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    Victron Multiplus 2 with Lifepower4 12v

    Just my experience with 2 24v Lifepower4's and a Multiplus (not a II), but if I powered on the inverter, then the batteries I had similar clicking problems. The last time I worked on the system and had everything off I started by turning both batteries on, then powered on the loads with my...
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    Server rack batteries in an RV?

    Signature said in another thread around here that they can be mounted in any position. I currently have two just sitting on each other in my passthrough, but before I move I'll use some aluminum angle to secure them together by the "ears" and then probably straps and footman loops to secure...
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    EG4 cable size and distance

    The 24v EG4's use M6 bolts and it has plastic on either side. I can get a 2 gauge 1/4" stud ring terminal in there, but anything larger would not work.
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    EG4 cable size and distance

    Yes, the plan is to fuse each battery at the Lynx. When I was using FLA batteries I had a fuse at the terminal on the battery, but the terminals on the EG4's are very tight and I can't see a way to do this without savaging the plastic housing of the terminal. Plus the EG4's have the built in...
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    EG4 cable size and distance

    Thanks for the feedback. The only way I can add more batteries is to put them on the other side of my passthrough. When I do this I'll make sure that all cables are the same length and will stick with the 2 gauge cables. The calculators I've found seem to indicate this is fine for 8 foot...
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    EG4 cable size and distance

    Hopefully this is the correct forum for this. I recently purchased and installed 2 of the EG4 Lifepower 24v rack mount batteries and currently have them each connected to my shut and kill switch using ~24 inch long 2 gauge cables. I went with this size because it seems to be the biggest cables...
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    EG4 rack mount alternatives

    In case anyone else is wondering I did end up finding a response from Signature Solar that this is fine. https://diysolarforum.com/threads/signature-solar-eg4-in-rv-bad-or-good-idea.31746/post-388117
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    EG4 rack mount alternatives

    Are there any directional limitations for these assuming they are secure? Can they be mounted sideways or vertically? Thanks.
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