Recent content by PerryB67

Considering MaxxFan told me to install a buck/boost for their fan, since they can't handle higher loads, and I stated that, why would you say it's BS. I do know many Escape owners have installed buck/boosts on their MaxxFans. I think I'll just sell the Orion and install buck/boosts where...

When we fried the board in our MaxxFan they asked what voltage we're charging our batteries. We charge at 14.6. They said anything over 14.2 can fry the board. Not all appliances are good to 15v either. I have since found out standby voltage for the Orion is 1 milliamp. However, what...

I have a Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Non-Isolated that I would like to reverse for a whole-house voltage controller running at 12.8 volts. I don't like the idea of my trailer's appliances seeing 14.6v during the day when we have solar. Will this work efficiently in our trailer, or do I need...

Both my Victron 100/20 (for the 100 watt portable) and Victron 100/30 (465 watts on the roof) have grounding screws on the box that are connected to the frame ground. Do I need them? Nope! Unless something bad happens and then YES! Enjoy, Perry

In your schematic it says you're installing a "Solar MPPT - Victron 20 amp" SCC. We have a Victron 100/20 SCC and the bus on the 100/20 is a joke and barely accepts 10 awg wire. Will had the same feeling on the 100/20 he tested. We also have a Victron 100/30 SCC that has an acceptable bus. I...

I have Festivus with my son tomorrow! We learned a long time ago no drinking is allowed during Festivus. Wishing everyone a Happy Holidays! Perry

Last January something was causing our AGM batteries to get too low a voltage overnight. Our Victron BMV-712 monitor's history showed us our batteries had received 21v at some point in time. I reset the monitor and the next day it showed another 21v charge. It was intermittent and we were at...

We use a Blue Seas dual battery shutoff. Side 1 is hooked to our WFCO, side 2 is hooked to our inverter. When camping we use 1+2. Enjoy, Perry

As far as I'm concerned is isn't worth a tinkers damn if it doesn't keep history. We don't sit and watch the meters endlessly. The AiLi and Renogy's are only meters (I see Will finally came around and now calls the Aili a meter). Neither the AiLi or Renogy (or many other meters) would have...

You should have purchased the BMV-712 with the screen to view. Ours is cut into an overhead cabinet, but I use the app, so rarely use the screen. Enjoy, Perry

I see the person losing my respect is you, Blackhat, and you've provided no worthwhile input. I certainly don't read elewis's posts as negatively as you. You've made your point and so has elewis33. How about both of you move on. Perry

You need to filter out what advice is valid and what isn't. I called Battborn last January and for our use they didn't believe their batteries were appropriate. Battleborn now has a heated battery, so that advice might no longer be given. I haven't regretted any question I've had here or...

Our camper came with a single 170 GoPower panel, GoPower SCC, and two 220 amp 6v AGM batteries. Our batteries failed at 90 days (replaced under warranty), so the first additional item purchased was a Victron BMV-712 to see what was really being drawn. For example, two phones charging all night...

Agree. There are too many variables. If I've learned one thing, theory and actual practice alter accuracy. :p Enjoy, Perry

Actually the answer would be "Yup." I stated "The WFCO could probably keep your batteries at 80% or more (just an off-the-cuff estimate)" Again, that was "80% or more" and 95% is simply "more." Many charge to 100%, and for them it's a point, but I could care less if it's 95% (choose an upper...