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  • Samlex SEC-1230UL vs Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 for 12V AC Charging

    The Samlex SEC-1230UL - Is it any good for charging flooded 12V batteries with a 120 AC source vs a Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22? One advantage I see with the Samlex is it can charge three 12V batteries at the same time vs the Victron (am I reading that right?) I have two seperate 12V...
  • Battery Monitor Connection Question

    I have a new Renogy 500A monitor I am installing, along with a Renogy 40A MPPT controller, a 2000W inverter, flooded LA batteries, and 250W solar panels. I've installed all system negatives to the P- of the monitor shunt per the install manual. My question is: Do I also connect the negative...
  • Pre Startup System Double Check Review

    This is my first solar install and I would like for someone knowledgable to review my photo and diagram and see if I have made any serious mistakes. This is for a small Palomino Backpack pickup truck camper. Components: Renogy 200W semi flexible PV panel 50W non flexible PV panel Renogy 40A...
  • 24V Charging Question

    I have 2 - 12V FLA deep-cycle batteries for my boat trolling motor connected in series to make 24V. For charging, can I connect one 12v 6A charger to the 24v series pair and charge both at the same time? Can I connect 2 -12v 6A chargers to each battery without disconnecting the 24v series...
  • A Good Mini LiFePO4 100AH?

    I am in the market for a good 100AH LiFePO4 MINI battery. Any suggestions vs the Power Queen 12V 100Ah Mini LiFePO4 Lithium Battery? I will be draining and charging quite often, I also want it as small and light as possible. The Power Queen has good reviews on Amazon and I was wondering if there...
  • Renogy 500A Monitor Settings

    This is a new Renogy 500A monitor install and there are a few of the user specified settings in the monitor I am unsure of and would like feedback on the correct specs. My batteries are 2 - 81Ah Interstate deep cycle RV SRM-24. I called Interstate where I bought the batteries and the guy gave...
  • High Quality 100AH LiFePo vs. DIY 4 - 3.2V Cells

    Looking for some feedback/comments on purchasing a high quality 100AH LiFePo4 (BattleBorn, etc.) vs. building my own 12V LiFePo4 with 4 of these and adding a high quality BMS. https://solarsupplyhouse.com/product-category/lifepo4-high-capacity-cells/ Primary use would be off grid boondocking...
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