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This is my install of a custom set of battery warmers from Ultra Heat. I had contacted them through email asking about a warming profile for LiFePO4 batteries. They responded with a design to my specifications, including warming pads that fit my batteries exactly. While I initiated the...

A woman taking golf lessons had just started her first round when she was stung by a bee. Distraught, she went back into the clubhouse and told her golf teacher about the incident. "Where did it sting you?" he asked. "Between the first and second hole," she replied. He shook his head and...

Looks like you have double chins there. Sorry, couldn't resist. :)

Step 8: Position The Panel Using the marks you put on the roof - I marked my roof with a permanent marker since it would get covered up - position the brackets into the final position. Double check your positioning. Clean the area around the bracket, as well as the bracket, if needed. Step...

I solar because I like to camp and one of my camping events is Elk Camp. I just spent 10 days up on the mountain in northern Colorado, chasing elk, but not getting a clear enough shot to bring one home. That's not a thunderstorm. It's the smoke cloud from the forest fire south of where my Elk...

The latest set of bus bars. I did a better job this time with cleaning off the Tap Magic drill lube. After cutting the bars to length and drilling the holes I cleaned them with brake parts cleaner, then a light sanding of the contact surfaces, paper towel to remove most of the dust and then...

I keep my solar panels in a lead lined vault to protect against EMP. Still not sure why my batteries aren't getting charged.

I think the OP has a very appropriate post. The only thing missing is the name of the distributor/reseller. Forum members need to know to beware of that company. Victron needs to know what's going on in their supply chain and bringing this issue into the public eye is necessary. I suspect...

Today I got the temperature controllers installed for my warming pads. All that is left is to clean up the wiring and get the controllers secured. I decided (for now) to not use the temperature sensor/controller that came with the kit that Ultra Heat created for me. The first controller...

The first iteration of my system used all 2/0 cabling between the big components such as between the battery and the shunt and fuse. I'm in the process of rearranging my system to make way for an inverter/charger upgrade. In doing so, I decided to ditch the 2/0 cable where I could and use...

There's milk crate builds and suitcase builds, mine is a board build. I'll be using this for remote tent camping - in places that I'm not willing to take my RV trailer - mostly for powering Starlink and my laptop so I can work remote if I have to. I'll test it at home to see if it will power a...

There are very few complaints about Victron reliability. Most of the complaints are the upfront expense. Pay once, cry once. Victron's integration across their landscape is excellent.

How about putting a remote controlled .50 cal turret in place of the A/C? As you suggested, making a curve with Luan to match the roof profile would be the way to go. Trying to match interior patterns is difficult. Maybe put in an audio speaker?

I would stick with a 16s battery, with each battery having its own 16s BMS. That gives you 8 batteries. It would seem to me that your selection of BMS is much larger if you stay with 16s as opposed to say 32s or larger. Yes, I would use a BMS. Think of it as the final authority on maximum...

I assembled my compression frames today. I used 24 inch lbs on each threaded rod. I have four 1/4" threaded rods per battery. I used 3/4" plywood on the ends. I had planned to use 3/4" angle aluminum on each end. The plan was to give myself a handle and also to add a bit of rigidity. The...

I played it safe and went with the recommendation to use a Class T fuse. My batteries cost more than the fuse, as did the rest of the system. I can't explain the fiddly bits. I won't say cost was not important, but safety of my system was high on the priority list.

I gotta say, I hope that Elon pummels Zuckerberg.

It replaced my 2015 Leaf that got totaled. It was less expensive than other options. The floor mats from the 2015 fit the 2019. I had zero problems with the 2015 and still had close to the original range. I went full EV, instead of a hybrid, because I didn't want another engine to change the...

I consult at a university. I touch many areas within it, so I see a lot of what's going on. 1. If you can't afford a college degree, you're not trying hard enough or you're trying to go to the wrong school. Financial aid is readily available. However, do you really want to be saddled with a...

Since today is the coldest since I installed the warming pads, I made a trip down to the storage lot to check on things. The temperature gauge in my car ranged between 1° F and 4° F. I tried to get a reading inside the trailer. I had brought a thermometer with me but put it in my pocket. It...