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    Chinese Solar Panels and Customs

    Greetings, I just learned a valuable lesson on trade as it relates to Chinese solar panels and importing to the US. In short, this isn't allowed. I purchased some thin film mono panels from Aliexpress which were shipped via DHL. The panels got hung up at customs and I managed to contact them...
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    Initial high amp draws - Solar Charge controllers

    I am finding that most solar charge controllers have low Amp ratings(10-30A). I recently converted a mini-fridge into a chest mini-fridge and am running it off my lead acid battery connected to the charge controller rated for 20A. When the fridge initially kicks on, it pulls nearly 40A and the...
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    Lithium charge controllers

    I have one of those cheapo solar charge controllers for my solar setup. I am looking to go lithium/lifepo4 for batteries soon and im wondering what is the fundamental difference between the charge controllers. If you have the ability to set the controller to a particular voltage, what is it...
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    This 13S BMS

    Greetings, I just snagged up this BMS from china and I want to get some input. There are 14 leads. 1st off - I got this because it was dirt cheap($20 shipped). So naturally, I'm suspicious of it. But, I'll give it a chance to prove itself (for fun). Anybody used this or seen this? It...
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    48V configurations - versatility -

    Greetings, a newb here and I am looking to build a versatile Li-ion pack from 18650s to power a 48V 1000W rear hub bicycle kit. I would like the capability to easily remove defective cells if necessary. And also to have the packs wired in 12V configurations. Is this a problem for balancing...
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