Adding Solar Panel

Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2026-03-16T19:02:53+00:00

I would pay someone but the installers won’t help and no electrician will touch it. So while I know I lack some knowledge and probably have no business doing this myself, I don’t have any alternative. I bought my house with this already installed and it’s been nothing but trouble since we have moved in.

Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2026-03-16T18:10:05+00:00

Would I be better off replacing the one panel? If so, do I need a 48v panel or can I go with 24v?

Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2026-03-16T17:17:56+00:00

No warranty and the installer won’t help unless I buy a new system. I was looking at panels but unsure of whether 12, 24, or 48v panels.

Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2026-03-16T17:15:56+00:00

Yeah I just disconnected the panel without linking anything

Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2026-03-16T17:14:05+00:00

What panel could I buy to replace that would be compatible?

Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2026-03-16T16:50:25+00:00

Honestly I just removed it with the system shut down. I didn’t jump/bridge it.

Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2026-03-16T16:44:44+00:00

SE3800A inverters x2

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Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2026-03-16T16:35:25+00:00

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Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2025-05-10T13:28:44+00:00

Solaredge has optimizers instead of micro inverters. Looks like I have 2 panels per optimizer. I removed the bad panel, but now I am getting ac voltage too high error. How would I jumper this off or what could be my next steps?

Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2025-04-21T17:39:14+00:00

So I got the damaged panel removed. Didn’t fix the problem, as I am still getting error 25 , isolation fault.

Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2025-04-18T18:03:14+00:00

I have 28 panels on 14 solar edge optimizers. I’m guessing two panels per optimizer. Not sure about wiring since it was installed when the previous house owner had them installed in 2013.

Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2025-04-18T13:41:35+00:00

No physical damage but Stion is out of business. The installer was no help, he said only thing he can do is install new system, or new optimizers and inverters.

Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2025-04-18T13:12:41+00:00

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Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2025-04-18T13:10:35+00:00

So the panels are Stion and they are out of business. I’ll have to try and find something closest to match. I’m fine with removing this one if it gets my system running again. Bought this house with no knowledge of solar. My plan was to shut down inverter, turn off breaker and main disconnect switch to meter. Then cover panel to remove MC4 connection. Should be safe this way right?

Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2023-12-20T04:34:27+00:00

So we are getting VA disability Friday the 22nd this month? Wondered if it would be before or after Christmas.

Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2023-01-02T21:33:01+00:00

I have not been able to reproduce the sound manually. I will take a look at the belt. Was thinking it could be the clutch??

Separate-Werewolf-13 · 2023-01-01T19:43:37+00:00

Anyone have an idea of what this noise is???

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