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  1. Jbbonnette

    Bulk LF280K

    https://www.18650batterystore.com/products/envision-aesc-305ah-grade-b-cells-3-2v-lifepo4-battery?utm_content=Facebook_UA&utm_source=facebook&variant=43123829702807&fbclid=IwAR0bHYR_OHjw4dcXJOayTzW-2CpKEy0qN_UEa9d9GJSwbBEqa0KcvsxF4TQ These are now 89.00 per cell. Tempted to pull the trigger on...
  2. Jbbonnette

    XW 6848 Pro running at 70hz!

    It was just doing it. Appareently, it was a known issue from Scheider when you paralleled two 6848's. That didn't stop the company I hired to design my build from building a "wired system" for me to DIY. (Solar Unbound). There was a new firmware that fixed it.
  3. Jbbonnette

    Gr00ldude48 - beware!

    I bought from this guy a couple times. Last time though, in Sept 2022- he never sent me the BMSs I purchased. I wired him $346 and now he's ghosting me. POS.
  4. Jbbonnette

    Lifepo4 battery orientation (BLS LIFEPO4 Battery)

    Been looking for manufacturers recommendations. No luck. What type cells do you use in this orientation?
  5. Jbbonnette

    Surge Arrestor for Washing Machine

    I'm off grid with two big Schneiders. I can say, my lean, energy efficent washer causes lights to flicker with every little surge. I only say this, because although these are crazy quick surges, they are the only surges that does this. No blinking lights with well pump, air conditioner, etc...
  6. Jbbonnette

    Batrium.... One cell

    Batrium K9. I replaced the bus bar, the ring terminal, the fuse, the wire, and the ferrule. Same problem. In fact, it is getting worse. It deviates so high I am going critical. I changed much of my critical thresholds to account, but that reduces the level of safety for the system. I just...
  7. Jbbonnette

    Schneider 4048 output voltage too high?

    Have to have the combox or gateway. You do need extra equipment.
  8. Jbbonnette

    Schneider 4048 output voltage too high?

    I don't have an answer for this, but I will say, my duel 6848's have given me a couple issues. There was a firmware that, when paralleled, produced 45HZ instead of 60. This is apples and oranges to your problem, I had to search to find out that it was a known problem with a certain firmware...
  9. Jbbonnette

    Midnite Solar Classic BMS communications

    Steve, Trying to understand the AUX2 Logic Input-2. I tryed with (resisted) 12v signal from the Batrium BMS. The idea was to have the batrium send a 12v signal to "stop charging" when the Batrium Shunt sees 90% SOC. I'm missing something- I put a resistor on both +/- of 12 as a test, but...
  10. Jbbonnette

    Batrium.... One cell

    I just expanded my system with another 16s bank. I have one cell, #43 of 48 that will jump up or down radically. The entire collection of banks is working well. I have had any problems yet, but this does worry me. Is this a blemished terminal thing? Or a greater problem? Thanks.
  11. Jbbonnette

    XW 6848 Pro running at 70hz!

    I had a firmware issue a while back. Mine was putting out 50HZ.
  12. Jbbonnette

    Victron Shunt issues

    Disregard. Nailed it. Setting in the BMS. Rookie mistake. Argg...
  13. Jbbonnette

    Victron Shunt issues

    Hey everyone. I'm using my first Smartshunt on one of my builds. I have Batrium for my big boys that power the house, but now I'm experimenting with smaller batteries for a couple products. Smartshunt is on a 420AH 12v. I did 4P2S (105AH cells). Everything was working well with capicity...
  14. Jbbonnette

    Stripped threads on aluminum cell

    I do not have a drill index. Perhaps I will look into that. I sure don't want to mess it up either, right now I have a valid reason for the company to replace them, sure don't want to make it worst on all fronts.
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    Stripped threads on aluminum cell

    I just got 16 more cells. In one box, a thread from each was not threaded. Smooth inside, with no threading. Speaking to the seller now. The cells appear fine, just overlooked in the construction. I can just thread them myself with an M6 tap... right?
  16. Jbbonnette

    Where to get Class T Fuses

    Thanks to all of your help. Walmart did have them. Did. They don't now. I ordered two for my 2 16SS 280AH banks. I went back for more as I'm buiding my 3rd, and they are out of stock on 250A Class T fuses. Thoughts on 225? The largest Amperage I've seen in my entire bank consiting of 2...
  17. Jbbonnette

    Theses no other way to go (DIY LifePo4)

    Amen! I have just 28KWH in two banks this far. My supplier has been Amy Zheng from Docan. I just can't believe the performance! I built for expansion, and intend on building at least four more banks.
  18. Jbbonnette

    Theses no other way to go (DIY LifePo4)

    This is just to celebrate how good these things work. I had SLA bank I replaced a week ago. You just can't beat them. No more generator! No more worries!
  19. Jbbonnette

    BMS for Schneider Conext

    I'm going to unpack this more and hopefully figure it out. For a novice like myself, that all sounds quite overwhelming. I watched a few of your vids, I feel like a lot of what you're doing is over my head but very interesting. I'll take some more looks. I suppose all that I have undertaken...
  20. Jbbonnette

    BMS for Schneider Conext

    Thanks. I needed that. Wasn't quite sure.
  21. Jbbonnette

    BMS for Schneider Conext

    Hey. I'm set up now an Batrium is working great. Two Batteries (so far). I have the Watchmon Core and 2 K9's. I'm very apprehensive regarding the intergration. Dummy question: Did the "speak to each other" via Wifii? Or hard connection? Not really sure how to link them. Thanks
  22. Jbbonnette

    Batrium Shunt

    The Lifepo4 is completely independent of the SLA at this point, haven't converted... still building. I just have a bench top charger I set for 58.0 volts on the Lifepo 4, just to bring it up as I have had a slow build since top balancing. I brings up the voltage, appears to have added to the...
  23. Jbbonnette

    Batrium Shunt

    Perhaps a rookie question.... I have a pretty sweet Lifepo4 battery cart as I prepare for the replacement of my horrible SLA bank. I'm running Batrium with the Watchmon Core, (2) K9s, and shuntmon. Shuntmon appears to be good, but doesn't show a charge. I'm just using a benchtop charger to...
  24. Jbbonnette

    Where to get Class T Fuses

    Thanks. I did just place an order. Never looked at Walmart, guess I didn't exhaust my efforts. So far, so good. I have placed 4 orders at places thus far that later called me and said they were out of stock.
  25. Jbbonnette

    Where to get Class T Fuses

    Good call. I had not seen that source. The site said they have them, but I just got off the phone... 250s out of stock. I'm going to spend MORE money and purchase 200AMP fuse blocks (assuming they are in stock, they could not confirm it) Glad for the link for future projects. I learned...
  26. Jbbonnette

    Where to get Class T Fuses

    This is horrible. No fuses anywhere. I acquired 3 200As but... My banks should have 250A fuses. If I used the 200s, my blue seas holders do t work. I can't even find holders for the 200a. Argggg! This is holding up my conversation from SLA banks.
  27. Jbbonnette

    Different sized battery banks on a single inverter

    Thanks for the info. Question...does the length and gauge of the cable matter? Seems like equal lengths of battery cables matter when you parallel.... But when I have 280ah and 100ah- does my cable need fo be the same length and gauge?
  28. Jbbonnette

    Different Amp Hour Banks....

    Correct. 3 strings in parallel.
  29. Jbbonnette

    Different Amp Hour Banks....

    Question.... I'm making a "battery cart", my intent is to make 3 of these when I'm complete. As I put this together, I have two strings of 16S/280AH. I was worried about size/room/weight, so my third string (of this first cart) is 100AH. I've watched vids on youtube where this seems to be...
  30. Jbbonnette

    Question about parallel battery Banks and how to properly link them

    Damn! that's a great looking battery. Good job! So clean!
  31. Jbbonnette

    Different sized battery banks on a single inverter

    Your post has me concerned about my exisiting project. I have two 16S 280 AH strings, due to room- I decided to make a 3rd string @ 100 AH. What kind of problems would happen in this config? You say issues at top and bottom of charge. Can you elaborate? Thanks, James
  32. Jbbonnette

    Where to get Class T Fuses

    There's a shortage. Hard to find.
  33. Jbbonnette

    Where to get Class T Fuses

    Thanks for the input. I'll confirm the delay with my existing order at the one place. If my suspicion is correct, I'll be cancelling the order today and reaching out to Alte
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