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Joined: 23/11/2020
Location: AustraliaPosts: 12
| Posted: 07:47pm 14 Sep 2025 |
Gday all
I have lived where I am atm since 1997 and have not been connected to grid the entire time,had no idea what power was worth or when it was off.Not completely smooth sailing but have been very happy with my system.
Lead acid battteries originally but now 24v 900amp lithium cells wired by myself.
We have purchased a property in a different location for when we eventually retire and it is grid connected with no solar at all.
My plan if possible and leagal……?
*Get heap of used panels,still can’t fathom how cheap they are .My first 3 64w panels cost me $750 each😲
*set up 48v battery bank,not sure if I’ll make my own or go server rack or similar
*this is where I have no idea,I’d like to have my system run the house but have grid power as either a straight swap(automatically)or as a backup battery charger.From what I’ve read the Victron multi plus units can do this job for me but is it leagal and safe.Can it be set so NO power can get back to the grid.I have no want or need to export to grid.
My current system has a diesel engine that is direct coupled to a special 24v alternator which starts automatically at 25% soc and off at 30%.works fantastic and I’d simply like similar set up at new place but just use grid to do same thing if possible?
Any thoughts or tips greatly appreciated
Cheers Bush