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    Take Two, please rate and/or berate

    So here's take two. For the vehicles charging system, I'll be doing a Big Three upgrade along with a higher output alternator. 2 AWG Pos & Neg cable will be run from the battery to "electric closet" BSS 60amp breaker for house & vehicle battery with vehicle most likely mounted under hood...
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    Looking for a 12v fuse box/panel w/rear terminals

    For my install a fuse box with terminals on the backside would be the bee's knees. However, after searching around yesterday I only came up with one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N25TJV3/?coliid=INV7Y8BWZWUVH&colid=2KPBM55BS504P&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Figured I'd check to see if anyone knows...
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    Looking for house battery placement input

    So I have a conversion van that I've gutted to convert. The house battery I'd planned on mounting in the alcove above the front seats as it's a nice out of the way spot. Then I got to thinking it may get too hot up there in the summer so I was thinking about mounting them in the back behind the...
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    Kisae DMT-1250 Install Questions

    So my DMT-1250 will be arriving today, hopefully, and I still have yet to run wires to the back of my van to mount it. It calls for Pos. & Neg. on each connection, I can just run a Pos. cable back from the battery and a Neg. from the frame to a distribution rail and then connect individual Neg...
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    Understanding amps role through a vehicle system

    So one aspect I'm finding a little mystifying, amps and component selection. Charger amperage selections, the rated amperage is what it can put in to the battery, and as well take from the alternator. So for this it needs to fall within charge specs for the battery, and available alternator...
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    Integrated RPI/Arduino in your solar system?

    Just curious if anyone is using an RPi or Arduino in their solar setups, either for the DIY factor, or in place of a not readily available product. First time dabbler, just curious to see real world practical use applications.
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    Found some CALB cells locally, look like a good deal?

    Contemplating going with them, do they look like a good deal, anything I should ask or look for? $70 cheaper than the 120ah batter I'd been looking at, plus no sales tax. https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/for/d/fairfax-lifepo4-100-h-battery-cells/7238704366.html
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    Campervan Key Parts Plan Feedback Please

    Hey hey all, so after some planning, searching, and figuring I'm close to knowing what I want but would like to run it by some topic knowledgeable folk. I am on a budget as I'm unemployed and working from limited savings, but am willing to spend where warranted. Any input, criticisms, or...
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    Howdy e-Folk!

    I found this forum via a link watching a video review of a Renogy DCC50S. Been lurking for a bit, figure it's time to join. I'm converting (re-converting?), my 97 Chevy Astro conversion van into a mini camper. I'm not too far off from being ready to buy power components, and have been...
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