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    Will Prowse - How about getting and dissecting an "Antigravity" brand battery

    So... Will. Are you up to the task of seeing what makes up and Antigravity battery? I did some searching and do not find too much about them. Just a thought, thanks.
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    My RV install

    Here are a couple of pictures of my install. 2 banks of 12vdc of 280ah each bank. Things are tight, but it all worked out.
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    Load balance between 2 BMS

    I have two banks of four 280ah cells (12v), each with a 120 amp Overkill Solar BMS. My question is, why do they not load balance? I had one giving out 10amps and the other 1amp. What am I not understanding? Thanks
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    Cell balancing voltage ... ??

    I am only planning to have my cells go up to 3.375 v. So I am top balancing them to this voltage. My question is... is this an acceptable practice? Or should I go to a higher voltage? Are there pros and cons to balancing at a lower voltage? If I am going to set my BMS to a max cell voltage...
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    My BMS box install

    I have installed my BMS in a "water proof" box... as you can see in the pictures. I think it worked out fairly well.
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    Will this get too hot or...??

    I have found a plastic water proof box that I plan to mount my OverKill BMS within. It is a 7.9 x 4.7 x 2.2 inch box and I will be using glands to run the cables through, thus no air circulation and such. My configuration will be two banks of 280aH batteries with two Overkill BMS, each in...
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    Actual cell height with terminal?

    Can anybody tell me the height/length of the EVE 3.2V 280Ah cell with a terminal/stud/bolt installed? I have a very close tolerance I need to work with and do not know the stated spec of 202mm/7.95" includes the studs/bolts? Thanks for the help...
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    RV Battery Build – looking for advice and such…?

    I am looking for answers, thoughts and comments on my RV battery project. Summary: I have a metal battery box welded on the front frames of my travel trailer. It has a hinged cover and though not water proof, water would not splash directly on the enclosed components. The size of the box is...
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    How to monitor SOK battery or skip them altogether...?

    I am considering getting some SOK batteries... I like what I see about them EXCEPT I do not see how you can really monitor them and see what all is going on with the individual cells and.... When a questioned SOK.... they just sent me a link for a shunt and a monitoring system, NOT helpful...
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