PV Wire Size required from Panel to charger - MPPT 250/100, 210.41V & 14.04A per string of 4 panels. 90m/290ft one way run. Getting mixed results from online calculators. Id like to use Doncaster Cables PV Ultra 6mm^2 4c SWA per charger if possible (2 cables of 4 cores each) - UK BASED
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Rating Solar PV Cables for long run
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Charge controller has room for 4 more panels - Existing 580W panels are no longer available. Can I mix and match from the same brand and range with a 5W difference? Voltages & Amps are very similar. If possible, would layout 1 or 2 be better?
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Do Uk regs allow for battery/inverter cables to be ran in metal conduit?
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Do Uk regs allow for battery/inverter cables to be ran in metal conduit?
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Are the S340 Solocams or wire free add-on cams capable of live viewing in the app through a Homebase 3 connected to the internet, or do they only record motion based events?
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New & Updated: All feedback and suggestions welcome! Offgrid UK
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New & Updated: All feedback and suggestions welcome!
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Feedback Required on New system design please!
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ELI5: Is it better to use 2x 250/100 MPPT charge controllers or 1x RS 450/100 in my situation?
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Understanding charge controller maximum charging current - Victron RS450-100
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Help sizing battery fuses
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Looking at modular storage systems for the garage, anyone got the Sealey Superline Pro or Draper Bunker systems? Interested to hear opinions!
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Do battery systems with in built heaters still need insulating to stop voltage/capacity drop over the winter months? I use Fogstar ESR Batteries rated for -20'c (Based in UK, we never see -20'c)
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Could I add 4β of concrete & rebar on top of this pad to be suitable to support a 10βx8β container for a generator? Slab is 4-6β thick already. Estimating 3T max of static weight.
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Could I add 4β of concrete & rebar on top of this pad to be suitable to support a 10βx8β container for a generator? Slab is 4-6β thick already. Estimating 3T of weight.
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Using the online MPPT sizing calculator: Is PV Power Ratio over 100% good or bad?
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Storing Diesel Fuel near generator inside converted shipping container?
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Pretty much finished building this last weekend, came back to the last 2 pics today⦠sigh
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Designing a new system for off grid: Victron vs hybrid/all in one?
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Possible to start AND stop a generator using BMV 712 Smart Shunt?
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Possible to start AND stop a generator using BMV 712 Smart Shunt?
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EBay buyer not collecting items: what can I do?
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Storing batteries outside in the UK advice
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