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Everything off grid; power, water, self-sufficiency; whether you're doing it or aspiring.

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My PV system (slrpnk.net)
submitted 2 years ago by CadeJohnson@slrpnk.net to c/offgrid@slrpnk.net
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I bought the electrical equipment from AltEStore and the panels (not shown!) from a local solar store. 4kW Schneider split-phase inverter (replaced once under warranty), and 60A MPPT. The array is a bit over 2kW. The battery bank is KiloVault lithium wired for 48V; 9.6kWh capacity (about $4800 for all eight units).

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How to Revive a dead 12V Sealed Lead Acid Battery (youtu.be)
submitted 2 years ago by poVoq@slrpnk.net to c/offgrid@slrpnk.net
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I actually have two large 220Ah batteries that I got cheaply that I am trying to repair. Not sure if they are totally broken, but the seal poped open when trying to charge them again after a while and I am a bit hesitant what to do about them. Would be a shame to just bring them to a recycle center though if they can be repaired somehow.