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    Help with understanding my BMS settings, I'm building 2 12v 271ah batteries....

    Thanks for the input. I have been running loads on them for the last couple of weeks and I found out that i don’t have major draws on them. I have the inverter on 24/7, some led lights,110 refrigerator, 2 USB sockets and i occasionally use my indoor smokeless Grill to make some breakfast and it...
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    Help with understanding my BMS settings, I'm building 2 12v 271ah batteries....

    WOW....Thanks to this forum and Youtube I was able to build a 271ah x2 battery. Testing with various loads that will be in the van build. This is really exciting to know that I have saved so much money on drop in batteries.
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    Help with understanding my BMS settings, I'm building 2 12v 271ah batteries....

    I finally received my 8 cells from China (LifePo4 271ah), I'm attempting to top balance my cells. I have the XiaoXiang BMS and I'm getting the following readout while charging. I turned off the power supply when I got this read out. Should I continue to let it charge until my BMS shut it down...
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    Hello from Atlanta

    Thanks for the input Svetz. My thought was that when switch 2 is active, that the inverter will perform as normal, it will be getting power from the house battery. My goal was not to use the Inverter while connected to Shore Power, while having the ability to charge the house battery and usage...
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    Hello from Atlanta

    Hey guys thanks for the input, it's really appreciated.... Next is my Shore Power layout. Please give me some constructive criticism. I really want to know that i'm on the right track. Thanks
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    Hello from Atlanta

    I have a quick question... I plan on using the Victron Lynx Distributor, is it best practice to connect the Battery charger and the B2B charger to it? or should I have a buss bar between the shunt and Lynx Distributor?
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    Hello from Atlanta

    Hey DThames, it will be a 12v battery pack and I'm will be using the Lifepo4 3.2V 271Ah. My BMS - 4S 12V Lifepo4 Battery Smart BMS With Bluetooth Function UART And RS485 Communication With 60A To 120A Constant Current
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    Hello from Atlanta

    Hello everyone, coming to you from Atlanta Ga. I'm in the planning stages of a van build out. I plan on building out a ProMaster 2500. I also plan on building my own LifePo4. I have begun to purchase all of the pieces associated with the build. I'm currently waiting for my cells to arrive from...
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