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    Jbd bms attachment what for?

    I found similar thread with manual and looks they ship these sensors with each bms. https://diysolarforum.com/threads/jbd-200a-4s-wiring.38525/ And someone posted images for the exact sensor but still no clue. https://diysolarforum.com/threads/jbd-200a-4s-wiring.38525/post-606993
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    Mcb/rcb and bluesmart ip22

    I want to install a 110/240 V socket into my campervan and connect Bluesmart IP 22 to charge the leisure batteries. It will only be used to charge the battery and nothing else. My question is, do I still have to install an MCB/RCB, or would the Bluesmart circuit protection be enough?
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    Jbd bms attachment what for?

    no manual. The bms comes with two temperature sensors already connected. Yes I assume this is high temperature sensor however no idea where should I connect there is no plug but two naked wires.
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    Jbd bms attachment what for?

    Today I have got 120a jbd bms arrived with some sort of sensor see picture. What for and how do I connect please?
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    Should i balance lifepo4 cells or not

    No. Do you think after balancing all cells would get to 3.65v and if yes for how long?
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    Should i balance lifepo4 cells or not

    I bought 4, 280Ah grade A LiFePO4 cells for a 12V battery pack. I put everything together, fully charged, discharged, and charged again. The cell voltage difference during discharge stays at 0.001 all the way to the bottom. Should I have to balance the cells?
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    8s 12v lifepo4 jbd bms ?

    Hi. Is there jbd bms for 8s 12v lifepo4 available or should I make two separate 12v batteries?
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    Charging RV batteries using EV charger

    Electric point to charge electric cars. Any idea how to charge RV batteries? Thanks
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    Charging RV batteries using EV charger

    Any idea how to use car electric point to charge RV leisure 12v lifepo4 batteries?
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    Charging two 12v lifepo4 batteries in parallel independently?

    I want to find out the best option to charge 2(12v) batteries connected in parallel individually.
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    Charging two 12v lifepo4 batteries in parallel independently?

    Victron Orion rated to 30a however, you would never see that specially as it warms up. I had 55a output before the last firmware update. My actual question. Can I connect each Victron Orion to the each battery separately and what is the best method please?
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    INVERTOR HELP-

    I got victron Blue Smart IP22 Charger for that.
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    Charging two 12v lifepo4 batteries in parallel independently?

    Hi everyone I have two 12v 320ah lifepo4 batteries connected in parallel. And two Victron Orion 12/12/30a chargers connected in parallel as well. However, with new firmware upgrades Victron Orion in parallel wouldn't charge battery higher than 38a but if I connect separately each would give...
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    12v inverter 7k Watts do I need mcb rcb

    Using 7k Watts 12v inverter in RV. Do I need mcb /rcb to install as well?
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    Can I use 10mm2 cable for 110/240v

    So you recon that if I choose higher voltage rated cable I can use same cable for low voltage applications?
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    Can I use 10mm2 cable for 110/240v

    Thank you. Second question; can I use 60a 230v rated cable for low voltage 12-48v 60a circuit?
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    Can I use 10mm2 cable for 110/240v

    You are going in the wrong direction I think. I try to figure out why copper wire cannot be used for high or low voltage applications? The same copper that used everywhere or not, perhaps there is a chosen copper that deserves a higher voltage rating? And if no rating is bad and ugly copper...
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    Can I use 10mm2 cable for 110/240v

    So the jacket is the problem then? Someone please explain amateur user why I can't use 8awg /10mm2 copper wire for 110v/240v with 10-15amps in average. Is the PVC coating problem? But I have seen the exact same PVC coating used in commercial and home appliances.
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    Can I use 10mm2 cable for 110/240v

    I see, my 10mm2 cable says " single insulated extra flexible Resistant to petrol, lubricating oils and diluted acids. Plain copper conductors - PVC insulated -30°C (-22F) - 70°C (158F)." Why x10 times more copper cable can't be used for 110/240v with basic 10-15A pass through? What is the...
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    Can I use 10mm2 cable for 110/240v

    Hi Can I use 10mm2, 65A cable for 110/240v. When I asked vendor he said only for 12v system in the motorhomes. But copper is copper what's the differences except oversizing?
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    What cell is the most abused in 4s configuration

    What cell would be the most abused in 4s battery configuration. Is there a thing like cells rotation in the pack?
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    cell and total voltage difference

    Hi Between jbd bms and victron shunt 0.04 voltage differences, who to believe? If bms shown 3.34 per cell x 4 = 13.36, victron smartshunt connected after bms displays 13.32 v Calibration issue ?
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    Xiaoxiang app requiring GPS location?

    Google force developers to use location while login into apps. There was discussion on victron forum as well.
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    Charge LiFePo4 400Ah with alternator alone?

    15v for agm starter or leisure battery on bulk mode is fine under low temperature conditions. That's how smart alternators is programmed nowadays. 14.8 to 15.3 under low temp and 14.5 to 14.8 summer temp.
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    So this happened today

    Sorry I dont want to interfere with perhaps ongoing local investigations by giving out certain information. Please delete my post if so. Thanks
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    So this happened today

    Most of times you can actually tell where fire is started especially on partial burns like this shed.
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    So this happened today

    Looking at the fire "fingerprint" there no indication the batteries caused this fire. Sorry if I am wrong.
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    So this happened today

    According to the pictures in the first post. Fire didn't start by the batteries. Something else happens probably made up story. Apologies just a thought.
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    mppt and b2b chargers what is the difference

    Thinking out loud, If current have no colours to differentiate then I can use mppt charger for everything and what is purpose of b2b charger? unknown?
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    mppt and b2b chargers what is the difference

    Forgive my naive question. What is actual difference between mppt and b2b chargers, both getting current from the source and processing according to the charging profile?
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    lifepo4 battery voltage confused over charge %

    Just a thought but with such flat voltage curve I dont think it can be done.
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    lifepo4 battery voltage confused over charge %

    I want to increase lifespan of battery by charging and discharging between 20 to 80% of the capacity. I will use battery for campervan on 12v system. Inverter on board but on standby most of the time.
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    lifepo4 battery voltage confused over charge %

    Sorry I confused my self, when I start charging the cell reading was 3.23ish so between 3.23v to 3.4 i got approx 56 amps in. I want to program Bms to cut off low voltage disconnect at approx. 20% of total capacity and high end disconnect at 80% full or program charger for that matter. But...
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    lifepo4 battery voltage confused over charge %

    I used victron orion b2b 30 amps charger and victron smart shunt. Also periodically measured cell voltages with multi meter. Between 3.4v and 3.45v per cell shunt recorded approx 85 amps in. It took 3+ hours and couple of hours before that to rise voltage from 3.3 to 3.4v
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    lifepo4 battery voltage confused over charge %

    Hi Building my first 12v 4s 200ah lfp battery. After reading number of threads I thought that at 13.6 volts or 3.4v per cell I would have battery with approx. 99% of charge. However today on my first charge after battery voltage rise to 3.4 per cell charger pushed another 85amps into battery...
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