Recent content by Phil Orton

As I mentioned earlier, I used the SOC/BMK to control the charger but ran into a problem due to the SOC being inaccurate. While charging an EV overnight and expecting the charging to start at 30% the system completely shut down, both the inverter, then the bms's on 3 280kw 48v systems. Quite a...

Looking for this convenient feature. It's on my 2 diy setups and it's very convenient. Was hoping to find a rack mounted battery that had this feature. Any help would be appreciated.

I've also been using this to monitor 2 midnites for several years. I'm really happy with all aspects of them except the outdated communications capabilities. Since they are still available and cost about the same or less than the Victron units, along with the fact that I'm also familiar with...

Keith, at my age I need a last name to place you. Why not send me a Facebook friend request and we can chat there. Phil

Worked in Gretna and lived on West Bank for many years! Very familiar with Terrytown.

Thanks for the feedback. I'm also using their 100a 48v BMS on a 16s string and it works fine. Thought I'd step up the capacity a bit on my new 16s string so I picked this unit. What I can't get is an actual layout of the sensing leads from them for this unit. The manual is totally incomplete and...

I just bought a JBD 250A BMS, model SP22S001 20S 250A, Will use it in a 16S configuration with 280ah cells. As usual, the manual is 'difficult' to work with. Question is: I can not find any information about this unit posted by members and would like to get some feedback if anyone has used it...

Thanks much. I’ll take a look at it also.

Thanks, I’ll take a look at it. I’m using midnite solar units now and they work great but no Bluetooth or decent remote communications

I have a need for an MPPT charge controller that will handle over 100v with 40 amp output. 48v lifep04 batteries. Victron recommends the 150/45 controller. Does anyone know of any decent lower cost alternatives? Thanks in advance... Update: November 2022 I bought a used 250v Midnite Solar...

Suggestion: Will, how about doing reviews on riding mower batteries design, capacity, and ability to 'service' by the DIY folks. Something different? Lots of new equipment coming out and batteries are a major cost component. Thanks

Thanks for the update. This is my setup with new batteries in the yellow top box. Think they all look similar! Old batteries awaiting disposal. Getting close to placing an order for second string of Lithium batteries. After that , hopefully, a new EV to charge! lol... Next time you have the...

Curious as to what the 'standard' lithium settings are from Magnum. Would you mind posting them? Thanks. As as of now, after working with different settings for a bit, I've settled on Abs and Eq at 55.2 and Float at 53.6. On the charger, the BMK/SOC controls starting to charge at 40% and stops...

Great input, thank you. I'm going to re-think several of my settings and observe how the system reacts. What has become clearer to me is that there is not one configuration that fits all applications. We can go for keeping bats at a high charge level if our application needs it or be more...

Thanks for feedback. Been away for a few days so slow in getting back. On your rebulk, why would you set it this low? The only thing I thought about was to avoid conflict with a solar charge controller that might be the primary rebulk source that was set at a higher voltage. Based on your input...