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    Change 12V to 24V Victron MPPT

    Ok guys I'm here with another question! I just changed my battery bank from 12v to 24v because I just bought a 24v Victron Multi plus II. I went into my Victron app and changed the setting from 12 to 24v, but it still reads 13.18v on the app and on the charge controller. But when I put my meter...
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    Battery Balancer 24V System

    I have 4 lithium SOK 280 AH, I was planning on hooking the 4 batteries in a 24V system. With 4 batteries I will have 2 series connections(- to +). With only 1 "common" connection on the battery balancer. Does it matter which series connection I hook it to? Or will I need a second balancer? The...
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    Need to upgrade help!

    Hello guys and gals, I currently have a Victron 150/70 charge controller. With 6 - 150A panels connected in a series (2S3P) My charge controller can handle up to 2000W @ 24V (but battery bank is 12V). I would to purchase 6 new panels. I am looking for suggestions on what 6 panels I can get...
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    400W 12V Solar Panel 20"X 26"

    Hello! I have looking at these 400W 12v panels on eBay. They are hard frame panels that are 20"X 26". I didn't know they made panels that small that put out 400W. Can somebody tell me if they do or is this some false advertising? Thank you! https://www.ebay.com/itm/374880460538
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    Upgrade Combiner Box

    Hi Guys! I am looking for recommendations for a combiner box. I need it to handle 8 - 250 w 12v panels. Does anyone recommend any combiner boxes that can handle 4 strings? 2 panels each connected in 4 series at 24v. Better explained (2s4p) Thank you and have a nice day!
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    Water pump for cabin

    Hi Guys, I'm looking for some ideas on pumping water throughout my cabin. I am currently using a 12v ShurFlow Pump. I am converting my system to 24v, buying a larger battery bank, Larger inverter. Does anyone have an idea as to what is more efficient? Keep my 12v pump and buy a step down...
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    12V Vs 24V Battery Bank

    Hi Guys! I have a question as to which way is best way to hook up my battery bank. 12v or 24v? I'm am looking for maximum dailey longevity and battery life. I am confused with the fact. That with 2 - 12v AGM 200 amp hr batteries hooked in parallel I get 400 amp hrs. If i hook them in series for...
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    MPPT Charge Controller

    Is it possible use a MPPT charge controller and have my panels hooked in series to make 24V and keep my batteries at 12V?
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    Mppt Charge controller?

    Hi, I have 6-150W 12v panels (900w total). I was thinking of hooking my panels in series to create 24v system and buying a MPPT CC to charge my 2 -12v- 200 ahr agm batteries. Will this work? Thank you for your help!
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