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Probably a silly question - and apologies if already answered - but - are these true hybrid?

Managed to find a cheap BMS to just get me further in terms of testing and verification.

Hello all, I purchased a 48v 200ah battery and didn't test before purchase. I'm an idiot. I know 😃 Turns out the BMS in it appears non-functional. Voltage testing on P- and B+ shows very low voltage. Testing on B-and B+ shows proper pack voltages. BMS appears to be in some sort of protection mode that I can't get it out of. I suspect a completely "throw in the bin" BMS. Looking for a another BMS with CAN just to get functional. I'm in Cape Town. Please PM if you have something laying about for cheap that you have no use for. Thanks

That theory is solid. Precisely how my Solis operates. Geyser and Oven are the only 2 circuits I classified as non-essential and is wired grid side. All other circuits are on a separate SUB-DB. CT Clamp on incoming grid feed. Geyser heats up through various ways depending on PV availability. Enough PV and it heats up using solar entirely. Not enough PV it uses a combination of Solar and Battery. Not enough solar and battery (combined), it uses whatever it can from solar, battery and supplements differences from the grid. If grid is lost, the inverter does not feedback at all to non-essential circuits (by design). For me, that means, Geyser and Oven completely unavailable during grid loss.

Hello all, I'm hoping someone in the Cape Town are can perhaps point me in the right direction. I'm over the corporate world and would like to explore pivoting careers from IT to becoming a certified electrician - single phase for now. It would have to be part time for course as I can't stop the current income stream to do something full time. Any recommendations on the path to follow? Schools/Courses/Colleges etc. Thanks

Have you adjusted your inverter in accordance with the battery though?

Are you referring to the FreedomWon? If so, can you perhaps share a link to the special please? I'm looking to add another battery as well

@Powerforum Store - perhaps any specials on panels?

I had a nuisance EL trip and only during rain. I tracked my issue down to water ingress on a junction point outdoors for my pool pump. Perhaps your issue may prove to be something similar?

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Price : 9000 Location : Cape Town / Blouberg Side Pics: https://ibb.co/tQh6zkX https://ibb.co/SrzGRrv https://ibb.co/RTP5Qqj Link: https://www.startsolar.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/SolaXBox.pdf Manual: https://www.startsolar.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SolaX_Box.pdf On this page, you will find and How-To Video instructions and downloads for FAQ's for the SOLAX Box Hybrid Inverter https://mspd.africa/support/solax-box/ Notes: This is a warm standby inverter I purchased and wired in as a backup for my current Solis inverter in the event of a failure of my main inverter where my main inverter would need to go in for repair under warranty. I'm currently looking at moving my main inverter from the Solis 5kW to an 8kW inverter and then make the Solis my warm standby. The SolaxBox for sale is essentially a server rack with the separate rack mounted modules slotted in (Control Box, Inverter, Charger,MPPT etc). This has hybrid blending capabilities. The Control Box contains all the breakers and meters to control feedback etc. Sale does not include any Lithium or other chemistry based batteries. I have run this inverter using a LifePower 200ah 48v battery and that was literally plug and play and comms established. I'm guessing the same would likely apply for most other BMS based batteries. It's quite an inverter with amazing functionality and kinda looks nice too in it's own rack I reckon This will need to be collected using a bakkie and a buddy or 2. It's HEAVY. This will not fit in a hatchback or sedan.

Can you post a pic of the panel specs. I highly doubt those are 12v panels. Look for the Open circuit voltage (Voc) values on the panels.

Can you perhaps share the details and possibly sales links of this inverter please?

" I didn't have a proper MC4 crimper, so I just squashed the connectors on with pliers" You should fix this though 😃 Edit : I misread - thought you actually joined the wires by twisting them together with pliers .My bad. Squashing them IN the connectors with pliers seems just fine to me 🤣

Very interesting content. Wondering the validity of it all. Make sense in a way I guess, my Solis has integrated isolator