I built basically the same kind of system, but kept it at 12v as I run a single 200ah battery to keep costs down. Put it all in a heavy plastic tote on wheels so that I can use it on my RV or the pellet stove in the house (backup power during winter). Its all water-proof with frog skin covering the holes inlet/exhaust fans, wired with a 30a RV plug, and additional waterproof 110v outlets on the box. Used Anderson plugs for the solar and battery connectors from the RV. Like you, not a big fan of the HQST controller in my system. It doesn't like to charge at a maximum 14.6v and keeps throwing an error code. Have to run it at 14.4v to keep from getting the code. Customer service was a complete waste of time, so I just live with it. Probably better for the battery in the long-term. Have 2 residential 36v panels rated at 230w each and wired in series with 10ga wiring up on the RV roof. Using 4ga wiring from the battery to the 3000w invertor. An inexpensive hydraulic crimp tool made it super easy to assemble.
@@InTheDirtAgain I had to back it down from the 24 volt factory settings also same thing. When the batteries reached full it would do the same thing. Yeah you’re not going to get any customer service. But it is a solid unit. Of course it’s kind of like an umbrella if you have one it doesn’t rain. Well since I built this unit we have not lost power but I’m ready for the ice storm when it happens. I use my solar trailer when I go camping and that $62.00 Sunenergy 30amp controller gets the job done. Your system sounds cool !!!my next project I’m building one in a filing cabinet for the outdoor kitchen.
@@dogdazetravellergarrett1367 thanks. It’s like an umbrella I built it and we haven’t lost power since but we are do for an ice storm. I’m glad I have it now.
@@chefdlturner9056 I’ve been using 2 gauge on all these builds and should handle 150 amps I believe. Make sure not to get copper clad and 100% copper. Should be fine for 2000 watt inverter. The copper clad wire is working but I wouldn’t run 1500 watts more than 5 or 10 minutes with it. Just don’t get copper clad at all to be safe!!!
I used copper on this build two gauge my other build that I made for my chuckwagon is the one that had the copper clad and I only run it for 3 to 5 minutes so it’s been working fine but I’ll be replacing that in the near future
I am so annoyed here in South Africa, because everyone is hawking these hybrid MPPT solar inverters, struggling to find just pure sine wave inverters only without any fee-fees.
@@solardiyhobbyandrevies8118 It seems like the only proper separate pure sine wave inverters I can get here are the 12 volt Vectron inverters, which I have heard good things about, but they are only for 12V systems.
Nice system. Good job for making at least a 24v system. I cringe see too many people doing 12v system. 2 awg is an overkill for your 24v system. 4 awg is more than plenty. 4awg is at least good for 70 amps and that equal 70x24= 1680w. No need to spend more money for 2 awg wires.
@@Firephosure thanks yeah I went 24 for my main power out system and just in case I push the whole 3000 watts but I should be under 1000 watts. Thanks so much for watching I’m always learning. Wish I started with 24 volt batteries also in parallel, but it’ll work. I just am learning better though.
You could just put it on casters and roll it around when you need to move it
@@Dukedj34 good point
I built basically the same kind of system, but kept it at 12v as I run a single 200ah battery to keep costs down. Put it all in a heavy plastic tote on wheels so that I can use it on my RV or the pellet stove in the house (backup power during winter). Its all water-proof with frog skin covering the holes inlet/exhaust fans, wired with a 30a RV plug, and additional waterproof 110v outlets on the box. Used Anderson plugs for the solar and battery connectors from the RV. Like you, not a big fan of the HQST controller in my system. It doesn't like to charge at a maximum 14.6v and keeps throwing an error code. Have to run it at 14.4v to keep from getting the code. Customer service was a complete waste of time, so I just live with it. Probably better for the battery in the long-term. Have 2 residential 36v panels rated at 230w each and wired in series with 10ga wiring up on the RV roof. Using 4ga wiring from the battery to the 3000w invertor. An inexpensive hydraulic crimp tool made it super easy to assemble.
@@InTheDirtAgain I had to back it down from the 24 volt factory settings also same thing. When the batteries reached full it would do the same thing. Yeah you’re not going to get any customer service. But it is a solid unit. Of course it’s kind of like an umbrella if you have one it doesn’t rain. Well since I built this unit we have not lost power but I’m ready for the ice storm when it happens. I use my solar trailer when I go camping and that $62.00 Sunenergy 30amp controller gets the job done. Your system sounds cool !!!my next project I’m building one in a filing cabinet for the outdoor kitchen.
Nice simple setup...... No BS extras. 😎👍👍
@@dogdazetravellergarrett1367 thanks. It’s like an umbrella I built it and we haven’t lost power since but we are do for an ice storm. I’m glad I have it now.
Lookin good!
Thanks
What suze wire is used on this build? Thank you
@@chefdlturner9056 I’ve been using 2 gauge on all these builds and should handle 150 amps I believe. Make sure not to get copper clad and 100% copper. Should be fine for 2000 watt inverter. The copper clad wire is working but I wouldn’t run 1500 watts more than 5 or 10 minutes with it. Just don’t get copper clad at all to be safe!!!
I used copper on this build two gauge my other build that I made for my chuckwagon is the one that had the copper clad and I only run it for 3 to 5 minutes so it’s been working fine but I’ll be replacing that in the near future
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I am so annoyed here in South Africa, because everyone is hawking these hybrid MPPT solar inverters, struggling to find just pure sine wave inverters only without any fee-fees.
@@philipgrobler7253 I’ve been watching tons of review videos just so I know if things are what they say they are.
@@solardiyhobbyandrevies8118 It seems like the only proper separate pure sine wave inverters I can get here are the 12 volt Vectron inverters, which I have heard good things about, but they are only for 12V systems.
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Nice system. Good job for making at least a 24v system. I cringe see too many people doing 12v system. 2 awg is an overkill for your 24v system. 4 awg is more than plenty. 4awg is at least good for 70 amps and that equal 70x24= 1680w. No need to spend more money for 2 awg wires.
@@Firephosure thanks yeah I went 24 for my main power out system and just in case I push the whole 3000 watts but I should be under 1000 watts. Thanks so much for watching I’m always learning. Wish I started with 24 volt batteries also in parallel, but it’ll work. I just am learning better though.