Recent content by the_snark

Yeah. This is all a bit of an experiment until I work out what I really need. Problem is the controller it comes with is not intended for lithium. That's why I was considering the $26 Renogy as a cheap lithium-compatible replacement for it. I'd just go for the cheap Renogy if I was sure it...

Yep, it's the Kings 120W, usually $159 but yesterday was $143. Today the Kings 200W is reduced to $149. It's probably a bit higher powered than I need, and physically a bit bigger than I want. The Kings MPPTs are apparently not suitable for lithium. Renogy Rover is bigger and heavier than I...

My first post here. I am building a 4S 12V LiFePo4 portable battery to power our camping escapades. It's 70 Ah and the BMS will be a JK B2A8S20P (which has bluetooth). The process of building my own setup is intended to be a bit of fun while also giving us a practical system that's good to use...