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    Grid Tie System Canada Greener Homes Compliant

    Hi JGriffen -I'm in Ontario planning on doing something similar. I'm trying to research the interest free Canada Greener Homes Loan - but I plan to do a lot of the work myself - do you know if this loan requires the use of contractors? I'd just like to finance the parts/racking/inverters/etc...
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    Blmpow 130Ah NEW 3.2V 4pcs - any good?

    Well here in Ontarioistan all my camping reservations have been cancelled until late June, so I really haven't had a chance to really test it. One of the neutral terminals on one of the cells was "stripped" so I contacted the seller. They were actually quite helpful. They said just try to force...
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    LiFePO4 RV Battery - Use Renogy Dual Input DC-DC charger instead of upgrading Converter?

    My LiFePo4 cells arrived last week but my power supply for top balancing isn't due until Thursday. I hope to test the converter wired to the alternator input of the Renogy DC-DC charger this coming weekend. It should work though. I relocated my converter away from my fuse panel to where I'll...
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    Summary of my battery options from China, lifepo4 3.2v 280ah cells.

    Hi Roger - for what its worth I just received my first order from Blmpow. I outlined the experience here: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/blmpow-130ah-new-3-2v-4pcs-any-good.19485/post-263388
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    Blmpow 130Ah NEW 3.2V 4pcs - any good?

    Hi all - well I just received my order. Tracking information from AliExpress is pretty bad - it doesn't say its left China yet so I was getting nervous. But they're here! Some comments: -All measured 3.2V -Well packaged -No physical damage or swelling -No barcodes -The terminals are not labelled...
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    Blmpow 130Ah NEW 3.2V 4pcs - any good?

    No not really. Item has shipped. Aliexpress says estimated delivery date is Apr 18 - May 09. I'm really excited to get it though! Ontario just went into another "lockdown" so I'm looking for something to do!
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    Overkill Solar vs JBD direct purchase

    Thanks @smileyman57 - yeah I have some LFP cells coming on a boat from China too so I have some time! Did you try more than 117amp too? Or was that the limit you found? I have a 1500W inverter as my main load and I know its right on the edge of the BMS' 120A limit.
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    Overkill Solar vs JBD direct purchase

    Hi @pinchio Did you order this from JBD? I'm thinking of doing the same due to a significant cost savings ($70CAD shipped to my door in Ontario vs ~$180CAD from Overkill). I'm pretty handy and good at software so I think I can handle it without support from Overkill.
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    LiFePO4 RV Battery - Use Renogy Dual Input DC-DC charger instead of upgrading Converter?

    Hello, Trying to replace my Lead Acid battery with a DIY LiFePO4 battery on my Travel Trailer. I'm cost conscious but cost prudent too. When camping I'm 50% of the time boondocking and 50% full electric hookups. I had an idea I wanted to run by y'all. I want to get a Renogy 50A DC-DC...
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    Blmpow 130Ah NEW 3.2V 4pcs - any good?

    Correction, the seller has clarified that the quote is $270 USD shipped DDP. Unless there are no cautionary tales, I believe I will be placing this order.
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    Blmpow 130Ah NEW 3.2V 4pcs - any good?

    Hello all. New to the forum - have read a lot - thanks for everyone who has contributed! Looking at getting a 12V DIY LiFePo4 battery for my RV for this summer. On Aliexpress these cells are advertised. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002143996638.html Blmpow 2021 New 3.2V 130Ah Lifepo4...
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