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    30A fuse in a Victron lynx distributor

    I need to fit a 30A fuse in a Victron lynx distributor. Is there any fuse reduce or adapter that would allow me to do this. I want to connect my Victron Orion-Tr 12/24 through the lynx. I'm tring to keep the system as simple and neat as possible. I Know I could just put a wire or bar through the...
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    Fitted a Midi fuse in a Victron Lynx Distributor. Is it OK?

    While typing a post to find a similar solution I came across your thread. I really want to connect my Orion Tr 12/24 string to the Lynx Distributor. The problem is I need a 30amp fuse which Mega fuses don't come in of course. Is there any way you could make another one if I paid you? Please :)
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    Wire Recommendations?

    Has anyone ever used Flexible 2 Conductor Parallel Silicone Wire in a mobile application? Would this wire be acceptable or would you recommend something else...
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    BMS Question

    I don't have a solar charge controller yet. Still planning and ordering everything. I'll primarily be charging with my vehicle's battery as I drive a ton for work (hours). I ordered a Victron Ti-Smart 12/24-15 DC-DC charger. I'll probably add a removeable solar panel later. I thought the...
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    BMS Question

    It wouldn't be long term. Just when I'm planning to not use much power then charge it up to 75-85 percent or more to cycle it when I plan to use power overnight or cook some food. How high and often do you need to charge the battery to recalibrate the SOC. Also it wouldn't matter if it's exactly...
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    BMS Question

    Is there a BMS that allows the user to save different charge profiles and easily change between them either by clicking a button or using an app. Have 1 to charge to 75% and cut off at 25. Another to charge to 85% and another for 90. If your just running a fridge during the day perhaps you don't...
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    Electrodacus vs Overkill/JBD BMS

    JDB dosn't make a 24v BMS larger then 100 amp. I've also read you don't want to use more then about 60% of the max amp regularly or they will have a short service life. If your mmpt fails it could fry the fets. I don't want to use to 2 BMS. I'm trying to figure out if it provides all the same...
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    Electrodacus vs Overkill/JBD BMS

    I wasn't asking you to. Thanks for your help. I was just wondering how everyone set up their shunts, relays, solenoids with Electrodacus. Has anyone used the an Electrodacus BMS in your build. Do you have a diagram. I can't seem to find a beginner video of how they integrate the BMS into there...
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    Electrodacus vs Overkill/JBD BMS

    Doesn't overkill prevent power from going into the battery (charging) in the even of low/high temp and high cell voltage? What I was saying is there would need to be a way of preventing the battery from charging when using the electrodacus. What's the best way to shut off charging with a...
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    Electrodacus vs Overkill/JBD BMS

    I am considering using a Electrodacus BMS. Or should I use a solid state BMS like JDB. I am so confused. I've read the heard stories about fets burning out with solid state. I know you can also use a relay with some solid state BMS and use it shut down the inverter or close a circuit. Does...
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    Circuit Length

    To determine the wire gage I need I first need to determine circuit length. Is the starter battery to dc-dc charger to BMS to battery to fuse box to appliance/load one big circuit? Are they separate circuits? Thanks
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    Battery cell arrangement/series

    Would it be better to use extra long (and thicker/rated for twice the current) bus bars (image 3b) or cable (image 3)? Would the extra long bus bar setup put extra draw/load on cells marked as 4 and 5, 8 and 9, 12 and 13, and an uneven load to the the outside cells in those connections?
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    Battery cell arrangement/series

    I am planning to build a 24v battery with 16 Grade-A Frey cells to make a 24V 200A battery (4.8 kWh). The cells will be put together in pairs to create "one cell" with busbars and then in a series (S8). Do the connections in a series need to be equal length? Can you use a cable to link some of...

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