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  1. Baughb

    Too good to be true cheapest lifepo4 that I have ever seen.

    Their 100ah black with a blu tooth BMS is not huge but I wonder about the (possibly) unproven 15,000 cycles and all of the other advertising. And I really don't think that Amazon reviews are that reliable. That's why I asked on here. I bet that the Clear cased one is a gimmick.
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    Too good to be true cheapest lifepo4 that I have ever seen.

    Saw this on amazon today. of course, good reviews abound. Anyone on here try these? I might just have to try a couple and see. https://www.amazon.com/PUPVWMHB-LiFePO4-Phosphate-Self-Discharge-12V100AH/dp/B099HSKY5X?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1
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    Load hardware to test capacity.

    Thank you for the suggestions. I have been meaning to get an inverter as I stay 12v in my little systems. That may be a lot faster. Battery has been cycled at least 3 times since the discrepancy appeared.
  4. Baughb

    Load hardware to test capacity.

    3 year old 100ah 12v lifepo4 battery from reputable contributor to this and other sites. Well cared for and stored and used according to proper practices. After it was stored for a Nevada winter inside the house, the BMS says that it is 100% at 70ah, not 100ah. Manufacturer said to find a...
  5. Baughb

    To shunt or not to shunt...

    I dropped the change on the Victron, bluetooth shunt. The battery's bms/bluetooth information was a bit wonky so the Victron is more "truthful". I also plan on expanding the portable system and I wanted separate (s.o.c.) monitoring points in the system.
  6. Baughb

    Off Grid Trek solar blankets - any good?

    Really stunned by the prices attached for solar blankets. ROI would take years longer compared to almost any other option.
  7. Baughb

    Milk crate Portable 100ah

    Added a Victron SmartShunt back in May. The bluetooth app for the reBel BMS (Xiaoxiang) is a bit wonky. After 10ah of depletion, the BT app sez it’s at 63% (or some other obviously wrong percentage) but correctly reflects the proper voltage. I got tired of not knowing precisely and I like...
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    “Powered Portable Solar” Brand panels. Independent reviews or experience with them?

    I’m sorry, I have no interest in flexible panels. My question was one regarding the company’s quality with the emphasis on their Rigid panels. I should have been more specific in the heading
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    “Powered Portable Solar” Brand panels. Independent reviews or experience with them?

    I’m thinking of DIYing a foldable 200 watt portable, folding panel setup. I saw a video on youtube where a guy used these (Rigid 100) and while he and the website say these are great, has anyone here used this brand of panel either flexible or ridged? Thanks in advance.
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    VictronConnect Shunt disagrees with BMS?!

    Late to the party. After installing the Smart Shunt according to the manual, I manually synchronized the shunt to 100% once the BMS showed 100% according to the battery’s values (14.2v at 96.14ah). I then put the shunt in its auto synchronize mode (battery settings window) and it has been...
  11. Baughb

    Xiaoxiang App discussion-questions

    So today the app showed 36ah consumed overnight with my cfx50 fridge but, the victron shunt showed only 10ah consumed. Trusting the victron. Update: at 73% soc according to the app, I watched it jump to 100% in a flash. Glad to have the shunt.
  12. Baughb

    110AC lamp rewired for 12v DC with 12v bulbs, is it that simple?

    Yes, that’s what I meant by “terminations. Big fan of Anderson connectors
  13. Baughb

    Need help with LiFePo4 batteries, to replace lead-acid for off-grid system

    Just a satisfied customer; My reBel 100AH lifepo4 battery is performing great for me. Reasonable prices compared to many and really good customer support from Aric. I have no need for more at this point but when I do, I'll be going back to reBel. All the best.
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    110AC lamp rewired for 12v DC with 12v bulbs, is it that simple?

    So I have a couple of regular 110v lamps that could work well for my camping situation if they were 12v DC. Is it as simple as re-wiring the lamps to 12v DC terminations and using a 12v bulb in the existing bulb fixture? Thanks if you choose to reply. Bob
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    Xiaoxiang App discussion-questions

    I ended up getting a Victron shunt as the App would tell me that the battery's SOC was at a low percentage and then while solar charging, miraculously was 100% in just an hour or so. I like accuracy as much as is available.
  16. Baughb

    Minimizing Consumption

    Got rid of cable box and went Internet only. Half price
  17. Baughb

    Tent camping solar set up.

    Refrigeration (CFX50), Media (iPad, Laptop), fans, and phone charging can be handled by a compact all in one solar generator with a 100watt panel and sunny conditions. I use a Flexopower 444 (40ah, mppt built in) with a foldable, light weight Renogy 100watt solar panel (which they no longer sell...
  18. Baughb

    How to connect three 100w panel array?

    It’s good to be precise!
  19. Baughb

    How to connect three 100w panel array?

    As I said, I make the terminations so they are ALWAYS polarity correct and the connections are solid. My wiring too is polarity color coded. They don’t “pop apart easily” because there are a myriad of ways to secure them. My systems that I use are mobile and are not left in place for months...
  20. Baughb

    Wood Crate DIY

    Look for a solid wood one and route out side holes/panels for ventilation. Make sure your battery fits!
  21. Baughb

    How to connect three 100w panel array?

    I use this for 3 Renogy 12V 100 watt panels to combine in parallel. The panels are all different in that 1 is a suitcase kit that I bypass the mppt charger, 1 is a rigid panel, and 1 is a portable, soft, folding panel. I try to terminate as many connections into Andersons as possible. Very...
  22. Baughb

    New tent /camping battery...

    I put a set up like yours in the "Show and Tell". Check it out if it helps
  23. Baughb

    LifePO4 wall charger?

    I use a NOCO Genius 10 for my Lifepo4 batteries. Does a fine job.
  24. Baughb

    Xiaoxiang App discussion-questions

    I'll look into upgrading! Thanks
  25. Baughb

    Xiaoxiang App discussion-questions

    I'm looking for additional information available on the app. The versions that I have do not supply as much information as I believe that it can. And ideas on how to set the BMS optimally for various usages. I like to know what it is doing.
  26. Baughb

    Xiaoxiang App discussion-questions

    I got a Lifepo4 battery whose BMS can be accessed through the Xiaoxiang app. It is not on an Overkill BMS but the BMS that the battery manufacturer has in their batteries. I immediately noticed that the Android app and the Apple app display slightly different parameters but are very similar...
  27. Baughb

    Purpose of the "Load" connector on my Victron 100/20 Smarty-pants

    That's what I thought. I am just trying to get the most out of the equipment and investigating various styles of usage. Thank you for the answers. Load function off.
  28. Baughb

    Purpose of the "Load" connector on my Victron 100/20 Smarty-pants

    My systems have the PV inputs to the unit, "Battery" output to my battery, and I'm not sure if I need to worry about the "load" output of the unit. Since my load is connected to my battery and not to the Victron, what purpose does it serve? Is it merely there in case I want to put a load on...
  29. Baughb

    Milk crate Portable 100ah

    No plan for an inverter as I use 12v DC appliances almost exclusively. The Flexopower 444 has 110ac available for those rare needs. No thumbscrews as any phillips head is appropriate and readily available in my truck. I don't plan on having to get into the distribution box except for repairs...
  30. Baughb

    Milk crate Portable 100ah

    I have a little 40ah Flexopower 444 but I wanted a back up with more juice. So I got this stuff: reBel 100ah in plastic box-should've gotten the metal boxed one as I could have used the smaller Target 12" milk crate. Dropped the $ on a Victron Smart controller. 100/20 48v (can do 24v and 12v as...
  31. Baughb

    Bluetti AC100?

    Anything yet?
  32. Baughb

    Bluetti AC100?

    That's great info to me, this seems like a "goldilocks" unit for my needs. Have you actually charged up the unit with solar yet? And any other insights would be great as well. Bob
  33. Baughb

    how much solar for mini fridge in van??

    Caroline, While balking at the cost a Dometic CF or CFX, you are still going to be in shock with the choices of portable power. I use a "solar generator" (Flexopower 444, 40 amp hours lithium) that charges from my truck or car via a cig lighter cable and then I plug into the unit with my...
  34. Baughb

    "High Temperature" and LIFEPO4 Batteries In Vehicles

    Since my lithium/solar/DC setup is portable and currently only 40AH, it is not big so it goes into the vehicles, sedan/SUV, and I make sure it gets tucked in somewhere out of direct sunlight, typically on the floor behind the driver seat. I then shield the vehicle(s) from the sun as best as I...
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