SunshineHarvey7

I have a friend who recently purchased for their 24V system four 12V 200AH batteries. In theory, that should be 24V, 400AH, right? These batteries are going to replace their failed Lead-acid batteries. Can any of you recommend a meter that could be connected with a shunt to monitor the charging / discharging current and inform the user as to the current state of charge of the batteries (as i understand voltage isn't helpful with LiFePO4 batteries since their discharge voltage as pretty flat). I looked on Lazada, and I can't tell whether there are any gauges that would meet this need. (Seems like the gauge would need to be programmed or else "learn" the full capacity of the batteries and then report the current capacity based on current in and out. Hope this all makes sense.

Thank you. I appreciate your quotes and the reference. Seems quite relevant.

(If this question has already been asked and answered with more than opinion, please point me to the topic.) This situation is not unique, but I and a few friends are doing volunteer work in Thailand. I have no salary or retirement or investment income. My support comes almost solely from gifts from people who trust me and appreciate my work. My understanding is, gift money is not assessable, so my questions are as follows: (1) Am I required to file a tax return if my only support was from sources that are not “assessable” (such as gifts) with no significant assessable income, such as from rentals, investments, retirement, pension, overseas contracts or salaries, royalties, etc.)? (2) Is there a limit to the amount of gift money a single person can receive per year and count it as non-assessable? Is that limit the same for a married couple filing jointly? What about a married couple with three dependents under 20 years of age? I might add, I read in the (2009) “SUMMARY OF THAILAND’S TAX LAWS” by Tilleke & Gibbons: “III. Inheritance and gift Taxes There are no specific law on inheritance or gift taxes in Thailand.” (Pg. 24) So, I am inclined not to file a tax return for the following reasons: 1) Gifts are not currently considered assessable; 2) With basically no assessable income and no likelihood that I should owe taxes, I may be refused a TIN; 3) I cannot find any official rule that states that a total non-assessable income above a stated threshold requires a foreigner to file a tax return. I was told by one tax consultant that I must file, but I can’t help but notice he has a conflict of interest, knowing I might hire him to file my return. So … an answer based on concrete evidence or from a credible source that does not have a conflict of interest would be very valuable to me and others.

I have a friend who has a 24v solar system. After a few years, the non-branded inverter quit. Fortunately they had a smaller backup inverter. It seems that 24v inverters aren’t so popular, which is understandable, as most off-grid people want more power than a 24v system can offer, but these people have minimal demands. Any suggestions for a brand with a good record / reputation? Any thoughts on “Applegreen”?