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opinion:frater_secessus:epever [2023/01/18 14:54]
frater_secessus [anecdotes about tracking crashes]
opinion:frater_secessus:epever [2023/01/18 14:55]
frater_secessus [issues]
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     * it will adjust to changing conditions, but it can be slow.  One might say "plodding".       * it will adjust to changing conditions, but it can be slow.  One might say "plodding".  
     * it can be slow to react after long periods of no load - see [[https://www.reddit.com/r/SolarDIY/comments/ttxs1b/switched_to_lifepo4_some_questions/i30s3ve/|this reddit post]] where I describe the phenomenon     * it can be slow to react after long periods of no load - see [[https://www.reddit.com/r/SolarDIY/comments/ttxs1b/switched_to_lifepo4_some_questions/i30s3ve/|this reddit post]] where I describe the phenomenon
-    * it can get confused in complex solar conditions, as with partly-cloudy skies and high winds, or in breezes that move partial shade around on the panels.  In these conditions Vpanel can fall to just above Vbatt, severely hobbling solar harvest.((effectively matching PWM output))+    * it can get confused in complex solar conditions, as with partly-cloudy skies and high winds, or in breezes that move partial shade around on the panels.  In these conditions Vpanel can crash to just above Vbatt, severely hobbling solar harvest.((effectively matching PWM output))
   * the large AN controllers (≥50A) have **undersized terminal screws** which can snap under overzealous tightening.  IMO EpEver should update the design with hefty BN-series terminal screws.    * the large AN controllers (≥50A) have **undersized terminal screws** which can snap under overzealous tightening.  IMO EpEver should update the design with hefty BN-series terminal screws. 
   * firmware does not appear to be field-upgradable without hacking   * firmware does not appear to be field-upgradable without hacking
opinion/frater_secessus/epever.txt · Last modified: 2023/07/03 12:15 by frater_secessus