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  1. Baughb

    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
  2. 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...
  3. Baughb

    “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.
  4. Baughb

    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
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Baughb

    Goal Zero Cables and adapters: Yeti 12v Regulated power cable

    THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD AS OF 1/09/2020. I will remove this within 48 hours. Ok, first time posting anything for sale. I'll try to get this right. Goal Zero 12v regulated cable for use with Lithium Yetis ( Although it can work with other brand 12v generators) Brand new, I threw the packaging...
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