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Thanks @Sidewinder, I'll give this a go tonight

I have a 5kw Sunsynk inverter and 2x 5.32 Sunsynk batteries. I've connected my inverter to Solar Assistant via RS485. I have taken the plunge and replaced my Waveshare USB to 1 CH RS485 with the Waveshare USB to 4CH RS485. Setting up for the inverter was a breeze. From to However, I'm battling to get my Sunsynk batteries connected. I've set it up to be on ACM2 (3rd channel) as I plan to get another inverter, which will be on ACM1. Dip switched 1&3 are on, while 2&4 are off. I've followed the information on https://solar-assistant.io/help/battery/sunsynk, using a only 3 wires in a CAT5, on pins 1-3, and it is plugged into RS232 on the master battery (I have 2x Sunsynk SUN-BATT-5.32) CAN is connected to the inverter and RS232 is connected on the WaveShare (which is RS485, I know). And I've seen other people use this 4ch on Sunsynk systems. Can someone perhaps tell me what I'm missing? Should I have a splitter in the CAN? (PS. The terminal cover on the positive was replaced, I took the photo for another reason)

Has anybody made use of https://standbygenerators.co.za/? They are situated in Bloemfontein. Their prices are in the vicinity of "too good to be true". However, their domain is almost 2 years old https://ph.godaddy.com/whois/results.aspx?itc=dlp_domain_whois&domain=standbygenerators.co.za

Does anybody have any experience with Greenrich up5000 batteries? Greenrich UP5000 (4.96Kwh）Lithium-Iron Battery

Thanks for all the feedback!

What is your take on Sunsynk batteries? According to one online store, when pairing Sunsynk inverters with Sunsynk batteries, the inverters' warranty is extended to 10 years. https://gwstore.co.za/product/sunsynk-kit-8kw-hybrid-sunsynk-10-24kwh-lithium-6-48kwp-solar/ Just before "Related products" section But I'm having trouble finding this on Sunsynk's website. Is it worth it to go for Sunsynk batteries insead of, say, Hubble AM2?

I'm going a little off topic on my thread here... I was looking at 4x 540W JA Mono Solar Panels to have the voltage at >125v for MPPT. Then came along QCell with their MPP voltage of 44v. Am I correct that I’m only going to need 3 QCell panels to start with? Or is there something that I’m missing here? https://www.q-cells.us/dam/jcr:906ffe04-3404-4731-93ac-ff65847a957f/Q_CELLS_Data_sheet_Q.PEAK_DUO_XL-G11.3-BFG_570-585_2021-05_Rev01_NA.pdf https://qcells.com/us/get-started/complete-energy-solution/solar-panel-detail?slrPnlId=SRPL211201073622008&look=003

Ok, so it's now getting time to do this... Is a Sunsynk 5kw inverter and Hubble 5.5KW AM-2 battery the best combo when it comes to affordability and expandability?

No @RyanG, I've not been discouraged! I have however been informed by SWAMBO, that we can work on the budget. Now I can choose between Pylon UP5000 and Hubble-AM2, except if there are any other options...

Wow, thanks @RyanG! There is so much information in here... Now I know that I'm woefully unprepared for this... I need to educate myself a lot more in the basics

Thanks for the headsup! Creation Date: 2021-05-17T10:14:13Z

It seems like a new website has popped up: https://powersolutionrsa.co.za/ Creation Date: 2021-05-17T10:14:13Z About Us Founded in 2013, The Watt Store, was launched as an E-Commerce website specializing in Solar Power and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) products. We are based in South Africa. Our access to a huge amount of stock coupled with our 30+ years of experience and expert knowledge means that we are able to provide reliable, comprehensive advice and complete solutions.

Is this too good to be true? https://powersolutionrsa.co.za/product/6kwh-lithium-ion-battery-free-shipping-and-10-years-warrant/

Thank you for all the recommendations! I will look at each model mentioned

I've read on another post that a certain battery brand does not want its batteries to be connected to inverters when it is only a single battery (read SA warranty issues). Unfortunately my budget is very tight, I only have R20k for a battery (or batteries). This will be expanded as funds become available, which will hopefully be at the end of the year. Which battery would be the best to go for? Or should I ignore this warranty issues, given that I'm going to expand the battery bank in the next couple of months?