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  1. DieselAddict

    Numerous first timer "pre-buy" questions, can I get some help?

    The 40kw/hr are batteries from a Chevy Volt (3 of them actually) with a Batrium BMS setup. The new batteries are LiFE 5kw/hr rack mount modules.
  2. DieselAddict

    Numerous first timer "pre-buy" questions, can I get some help?

    I have about 40 kw/hr of battery now. I have another 30 kw/hr of battery on standby to add to the system. Its 48v. When I build the house the plan is to have 100 to 120 kw/hr of battery power. The inverters are a pair of Schneider 6848s. One of the cheap inverter/chargers will fully load a...
  3. DieselAddict

    Numerous first timer "pre-buy" questions, can I get some help?

    How much battery capacity will you have? My Schneider inverters have battery chargers built in but I'm considering not using them when I build my final config. Reason why is the inverter will pass through the generator power to loads and use any excess to charge batteries. They use the same...
  4. DieselAddict

    Numerous first timer "pre-buy" questions, can I get some help?

    That is good info. First, MEPs don't last 30k/hrs. Like any machine they do break and they do wear out. The engine in a MEP802 has long life potential, but not knowing how it will be treated or the initial condition of the set, I'd guess that 10khrs is what you should expect to get. Could you...
  5. DieselAddict

    Numerous first timer "pre-buy" questions, can I get some help?

    Quick question, What is the motivation for changing to a diesel generator? What is your current experience with the EU3000? Is it not getting the job done?
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