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    DIY Transfer Switch Off-Grid Mixed Voltages????

    I currently have a DIY transfer switch between my 120v Inverter and 120v generator using one of these. It has worked good for my application. I am changing to a new generator that produces 240v along with a new breaker box that can accommodate the 240v. I need help figuring out how to make a...
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    Victron Energy BMV-712 For Low Voltage Generator Auto-Start

    I am considering using a Victron Energy BMV-712 as my Generators Auto Start control for when my batteries get low in the winter months. My generator has a simple 2 wire N.O. connection to initiate its self start sequence. I was going to use this Voltage Protection Module but I'm concerned with...
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    JDB BMS w/ RS485 + Epever Tracer-BN Series to Raspberry Pi

    I want to monitor my off grid system via wifi from anywhere. I have (4) JBD 4S BMS with RS485 connections + UART/Bluetooth (2) Epever Tracer -BN Series Solar Controller with USB Communication Cables (1) Raspberry Pi Zero W (1) Raspberry Pi 3B+ What Do I need to do to get these to turn into a...
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    Need Voltage Sensing Relay

    I have tried several Atkinson Electronics Voltage Sensitive Relays but can not get them to work consistently. I need a voltage sensing relay with normally open contacts, that will close at 12.0 volts and open at 13.60 volts. Anyone have a line on something that is reliable?
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    PowerMax Charger and BMS Issue

    I have been using a Constant Current /Constant Voltage Charger (10A) to do my top balancing. I connected my BMS and did a bottom balance discharge test. Got the cells balanced at the bottom 3.0v. I was going to test my new Powermax PM3-120LK charger, set at a fixed 13.40v. I power up the...
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    Shenzhen Basen 280AH Issue

    After doing the parallel balance charging on the first 4 cells I decided to put a load test on the cells. Here are the results. All 8 cells arrived at 3.29v each. I broke them up into 2 x 4 cell groups. I Top balance charged the first battery to 3.40v then finished it off at 3.65v I then...
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    Voltage Drop Thru BMS

    Is it normal to have a voltage drop going thru the BMS" I have 13.78 volts at battery terminal where BMS is connected and 13.32 volts coming out of BMS. I'm getting similar voltage drops on both batteries.
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    LiFePO4 and PMA Wind Generator

    Working through the logistics of converting my L16 Flooded Battery system to LiFePO4 batteries. Just discovered that my Flexguard NC25A-12 Wind charge controller will not work with LiFePO4 batteries. I have it connected to 4 huge dump load resistors. Need recommendations on a charge controller...
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    Converting from L16 Bank to LiFePO4

    Off Grid Cabin I’m looking at converting my existing 12v 740ah 4x L16 Flooded Battery System (11 Years Old) to a 12v 1120ah 16 x 280ah LiFePO4 Battery System. Current System has the following equipment. 2000w Sine Wave Inverter Transfer switch for generator / inverter 60 Watt Iota 12v Charger...
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    1 BMS for Larger 12V System

    Does anyone make a single BMS that will handle a 400-800 ah 12 volt system?
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