Recent content by Kristof

I run the CORE from the 24 volt bank it controls. No issues. I also use 24v supply for the expansion unit from the CORE. No issues with using 24V for the switches and solenoids as well - they are all rated to 30V. Works like a treat now and keeps on the wifi no issues. The only downside is that...

Two winters later . . . Last year did not go so well. really low temps (-15 cel) and the watts the heating pad through out was not enough to keep up. Fortunately the BMS did and I switched to the lead carbon bank to maintain the heaters below zero. Seems to be the only way as the BMS shuts off...

You may want to consider Lead Carbon. They are right on the price point for cycles, etc. What you have not considered as well is that you need twice the amount of lead acid batteries than LiFePO4 as LA only takes you down to 50% before a cycle and they have way less cycles.

Since I had a Daly, Overkill, Electrodacus and they all failed me, I spent the money and went for Batrium. The expansion board with the mechanical relays control the heating pads and the cooling fan. The one relay on the CORE controls the solenoid that is also mechanical. I leave my off grid...

And I am at 6800 ft in the Springs so just saying . . . :)

I never have had to go to Batrium yet for direct support but their email replies have been good about the Android APP (which does not work yet) and some issues with the WIFI. They are 14 hours out so have some thought about that. My daughter lives in Australia so we are used to the delay.

Blue Sea 7717 ML-RBS Remote Battery Switch w/Manual Control Auto-Release - 24V. I talked directly to Blue Sea to make sure this one would work. It is really reliable - big clunk when it goes on or off. Available on Amazon...

Hey folks - Thought I would update you on my new BMS. Reason for switching: Initially on this same battery (EVE 280AH 24v 8S1P) I had an ELECTRODACUS. It was a confusing/technically tough install and did not give enough juice as a balancer - also was a passive balancer. I lost power a few times...

I also have a shunt to go with it.

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Blue Sea 2 X 500amp Battery bank Switches. One used and one still in package. $45 each. Blue Sea 1 X 700amp Battery Switch. $45. Blue Sea two post battery terminal connectors. $20 each. $100 plus shipping for the lot.

1 X ANL Fuse Connection Box from BLUE SEA - $25 7 X 100 amp ANL fuses - $20 7 X 200 amp ANL fuses - $20 $60 plus shipping.

Not much to say - works great. replaced by a Batrium BMS Longmons. $25 plus shipping.

Solar BMS (Solar Battery Management System) is a solar charge controller designed to replace the Lead Acid solar charge controllers most people use today in Offgrid, RV, Boats and multiple other applications with 12V and 24V systems. Solar BMS can be used with 3 up to 8 Lithium cells in series...

Comes with 24 inch long 8ga wires soldered to the board as shown. BMS For 8 cell, 24v volt Lithium-iron-phosphate DIY batteries 100 amp continuous charge or discharge current Low Temperature Charging cutoff at -1c (2 probes) Remote shutoff switch Fully programmable with IOS app, Android app, or...