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    parallel battery bank question

    Thanks for your reply. So just something like 150 amp T-class with a 1500 watt inverter and 2/0 cables should be fine?
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    parallel battery bank question

    I'm wanting to put two 12v 100ah lithium batteries in parallel with a 1500 watt inverter on a travel trailer. I'm just reading that some folks say to fuse each positive from the two batteries and others say just one fuse for max inverter draw. I'm also using a busbar and disconnect switch...
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    Epever 5206BP 20 amp controller

    I see. I did observe some behavior on the battery monitor when the voltage was approaching it's peak that appeared to possibly be the balancing of each cell as the display cycled through different readings for a period before stabilizing. Of course it's something you have to catch at the right...
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    Epever 5206BP 20 amp controller

    I really appreciate this reply. I have taken your advice and revised my SCC settings. One question I have as a novice is how to I verify balancing is taking place? The SOK I have is not bluetooth so I have limited visual info. Without accessing the individual battery cells to check the voltage...
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    Epever 5206BP 20 amp controller

    I'm realatively new to solar and needed some help. I have this EPever 5206BP 20 amp charge controller in a 12v system with a 12v SOK 100AH battery. I set the charge controller charging specs to what I could find online for the SOK 12v 100AH battery. I've hooked up the system today and I see that...
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    Off-Grid Newbie Grounding

    Thanks for the reply. So currently, I have a 48" grounding rod near the little honda which I tie the honda grounding lug to when using it to feed this one circuit. Seems to work fine and have had no issues. Please forgive my ignorance here, but can I just tie the negative side of my battery to...
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    Off-Grid Newbie Grounding

    Hi all, New here and been reading through lots of great content. On the topic of off-grid grounding, I went down the rabbit hole and now a little confused. I currently live in an area where we experience regular power outages. Bought a small honda generator and installed a 1-circuit transfer...
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