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  1. coreyzev

    I cant freaking decide what voltages to set for charging with my 48v Victron Inverter/Charger, pls help

    I've read all the things, especially @FilterGuy's resource on voltages. I previously had it set according to that: Absorption: 56.8V, Float: 54.4V. But it felt like the system was acting weird when I "barely" used the battery, which is often the case, and then it either did or didn't charge...
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    Anyone connected a Lynx Distributor directly to a RPi yet?

    The Victron Lynx Distributor is designed to be connected to either the Lynx Shunt or Lynx BMS for power and data, via an RJ10 cable. It can tell the VRM which fuses are blown. And it uses 5v power via the RJ10 cable as well. I know I can power the Lynx w/ my mini 12v -> 5v step down board I...
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    Questions about DIY Busbars from 6063 Aluminum

    Pre-posting edit note: Hindsight I figured out while posting this, I had not matched the units' magnitude while comparing resistances, and they're much closer than I thought, by about 10^2. I am now fixating MUCH less, but still curious what people think of the differences between the two, so...
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    Need help understanding inter-battery connections (Ampacity)

    Building a diy bank using BH's pre-built packs, 16 sets of 3 cells on 1 BMS. Making a 48v 300ah battery. I would like help understanding the ampacity of the connections between the batteries, both parallel within the sets, and in series across the sets. Trying to understand how much...
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    Question about Bus Bar needs, & suggested alternatives to Victron Bus-Bars?

    I am building a 48v 300Ah system, planning to get a 3000W or 3500W Inverter/charger, and have about max 70A of solar charging ability. Running an off-grid RV, including 1 inefficient AC, 1 desktop PC, and other basic RV things both 12v & 120V. I am pretty sure I dont need a 1000A bus-bar, and...
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    USE-2/Photovoltaic Wire/Solar Panel Wire.... what's so great about it?

    Cant really search for this because of the common words in the subject, so I'm asking y'all. What makes this type of wire necessary? USE-2/Photovoltaic Wire/Solar Panel Wire And where is a good place in the US to get it from? Thanks Corey
  7. coreyzev

    What are the tiers of brands for Inverter/Chargers & MPPT?

    So thinking of brands like: TrippLite, Growatt, PowMR, MPP, Victron, AIMS, Sigineer, Midnite, Schnider, Outback, Xantrex, Spartan, etc.... Pls rank all the brands you're willing to below, Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, 1 being highest. I'm looking for things like: Longevity, warranty, and customer...
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    What are the tiers of brands for Inverter/Chargers & MPPT?

    So thinking of brands like: TrippLite, Growatt, PowMR, MPP, Victron, AIMS, Sigineer, Midnite, Schnider, Outback, Xantrex, Spartan, etc.... Pls rank all the brands you're willing to below, Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, 1 being highest. I'm looking for things like: Longevity, warranty, and customer...
  9. coreyzev

    What are the downsides to mounting a MPPT/Inverter/Charger flat, e.g. on a table?

    I am installing in an RV and I wanted to mount all my components into a "drawer" type area. What are the downsides to running off-grid components while flat on their back?
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