Good morning!!!!

[sodamo]

Are 3 batteries paralleled for each of the 4 chargers?

No, all 12 are parallel to common bus. The 4 charge controllers connect to this common bus but have individual input from own PV array. Each FM80 can handle about 4500kw @ 48 volts. I have 14.08ke divided between them. 1 has 16 panels @ 250 watts each (4kw), the other 3 each have 12 panels @ 280 watts each(3.36kw)

 

[buckeyefarmer]

No, all 12 are parallel to common bus. The 4 charge controllers connect to this common bus but have individual input from own PV array. Each FM80 can handle about 4500kw @ 48 volts. I have 14.08ke divided between them. 1 has 16 panels @ 250 watts each (4kw), the other 3 each have 12 panels @ 280 watts each(3.36kw)

You already answered my next question, lol.

 

[sodamo]

So the flexmax’s are in parallel.

I’m working on your 1 line, lol. I used to do power system design in my rookie career, just never did solar.

Does the diesel gen have its own dc charger?

How do backup gen tie into radians? Into the distribution panel?

I’m guessing no permit.

Sounds like a challenge some existing http://outbackpower.com/resources/documents/wiring-diagrams

Yes, in parallel. each CC has own battery connection via breaker, pV connection via breaker and GFCI breaker. CCc are common tied to shunt. Radians also share a shunt.

The diesel generator will connect to the ACIn of the two black units behind the pole on right. They are FX3048T inverter/chargers. I will operate in Charger mode only. The FXs will get their POS 48vdc from the combiner box below via 2 breakers. Their NEG connection will be via shunt on the 8048. Control will be via the Mate3s to their left, which will set the parameters for the FX to trigger a 12 vdc relay via its AUX connection.

The Radian generator will feed to one of the meters then to Radian ACin. It will be controlled by own Mate3s, not shown, in same manner but to own relay.

Distribution panel gets 240vac feed from Radians AC Out. Not clear on this yet as a bit different from my old system as to breakers and bypass.

Well, the original system was permitted.

 

[RoyJackson]

2019-11-20, 0330

33 right now...high in the mid-30's today. Fortunately, that major ice storm didn't actually happen! Snow showers today...

 

[Looking4new]

Sounds like a challenge some existing http://outbackpower.com/resources/documents/wiring-diagrams

Yes, in parallel. each CC has own battery connection via breaker, pV connection via breaker and GFCI breaker. CCc are common tied to shunt. Radians also share a shunt.

The diesel generator will connect to the ACIn of the two black units behind the pole on right. They are FX3048T inverter/chargers. I will operate in Charger mode only. The FXs will get their POS 48vdc from the combiner box below via 2 breakers. Their NEG connection will be via shunt on the 8048. Control will be via the Mate3s to their left, which will set the parameters for the FX to trigger a 12 vdc relay via its AUX connection.

The Radian generator will feed to one of the meters then to Radian ACin. It will be controlled by own Mate3s, not shown, in same manner but to own relay.

Distribution panel gets 240vac feed from Radians AC Out. Not clear on this yet as a bit different from my old system as to breakers and bypass.

Well, the original system was permitted.

This is classed as 'repairs' to the original system and no permit needed?

 

[Eric Salop]

Good morning, 4C/39F and more than a little windy this morning.

Mid afternoon yesterday the electric supply to this area failed yet again. I thought it quite cosy to later come inside and find my wife preparing food to the light of 9 candles. She was not quite as enamoured at the planning needed to extract ingredients from the fridge in as short a door opening time as possible and later was frustrated to discover that our ageing eyes now struggle to read in poor light conditions. While power is back I should spend some internet time finding a 12V reading lamp to run off batteries so she can still enjoy a good book the next time this happens.

Eric do you have a boom on your FEL to pick up your octagon or how are you planing on picking it up without it hitting the hood?

I have a good reach with this loader, but you are right in thinking that it is tight and I may need to make a short extension boom. In the past I have turned the forks upside down too, which all helps to get better height/reach with light loads. The cladding will only be 1.2mm thick galvanised steel sheet, so I expect the loader will still be able to lift it fine.

David, that's quite a system for the installer to put together without using a diagram. I guess that's an indication that to you and your installer, off grid solar/generator/battery living has become second nature.

 

[Looking4new]

Good morning.

Temp is 30 and going up to 37°F. Wind NNW 7 mph. 40% chance of flurries or rain changing to flurries overnight. Risk of freezing drizzle overnight.
What a mixed bag that is.

I have the water softener guy coming today to (a) fill it with salt and (b) service the powerhead. Maybe he will teach one of us how to adjust the backflow frequency to oftener than it self cleans now.
I need to empty the hot water tank and dose it with a gallon of peroxide. That should be done every 6 months or so with my uber hard water.

I got a letter the other day from the lender of the loot for my backhoe, stating that if I didn't insure it and make them the 'primary' recipient if there was to be a claim, they would insure it themselves and charge me accordingly.

My insurer wanted over $700.oo/ year or $58.33/month and the lender got insurance for $10.90/month or $130.08/year.
That move alone saved me $48./month.
The only catch is that the BH is the ONLY thing that is insured, not the Kioti and no liability and no property damage.
That will change when the hoe is all paid for, and I decide that the Kioti will be part of my company. (The company will buy the Kioti off me, used.)

I filled the oil tank yesterday, paid $1.20/L or $4.54/US gallon. Those prices are both 'tax in'.


Have a good day all

 

[Buppies]

44 high of 58 even milder later in the week but rain Friday

Prayers for all

Happy hump day

 

[ronjhall]

Coffee is done brewing. 35° with mostly cloudy skies this morning. Heading to 43° with mix of sun and clouds. Dentist appointment got canceled because hygienist cut her finger. Hope she is back tomorrow for rescheduled appointment. Conserved energy most of the day. Going to try dehydrating some apples today in toaster oven.

Eric, lots of very bright LED lanterns out there. I have one of these.

David, good looking project.

Looking, I never heard of putting peroxide in water heater. I have done chloride in the water system. But have not done it in many years. Softener keeps the water in heater from collecting sediment.

Buckeye, nice looking fire pit. I am still using a Maytag SS tub for a fire pit.

Hawkeye, glad you have choices.

Prayers and best wishes to all.

Bird, I still have the Sleep Number we bought 20 years ago. Never had a problem with it. Have a newer one that we bought last year. It's a 360 P5 with Flexfit 2. Very comfortable bed. Hope your new one works out.

Good Morning All.

 

[wngsprd]

40 going to 54.

Sodamo, sounds like BEF is ready for a trip to the Big Island to make an electrical diagram for you.

Don, Meyer lemon, yum...so many cedars.

Pulled 170 times and the log splitter wouldn't start...I must be getting old...seems like last year or the year before I pulled 220 or more to get it started, and this year I just ran out of gas (my own, not the splitter). I'll get back to it as soon as I get back from an appointment. Plus it seems to start in warmer air better.