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@JVS use Hubble recommend setting for the AM-2 with your Axpert inverter: https://www.hubblelithium.co.za/axpert

Bad WiFi connection?

I have a SunSynk 5kW with one Hubble 5.5kWh battery and 8 panels. I run my geyser as a smart load on the inverter. On good sunny days, I have excess capacity left after charging the battery and heating up the geyser. On cloudy days - not much left. So, on a good sunny days, you should be able to run both geysers and the battery completely from the solar panels without using the grid. On cloudy days, you will have to compensate with Eskom.

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If you’ve watched Andy review which @Greglsh mentioned in his first post, there batteries come with a choice of grade A, grade B cells and DIY option. Obviously the price will be different.

Which cell you’ve never heard of?

What are the cycles of LBSA at 0.2C? Not published… They state 4500 cycles at 0.5C. What are the cycles of SVolt at 0.5C? Not published… But at the end of the day, if both manage 3000 cycles (approximately 10 years) and after that they still retain 80% capacity, that’s good enough. After 10 years we are all going to be changing batteries anyway… for one or another reason. What actually is more important these days - the quality of the build and manufacturer support if something goes wrong prematurely. But if you are buying one of these batteries, you should understand that you have a higher chance of something going wrong with the battery or it’s support, compared to FreedomWon for example.

If you do a search around there is a thread which explains AUX operation in detail.

Incorrect. AUX is part of the essential load and it is works during load shedding.

Quite a bit cheaper: https://solarwarehousesa.com/products/svolt-51-2v-106ah-5-42-kwh-a-grade-wall-mount-lithium-battery

Most likely you won’t need more than 2 x 5kW SunSynks. Here is an example of pass through on my 5kW SunSynk. Almost 7kW. You are only limited to 5kW if Eskom is down.

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@TaliaB for this particular PWM type of inverter, do you know, what's going to happen if the Vmp is slightly above the 30-32VDC range? Let's say about 35V or even 40V. Is the inverter just going to stop accepting solar power?

Just beware, I requested an upgrade today and I was informed that there is a problem with C E435 and they no longer upgrade inverters to this version. The latest stable is C E433. They are working on a bug fix to resolve the issues with C E435. They did not provide more information on what those issues are.

Maybe ask Seplos for the correct pin out and make your own cable.

What’s wrong with cold showers?

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If you reconfigure them and swap the master and slave around, do you see the same behaviour?

So, how much total production everyone around Gauteng managed to get today? The orientation of the panels shouldn't matter much in a day like today. Let's compare relative to array sizes and brand of panels. I managed to produce total of 3.7kWh out of 4.3kW array and JA Solar 540W panels.

I’m getting 686W at the moment. Had a peak of 1.4kW at 12pm under constant rain conditions from a 4.3kW array. May be you guys got the fake Chinese panels 🤣

What does FreedomWon says about this issue?

Am I missing something? How did you come up with that price? If one looks at the individual prices of the above as brand new items: 1x Pylontech US3000A - R21000 1x Pylontech US3000 3 bay cabinet - R3350 1x Pylontech UP5000 - R26000 1x Pylontech UP5000 3 bay cabinet - R4300 2 x Pylontech battery cable kits(2m) - R1140 Total R55790 - Brand new.

To be fair, they don't advertise anywhere on that flyer that it is a 6.5kW backup system. They only specify 6.5kW AC and DC charge which is correct for that inverter. It's a case of obscure marketing and clients not paying attention what the numbers on the advert really mean.

What’s the name of the company? If they advertise it as 6.5kW system, it’s a scam.

You can also use these type of connection terminal from Hager or Schneider: