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    GoPower MPPT-PRO-60 Bluetooth Dongle App

    That sure looks like a SRNE solar product, quite common. Look for SRNE utilities at the app store.....
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    Problems with renogy 170ah batteries

    I would suggest not doing that, if you want to charge individually to 3.5 or so that is fine, but not in a group of 3. 1 group will most certainly go out of balance and overcharge causing damage. Remember you have no protection in place while doing this.
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    Lithium batteries

    Royer is indeed quite pricey....Will likes LiTime .... https://ca.litime.com/products/litime-12v-230ah-plus-lifepo4-battery-built-in-200a-bms-max-2944wh-energy https://ca.litime.com/products/litime-12v-100ah-tm-lifepo4-battery-low-temp-protection-for-trolling-motors...
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    Problems with renogy 170ah batteries

    I'm having the same issue with a 50ah Renogy battery. It appears in my case the BMS was not balancing at all, it was tested by interrupting a BMS lead and connecting an ammeter. I put a load (light bulb cuz I had it) on the remaining cells to force a voltage drop, no current flowed through the...
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    Victron Phoenix 12/1200VA (12v, 1000W) lowest price I've seen yet

    Your old idle draw is interesting...my 2000w Renogy idles at 10.3 watts, measured with quality meters. Are you using the same equipment to measure your 30% improvement in solar since changing to Victron?
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    Inverter issue

    Does your inverter have a power saving or seek mode? If so try it with that option turned off.
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    All in one 12V 2,000 watt?

    These guys have one... https://ionicelectronics.ca/inverters-chargers-solar-charge-controllers-mppt-hybrid-solar-inverter/inverter-charger-mppt-solar-charge-controller-combo-unit
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    Trace SW4024 Charging Issue

    What is your battery arrangement and type. It is possible you are hitting a BMS disconnect due to imbalance. How was the little breeze and rain last night?
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    Swapping to lithium in my 5th wheel. Truck 12V 7pin disconnect needed?

    Fords have a relay that disconnects the trailer charge wire when the engine is off, it is in the engine compartment fuse box passenger side. Your battery won't discharge. I pulled the fuse on mine, don't miss the 5 or so amps charging at all....
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    My solar panels is good or bad?

    You are using solar panel voltage instead of battery voltage in your calculation....
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    Seeking suggestions for Better Controller (hat in hand)

    Genasun is the only boost controller I know of.... http://www.solarmarinesupply.com/genasun/gv-boost-105-350w-solar-boost-charge-controller-with-mppt-for-lithium-batteries
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    Inverter

    Are you prechaging the inverters?
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    Renogy 40A MPPT Controller Setting for 210ah Lifeline AGM

    The controller is made by SRNE Solar, get their app, SRNE utilities, use the caps in the search...
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    I could really use some help getting my system parameters figured out. I am always going over voltage.

    The Renogy controller is made for them by SRNE, they also make controllers for Midnite and others.... They are a quality product
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    I could really use some help getting my system parameters figured out. I am always going over voltage.

    Get the "Renogy BT" app or the SRNE "Solar app"for your phone-you will be able to set the controller to "User" making parameters much easier to set... https://diysolarforum.com/threads/renogy-dc-home-app-vs-renogy-bt-app-comparisons-and-which-to-use-for-your-charge-controller.38604/
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