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    Help trying to get cerbo to recognize seplos bms

    Trying to connect my victron multi ii’s to my seplos mason batteries, it won’t pop up on the cerbo has anyone had this or know if I am missing something?
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    EVE LF280k V3 A- Doesn't absorb down to .10A EBC Tester room for concern?

    Not really concerned per say but was wondering if anyone else has had issues when testing, specifically the charging cycle, if it ever got out of absorption at 3.6v with a .10a cutoff? I have ran 48 different cells on this tester now and this is the first time it wouldn't hit the .10a cutoff it...
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    Bought a bad Roypow 48v on ebay and cells are at 0 need some advice.

    So I bought this roypow 48v 56ah battery used on ebay in non working condition, the seller stated that the cells were still good and that it had a faulty bms. Unfortunately all the cells were drained to nothing. I did try to charge them slowly and am still in the process but more than likely are...
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    Best method for transferring loads, seasonal solar production

    Trying to determine what the best route for transferring loads as the solar production starts to increase with spring around the corner. I have 9.6Kw Victron inverters, 6.4kw solar and 41kWh of battery that will power my whole home when there is enough solar but I need to be able to transfer...
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    Anyone else here using multiplus 2 48/3000? Question about surge capacity.

    I am currently using 2 Victron Multiplus II in a split phase configuration. I have started the workings of being able to back feed my main panel in a power out situation (temporary only). I'm a little over a year into this build and I am almost content with its current state and performance. At...
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    Some corrosion on one of my new cells vent, should be ok?

    The vendor says it will be ok but wanted some other options, I’m sure it’s just water got in there but I can’t find any information on it. Thanks
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    Adding solar panels in series facing different directions.

    I only have room for 2 more south facing panels but I have a ton of east west side. My question is will there be any disadvantages of putting 2 on my south facing and 3 on my east or west facing, I haven't decided which side yet any guidance on that would be appreciated as well. The panels are...
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    Anyone have Victron 48v Multiplus II split phase wiring diagram?

    About to get my second inverter to setup my split phase with my 48/3000 Victron multiplus II but cant seem to find a wiring diagram that applies, anyone have one or some guidance? Thanks.
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    JK BMS owners, have you had this error yet? Heat pump electrical feedback???

    I noticed this morning my JK BMS is throwing a "Protection current sensor anomaly". Unsure what this meant or how to remedy I contacted the seller on Aliexpress and I am being told this is a known issue and through some translation my understanding is that the BMS is picking up feedback from the...
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    Has anyone been able to connect JK BMS to their PC?

    My second JK BMS is here today along with the 485 connectors but I am unable to find any software to use for it and the seller isn't sure either. I need to be able to remotely view and control my BMS's. Is anyone using software to log/modify their JK BMS on the pc and if so what software are you...
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    24v BMS’s for sale JBD soldered terminals

    100 shipped for Daly 8s obo Sold 55 shipped for new jbd 8s 75 shipped for jbd with cables and soldered terminals obo
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    Wiring victron inverter to the grid with optional generator connection, advice?

    This is my current setup. Victron 250/100 MPPT Victron 48/3000 Inverter 4.8KW Solar 27KWh 48V Eve Cells I don't use much grid power currently, occasionally to top off batteries in the winter. The system is separate from the main grid and is ran off it own circuit panel. However I want to be...
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    Advice for using 2 24v 280ah banks in series with JBD BMS.

    I’m currently waiting on my JK bms to show up but I wired my 2 24v banks in series which have been in parallel for some time now. I’m having a problem with one bank hitting 28.4 and single cell over voltage and the other bank is still at 27. Do I need to top balance these all together? They were...
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    SOLD Victron Multiplus 24/3000/70 for sale barely used!

    I have a 24/3000/70 multiplus for sale, just upgraded to a 48v inverter no longer have a need for. I bought it brand new from altestore right at the beginning of year, can show receipt date if needed. Located in US will ship 800 plus shipping. Thanks for looking.
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    Help converting my Victron 24V setup to 48v and some additional questions JBD BMS in series =48v?

    So I think its time to go from my 24v system to a 48v system, unfortunately this means my multiplus 3000 will be useless and its hardly been used. I had a post a while back with over paneling and heat issues and so forth but I think its just best if I go the 48v route (something I should have...
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    100/250 victron 140F normal? Anyone else experience this?

    Been noticing the charger getting noticeably hot, 140F with the FLIR. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this or what I may need to be concerned about temp wise. Panels are 320w renogy 40 voc 5S 3P. Thanks for any help.
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    Utilizing my DIY portable 12v battery bank to add capacity to main 24v power when not in use?

    Just finished a portable 280ah power station I am going to be using occasionally as a generator/ camping power. I have a 13,440 watt hour 24v bank for my house that I am currently battling running out of power in the cold winter months. Currently working on adding more solar, but I am waiting on...
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    How much can I over panel my 250/100 Victron Controller?

    I don't want to add another controller and combiner box at the moment but would like to utilize the most of my panels in these winter months. Can I over panel my 100A Victron controller by 50%. Panels are 320W 10A. Panel Configuration would be 5S x 3P =150A (200V). Any help is appreciated, thanks.
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    Eve and Rept cells will not stay balanced when charging (24v x2)

    My setup is 8x 280ah Eve Cells and 8x 280ah Rept cells. I am using a JBD 24v Balancer and the 2 banks are connected in parallel with even lengths of wire connecting them. I am using a victron 250/100 controller and it can see up to 100 amps with my panels but averages 40-50a currently in these...
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    Help with one cell rising more than bms can keep up on a charge.

    I just got my second 24v 280ah battery together and I am using a jibaba bms and cell “6” when charges just slowly keeps rising until it hit my bms max cell voltage. Also the cell it’s calling cell 6 is really cell 3 and measures to the over voltage the bms app is saying. Is my cell bad? Possibly...
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    Converting 36v golf cart to lifepo4 need some guidance!

    Doesn’t seem like a very talked about subject based on searches. I just picked up and old 36v ez-go and the batteries are done for. Since I’ve already dove in the diy lifepo4 building for my solar setup I figured why buy inferior lead-acids? Based on my current knowledge I am thinking about...
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    Victron smartsolar 250/100 shows volts but will not charge!!

    I can’t figure out what I’m missing here, all my voltage settings are below my thresholds and it will not charge, it shows 150volts input. Any help is appreciated!
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    Solar charge voltage settings for a backup system and prevent diminished battery life?

    My victron 250/100 will be here soon and I am currently in research stage to figure out what settings I should use. My biggest concern is my long term use for this system is (as of now) just a backup for my house. Current use case will be running some of my crypto miners and or a 12k mini split...
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    Spend the money on victron or keep my Epever 150/100??

    how many guys running the epever solar controllers? I bought the 150/100 controller and started reading about a lot of people having issues down the road. The other controller I’m considering is the 250/100 Victron. This controller will be in my house and I don’t want to take any chances with...
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    Help with beginning wiring for 320w panels

    I currently have 6x 320w 24vsolar panels and I’m not sure exactly how I should run them to my 100a mppt charge controller. My controller is 100a 150v max. I only have 1 10awg pv cable for my charge controller. If I run 3S 2P I will be roughly 20a through the 10awg for roughly 15’. According to...
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    Adding different AH/Non DIY LIFEPO4 Battery to my setup 280AH 24V.

    I am currently putting together all my components for my solar backup setup. I currently have 2x 40A EPEVER Charge controllers 6x 320W 24V panels 280AH 8S (still in china) 250A Daly BMS 4000W Giandel PSW inverter However I am getting antsy about getting this system up and my batteries will...
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