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  • Second Smartshunt for second battery bank?

    Hi, I have one 48V 280AH 16S LifePo4 battery bank connected to a Victron smarshunt 500A. I am prepared to connect another of the same battery bank. I read that Smartshunt has an 3.4.1 Aux connection for monitoring the voltage of a second battery. The Aux connection can be used to monitor the...
  • Uncertain of wire and connector quality. Need your review

    Hi, After watching Will's video on Wires and connectors quality, I started to doubt about my purchase and I would appreciate your comments or reviews. From now on, I'll follow Will's advice and I won’t be purchasing solar element from amazon anymore, and I can still return them if you judge...
  • Wifi accès point on Cerbo GX

    Hi, I have a Cerbo GX and it is connected to ethernet by direct network cable to my internet router 200' away which gives me link to VRM. As I understand it, the Cerbo GX has a access point Wifi protocole. I want to monitor the temperature inside the insulated box in the shed where I put the...
  • 27KwH 48V Victron all house system

    Hi, I'm getting Hydro! I have build this system because it wasn't sure we were getting Hydro, but now we do. System is balanced and working like a charm. The system is installed and working in a container. Wifi monitoring, insulated and heated battery pack. 1 hour from Ottawa pick up or delivery...
  • Need review on my proposed system and advise on MPPT

    Hi everyone, I'm from Quebec, and I am starting to build a new house on a recently purchased land. I purchased a RV to move full time during the construction. Hydro is supposed to pass their line later this year or next, so I am building a PV temporary system large enough to supply me with power...
  • PV arrays with a higher short circuit current with Victron 450/200

    I have a question about connecting PV arrays with a higher short circuit current with Victron 450/200: I want to connect 3p 9s Canadian solar 230W on Victron RS 450/2300. As the attached screenshot, Victron states in their manual that max amperage higher of 18A can be achieve but exceed the RS...
  • Field temporary ground layout of PV: Securing the panels from winds

    HI, I'm building a house in a remote location where I need to install a offgrid solution. I purchased a pallet of 30 used 230w panels to provide temporary power on the site. Once the house is built, I might purchase new (more efficient) panels to go on the house roof, and might build trakers...
  • Cerbo cx vs Smart dongle vs Color Control GX Monitor

    Hi, QUICK QUESTION: I would like to monitor the system by app or wifi, and I'm confuse about those three products: - Victron Cerbo GX - Victron Smart Dongle - Victron Color Control GX Monitor Question: What do I need a minimum? My system: ***6900W 10S4P, 280AH 48V, 3KW 120V*** - 30 x 230W...
  • Generator Hook Up to Victron Multi-plus II 48V 3000/35/50 120V

    I'm looking to hook a generator to the Multi-plus II 48V 3000/35/50 120V. Victron states AC input must can be up to 50A. The only way to get 50 from a generator is to use the 220V outlet, which is 2 x 120V. The Victron only has L1 and N. Question: Will using 1 phase of the generator 240V outlet...
  • Charging using Gen with multi-plus 2 Inverter

    My multiPlus 48 3000 120 accept the 2000W generator current on position "Charger only" (switch on position 2), and charges the battery just fine as well as providing direct AC, but does not charge on position 1. 1. Does that mean that position 1 is only for Inverting only? or that it is not...
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