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  1. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: 8P8S configuration 24-volts 3.84kWh energy "power queen" on sale for $712 plus tax with 200 amp BMS can be up to 4p4s so up to 16 can be combined... $712 x 16 = $11392... (at least) 3.84kwh x16 = 61.44kwh eg4 on sale 5.12kWh for $1149 Parallel up to 16...
  2. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: 8P8S configuration 24-volts Evidently, the Electrodacus SBMS0 can charge up to a maximum of 750 amps if you have enough solar panels connected via the Electrodacus DSSR50's There is some limitation that only allows 750 amps.... ( a chip in the SBMS0) of course...
  3. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: 8P8S configuration 24-volts April 14th, 2024 update: The 3rd LED light on the NEEY 15amp active balancer was yellow and was flashing until it was finished balancing and stopped with a 3 mV cell differential.. I turned the NEEY 15 amp balancer off in the app on...
  4. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    then I will hook up the 6000-watt inverter or the 15k inverter when I get a few more connections completed and the cables routed better for the larger inverters...etc
  5. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: Currently using the new 64-cell battery and I charged it to 27.2 volts and the NEEY balanced it.... it settled down and 3mv cell difference so using some of the electricity with a 4-foot LED light on the 3200-watt inverter until the lugs arrive... I will charge...
  6. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: yesterday >>> April 8th, 2024 rain and cold outside, found some tinned copper cable lugs but still need one other size so I am waiting for the Amazon order to come tomorrow the 10th of April... hooking up the 250 Amp NH fuse and mounting them in preparation for...
  7. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: I turned the Riden 6024 up to 27.2 volts for battery charging.... at about 230pm on April 7th, 2024... the NEEY voltage is going up fast also.... and balancing but I do note the cell difference changes a bit more.... cell 8 has always been the cell set with the...
  8. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    the Riden 6024 will decrease the amps and the watts will decrease as it gets closer to the battery charging preset value,,,, I was looking for the correct size cable lugs, (to make new inverter cables) but the rain told me it was coffee break time...(((definitely not a duck but they are out...
  9. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    they say there are very few Ah from 3.4 to 3.65 but I could push it up higher with the Riden 6024 while balancing with the NEEY 15Amp smart active balancer.... I can always use the power via the attached 24-volt inverter... right now it is raining and quite windy... I will turn the Riden up...
  10. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    Right now I set the Riden 6024 to 26.80 volts and I also adjusted the NEEY 15 amp balancer to 2240Ah Soc.... the NEEY was showing 2mV difference at about 12:30 today (noon). The voltage an the NEEY and the Voltage on the Riden pretty much follow each other in step.... I do not know if I will go...
  11. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: it is at 26.691 volts with a 5 mV cell differential mas o menos...currently I have to use my other Android cellular and take a picture of that Android cellular, then email it to my email, download it, then post it on to this forum... the solar power shed is...
  12. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    26.60 volts (measured via multimeter) in an 8S battery is at the 90 percent SOC... when I started balancing by the NEEY 15 amp balancer I turned on the Riden 6024 a couple of times but let the NEEY balance it. I added about 120Ah via the Riden 6024,after I assembled the 8P8S packafter initial...
  13. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    the wife likes that chicken salad(convenience food)...I like to reuse the little plastic containers.... they have some stainless steel parts in them and stack nicely... I am thinking of enclosing it a bit more.... I have some clear plexiglass and was thinking about getting a couple of pieces...
  14. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    NEEY 15Amp smart active balancer >>> each cell being balanced is actually 8 cells in parallel... that is why I set the 2200 Ah on the neey I just guessed on that but 280 x 8 = 2240Ah...so close ....🤔
  15. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: NEEY 15amp smart active balancer at 5mV (April7th 2024) 64 cell build I have it set to stop at 1 mV maybe should change that to 5mV???
  16. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    they are in 8P sets. i do have one of those resistance testers.....maybe later I do that..
  17. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    the NEEY 15Amp smart active balancer : the NEEY 15Amp active balancer was down to a 9mV cell differential at 2 a.m. this morning....(April 7th, 2024); {{{6mV at 5:52 a.m.}}} it (the NEEY 15Amp smart active balancer) is balancing fine on the 64-cell build of 8P8S 280Ah Eve version 3 cells in the...
  18. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    the NEEY 15Amp smart active balancer : active balancing the 64 cells in the assembled 24-volt build... this morning the cell differential is 19 mV, so it is actively balancing slow but sure... at 5amps ( it started with a 31mV differential ) I contacted a seller of the NEEY 15Amp smart active...
  19. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: the NEEY 15Amp smart active balancer is running tonight 4/5/2024. that was easy to hookup, annoying to get the "neey electronics" blue tooth app to work on the android cellular....lots of downloading and re-setting etc, more on that later A regular pain in the...
  20. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: overnight the cells and 64 cell battery settled down to 26.65 volts, so I turned the Riden 6024 on this morning and set the voltage to 27.10 volts for charging a bit more.... Amazon has a "Katzco" continuity tester for $11.99 delivered. it has a bulb that lights...
  21. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: April 3rd 2024 progress: I hooked up the 24-volt inverter and used a 24-volt continuity tester to pre-charge the capacitors in the inverter.... worked great>>> was absolutely no spark when doing the final positive connection to the 3200-watt high-frequency...
  22. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: 26.60 volts (measured via multimeter) in an 8S battery is at the 90 percent SOC... so it is time for the NH fuse and inverter connection.... the 3200-watt high-frequency 24-volt inverter will be the easiest to connect for the moment... more later,,,😎
  23. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: All connections on the 64-cell battery are done... ((((April 3rd, 2024))) the small provided Allen key for the grub screws arched the second to the last one so it is really too long or needed a bit of electrical tape or something on the end of it.. I carefully...
  24. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: Here is a 4P8S color diagram from Filter Guy's PowerPoint reference on this DIY Solar forum. I flipped it upside down as my positive is on the left end and my negative is on the right end. If you double that you will get the 8P8S I am assembling.... In my build...
  25. michael d

    Electrodacus DSSR50 solar charge controller

    Electrodacus DSSR50: The new Electrodacus DSSR50 can control 4 solar panels and a breaker of up to 63 amps is recommended... I ordered 15 of the Taixi DC 63 amp breakers for this purpose from Aliexpress... they are on the way now.. I am looking to buy 6awg wire but 8awg wire will also be...
  26. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    "Kiss Analog" has a YouTube video where he shows the Riden 6018 build and addresses a lot of your questions and concerns.... Eddy Aho the Kiss Anlog channel man is a power supply specialist... he is good at his explanations... the power cord to the AC to DC switching power supply needs to be...
  27. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    8P8S diagram more or less of the 64 cell 280Ah version 3 build: note: added the blue lines for the parallel connections to the graph paper drawing (above) and added the green lines for the series connections to the graph paper drawing the center diagram is similar except the positive is...
  28. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    on the Riden 6024, 6018, 6012, etc >>> the correct way is to use the left two for use in battery cell charging>>>> when the cell is charged to the set voltage the amps will drop to zero and the charging will stop..... our mind seems to think alike, but the Chinese design is not designed for...
  29. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    no, I did not cut one up (sacrifice a crimp) The 16-ton hydraulic crimper with 95 dies works well.... I suppose I could cut one up but not likely... you can not pull them apart....I could hang some iron weights on one if I get time... yes tedious work,,, anyone who says it is 20 minutes of work...
  30. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: My March 25 2024 progress: Black 4/0 copper cables are 16 inches and now have the heat shrink...(Carolpreme is the brand of the 4/0 cable made in the USA); I found some red heat shrink for red 12-inch 4/0 copper cables (Temco brand)(tomorrow maybe if I have time...
  31. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: the weather is still miserable outside so not much work progressing in the outside solar power shed.... it is insulated and being heated with light bulb and inverter heat to 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the coldest of weather... but after working outside for a...
  32. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    What I like to find and now have 4 >>> are old cutting boards for super cheap to use as insulating bases for electrical busbars... other things can be used.. the white cutting boards from meat-cutting businesses. but I found that they are very expensive to buy new... here is a picture of a...
  33. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: Temco Direct red 4/0 copper cable was $94.46 for 15 feet. so it is $6.30 per foot including delivery. The 4/0 Selterm tinned copper lugs with 3/8 holes from Amazon are about $44.15/25 = $1.77 each... SELTERM 25pcs 4/0 AWG 3/8" Stud Marine Grade Tinned Copper...
  34. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    64 cells 280Ah version 3 cells: yesterday, (March 23rd,2024)>>>I made the eight red 4/0 copper cables for the positive connections to the 0.25-inch x 4-inch x 24-inch tinned copper busbar....with tinned copper lugs on each end (.25-inch lug holes for the M6 studs on one end and 3/8-inch lug...
  35. michael d

    64 eve lLF280k version3 cells in 8P8S configuation 24-volt build December 28th, 2023

    once in a while, a supper bargain can be found on eBay. There is no way I can buy a 150-200 dollar (0.25 inch x 4 inch x 24 inch tinned copper) busbar for $16.88 any other place.... when I find them I try to buy them.... they cost a lot more than that from a metals vendor...🤔🤔
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