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    How to predict Cycle life

    For a given cell, is there any way one can predict the cycle life? I see manufacturers state numbers like 3.000 or 6.000 or whatever... But is there a test one can do to predict this number? The question also relates to the meaning of grade B; we all test the capacity of cells and are happy if...
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    Overview of BMS confirmed compatibility with inverters?

    Do we have here an overview of BMSs with the list of inverters compatible with them? If not I start once a thread. Walter
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    Simplefied BMS that integrates with chargers/investers?

    Is there a BMS that integrates with an inverter but is only checking SOC? And not checking the individual cells? Reason; most of the BMSs -like 16S- don't support a dedicated list of inverters. But they work fine to monitor cells, do some balancing and protect the battery against over/under...
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    Daly BMS low temperature cut off recovery slow?

    I did set my Daly 4S 250 smart BMS to not charge below 5°C (not sure if it as of this value it will not charge or below this value). It was now 4°C and I turned on the heating in the camper van. After 1 hour the battery showed 12°C. I plugged in the camper van in the AC power socket but the...
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    Daly Smart BMS only with location access?

    I used the app for the first time this month -android; it wasn't able to find the BMS. I saw there was an upgrade from beginning this month. I removed the apps storage (so the app was reset). Started it again, I didn't give access to location services and it still didn't work. Started it...
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    Renogy 500A battery monitor incorrect currents?

    All, My Renogy 500A battery monitor was working fine. Now suddenly*, it started to show completely wrong currents ; 10-15 times too low. Before I formally start a warrenty claim at Renogy; is there any idea I could do to possibly correct it? As it is a very simple device - small resistor...
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    BMS Port Glue?

    My battery build is better if I turn the connector cables on the BMS - Daly smart 250A. I just did so; but I see some 'glue' between the connectors. It is slightly sticky stuff. What is this and should I re-apply it?
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    How bad are these voltages?

    I build a 4S, 12V, 272Ah battery bank. I charged the battery, did a capacity test and charged again. This is now what the BMS shows: It has total 0.25V difference between cells after loading. Is this bad? When I start discharging, the cells quickly equalize and difference becomes around...
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    Improving Daly 250A BMS

    I ran a load test yesterday on a 250A Daly smart BMS without fan. I depleted a 4S 272Ah bank at about 2kw. After 30 minutes or so; the BMS cables started to heat up. Not extreme but they reached about 45°C. Measured with an infrared thermometer; but it felt hotter. The 2AGW Cables for 30cm...
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    First build/test and the BMS already saved me...

    I did my first 4s test build with Lishen 272ah and the BMS already saved me during load test. I had put some tape on the busbars to reduce risk of a short circuit. But I managed to have a little of the tape on one terminal between the terminal and the busbar. No issue at charging at 40A...
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    DALY Smart BMS 4S 250A issue: incorect voltage on P-

    Risking that I ask something asked before... DALY Smart BMS 4S 250A... I build the 4S battery: without BMS it works fine against the 2.000W inverter. No I connect the Daly BMS. I followed the instructions in this manual: this manual So the simple steps: I connect BMS B- to the batteries...
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    renogy dc-dc 50A, activate/de-activate alternator charging

    Do you see an option to Activate/De-activate the charging from the Alternator? More specific; In some cases I don't want to change from the alternator. For example when I know there will be enough sun later or I don't need the extra battery capacity in a near future. This to prevent unneeded...
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    Test Daly BMS without Battery

    I got 3 Daly BMS 250A 4S delivered today*. Is there a way to test them without a battery that is connected (I don't expect the cells within the next 4 weeks)? Like just I connect 'the ground cable and '4th' cell cable to the BMS to a 12V power supply' and it will wake up? Or is the only...
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    LIFEPO4 battery charge diagram Voltage-Current?

    Is there somewhere a diagram that gives for a certain charge voltage the charge current for LIFEPO4 battery cells? I see mostly diagrams that give the battery voltage and current, but it is not clear is the 'battery' voltage here is equal to an applied charging voltage. Specifically during the...
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    As advertised?

    What I find amazing on Ali; the reviews that start with 'as advertised' , "exactly as described '... I really admire these people. I already have problems figuring out what they exactly are selling from the descriptions. Mostly I have no idea what the product really does. But these people...
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    Simple Battery Monitor Showing Total voltage and cell voltages?

    Is there are 'simple' Battery monitor that can show the total battery voltage and the individual cells voltage? I am looking for such a thing for a 4S setup. Walter
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    Current Clamp meter that measures energy?

    Hi All, Is there a Clamp current meter on the market that is able to measure 'energy' in Ah? All those I checked have just Current (A), not Current over time (Ah). Where is seems to me easy to add this feature. Any thoughts? I know there are brands with a app that has some monitoring...
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    3S, 4S?

    What is the 3S or 4S in a BMS spec refering to?
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    Hi All

    Hi all, I want to feel young again and build a battery system for the camper van from LiFePo4 cells... thanks already for the support on some -silly?- questions I will raise. cheers, Walter
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