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  • First post, first solar. Portable camping/overlanding system

    This is my truly portable system. I still need to add the Blue Sea Systems 6 port fusebox. I will probably re- mount everything on a slightly bigger piece of 3/4" ply since it's getting a bit crowded. The panels are 160w/18v max (each) and will normaly be run in series. I made (2) Y connectors...
  • January 2025. Amazon has really good prices on Victron components right now.

    Been looking at some equipment, and it looks like now is a good time to buy Victron on Amazon. Prices seem to be the best on the web from reliable vendors. Hope it lasts for a bit. Edit: also noticed that the Wattcycle 100ah mini is only $169. Love mine, and it is small. Will opened up the...
  • Amazon 250 amp bus bar upgrade

    So, I bought a pair of 250 amp copper bus bars from Amazon. After hooking the up during my build, I realized (late) that the plate was actually brass. If it was copper, according to the ampacity chart I looked at, and the plate dimensions, it may have been good for 200 amps as it was 2mm x...
  • Budget solution to stand alone dc-dc charger for lifepo4 battery

    Happy Holidays all! I have a portable solar setup for camping I'm putting together. 12v 100ah lifepo2, Victron Smartsolar 100/30, 1000w inverter and (2) 160w folding panels. This will be set up, on site, and packed away while driving. What I want is a way to charge my battery, which will NOT...
  • Can pv breaker/disconnect be mounted horizontally?

    I have a 1000vdc breaker/disconnect, 40 amp for my 12v portable system. It is recommended as a disconnect switch and supposedly good for 10,000 cycles. My question is, can it be mounted on my board horizontally, or does it need to be vertical. It has a wiring diagram on the website being used...

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