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    Tried Venus v2.90 to v3.21 on Raspberry Pi 4B - Appears to have failed

    Thank you for the information.
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    Tried Venus v2.90 to v3.21 on Raspberry Pi 4B - Appears to have failed

    So each Victron device must feed to the RPI ? I have the RPI4> MK3 going to the Multiplus and the MP is plugged into the SCC using VE bus. You can't daisy chain devices?
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    Tried Venus v2.90 to v3.21 on Raspberry Pi 4B - Appears to have failed

    I have SA working on RPi4 and it can see the Multiplus II. I connect the SCC 250/100 using what I thought was the correct cable to the VE port, but nothing in the Device list for the SCC. Is there a special cable to connect Victron devices together or just a ethernet cord?
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    Tried Venus v2.90 to v3.21 on Raspberry Pi 4B - Appears to have failed

    When I try to use this command it fails and indicates it is a read-only file system. Am I missing a step before this? update : found command mount -o remount,rw / and deleted headless file and it works. Now to connect to MPII 48v/3000 and 250/100 SCC
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    Victron is Over-priced Eurotrash. Why would anybody buy Victron over an AiO?

    Is this running on RPi4 or 5? I need to get this working for my 250/100 and Multiplus II
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    Search not working...

    Same here
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    Victron is Over-priced Eurotrash. Why would anybody buy Victron over an AiO?

    Doing a search finds it is a common issue. Thankfully it is mounted in an outdoor shed.
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    Victron is Over-priced Eurotrash. Why would anybody buy Victron over an AiO?

    Does your MultiPlus II exhibit a loud low frequency hum when charging over 20amps? Not sure if the issue I am having is from how it is mounted or because another inverter is feeding it.
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    Can a SAMLEX PST-600-24 INVERTER run a minifridge?

    I recharge my EcoFlow Delta II Max from the solar and have accidentally left it's charge settings at 1800w and forget when I am in ' low power ' mode with the Samlex inverter running and it just popped the breakers. Done this many times. The LV2424 sucks a lot of power, even at idle and I...
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    OOL - what is the cheapest LiFePO4 12V 100Ah battery you'd recommend to a family member

    Did you have any issues with RFI on your Alphabet soup equipment?
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    mutliplus-II grounding question , static system

    I just installed mine. Electrician said yes.
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    SAMLEX PST-600-24 DC-AC INVERTER PURE SINE WAVE 24VDC IN 120VAC OUT 600 WATT...

    I have 6 of those equalizers. My batteries are all in great shape 3 years later.
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    SAMLEX PST-600-24 DC-AC INVERTER PURE SINE WAVE 24VDC IN 120VAC OUT 600 WATT...

    I have one of those 600w Samlex inverters. No RFI, but the fan is loud and the speed is variable, it goes up and down, based on load. I couldn't have it in the same room with me. but it is exceptionally clean and I feel good powering my computers with it. :D
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    Vatrer Server Rack - battery arrived!

    I didn't expect that and by a substantial amount too, even when it is cloudy and raining I was getting over 300w from it. Is this because the MPPT works better at the higher 48v battery voltage? Same solar charger, same panels.
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    Vatrer Server Rack - battery arrived!

    The model I have is the wall mount shown in the image about 4 posts up. It comes with 2 sets of ~6ft cables, didn't measure them.
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    Vatrer Server Rack - battery arrived!

    The Victron SCC 250/100 is now connected in with the Vatrer 48v battery and MultiPlus II, charged to 100% Waiting for 6awg AC wires and ferrules. My 1600 watt solar array was churning out 1675 watts as showing both the Vatrer front panel and the Victron IOS app with shunt . With the 250/10...
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    RV 48V to power 12v Loads

    I used a 25ohm 50W resistor with 48v Vatrer battery and Victron Multiplus II 3kva. No sparks and inverter turned on in a few seconds after. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DQRV8TT
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    Vatrer Server Rack - battery arrived!

    They indicated it wouldn't be restocked for another few weeks and I got one of the last two. This is the wall mounted Vatrer not the chassis. I am still perusing the Victron MultiPlus II manual and wiring in the solar charger and AC out in the next few days. A real electrician is coming to...
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    Vatrer Server Rack - battery arrived!

    That's my plan is to get another one, but it isn't listed on Amazon that I can find. When I click the product in my Amazon order, it takes me to a different battery.
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    Vatrer Server Rack - battery arrived!

    Mine arrived today, very well packed and working with a 54% charge. 130lbs heavy and mounted temporarily! Have it wired to a Victron Multiplus II 3kva. Used a 25 ohm pre-charge resistor but didn't see any sparks. Didn't expect to at 3amp current. This will be tied in with a Victron...
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    RV 48V to power 12v Loads

    I have 24vdc>12vdc and it's not ideal. It works OK, gives off some noise, so I just plug my Antron 14vdc supply into AC to run my 7300. It's so little power on receive that the efficiency losses are very small. If you transmit a lot, that could be more problematic. That enables me to always...
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    Vatrer Server Rack - battery arrived!

    My solar shed doubles as my astrophotography observatory and the roof rolls off to expose the scope. Testing the comms will be some time, as I still need a 48v inverter to go with it. Not sure which Victron I will get. Still have the 24v system in place and redoing the shed wiring to...
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    Vatrer Server Rack - battery arrived!

    I just ordered the Vaterer wall mount version. It has comms and fits into my solar shed very well. I hope to then add more if it works out.
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    Vatrer Server Rack - battery arrived!

    After seeing the review of the rack mounted version, I am inclined to go with this model, as it is more suited for my enclosure. This comes with cables and a mounting bracket. Thanks @plympton for the review, the products appears to be quality built.
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    RFI issue

    The choke on the right with white wire looks identical to the ones I am using and it works quite well to suppress the upper HF 30m and up was S9 noise and made it unusable. I am fairly certain it is 20 turns. I need an oscilloscope. It's been years since I've had a functional one. thanks...
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    Any better alternative to MPP PIP 2724? 24v, 2,700w All-in-One unit

    The LV2424 is a loud beast with high idle consumption as well as a RFI generator. I plan to get rid of mine when the 48v inverter is installed.
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    Cloud Energy stackable battery/inverter system.

    Same here. No reply. Also, there are too many spelling errors to consider them reputable. How hard can it be to have a English speaking person to review before posting on Amazon.
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    Newb design for RV 800W solar, 48V 200Ah batteries, Victron system. Reasonable? Suggestions?

    The BougeRV panels have worked out well for me in my ground mounted array. VOC went up 20% one cold afternoon here in Ohio and blew out their SCC which they replaced promptly. It was consistently running less than 130v in 10F weather. They are paired with a Victron 250/100 now.
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    High Quality Charge Controller, flexibility on INVERTER ?

    My recall of things obviously is bad, which model/brand? They may have been larger than my requirements.
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    High Quality Charge Controller, flexibility on INVERTER ?

    The AIO was a RFI generator all across the HF spectrum and it consumed ~50w doing nothing with the inverter on, so I was looking for a replacement to cure those two problems. After seeing a friend's Victron SCC with just a hint of RFI, I decided that's what I wanted to get along with higher...
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    High Quality Charge Controller, flexibility on INVERTER ?

    My AIO, a first purchase is now the backup system running on 24v. I just put in service a Victron 250/100 and now searching for the best 48v battery while undecided on the size of Victron inverter to get.
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    RFI issue

    My RFI issues came from the SCC and a Mix31 on each wire dropped from S9 to barely perceptible. The higher the frequency, the worse it was from me. Someone mentioned cheap getting rid of cheap inverters and chargers but my Victron 250/100 is much worse than a BougeRV 60a SCC, virtually silent...
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    PV array voltage significantly higher than expected

    The output of my 8 panel array went up 20% when temps dropped to 0F during the day with wall to wall sunshine and snow on the ground. Magic smoke appeared from the BougeRV SCC which they replaced free of charge.
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    Looking for a 24v all in one inverter

    I can't say my decision was wrong, it just wasn't the best one. It has performed well in the 3years that I have owned the MPP AIO. I did opt to use a more efficient inverter for every day use to power my electronics, as the output is much cleaner on the scope.
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    Looking for a 24v all in one inverter

    I have the LV2424, it works OK and eventually I will sell it. It has high idle consumption running the inverter and puts out a huge amount of RF across the entire spectrum. Some Mix31 toroidal coils helped fixed. Moving now to 48v with a Victron 250/100 SCC and soon their 48v inverter...

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