new combiner box, breaker box, charge controller and breakers. Here's what...
James Johnson 3

how to wire in a shunt for battery?


Can anyone please explain to me where and how a shunt goes in for use with a battery monitor? the monitor I'm look...
James Johnson 3

12 volt vs 24 volt with inverter use


If I have a 12 volt inverter with a 12 volt paralleled battery bank, can I do series/parallel wiring to the same battery bank an...
David Szymas 1

Hybrid Grid-Tie System


I am considering installing the Whisper 200 wind turbine and a photovoltaic panel in a hybrid grid-tie system.  However, I ...
J.T. Glaze 1

Battery Bank Configuration - Wiring

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I have 12 x 110 Ah batteries @ 12 volt, I'm experience voltage drops with small loads on the inverter. What is the...
Steve M 8

Effect of desulfator on equipment


I am installing a 30w panel and desulphator/charge controller on my boat. If the power is on to my instruments, equipme...
Randy Sermons 0

Smaller Generator with Capacitor


Hey folks, Newbie here.  First post.  I am moving into an off grid home that currently uses a 7.5KW Diesel GenSet ...
Rudi Fowler 2

Outback VFX3648 inverter


I have an offgrid setup with 500Watts of solar (more to be added) and a 1000W wind generator. I am using stacked inverters (2) 3...
Royden Brien 0

Charge controller recommendation..


I am putting together a small PV/Wind Gen system for a 250 square foot remote cabin. I have calculated my usage and found the Mo...
Micah Shields 4

DC pump directly to PV Panel?

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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

Tool Shed Application


I am looking to create a small off-grid system to provide for some lights and use an occasional power tool in my tool shed. ...
Bill Todd 2

solar hot water panel installation

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I was just given 2 20 year old panels. How do I plumb them in? Closed system, on the roof, down to the garage to baseboard heat....
Tom Stonehouse 6
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