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    2020 POLL: What BMS are you using in your system? (UPDATED)

    1. Sbms0 with wifi 2. 2p4s 3.current does not go through 4. 174.77 delivered 5. Satisfied The available resources on this site ( Dacian, @ filterguy) and the fact that the few questions I have had have been answered by Dacian literally in minutes. The support is what sold me.
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    Any new battery dealer recommendation? Shenzhen Basen on my naughty list

    And there may be another spelling. I purchased 8 280 eve cells from Aimee Lee at Shensen Basen, was assured that she would send matched batteries. Got 5 of one year and 3 of the next. I verified it with the Eve serial # post's in the forum. Hopefully the mismatch will not be an issue down the...
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    Roypow lifepo4 golf cart batteries

    Here's a recent test video I believe @Lithium Solar is a member here
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    Jeep/ATV winch for Elevator? What do you think?

    FWIW My brother and I got one of these for my mother after she had a stroke. My dad is still kicking at 93 ( WW II vet ) he uses it for laundry hauling laundry Up and down the stairs, theirs is an interior model but the outdoor one looks the same...
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    Material as insulator between 280ah EVE cells

    If the pack is compressed properly I don't think so either. I was just responding to a question about what could be used for an insulator if that's how you want to build your pack. For a marine application I think it's cheap insurance, adding an extra layer of safety never hurts. Laminate is...
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    Material as insulator between 280ah EVE cells

    It will work. You could use almost any non-conductive material that doesn't Compress. After 25 years working with laminate I have plenty left over from jobs. You could also use 1/32" plexiglass from home Depot.
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    Material as insulator between 280ah EVE cells

    The only issue with Mica is it is basically Glass. It was also used for windows in the Old style upright wood stoves. I think aluminum might be a better option
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    Material as insulator between 280ah EVE cells

    If moisture is going to be an issue Here's another option https://www.eis-inc.com/electrical-insulating-material-insulation-paper-and-film/c-ph2112
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    Material as insulator between 280ah EVE cells

    My thought is formica or any plastic laminate. Westinghouse invented Formica in the 20's as a replacement for mica insulation used in electric motors and commutators. Check your local cabinet shop for scraps, I know I throw away enough to do a 8 cell pack every time I make a countertop. If you...
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    New Van System Planning Help

    Here is a little more info to put you at ease I don't who the person is they are building this for, but what got my attention was the fact that they were going to integrate it into the factory wiring
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    New Van System Planning Help

    Here is a little more info to put you at easehttps://youtu.be/LMB2Rrpz9yg I don't who the person is they are building this for, but what got my attention was the fact that they were going to integrate it into the factory wiring
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    New Van System Planning Help

    Hey everyone, I am a beginner and working on a system for my van. It won't be used for living Mainly for mobile job site power. In my research I found Mechman alternators https://www.mechman.com/alternators/ford/f-150/6-2l/2011-2014/370-amp-high-output-alternator-ford-6-2l-gas/ Maybe like you...
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    Tess Electric Battery- Do Not Buy!!

    Git down with your bad snoobler self, ouch. Hey @AllenGriff an old friend of mine once said "Well we're waiting" google it
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    A couple plug and play options I'm considering for 300-500AH @24V Bank

    Check this on Amazon. It is also on Alibaba, search shunbin. Comes with 30 amp charger also...
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