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by Monkeytom
Sat, 04 Apr 2020, 11:42
Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
Topic: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters
Replies: 3265
Views: 1277235

Re: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters

Well after hooking up a PIP 4048HS to do a comparison on the solar charge controllers on the 5048MS all is not what it seems. And wise words from my dad “ Never believe anything that you hear and only half of what you see” ring true again. The outputs differ greatly with about 500 watts of sun the H...
by Monkeytom
Sat, 04 Apr 2020, 08:45
Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
Topic: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters
Replies: 3265
Views: 1277235

Re: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters

Well I have had the two PIP 5048MS inverters installed a couple of weeks now, and have noticed two interesting things. First the mppt solar charge controllers do not input nearly as much power to the battery as the old PIP 4048HS units. My solar panels are running about 70 volt dc in. And second to ...
by Monkeytom
Fri, 20 Mar 2020, 08:34
Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
Topic: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters
Replies: 3265
Views: 1277235

Re: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters

Hope your all good, Some sad news my good mate Rob Black VK2BBR passed away late last year, he used a pair of 5048's. Well its been a while here is my update, I installed a pair of PIP4048HS inverters with a 20KWh 15S LIFePO4 Battery and 6Kw of solar 3Kw on each inverter 4 1/2 years ago. This has wo...
by Monkeytom
Sat, 22 Dec 2018, 08:11
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Tesla quick top up.
Replies: 2
Views: 1486

Tesla quick top up.

by Monkeytom
Wed, 07 Nov 2018, 13:28
Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
Topic: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters
Replies: 3265
Views: 1277235

Re: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters

Hello erland82 You could turn the inverter on/off with switch when you get there but the MPPT stops as well Paul are you sure about that? With My pair of PIP4048HS i switch the second inverter off every day and the solar side works seperate to the AC inverter side, Same with the Pip3024HS i have in...
by Monkeytom
Thu, 18 Oct 2018, 19:17
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: MMP PIP4048HS inverters
Replies: 0
Views: 1086

MMP PIP4048HS inverters

I will have for sale shortly a couple of MMP PIP4048HS (PWM) 4kw 48 volt pure sine wave inverters with built in 50 Amp solar charge controllers and 60 Amp AC chargers, these are coming up 3 years old and have each done 1.5 yrs service never an issue, I am upgrading with new ones in the next weeks an...
by Monkeytom
Mon, 13 Mar 2017, 20:41
Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
Topic: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters
Replies: 3265
Views: 1277235

PIP-4048MS inverter

yes you can power down the slave whenever and save your idle current at night and day and switch it back on whenever. I use a Digital Current switch on the inverter output to turn on the second PIP when my load exceeds 2750 watts it switches a timer relay and holds the slave on for approx. 30 minute...
by Monkeytom
Sat, 24 Sep 2016, 21:49
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: Karmann Ghia with AC-50
Replies: 25
Views: 7401

Karmann Ghia with AC-50

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by Monkeytom
Sat, 24 Sep 2016, 21:07
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: Karmann Ghia with AC-50
Replies: 25
Views: 7401

Karmann Ghia with AC-50

A bit of an update, well I sold my second motor so that freed up some funds to keep the project moving forward, I purchased a charger discharger to test all my used cells and they are testing as well as I expected, most of my second hand six years old ebay purchase thundersky 90Ah cells are measurin...
by Monkeytom
Fri, 05 Aug 2016, 19:19
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Expressions of interest AC50 Kit
Replies: 4
Views: 1315

Expressions of interest AC50 Kit

Now sold thanks Tom
by Monkeytom
Fri, 29 Jul 2016, 02:06
Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
Topic: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters
Replies: 3265
Views: 1277235

PIP-4048MS inverter

Mine went into fault and dropped the load when it was in parallel with low battery . I can't tell you what it would do on overload haven't been there yet. I feel if AC mains is connected the pip will be in phase with the mains shortly after coming on line. I have found switching between pip and grid...
by Monkeytom
Thu, 28 Jul 2016, 19:55
Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
Topic: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters
Replies: 3265
Views: 1277235

PIP-4048MS inverter

I have seen my 4048 switch to bypass only on low battery voltage and only when using one unit, With both units on in parallel this does not work. I have my pair set up so one runs all the time and the output is run thru a digital current switch as the first units output gets up to about 70% the seco...
by Monkeytom
Thu, 28 Jul 2016, 19:04
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Expressions of interest AC50 Kit
Replies: 4
Views: 1315

Expressions of interest AC50 Kit

I would like to move one of these so I can buy some more bits for our project
I will drop the price again $5250.00 thanks Tom 0418 753676
by Monkeytom
Wed, 06 Jul 2016, 16:10
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Expressions of interest AC50 Kit
Replies: 4
Views: 1315

Expressions of interest AC50 Kit

Price drop now $5500.00 here is a deal that will save you some money.
by Monkeytom
Fri, 10 Jun 2016, 01:49
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Expressions of interest AC50 Kit
Replies: 4
Views: 1315

Expressions of interest AC50 Kit


This kit is now in stock on the Gold Coast Qld. And for sale $6000 sold new in the box without warranty these are new old stock.thanks Tom 0418753676
by Monkeytom
Wed, 06 Apr 2016, 02:35
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: Karmann Ghia with AC-50
Replies: 25
Views: 7401

Karmann Ghia with AC-50

Thanks Eric, The yellow cells are Thundersky 90Ah and the Blue ones are CALB 100Ah, I have cut some thick Formica sheet, Like used on counter tops in years gone by. For the end plates and clamped the cells together with 4 6mm threaded rods with some U shaped steel across the formica. Each stack of 1...
by Monkeytom
Mon, 04 Apr 2016, 15:42
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Expressions of interest AC50 Kit
Replies: 4
Views: 1315

Expressions of interest AC50 Kit

I will shortly have For sale one New in the Box Kit, AC-50 motor Curtis 1238-7501 controller 96 Volt 550 Amps Curtis Spyglass 840 meter monitor with harness. Amps, Volts, RPM, Motor temp etc. Curtis PB6 Pot Box Curtis Albright Contactor SW200-336 24 volt powered by controller, I am located on the Go...
by Monkeytom
Mon, 04 Apr 2016, 15:01
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: Karmann Ghia with AC-50
Replies: 25
Views: 7401

Karmann Ghia with AC-50

Yes it sure is, I have stacked and clamped into groups of 10 cells 5 of each in parallel then 3 stacks = 48Volts, I have cleaned terminals and battery links and assembled with Aluminox Electrical joining paste, will use two of these in series for 96 volt car battery which I can split in two with And...
by Monkeytom
Tue, 22 Mar 2016, 21:51
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: Karmann Ghia with AC-50
Replies: 25
Views: 7401

Karmann Ghia with AC-50

And some more batteries, 45 x Blue 100Ah CALB cells . turns out they are the same size as the Thundersky 90Ah cells only 7mm thicker so I will stack 5 of each in a stack of 10 cells that will give me 9 stacks and 3 x 48 volt packs two for the Karmann Ghia and one for the house battery. I do need a r...
by Monkeytom
Tue, 22 Mar 2016, 21:44
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: Karmann Ghia with AC-50
Replies: 25
Views: 7401

Karmann Ghia with AC-50

Well a quick update I have been buying more stuff.
I got a QuiQ charger and some contactors and a set of 350A Anderson connectors
by Monkeytom
Thu, 10 Mar 2016, 14:10
Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
Topic: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters
Replies: 3265
Views: 1277235

PIP-4048MS inverter

Thanks Coulomb and Weber and others for all your work and posts on these inverters, It has helped me get mine up and running well, I have bought some more used batteries last weekend 43 x 100Ah Blue Calb and will use 30 x 90Ah yellow TS in Parallel with 30 x 100Ah Calb in the Karman Ghia split in tw...
by Monkeytom
Thu, 25 Feb 2016, 05:11
Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
Topic: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters
Replies: 3265
Views: 1277235

PIP-4048MS inverter

Thanks Weber I was thinking two for the solar one on each PIP, and one big one for battery disconnect. I was thinking of Hard wiring one pack and the other two on Anderson connectors the big ones 135A I saw some where. I will Give Tim at EV Works a call next week he has been very helpful. Thanks for...
by Monkeytom
Wed, 24 Feb 2016, 23:33
Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
Topic: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters
Replies: 3265
Views: 1277235

PIP-4048MS inverter

Thanks Weber I will get a couple of these maybe three and do three separate strings 15S1P two on Anderson plugs.{so I can use 30 in the car} I followed the PIP charging today all good to Absorb at 55.5V although I will raise it to 55.8 as I measured the voltage at the battery terminals and it was 0....
by Monkeytom
Wed, 24 Feb 2016, 03:26
Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
Topic: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters
Replies: 3265
Views: 1277235

PIP-4048MS inverter

Thanks Weber your detective work helped a lot with the remote switch. I bought 43 used 90Ah sky cells they are 6 years old but I was told they had only been cycled about 20 times they seem good so far with one a little swollen and not the same as the others. I bottom Balanced at 2.80 V I brought the...
by Monkeytom
Tue, 23 Feb 2016, 03:11
Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
Topic: PIP-4048MS and PIP-5048MS inverters
Replies: 3265
Views: 1277235

PIP-4048MS inverter

Just a Quick update with my Parallel PIPs. All good After the inverters are wired and set to Parallel mode, which ever inverter is turned on first becomes the Master, once the master is active and the Slave is turned on it takes about 8 seconds to come on line and share the load. If the Slave is tur...