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***Hardware Setup*** I have been using the Growatt SPF 3000TL LVM-24P with a ShineWIFI-S(firmware 1.7.6.6) module. The WiFi module communicates with Growatt servers through a proxy application, https://github.com/johanmeijer/grott , on a Raspberry Pi. That application takes the data and puts...

If I were to delete some of these power bricks and wall warts for low power laptops or an LCD monitor, how would I go about determining the allowable voltage range for these devices? Lets say we have a low power PC and a monitor that both use 19.5 volt AC-DC power bricks, each near 50 watts...

Just finished this video about Lithium Sulfur batteries and their shortcomings that are partially overcome by adding sugar to the electrolyte. Anyone else heard about this newer battery type? Do you think with the energy density of this new battery, even with lower discharge cycle counts, can...

Whelp, I managed to do it... I managed to snap an 8mm post off a GFB cell. That nut wasn't getting tight and I'm not going gorilla on it but I don't have a torque wrench. I can't give a real estimate but I was using a small 1/4" ratchet, thumb rested on head and tightening with my last two...

I'm using Overkill 8S BMS's with the m6 terminals and I'm wondering if it's necessary to use both terminals for each side even though I am using 2AWG copper welding cable to and from the BMS. Do I need to use four lengths of cable and 4 8 lugs to use this BMS at it's specified rating? Perhaps...

I want to discuss methods for returning a battery to a larger bank. Also related, expanding existing battery bank. Example: 3x 24 volt batteries in parallel. 1 or 2 of the batteries is removed from the system while the remaining continues being used. Maybe 1 battery is experiencing an issue or...