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Well I got it installed. I started updating the shunt and it's froze at 31%. AND, there's a big red warning not to leave app while update is in progress. NICE! Left app 3 times and finally it finished the install. Ha ha ha

I'm trying to update Victron Connect v5.97 arm7 to 5.99 arm7. I have a Samsung S10+. I get a incompatible app error message. I did the usual stuff yada yada yada, no joy. Anyone else have issues or some advice?

No help here. I needed to manually enable a USB driver and find the victron connect settings password online, which is zzz. In the end, the firmware update did help with the humming issue, A LITTLE. Definitely not worth the $72 I paid for the dongle!!! I purchased my inverter from Inverters...

I would like to update the firmware to hopefully eliminate/reduce the inverter's hum (PIA) but works great. My inverter is not being detected? I plugged the MK3-USB cable in, turned inverter on and installed victron connect, inverter not detected. Of course. I then used CDM21228_Setup.exe to...

With all due respect, recommending a knife switch is just mad. I found a nice breaker with a rail.

I hear what you are saying and have lived most of my life with that philosophy. But, this system is powering our new boondock camper (ORV 28bks), which is now our retirement home since we full time. Being without power sucks. I like pics.

Thanks for the advice. In the mean time, I laid the panels flat again and that helps. I'm going to invest in another controller, probably a 150/100 in the future. In the end, I fell going to two controller will increase reliability and hopefully eliminate as much of the odor as possible. I...

I reduced (hobbled) the max charge current 20 percent and will find out what impact that will have on operating temp?

I got a reply back from tech support and he confirms high Victron controller temps. He recommends splitting it between two controllers. Not sure about de-rating the controller. I will cognitively chew on that. I built a dump load by converting a 2.5 gallon residential water heater to 12 volt...

The app stated 94.7 amps. Does it lie? I did not check it with m y current clamp.1640w of panel, BUT they never run at 100% efficiency. This is sounding like the situation I have with the new Victron Phoenix 3000/12 inverter humming. Tech support states I need to invest time and money ($75)...

YES, it has plenty of space and is mounted vertical. Volts/amps are within operating range. I should not need to build a cooling system for this $950 controller.

I have a new Victron 250/100 controller (2ga welding cable in/out), three 206 SOKs (parallel), smart shunt, Victron Phoenix 3000/12v and four 410w panels in series. They are tilted and we are currently in the Arizona desert. We have a very nice sunny day today. I saw 141 volts and 94.6 amps on...

I haven't seen many switches that will like 131 volts dc. I know a knife switch will work, but that is a Vincent Price option IMO.

I'm looking for a disconnect option between the 1.64kw panels and a Victron 250/100. I have the panels connected in series (four 410w, ~131v & 10amp). What are my options? This in our boondock camper.

I haven't tried to pin point the source yet. We are boondocking in the Arizona desert, so I don't have my mechanic's stethoscope. I'm going to explore grounding first.

We purchased a new 2022 Outdoors RV 28BKS. So this is the new system: 1.64kw of panels, Victron 150/70 smart controller, Victron smart shunt, 600ah (3 206ah) SOK lithium (parallel), Victron Phoenix 3000/12 inverter, welding cables (<1% drop) and appropriate fuses/breakers/switches. Is it normal...

I have it fixed. It was the new Victron Connect v5.8 app. I uninstalled it and installed to older v5.77 and all is working again. Their is another couple of hours wasted on IT crap.

I'm trying to connect with the VIctron connect app with the smartshunt and controller. I don't need a cable. Like I said, it all worked until my wife connected her Iphone yesterday. NOw my samsung will not connect. I have tried everything I can think of. Other than a HAMMER!

The victron connect app worked fine until my wife connected yesterday with her I phone. Now I get no devices in the device list. The smart shunt and controller are both pared. When I click on one of the pared devices, I get this: An app is needed to use this device. The app is running. I have...

Thanks for the reply. No, it's 300 ahs of SOC lithium. I stated that. I disconnected the 3 batteries this morning and checked the voltages. I.e. 13.1, 13.2 & 13.3 I would think the discrepancy is the in the contact between the battery terminal and my test lead? When the controller is floating...

Background: 800 watts solar, 300 ah lithium, SmartSolar mppt 100/50 & SmartShunt HQ20517TBNS Issue: I forgot to switch our RV absorption fridge to propane last night (I'm 65) and as a result my inverter started squeaking this morning indicating low voltage cutoff is creeping near. So I checked...

I'm aware of that with the 100ah batteries. What a bunch of BS. I think I'm going to take one of the SOK 100ah batteries out of our travel trailer and stick that in our converted cargo trailer. Probably the least amount of mucking around required? Thanks for your input.

I gave that some thought, but camping weather takes precedence. I need it by next Friday.

I'm looking for a 12v 50ah lithium battery with low temp cutoff. Any recommendations?

Have a good afternoon everyone. I'm going to the MudShark Brewery in Lake Havasu.

WRONG! I just tried setting it to lithium AGAIN and the equalization voltage adjustment is not greyed out in my version of the app. Automatic equalization IS greyed out. Move on to something that is helpful. "if I selected the LiFePO4 setting in Victron Connect, but then tweaked the settings...

Latest info, it's floating every day now. Lowered float voltage from 13.4 to 13.2. I was reminded lith doesn't need to be topped off every day. I had lead acid a long time. I will start looking for a lith charger for the tin can; it's our boondocking converted aluminum cargo trailer. Would...

Yup, good eyes. At 64, that fell through the cracks. I have been checking the graph every morning over coffee. That will give me a "feel" for the system.

I have never calculated wh (64). I just used oped circuit volts. I can see the advantage, but would require some calculation for me. Probably not going to happen. Take a voltage reading and go out and enjoy life.

There hooked in parallel. Really!

12.4 and 12.5 were open circuit volts.

Thanks, once in float, I will change it to 14.4.

I have five 100w 12v panels, three SOK 100ah batteries, a Victron 100/50 controller and a Victron SmartShunt on the way. I installed the new controller and the SOKs last Wednesday. The controller has been in bulk mode since then. I'm in the SW Arizona desert for the winter and have used very...

I.e. the 100/50 doesn't include a battery low temp sensor. It includes a controller low temp sensor. My 100/50 is not mounted in the same compartment as the batteries. So the controller sensor is ineffective. Time to turn the computer off and take the dogs out to enjoy life.

Grabed an IPA and took the dogs out for a short walk. Cam and noticed the 100/50 is now in the list. I looked into the location requirement. It's not the Victron app requiring it; it's google (evil) android of course. My S10+ is a Exynos version, so it's rooted. Very little google, location or...