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  • Post in thread: Question about mixing parallel and series panels.

    Hi In my view you just need to parallel the series panels together. I have 2 by 190w in series (3 strings) and then the 3 strings paralleled and one set of cables to the scc. Make sure not to exceed the scc inputs. Regards
  • Post in thread: DIY Solar Power Forum "Approved" Dealers

    Even Amazon have dealers - so you can choose there. Amazon = Alibaba = AliExpress = eBay etc. If the dealer has an approval rating on here it means that others have used them so you don't need to do as much research. An example is one of the matrix I use for rating a dealer on Ali is the...
  • Post in thread: New JBD BMS compatible Bluetooth App

    Hi - having the ability to view more than one BMS on the Home Screen would be great. I have 2 batteries in my camping setup and the ability to have an overview would be great. Thanks and Regards
  • Post in thread: DGJBD Bluetooth BMS - a short review

    I got in contact with the app developer and he said the new version V2.0.0.xxx will be released soon.
  • Post in thread: DGJBD Bluetooth BMS - a short review

    Hi Pierre - both. I will let you know when I know. Regards
  • Post in thread: New Daly "Smart" BMS w/ Communication. (80-250A)

    I am currently using the one the Will and Pierre reviewed. Works a treat and up to 130A - have not tested it to that high a current though but is cool at 40A. Great review here.https://diysolarforum.com/threads/dgjbd-bluetooth-bms-a-short-review.5290/
  • Post in thread: Recommended settings for Epever Tracer 4215bn with LiFePo4 batteries

    Hi Should you not match the charger settings to the BMS settings, or close to it. If your BMS is set to battery over voltage of 14.2v and your charger is set to 14.5v then the BMS will shut down at 14.2v. Also the cell settings would have an impact as they would shut down when the cell voltage...
  • Post in thread: DGJBD Bluetooth BMS - a short review

    Amy is with Shenzhen Xuba - everyone seems very happy with their service / products.
  • Post in thread: Securing JDB Bluetooth

    Hi Rather than answer multiple threads Inthought I would summarise. 1. Yes you can name the individual BMS to differentiate however the name lives on the reading device not the BMS. 2. You can secure the BMS by adding a pin to each BMS. You can go as far as a double pin if you wish. 3. The app...
  • Post in thread: JDB BMS -- New open source tool

    Hi The "new" Version 2 of the app displays more than I device at a time. If you go onto the developers GitHub and send him your eMail address he will add you to the group. I will see if I can post a pic. Regards
  • Post in thread: MPP Solar backflow to Solar Panels?

    Hi Wangzen. I have a very similiar setup (except 48V with similiar solar panels and definitely do not get any back flow out of the batteries. Have you checked there is no load? Also check the state of the batteries because these MPPs do use a bit of power when in idle. If you have a clamp see if...
  • Post in thread: New Daly "Smart" BMS w/ Communication. (80-250A)

    Hi I received one of the early Bluetooth BMS (still have it in fact) but it was DOA so never really got to test it. At that stage they were using a programme on WeChat (under the Discover / Mini Programs) to talk to and make changes to the BMS. I hope they have go them to work as I do love the...
  • Post in thread: Xuba Electronics: DEAL - 280AH LiFePo4 cells. Purchase & Review

    Hi Steve As one of those Australians I suffer this a lot but my main issue is the disparity between AliBaba and AliExpress. For example 4 by 150a LiFePO4 shipped by AliExpress (BLS) cost me USD50.45 but the exact same with AliBaba (Xuba) costs USD162. Both ship from the same region so I do not...
  • Post in thread: DIY Solar Power Forum "Approved" Dealers

    Hi Brains Trust I was thinking that perhaps a list of "approved" or "recommended" dealers on Ali can be posted up and each person who buys from that dealer can post what they bought, price levels and a rating out of 5 say. This was we can build up a list of dealers without the pain of going it...
  • Post in thread: Renogy DC DC Charger w/ MPPT

    Hi If you need anything from Au you can always get someone to forward it onto you. I just checked and shipping a 1.5kg parcel from Brisbane to Portsmouth is AU$49 - so about US$35 - so not prohibitive. Regards
  • Post in thread: Failed MPP system

    Hi - I generally purchase directly off the company website "MPPSolar" as I have got to know them. As this is Will Prowse forum I would suggest you use his affiliate links (if you are the the USA) or purchase from the MPPSolar shop on eBay or AliExpress. They are present on many sites. It is a...
  • Post in thread: XUBA:: How long is it taking you guys to get your XUBA shipments??

    Hi all. I ordered 12 cells on the 6th May and was told to expect 25 days via Sea freight. Amy said that sea freight would probably be quicker as there were big delays in airfreight due to the CoVid backlog. The only issue I have is that the tracking number was for the Australian leg of the trip...
  • Post in thread: New Daly "Smart" BMS w/ Communication. (80-250A)

    Hi - it was the first of the “Smart” BMS with Bluetooth. I bought it direct off Daly on AliBaba. No I did not reverse polarity it. Regards
  • Post in thread: DGJBD Bluetooth BMS - a short review

    Sorry - https://github.com/FurTrader/OverkillSolarBMS/tree/master
  • Post in thread: DGJBD Bluetooth BMS - a short review

    Just bough one as well - will see how it goes. Thanks for the review. Bought the 120A version. Stay well in these trying times
  • Post in thread: Securing JDB Bluetooth

    Hi EcoRV I suggest that you join the app developer on GitHub and raise the issue. He is very responsive (as you will see by the resolved requests) and very open to improvements / suggestions. GitHub group here https://github.com/smagicld/xiaoxiangBMS/issues The issue of the pin is addressed...
  • Post in thread: Can an MPPT Controller use an Alternator as an Input?

    Hi Have you looked at the RedArc BMS system - has AC / DC to DC and Solar input all in one. Used extensively here in Australia. Have a presence globally. Only drawback is the low VoC max of the solar input. It has a "Green Option" which lets it use both Alternator and MPPT or can switch between...
  • Post in thread: Renogy DC DC Charger w/ MPPT

    My last word on this Ground Electricity In electrical engineering, ground or earth is the reference point in an electrical circuit from which voltages are measured, a common return path for electric current, or a direct physical connection to the earth. Fini
  • Post in thread: New Daly "Smart" BMS w/ Communication. (80-250A)

    I know they are great which was one of the reasons I bought it. I bought it direct off the Daly AliBaba site. It was this one “4S Seperate port LiFePO4 100A BMS with Bluetooth” Definitely did not reverse polarity it. I was disappointed as I really wanted the Daly one (for the form factor as well...
  • Post in thread: Renogy DC DC Charger w/ MPPT

    Hi I have been using the RedArc for a number of years now. Have one under the hood - for the 2nd battery - and one in my slide on that charges 2 by 120aH AGM batteries. The one in the Slide On is about 7 years old (BMS15) and the one under the hood is a 1225D. I have traveled extensively around...
  • Post in thread: Just Place new Order on Alibaba- 280AH x 8 for 1260.00 USD Delivered, Grade A to Canada

    Hi Have a look at the Chargery BMS. Seems very good. I have just ordered my first one. Advantage of it is it lets you select you own chemistry and configuration. Link here for AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32987465271.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.1fb73c00aLwXi1&mp=1 Regards
  • Post in thread: Daly Clone of a Clone - Daly BMS vs HEYO BMS

    Hello everybody. Went looking for a new BMS (16S LiFePO4) just to see what is out there and seeing how the new Daly BMS is trucking and (as Ali does) it three in a few random BMS for me to look at. So there is a BMS called a HEYO and apart from being Black ( as opposed to Daly Red) it is the...
  • Post in thread: DGJBD Bluetooth BMS - a short review

    Hi Sharky722 No link that I could find - for IOS anyway. If you find one perhaps you can put up the link. Regards
  • Post in thread: Did I ruin my battery?

    Hi Just saw this thread - have you tried disconnecting the power from the BMS? Is it possible in your setup. I think there is a way to restore defaults but my batteries are outside and it is night time here. If you go onto that GitHub there is alsoa wealth of info on it with FAQ as well. I...
  • Post in thread: DGJBD Bluetooth BMS - a short review

    Hi waiting for this one to pitch up AU $15.49 31% Off | 300V 100A DC digital voltmeter ammeter voltage meter car battery capacity volt current wattmeter detector power supply tester https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqIZesb Regards
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