Recent content by TommyD

Not sure if this is right spot to ask, but can you use a 120 volt generator with an EG4 6000XP. I have Kubota driven 12,500 watt generator with one wiring at 120 volts, 60 amps. Will this work or do I need 240 volts? Thanks

Thanks for the input. Batteries are over 20 years old and were well maintained by the prior owner and myself, however will now go forward and replace with LFP. Thought you might enjoy a video of the “Smokin Battery”, but it looks like videos can’t be uploaded

I have an old 24 V System (12 x 2V) 850 Ah @ 20, however have noticed that the battery bank seems to need a change more often. Today, while charging, I noticed that one battery was 80C while all the others were around 40C. When I opened the vent cap, smoke was coming out. Not sure what’s going...

Ton of info here!

I went with "Filter Guys" logic opting for paralleling the batteries first, then series; his logic seemed sound. He has posted an article on this on the Site

Everything else in the existing system is based on 24v

So, means 40 batteries and 5 BMS's is this correct, in an 5p8s configuration? Any idea of the rough cost of this in CDN $ in Vancouver, BC?

.... but would like to know options for building a 24v - 1200 Ah LiFePO4 battery bank or pointed to a thread re this?

Yes, going to go with the VE Smart Dongle for the MPPT Unit. VE specs is 20 metres, so should work! I also have a VE BMV 712, yet to be installed. I believe the Bluetooth is in the head unit, which will be much closer to the comfy chair, so don’t believe I will have an issue with it, but we...

Re use of my words “relatively close”. I believe all VE devices are working properly re Bluetooth distances; believe designed for 10 metres - 33 feet. Outside I can connect at 33 feet; inside is about 22 feet. Even if I could get 50 feet inside, would be able to stay in my chair!

Not sure if this is the right thread or perhaps someone can direct me to another thread. I recently installed a Victron Energy 250/100 MPPT SCC as well as their Battery Sense Module. All Bluetooth and set up and viewing via Bluetooth on Victron Connect works flawlessly. PROBLEM: I have to be...

I appreciate that the Wiki has started and wanted to Thank "upnorthandpersonal" for taking the lead. So from one who is trying to understand this vast topic and at say an intermediate level, I would hope there is a place for us to post questions that we would like answers. So for instance we...

YYYAAAAHHHHH!!!! My quest for some form of organization of all of this information is about to come true!!!

That would sure be great if you would write it up again! How to do a Capacity Test? what equipment you need? How to set it Up? How to record the Results? What do the Results mean? Why do it in the First Place? ………and anything else you believe is relevant. As you have done, pictures & Data are...

.... and I believe we should have lots of diagrams, charts, schematics, etc. For me, a “visual” conveys way more information than words! Words can be so imprecise. Also, a visual gives a common reference point to guide a discussion to avoid statements like “Oh, I didn’t know you were talking...