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  1. onemorebattery

    Heater Pad for Lifepo4

    Yes, including reptile heaters which have assorted useful dimensions. Also seedling mats including this flexible wraparound. http://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Waterproof-Seedling-Hydroponic-Standard/dp/B073PTZCJ4/
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    Epever 50amp & 80amp MPPT not supporting Lithium chemistry?

    The Epever controllers have four built in battery profiles; Sealed, Gel, Flooded and User. That USER profile can be customized. Here's what Battleborn says about charging their Lifepo4 batteries with EPever.
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    Discussion - Cases for aluminum cells

    AUTOBOT ALERT! - When someone finds the best locally sourced and inexpensive battery case for the 8 x 280ah cells I just received. :sneaky: "Maybe that'll work..."
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    WiFi Kill A Watt

    For privacy with local WIFI/Bluetooth devices. - Old phone - No sim card - Wiped, rooted, and ROMed. (CyanogenMod or whatever) - GPS location spoofing If you don't have an old phone buy one. They're cheap.
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    Setting up 5.1 kw off grid

    By 2s5p I mean 2 panels in series and five of those series sets in parallel. You'll need 10 gauge from each pair to a PV combiner and 4 gauge (THHN ) to the charge controller. Ideally you would position the combiner closest to the charge controller.
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    Help Configure System From My Existing Parts 24 volt

    Using two Leaf batteries (15v) on 12v spec is more feasible than using three Leaf batteries (22.5v) on 24v spec. The panels you have would run fine in parallel. For series I'd need to know the current to see the trade-off. Series current is limited to the lowest panel. Parallel voltage is...
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    Setting up 5.1 kw off grid

    I think you'd be OK with a 2s5p setup. I haven't done parallel controllers with that particular controller but I think you'll be OK with that too. Match the charge profiles. More info. https://www.morningstarcorp.com/parallel-charging-using-multiple-controllers-separate-pv-arrays/
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    Setting up 5.1 kw off grid

    Unfortunately the String Selection Tool will not calculate for 48 volt systems on the TS-60 even though the spec sheet says that model will do 48 volt systems except with very low voltage panels. The TS-60 is bordering on unusable for the panels that OP has.
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    Setting up 5.1 kw off grid

    The manual has some seemingly conflicting specifications. I would run 2s5p per controller. I would not exceed 2s nor 6p per charge controller. That will be enough to bulk charge the T-105 batteries in a 8s2p 48 volt setup. The time of charge depends on the amount of solar production at the...
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    Pool pump

    MPP makes a bunch of PIP models. Can you provide a specific model number and a link to the unit you have in mind? MMP has some models which are optimized for pumps. https://www.mppsolar.com/v3/sp-series-3-phase .
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    Expandable system

    An expandable system can include a "buy once" charge controller with high enough PV voltage and multi-voltage output so that you can add panels and increase the voltage of your battery bank without buying another controller. The 12v - 24v jump can be more expensive if you have to buy another...
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    DIY home solar panel during the Covid 19

    More info. https://newatlas.com/3d-vertical-solar-towers/21952/ https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2012/ee/c2ee21170j#!divAbstract
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    Im losing my mind!!

    OP has a modified sine wave inverter and the 98 volt RMS reading is typical. https://www.amazon.com/2000W-Inverter-Remote-Control-Display/dp/B07RQYX45Z A modified sine wave will make a UPS go ape shit. Power strips with surge supressors won't like it either.
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    Im losing my mind!!

    Put aside the BMS issue for a second. Connect your inverter straight to the 24v battery and verify that the inverter/battery combination works. Does it work? If yes then take a moment of joy then go back to the BMS issue.
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    Need help with timer

    Relays should put out what you put in. The other question is the power supply and the load. If you are overloading your power supply then the problem is not the relay. So if you are measuring each side under load, that is measuring a 2.1 volts drop across the relay, then yeah the DROKs should do...
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    Need help with timer

    That unit has mixed reviews and if it's dropping voltage it's going to get hot and fail sooner rather than later. You should probably select another brand. Generally when I go cheap I go DROK. Their stuff has worked pretty well for me.
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    Xuba Electronics: DEAL - 280AH LiFePo4 cells. Purchase & Review

    Same here so I'm listening for two thumps on my front deck. Couple of hours maybe.
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    Working on mounting options... 39" X 77" polycrystalline panels.

    Looks good! This will keep your AGMs balanced. https://amazon.com/gp/product/B07L8XKZ71/ I use one per series pair but you can use as few as one for the whole bank since the batteries are matched. As for the mounting... shading will be cooler. I think the main considerations are strength...
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    Panel produce Voltage but no Amp

    Voc test: Pass Vmpp test: Pass Some current is flowing. Enough to power the meter. So I am betting that ~3 ohm load will give the rated Impp. Your panel will kill. Seriously though it looks like that panel just needs a load.
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    Concessions Trailer power supply

    I have a SUNGOLDPOWER inverter/charger 4000w in my garage. This one. It works great. Good clean sine wave output. I have no trouble running my compressor and power tools. I think it's a good choice and the price is good. As near as I can tell both the AIMS and SUNGOLDPOWER units are built at the...
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    How much "Sun" do you actually get?

    Hovering over the "i" gives "A measure of the severity of solar proton events as depicted in the NOAA Space Weather Scales" so I am not following the comparison with panel production. There might some loose correlation but photon measurement would be directly relevant.
  22. onemorebattery

    New to solar question?

    That 120 watt kit is pushing the limit at least and probably flat out too much.
  23. onemorebattery

    Xuba Electronics: DEAL - 280AH LiFePo4 cells. Purchase & Review

    Same here so I set email alerts on the Fedex site. Now I only check it twice a day!
  24. onemorebattery

    Concessions Trailer power supply

    If you want the big amps you're going to need an industrial sized battery charger. I don't have a specific recommendation because I charge with solar but I can show you some examples. Ask here about any others you find and maybe someone else will chime in with high current chargers to recommend...
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    Concessions Trailer power supply

    It looks like your math checks out and charging under 12 hours is feasable. It depends on the shore power and the charger. You might barely get the juice back in fast enough from a 110vac/20a circuit and a 48v/35a charger. A 220vac/30a circuit and a beefy enough charger, like 48v/100a, would...
  26. onemorebattery

    Batteries and heater for solar system?

    Battery heaters: expensive Pet bed heaters: cheap Pet bed heaters use 15 - 75 watts depending on the model and some will run on 12 volts, have thermostats, etc. Also 12v heated travel blankets draw as little as 45 watts which works out to 30ah for 8 hours of warmer sleep. So is it possible to...
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    Big Lugs, Little Wires

    Search for "5/8 ring terminal" for more choices. https://crimpsupply.com/12-10-ga-ring-terminals-5-8-stud.html https://www.amazon.com/Morris-Products-10076-Terminal-Insulated/dp/B005GDFHH2
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    Battery Terminals - Studs, bolt sizing and ring terminals

    In case anyone is wondering if there is a difference in electrical conductivity between C110 bar stock and the C122 copper tubing at Home Depot the answer is no. Both are 99.9% copper. There is a slight difference in chemistry due to the way the copper is processed. C110 contains a maximum of...
  29. onemorebattery

    As soon as I figure out how to hoist my panels up...

    I built a temporary sled out of scrap wood which used an extension ladder like a track. I had my son load panels and I pulled them up with a rope. It worked great. No dropped panels. No falling from ladders. No renting expensive equipment.
  30. onemorebattery

    Good Battery Management For AGMs...

    I have a system with the identical battery configuration. I use one of these on each series pair. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L8XKZ71 It keeps each pair perfectly balanced. My batteries are well matched so most of the time it does nothing. It's mostly active when the charge current is high or...
  31. onemorebattery

    what about sirius kilowatss lab accumulator?

    The size... 24v 3000wH 493mm x 514mm x 222mm = 19.4" x 20.25" x 8.74" 50 kg = 110.23lb
  32. onemorebattery

    Newbie troubleshooting

    I noticed there is no 2/0 wire in the fuse chart and that 1/0 is listed twice. I also notice 2/0 skipped over in the next section showing the lugs.
  33. onemorebattery

    Quietest type of large powerful fan at low rmp with a speed controller

    I don't know if this example is anything close to usable for your application but... virtually any way you can put a fan into a foam lined enclosure will help a lot with the noise. I have gotten good results baffling these 9 inch fans inside a foam lined 5 gallon bucket. The buckets are easy to...
  34. onemorebattery

    mppt 5k problems

    https://battlebornbatteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/BB5024-Cut-Sheet.pdf • 60 Amps Continuous • 100 Amps Surge for 30 Seconds • ½ Second Surge for Larger Loads • High/Low Voltage Protection • Short Circuit Protection • High/Low Temperature Protection • Automatic Cell Balancing •...

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