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    Switch for Renogy Solar Charge/ DC to DC Controller

    I like the 50 amp DC to DC with MPPT . But I have plenty of juice in my alternator to support 50 amp. Been using it about a year no complaints. Will seemed to like it as well in his review. Better design than Renogy's dedicated DC to DC's unless they updated those. Note that the MPPT only likes...
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    Switch for Renogy Solar Charge/ DC to DC Controller

    If the wire shorts prior to the breaker than aren't you in trouble? I've been told to treat solar panels like batteries, placing fuses close to them as possible.
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    Switch for Renogy Solar Charge/ DC to DC Controller

    I'm guessing ideally this would be close to the panel to protect the wiring... I should do that regardless. Or would it be kosher to place it near the solar charger so its more accessible?
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    Switch for Renogy Solar Charge/ DC to DC Controller

    Apologize if this should have been posted in the "beginner section". I noticed that the algorithm on the 50 amp Renogy DC to DC charger with built in MPPT is rather strange. It limits alternator output to 25 amps when there is any solar coming in. Since my solar is unlikely to provide anywhere...
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    Replacement BMS for a SOK battery

    Sorry to intrude, but what ended up happening with the warranty? I'm currently dealing with a similar problem. My BMS on my SOK battery is tripping when it shouldn't.
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    100 AMP SOK Battery Problem

    Hello, I recently purchased 2x 100 amp hour SOK batteries. I use a renogy 50 amp DC to DC charger in my van. I have not connected the batteries in parallel yet, and am hesitant to do so. One of the batteries seems to be faulty. It was registering 0 vaults for awhile. It had very strange...
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    Connecting LiFePo Batteries in Parallel Question

    I was informed that I should individually charge my SOK 100 amp batteries to full capacity before connecting them in parallel to assure loads are distributed evenly. I don't have a specialty LiFePo charger. I use my Renogy DC to DC 50 amp Alternator charger. (Right now my Solar isn't working)...
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    Redoing My Electrical With Lithium the Right Way, Some Questions

    Hi All! My AGM Batteries ate it when I left my van unattended for 3 weeks. Sorry if my questions aren't worded perfectly, relatively new to designing electrical systems. I bought 2x 100 AMP SOK batteries. They are different physical size then the AGM so I'm taking the time to redesign my...
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    Do I Need a AC Breaker Box with my 2500 Watt Inverter in my Van Build ?

    Hi All! First time posting here. Thanks for this great source of information and community! A guy who is helping me with my van build insists that I install a breaker box after my inverter in my van build. My AC power items are a chest freezer (converted to fridge) , my keyboard, and...
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