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Hey all need some advice on batterie bank setup, I have a 48v system and I have 2 charge controllers outback flexmax 80 and 40 amp .
I have 24ea 12v  100ah agm batteries and I want the best way to set them up ie one big bank of 48 v or split them into multiple banks?
And any pros and cons of either. Thanks for any info

Need a little help, I bought a used xantrex true charge 40 charge controller ,but it has no temp sensor.
I can't seem to find one on line, they are discontinued . They do have them in stock for a true charge 2 it is the latest model .
They doth seem to have a phone jack kind of connection. Any one have any idea  if they are interchangeable? Or any line on a the older type sensor. Thanks

Ok, here's the deal . I found 24 ea sonnenschein 12v 100ah for sale $40.00 ea seller says he bought 2 years ago from someone who was using them in a electric bus and they wer 2 years old when he bought them. His solar project did not happen they have been in his garage not being used but he says he has kept them topped off. He says he was told they have 75% of there life left ?I thought I would buy a batterie analyzer to check them out but looking at them on line you have to enter amp hrs on tester. Can these types of tester tell me what I need to know? I need to act fast so give me some advice if you can. Thanks

Hey all, I just got a changfachi 195 and I am having a problem finding parts. I called hardy diesel and they closed there doors then I was told masters farm supply also no luck. Where is everyone on here getting parts?

Should the neutral on st winding be grounded? Or should you just have a case ground?

Hey all, I am new to this site but have been a member at listerengine.com for some time.
So far I have 18 230 watt sharp panels and two outback 3648 inverters with the 500 base AC/ dc breaker panels I also have the outback mx80 charge controller. I currently have 8ea 6. Volt 120amph batteries and 4ea  12 volt school bus batteries big suckers but don't know the amp hours on them. As far. As generators I have a listeroid 8/1 with a st10, a ashwamegh 24/2, a lister hr3 with a 40 kw Lima generator and a
Chanfa chi 195 a maccalte 9kw generator.
I know that I will need more batteries and a altanator.
My plan so far is to put the solar panels on a building about 100" from the house and wire panels for voltage higher than 48 volts, but I'm not sure weather I should put inverters in the same building as solar panels and generator or put inverters 100 ' away in the house the same question goes for the batteries?
I am also looking for advice on the best altanator . I hope to make the system as dummie proof as posable as to not destroy my batteries.
Also if I use the batteries I I have making two 48v banks do I have to use and charge them separately ?
Well this is probably enough questions to start with as you can tell I am new to the solar and batteries  so all info is helpful .
As far as loads go I don't really know yet it is just my wife and I  we have wood boiler for heat and very insulated 1200 sq' house, gas stove, gas dryer and normal other appliances ie flat screen TVs and so on we will need AC in July and aug.
Many thanks honda lee