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I think your zip tie idea would work just fine. Just be sure to protect the edges of the cells where the zip ties make contact so that you don't crush the cell. Most of the opinions you'll get are based on "feeling" and not testing. So take all comments, including mine, with a grain of salt...

2/0 AWG isn't tooooo far off from 18 AWG :LOL:

You got really close to that Victron blue. :)

I'm going through this EXACT same thought process, so I'm curious to the feedback you get.

Really nice battery build! Maybe you've already answered this, but with the solid buss bars and a set-up to allow expansion between the cells, isn't that an issue?

Glad it was something simple!

Don't know if you'll be using a DC-DC charger in your van, or what kind, but I planned to use 18AWG for the remote switch running from the back of my van to the dashboard.

I'm going through the same decision. My feeling so far is that there isn't much difference between any of them.

I'm the OP of that thread. I agree, a solar battery tender would be easiest and probably cheapest. For me, I'm looking for a more elegant solution :)

I just learned about the Kohls option. Don't even need to package it, they do it for you! Decided to return it. Future-self would be unhappy if I didn't :)

Or....buy a $60 600-700W microwave and use your existing set up.

Wow, they were less than $200 new.

For some reason it's hard to find much info on that unit. I guess there aren't many using it.

I've got the same cells from Basen. Grub screws would thread in about 3 turns. I made a bottom tap by cutting down a standard tap and cut the threads until the tap bottomed in the hole (I measured the depth of each hole before tapping). After cleaning, I could then get between 3-1/2 to 4...

Is this as simple as hooking up the input to the power supply, hooking the output to the battery, adjusting the voltage, and monitoring the current with a suitable meter? I've already got a good 20A computer server power supply that I'd sure like to get more use out of.

I've actually seen your van build on FB. Super nice! How do you plan to fasten the battery pack to the van?

What van do you have?

Perfect, thanks!

Good point. Would that switch double the voltage going through the switch when its in the 1+2 position?

Thanks for posting this. I am also interested in these cells. Hopefully others will chime-in with real world usage experience on these.

1800W/.85/12 = 176A. The BMS likely won't handle that load for long. Sounds like you need a larger BMS or lessen the load.

What's the max Ah cell your charger will accommodate? My RC charger is limited to a 100Ah cell, so I just assumed that it couldn't be used with a 280Ah cell. Don't have the cells yet to try it, but it would be nice if I could use it for balancing.

Sorry, missed that. Yes, 24V. .85 is to take into account inverter efficiency. Use whatever your inverter specs out.

Check out machine shops in your area. That's where I get my metal. A lot of them will sell metal to the public.

I used Loctite 263 which they say doesn’t need a primer. Used acetone to clean, applied the loctite, and let dry for 4 days before applying 35inlb to test. Held up to the test fine.

You have a link for those cutting boards?

To be fair, the “SS” studs that came with my Basen lishen cells don’t seem to be 100% stainless steel, they are slightly magnetic. Strangely the nuts they provided are completely non-magnetic.

I've been working on the wiring plan for my Ford Transit van conversion. I'm not an electrical guy and I've been following on the coat tails of others in developing this diagram. The unique part of my plan is the addition of a 3-way switch after the SCC to be able to select solar charging of the...