General Discussion Insights on Batteries and Power Builds
Welcome New Members
Tell us who you are and what you want to get out of this forum. All new members are welcome!
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Tell Us about Your Build or Project
Post your DIY solar power system! Pictures or it didn't happen :)
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New Learners Section
No questions are too insignifact to a learner. Post them here.
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Mistakes I've made or seen.
Did your experimental battery or home built inverter experience a rapid, unplanned disassembly? Reverse polarity a $3K inverter, and see it go up in smoke? Share it here!
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Solar Systems
RV, Van and Other Mobile Systems
RVs, Trailers, Truck and Van Systems.
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Marine
Building a system that can withstand a marine environment is difficult! Talk about it here
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Harsh Environment
Extreme Temperatures? Advanced Autonomy Systems? Talk about it here!
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Air Conditioning and Climate Control
Anybody that has done it efficiently (or not) post your ideas and stories here.
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Water Pumps and Power Sources
Using battery, wind or solar as your energy source to pump water.
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Energy Storage Are you a battery addict? Same here. You can NEVER have too many batteries!
General Battery Discussion
Anything and everything batteries!
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Off-The-Shelf Batteries
Battleborn, Relion, Simpliphi, Kilovault, and anything already built and sold as complete.!
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DIY LiFePO4 Battery Banks
Advanced user discussion on BMS/ Cell Configurations/ Temperature Regulation/ Cell Sources and more
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Salvaged Lithium
Tesla Batteries, Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt or any other batteries.
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Uncommon Batteries: LTO/ NCA/ NMC/ Li-Poly
Not recommended for solar, but still an option. See what others are doing and post questions here
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Back-up Generators
Backup petroleum energy storage for off-grid solar systems
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Solar Equipment Reviews and Technical Support Trying to program an inverter? Need to post your thoughts on a solar panel? Post it here :)
Solar Charge Controllers
MPPT/PWM/Converters without batteries and anything else you find! Discuss it here :)
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Solar Generator and Micro Systems
A battery/inverter/charge controller setup for mobile or stationary application. They are usually ready built or "plug-n-play".
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Home Brew Solar Electronics
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Tool Section High quality solar installation tools will make your life 1000x easier! Discuss your favorite tools here
Bench Top Tools and Testing Equipment
Scopes, Meters, Capacity Testers and More!
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Power Tools and Soldering Irons
Large Power Strippers, Impact guns, Soldering Irons and more
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Learning and Help Center
Safety Check Section
Post pictures of your DIY system, and have other people check for safety issues
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Troubleshooting Help
Dealing with a frustrating problem with your system? Post it here!
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Solar Array Mounting Methods and Advice
Tips and tricks for mounting solar panels to different roof materials and environments
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Codes and Regulations
Need help following local laws when installing your system? Not sure if what you are doing will land you in jail or with a hefty fine?
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Electrical Safety Gear
Did a pair of safety glasses save your vision? Did soldering smoke hurt your lungs and you found a product to fix it? Post it here!
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Complaint Corner
Dislike something about this forum? Want to add a discussion topic? Talk about it here and it will get fixed!
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DIY Battery Market Place. Sell what you got! Use at your own risk. Our forum assumes no responsibility for products purchased in this area. This section is for individuals only! No vendors allowed!
Solar Panels for Sale
Have some spare panels laying around? Sell them here!
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Online Deals to Share with Others
Found a cheap price on some batteries? Share it here!
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Corporate Advertising Advertise your products and services here.
Other Renewable Energy Sources
Hydroelectric
Have a small stream in your backyard and wish to create free power from it? Check out what others have done here!
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Wind Turbines
Discuss and build wind turbine systems! Check out what other people have built and share your own
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