Recent content by danphillips

I’m in southport, nc 28422 Question, is several (6) Solar panels better than a few larger panels?

Any suggestions for solar panels - size / MFG?

@Solarcabin Channel - the RV alternator will power the magnum inverter/charger which I can then use the LFP battery chargers while traveling. Also, the alternator will charge the house bank while under way. @justinm001 - LFP’s will only be used to to keep the lead acid charged. Once the new...

I have a new to me 40ft motorhome and want to add solar and LFP. The RV has 6 new 6v lead acid batteries for the house I have 12 CALB 180ah LFP batteries I can configure as 3p4s from another project The RV has a integrated power management system, 12v/2000w Magnum inverter and 7.5kw generator...

Stick with a plastic cased cell, thin aluminum cases do not do well with salt water.

Can you provide additional info/pics. Interested….

@Nami, I am in process of installing a 540ah 12v LifePo4 battery system on my boat. I would be very interested in trying your new 200 amp bms As currently I can only charge / discharge at 120ah currently.

@toms , this was my first thought. Use a second BMS, however that means twice the cell wiring, and a lot of internal components, however does provide redundancy.

That is what I am looking for, only if it would support 130-200a and voltage be user adjustable. Maybe a new product idea starting to form.

@TorC , thank you for the link. However is seems that most of the discussion was addressing just the SCC Issue. I need something that could sit in front of the BMS and isolate the battery from all charge sources in the event of an over charge. One thought was to use a second BMS with more...

@TorC , I was not able to find your sited thread, could you provide a link?

Looking for a device to disconnect my LifePo4 battery bank at a configurable voltage as a safety net to my BMS. My boat has an xantrex 2012 so I can not use a Victron Battery Protect. Power can come from alternator, SCC, or the inverter charger. Having just read about a failed SSC that over...

@Andyhe1988, the picture provided, how many cells does the aluminum box hold? Does it include a BMS? Can you provide specs?

Look at blue sea, they have selector switches for boats and rvs

Take a look at the comparison sheet at: http://www.westmountainradio.com/content.php?page=cba-compare Looks like the pro is more accurate - pro <1% while the non-pro is ~2% Please keep us updated if you purchase one