HomeGrid. LVD setpoint for HomeGrid falls within range of the Outbacks, so LVD actually works, 3R(ish) enclosure and a built-in display. Can't speak for longevity, the oldest one we got out there is 3 years old or so, but no issues as of yet. As noted on this forum,the firmware update process is brutal but we have not done one in 1.5 years and I have heard it has improved.
Aloha, Lou Russo Spree Solar Systems LLC C-34322 On Sun, Jun 29, 2025 at 1:55 AM Jay via RE-wrenches < [email protected]> wrote: > Hi Wayne. > > As it’s an offgrid system open loop my preference is for batteries that > have a built in display so you don’t need wifi/web connection to monitor. > > If the customer has a FNDC or trimetric the accuracy of those with lithium > can take a while to dial in. > Having an actual % reading on the battery has been very helpful to the few > dozen systems I’ve retro fitted lithium into offgrid systwms. > > I also look for batteries that give setup settings for open loop. Most > don’t. > > Ive used a few brands and have been happy with eg4. > > Out of curiosity 5kwh seems extremely small. > > Jay > > On Jun 28, 2025, at 9:05 PM, Wayne Irwin via RE-wrenches < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > We have an off-grid customer who has a 10KW array and 2 - VFXR3648's, 2 - > FM 80's and dying lead acid batts. > > I'm looking for advice on pairing something in the range of +/-5 kWh of > Lithium (preferably LFP). > I have not yet paired OB with lithium. Compatibility and Reliability are > my goal. > What has worked best for you? > > Your experience and advice are greatly appreciated. > > Wayne Irwin > President > License #CVC56695 > State Licensed Solar Contractor > Pure Energy Solar International Inc. > [email protected] > PureEnergySolar.com <http://pureenergysolar.com/> > SolarChargingStation.com <http://solarchargingstation.com/> > 352 377-6527 Office > 352 336-3299 Fax > > The Sun Is Always Shining! > > The content of this message is Pure Energy Solar Confidential. If you are > not the intended recipient and have received this message in error, any use > or distribution is prohibited. Please notify me immediately by reply e-mail > and delete this message from your computer system. Thank you. > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > >
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