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  • Post in thread: Disappointing EVE 280K Results

    Slightly off topic: Which tester is this? Thanks
  • Post in thread: LiFePo4 for a sailboat

    I don't recommend any BMS, though I bought JK for dual 24v battery bank
  • Post in thread: EVE LF280k Vs 304

    Thanks, @Alkaline , your response is appreciated as I know you've been tracking quite a few buyers. More food for thought... I didn't though about the LF230, but as I'll have plenty of capacity with the new battery, maybe that could also be a possibility. So now it's LF280k Vs 304 Vs LF230...
  • Post in thread: Building a 24 V battery bank: Using 12V batteries is much cheaper, but is it worth it over using 24V batteries?

    Why did you choose that over having redundancy?
  • Post in thread: Multi meter recommendation : on the cheap side

    Many thanks for your suggestions and thoroughly description. I'll investigate the units you mentioned. Forgot to say that being easy to buy in EU was a bonus. Again, thanks for your reply!
  • Post in thread: JK BMS Current Consumption (JK-B2A8S20P-H)

    Hi! How much is your box insulated, what kind of ambient temperature are they subject to and what type of cells are they? Is overheating an issue with your setup? I'm about to build a 24v battery based on 280Ah Eve cells for an RV, and I'm thinking about putting them in a metal box to prevent...
  • Post in thread: Diy battery voltage increase

    Another alternative is upgrading your DIY 48v battery to 96v, but that's a totally different game...
  • Post in thread: Disappointing EVE 280K Results

    You agree on something. You pay the price in full. You receive a portion of what has been agreed. Until new agreement is achieved, someone should be pi$$ed...
  • Post in thread: Compress or not, flexible busbar or not

    Bonjour @oliagri Thanks for this table. I'm not fully understanding it: a) what is the unit of measure inside the tables? kgf? N? b) I can't understand how a bigger spring is able to produce less force c) what is the compression at which it will reach the maximum specified force Do you have...
  • Post in thread: Multi meter recommendation : on the cheap side

    Or online without outrageous shipping / tax costs
  • Post in thread: Compression analysis for various configurations

    So why would they start at 30-40% with a given compression? Why bother with a given compression apparatus? (they have the schematics there) I would believe that they make testing under optimal conditions so they can brag about the product and it's cycle / capacity results...
  • Post in thread: Compress or not, flexible busbar or not

    2x 8 cells is at least 90kg Will it be moved from the place where it will be built?
  • Post in thread: Necessity of a Pre-Charge Resistor

    Thanks for all your info. Having just bought a MultiPlus-II 24/5000/120-50, and seeing people on the web using such procedure, I'm right now trying to also understand why, and how. How do you know your Multiplus is charged? Voltage comparation? How one do it manually?
  • Post in thread: EVE LF280k Vs 304

    Thanks for reporting. Were those A Grade (dual bolt terminal) or advertised as such? Where were they bought from? Thanks in advance!
  • Post in thread: DIY Busbar

    Hi. I'm about to build a battery (24v, 8x EVE LF280k, 200A BMS) to be used in a Class B RV (max 130A draw). I'm thinking about putting the cells and BMS inside a metal box (in the garage, also properly insulated) to mitigate fire risk, but I'm fearing overheating could be prejudicial. What is...
  • Post in thread: Paralleling different capacities - at cell level or pack level?

    Hi Be careful in the reconnection moment. If you don't want to have huge current inrush, both batteries should be at the same SOC. And this is one of the reasons why a Class-T fuse is (almost) mandatory
  • Post in thread: [PSA] Make sure to properly prepare your connections to aluminium terminal posts in order to ensure low contact resistance.

    Thanks for the lengthy reply. Given the cells I'm waiting for, It seems that using an alu busbar is preferable. Do you agree? Thanks for your opinion!
  • Post in thread: Compress or not, flexible busbar or not

    Even if the num of cells, or exact force they produce at a given compression is not accurate, the math there teaches me how to work out my own scenario. Thanks!
  • Post in thread: DIY Busbar

    Same question to @Bob B , how are you dealing with these risks...
  • Post in thread: Rack mounted enclosure for prismatic cells

    Has anyone tried Luyuan's battery box, either this or the 24v (8s) version? Thanks in advance!
  • Post in thread: What 282 kWh CATL LFP look like

    Thanks for sharing! What a beauty!!
  • Post in thread: Help us design a rack-mounted system for the UK

    Now that this one is done, any chance on a 24v 280k / 304 battery box for DIYers ?
  • Post in thread: Choosing flexible busbars

    Looking forward for your experiences in the braided busbars! What is the max amperage they handle?
  • Post in thread: Victron compatible LiFePO4 BMS

    Awesome having your feedback! I was reading through the thread's 19 pages, but haven't reached the end... I'm between JBD and JK ( especially the latter due to the active balancing features) so I'm interested in your experience... Was it easy to setup? Does the GX uses DVCC? Thanks in advance!
  • Post in thread: JK 4S 200A BMS

    Hi! Still reading as much as I can on Fast Acting Class T fuses as I'm about to start building my first LiFePo4 battery (24v, 280ah cells). Could you please point me to the fuses and fuse holders that you're using (with success ) in your setup? Or are they really created equally, unlike most...
  • Post in thread: Calculating power loss via YR1030+

    Thank you so much for your responses, not only here but all over the forum. Most, I just grasp the concepts, some I fully understand, but I always learn. Again, thanks!
  • Post in thread: DC Circuit Breaker for Hybrid Inverter

    Hi. I'm trying to learn as much as possible regarding DC load protection. I didn't understand your remarks regarding the symbols and this switch. Where is the marking? Does this means it cannot be used in a 24v LiFePO4 system under load? (max 160A in my case) Thanks in advance!
  • Post in thread: DC Circuit Breaker for Hybrid Inverter

    Damm Just noticed hgg's remarks regarding the manual! Dah...
  • Post in thread: Victron compatible LiFePO4 BMS

    Maybe those are questions to these thread? https://diysolarforum.com/threads/victron-venusos-driver-for-serial-connected-bms-llt-jbd-daly-smart-ant-jkbms-heltec-renogy.17847/
  • Post in thread: DC Circuit Breaker for Hybrid Inverter

    ,Hi. Could you please point me to where the voltage drop in this switch is mentioned? (I'm reading this in my mobile, I probably missed it) Thanks
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