Recent content by blutow

Thanks for responses. I figured it must work that way, I just didn't see it called out clearly.

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I'm trying to size a system and want to understand how power is supplied by the solark 15k. If I have 200a of grid power available and I've wired the solarc between my main meter feed and my 200a service panel, it it safe to assume the solark is able to use...

You can buy the eaton branded version of those MRBF terminal fuse blocks for a fraction of the blue sea price. It's the same thing, just doesn't include the rubber hood (but you can buy it separate). At least for the singles, not sure about the doubles...

Thanks. Is there a way to place 2 sets of CT's at multiple points and have the solark "add them up"? The 400a meter box feeds the 200a boxes in different directions.

I'm considering a home solar setup. I've got 400a service feeding into 2x200a panels. I think I can get all my "normal" loads into one of the 200a panels and was hoping to feed that panel through a solarc 15k. The only things remaining on the other 200a panel would be 3x25a circuits that are...

That’s a low flowing well and it’s very easy to fry a well pump if they run dry. For any well that has a pump that can pump more water than the well produces, a pump saver device should be installed. They constantly monitor the electrical load and immediately shuts down the pump when it senses...

The Victron multiplus inverters have a built in transfer switch and they work really well. That’s an expensive path if you are happy with your current setup, but something to consider if you have other reasons to upgrade the inverter.

Sorry, I missed this post. I have not idea how Z brackets work, but the panel is pretty heavy and I'd make sure it's mounted to solid structure. For anyone looking to attach a panel this size direct to the roof of a van/rv/trailer, I'd recommend some significant backing structure to attach to...

The center support is just some scrap expanded PVC material glued together and then some soft rubber trim on top (probably wasn't needed). Panel is holding up great, pushing near 400 watts at times.

I think this is probably the most likely outcome from timing mismatch on the shut down. When I realized what was happening with my system last week, I just checked voltages and felt everything was close enough to bring it back up (they varied by maybe ~.02 volts). That said, once I did bring...

I agree it's similar, but 2 key differences - I don't ever expect to see a overvoltage condition unless something has gone wrong. An shutoff at the very top of the charge cycle is usually very short since the cells well settle pretty quick once the charge current is removed. This is very...

I've got 4 of the jbd 12v BMS's (bought from overkill solar). They have been up and running in my camper van since last May with 4 272AH lishen batteries in parallel. The batteries have been performing well so far. Last week, we had a cold spell here in TX where it was under freezing for...

I'm in central TX. I'm not really in the market for any more cells, but might be interested in buying 1 or 2 cells for backups if you are looking to break them up and are close by.

Sorry, I totally missed this post/question. I'm sure you already have it figured out, but your voltage differential will grow wider and wider as you hit either end the capacity. I can't remember what % capacity it would start to grow, but I think around 2.7v and below is where I'd start seeing...

You can make make the case to fuse almost every component and every wire at both ends if you think about every possible mode of failure. There are things you absolutely should do, things you absolutely shouldn't do, and a bunch of opinions and judgement calls in between. Also, remember that...