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I have a Victron Multiplus 24-3000. I started my generator and plugged it in today as solar is skinny now. The Victron said it recognized the AC input but said “ignored”. How can I get this unit to use the AC in? Thanks

Hello! Anyone with ideas on this issue. 2 systems with same panels set the same angles about 2000ft apart. Identical panels , batteries and charge controller. Both stated at 67% in the AM. Both nearly identical loads. One charged to 100% by 3PM , the other only got to 91% by sun down...

While testing my new Victron Multiplus 24-3000-70-50 under load it twice shut down with 1,400 and 900watt heat gun loads. Both times indicating low battery status but the battery was at 26.4 and the low setting in the inverter was 22.4. My multi meter showed 26.4. Leads seamed tight? Both...

Hello folks. I just received my JK-b2a24s20p BMS that I hopped would do the job for my 8s 280ah pack. If course it came without a manual so I did the search and found two conflicting options??? 1-it will not work on an 8s so needs to be returned and get a b2a8s20p? The Bangood site lists it...

I have my 8-280a EVE cells. Now for the BMS? So many to chose from and lots of YouTube reviews. Trouble is each seam to have their own qualities and issues. Just need a good 8s. That has 150 to 200a capacity. I ordered a JK and then saw it may not be so good. Any experience or...

I am going to assemble my first lithium iron phosphate battery. It will be 24volt 280 ah in size. I have a Victron 24-3000 Multiplus inverter. My issue is the BMS. I really liked the straight forward function and test outcomes great simple web site and downloads of the Overkill brand but it...

Working with a friend on a small off grid system way up north. Snow, clouds and short sun days. 39degrees latitude. Need to over panel some for winter. Thinking if a Growatt 3000tl all in one. Will this be ok to overpanel like my Midnite Classic is? Will use bi-facials. Thanks

After weeks of looking for a low temp charge protection to protect my batteries if the worst happened and my heated box fails, I have found nothing that would not pull power off the batteries to hold a relay coil on. Ok, so if I build my own batteries, is there a good low temp protection out...

Hi all! I have settled on two 8s 280ah banks for my camp if I can built a good battery in house. My plan needs a good BMS for each pack. Would like to find one that can handle up to 200amps charging and discharging. Needs over voltage, high temp shut down and if possible low temp shut...

Weighing the cost and function of a home built battery bank? I have been reading of the many battery builds and am thinking I may do this rather then pay lots more for pre-made? Looks like high quality cells are available for this purpose. Not sure of 400-600ah cells with 8 in series or...

I have looked for reliable info on this question and had some good responses that lead me to believe my possible set up would be ok but I’m still nervous so I’ll ask once again in maybe a better way. I have 2-12volt 300ah batteries in series for my 24volt 300ah bank. I may have a need to...

I have 2 -12volt 300ah lithium batteries in series for 24volts at 300ah. It came to my attention that 400ah or 500ah would be better. 1600watts per day use 1780 PV watts bi-facial with up to 2500 output 300ah battery pack Will adding 100-200ah to this cause issues? Thanks!

While I understand much of the solar issues, some component ratings do not compute for this newbie. I have been introduced to the term over-paneling. While this May seam easy to understand as to charge controllers, the manufactures only state max watts for a battery bank voltage. My...

Hi there! I am doing my final tests before locking in my system for the camp to be built this summer off grind. At 47 degrees latitude and cold with lots of snow, I decided to try Bi Facial panels. Maybe the snow reflection could bring in more watts the standard panels but I was told not to...

Which of these two fine components is the best fit? Renogy Battery Monitor 500A Or Victron BMV 500 Equipment and batteries in camp behind entry door. Thanks all!

Hello to all! I’ve learn much from you all and am tuning in my system for spring build. I’ll give overview then ask my final few questions to finalize the system. 24 volt 300 ah lithium in heated box 1760 watt Bi facial 2s2p PV Midnite combiner Midnite Solar Classic 150 charge controller...

Hello All, I was all set to have my batteries and components in a solar box (already made) about 90ft from camp beside the PV array. I ran into major Bluetooth range issues and added cost so I began to rethink it. If I placed the components and batteries in the camp and ran the PV lines that...

Hello! Already posted some on this forum. Have learned a great deal from members. I’ll take a moment to explain my solar goals in case some here will pitch in some knowledge I can benifit from? My project: Off grid camp on 24 A and creek-love the land. 1600 watt load per day Limited winter use...

I am a newbie to this so I can easily be bashed but I wanted to share what I found out today. I had ordered 4- 445 watt panels for AltE. Bi Facial because I am in a cold snowy area at about 47 degrees latitude. I hooked up two panels today at my shop to my midnight solar classic 150 and a 24...