chimera: And then there were two,… just need to earth the batteries to get sign off.

I'd be looking for a bit more if I was signing it off. However assuming it is 48v, what are the rules around sign off ?

dukezoid: +1 interested!

Don’t wish to be a downer, though reading post #15 prompts some reservations https://diysolarforum.com/threads/basen-green-diy-case-48v-v2.87477/

Is pricing so much better vs local-sourcing CATL or Micromall 48v ~300/340 AH (with benefit of local service and CGA)?

Crikey ! I looked at these 6 months ago when I was speccing up my system, but discounted them as it was obviously going to be a crap shoot as to what actually arrived. That was after several email exchanges. And you can absolutely guarantee no QC.

Back to the OP. I would not want these within 5m of any flammable part of my dwelling. Certainly not in the basement. Maybe in an outhouse with a sprinkler system. And while you are at it, read AS/NZS3000 and figure out  how to route/secure wiring that becomes part of your installation.

fastbike:

 

while you are at it, read AS/NZS3000 and figure out  how to route/secure wiring that becomes part of your installation.

 

Wouldn't the electrician take care of this for you?

dantheperson:

 

fastbike:

 

while you are at it, read AS/NZS3000 and figure out  how to route/secure wiring that becomes part of your installation.

 

 

Wouldn't the electrician take care of this for you?

 

If the sparky had installed it. The OP installed it, so onus is on him to have more than a brief acquaintance with what is required.

dukezoid: +1 interested!


Don’t wish to be a downer, though reading post #15 prompts some reservations https://diysolarforum.com/threads/basen-green-diy-case-48v-v2.87477/

Is pricing so much better vs local-sourcing CATL or Micromall 48v ~300/340 AH (with benefit of local service and CGA)?

chimera: Pricing better yes. NZ$3500 landed for 15kwh (12kwh usable at 80% DoD)

I assembled it,

Oh so it is a kitset, you install the cells into the battery box yourself?

chimera: Clearly there was a heap of other stuff the electrical inspector checked for sign off, I’m just saying the lack of earthing was one if the things he picked up that was missing. The solar installer needs to come back and sort.

dukezoid: +1 interested!


Don’t wish to be a downer, though reading post #15 prompts some reservations https://diysolarforum.com/threads/basen-green-diy-case-48v-v2.87477/

Is pricing so much better vs local-sourcing CATL or Micromall 48v ~300/340 AH (with benefit of local service and CGA)?

Post 15 looks significantly different pictures internally to mine. Maybe v1 vs v2?

dantheperson:

 

chimera: Pricing better yes. NZ$3500 landed for 15kwh (12kwh usable at 80% DoD)

I assembled it,

 

Oh so it is a kitset, you install the cells into the battery box yourself?

 

[Disclaimer, I know nothing]

You can go either way - empty box with BMS, DIY add your own cells (make sure comes with a good BMS!) or fully assembled. Sounds like chimera purchased fully assembled.

For DIY sounds like the new M30/M31 EVE cells are great (if genuine) https://diysolarforum.com/threads/new-eve-cells-mb30-mb31.81026/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoCv-OkmsAc

fastbike:

dukezoid: +1 interested!

Don’t wish to be a downer, though reading post #15 prompts some reservations https://diysolarforum.com/threads/basen-green-diy-case-48v-v2.87477/

Is pricing so much better vs local-sourcing CATL or Micromall 48v ~300/340 AH (with benefit of local service and CGA)?

Crikey ! I looked at these 6 months ago when I was speccing up my system, but discounted them as it was obviously going to be a crap shoot as to what actually arrived. That was after several email exchanges. And you can absolutely guarantee no QC.

Back to the OP. I would not want these within 5m of any flammable part of my dwelling. Certainly not in the basement. Maybe in an outhouse with a sprinkler system. And while you are at it, read AS/NZS3000 and figure out  how to route/secure wiring that becomes part of your installation.

dantheperson:

 

chimera: Pricing better yes. NZ$3500 landed for 15kwh (12kwh usable at 80% DoD)

I assembled it,

 

Oh so it is a kitset, you install the cells into the battery box yourself?

 

yes

dantheperson:

 

chimera: Pricing better yes. NZ$3500 landed for 15kwh (12kwh usable at 80% DoD)

I assembled it,

 

Oh so it is a kitset, you install the cells into the battery box yourself?

 

Oop pardon @chimera, missed your 'I assembled' note. And not meaning to cast aspersions - super impressed with your setup.

Does BG take GST or pinged by customs?