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I just can’t get over the inefficiency of my 12v all Victron system. My multiplus 2k tends to run in the 70-80% efficiency range but I’ve seen it down in the high 60% range when I get towards its upper limits. Here’s an example: So I’m producing 1683w of solar at this moment in time. My...

Been looking at alternatives to septic and compost for my off grid spot. I currently use a bucket and coco coir as the covering in a composting bag. I’m not full time at the location so I take the bag with me and drop it off in a local dumpster on my way home. I have a urinal set up to drain...

I have 5 Renogy 100w panels. 3 are as labeled below 2 are labeled as below Same panels but the later two were ordered more recently and the other 3 about a year ago. I was planing on wiring all 5 in series till I noticed the VOC and ISC is slightly different. Will this be a problem ?

For electronics(inverters, mppt controllers, etc.) to start seeing negative affects…while in storage? I’m trying to set up a shipping container in so cal desert with all my solar equipment that sees summer temps of 120F. I recorded 130F in the container last summer inside the container before...

I currently have a 3s2p with 6 320 panels fed into a Victron 150/100 on a 12v system. Panel VOC is 40.1v Panel ISC is 10.36a My array is currently at 120.3v and 20.72a. I’m using 10awg cable to feed into the SCC. The panels are flat mounted on top of a shipping container. As of right now...

I’m running a couple fans, dorm fridge, and inverter style 10k btu Air Conditioner off my multiplus 2k (12v). VRM shows I’m using about 670 watts on the AC load. I have a victron 150/100 CC and VRM shows it’s pulling in about 920 watts to power those loads and keep my battery at its float level...

Does anyone know if you can order the exact cells and bms for the SOK 12v 206ah battery. I have a spare steel case and want to order the cells and bms to install myself.

I know the bigger the inverter the bigger the capacitor and more need to precharge. I didn’t precharge with a victron pheonix 12/1200 and didn’t have any issues so wondering if it’s needed for the multiplus 12/2000? If so what resistor would work for this. Thank you.

Say I have a Victron Multiplus 12/2000 with a max continuous of 1600w and a Victron pheonix 12/1200 with a max continuous of 1000w, both connected to the same battery bank. Could I connect the pheonix 120v AC output to the multiplus AC in to basically trick the multiplus into thinking the...

I have a 20ft HC shipping container that houses some storage, tools, construction material and also a small solar set up. Located in the Southern California Desert temperatures are on the warm side especially from May to October (90-120F ambient, +10-15 degrees inside the container. The top...

Current setup: 6- 320w panels. Wired in 3s2p. 120voc 20a 1- 206ah SOK 12v battery. Max 50a charge rate 1- Victron lynx distributor 1- 150v/100a Victron charge controller 1- 12/1200 Victron inverter My question: I have the MPPT limited to 50a charge due to the battery charge rate limits...

Has anyone else had issues with the victron temp sensors for the multiplus or cerbo gx devices. Seems like the two sensors I got both read about 8-10 degrees warmer than every other temp sensor I have. Is there a way to Calibrate these sensors? In a room that is 80F with three other temp...

I’m doing some research on the victron Cerbo and trying to figure out if I really need it or I just want it. I’d like to see how people are configuring the cerbo into their systems, how they are utilizing the programable relays (auto start and stop generators, solar dumps to water heating...

Is there any harm if my solar charge controller is set to a 14.2 absorption, 13.6 float and my 120v to dc charge parameters are set to 14.6 absorption and 13.8 float . I typically keep the SCC set with lower parameters to keep the battery from sitting at 100%. Every now and then on a cloudy day...

How efficient in cooling do you think copper pipe coiled up in a 5cuft chest freezer fed to a 12v pump and heat exchange radiator with a 12v fan would be to keep a small solar room cool? Would there be any problems with the pipes freezing inside the freezer or would the moving water prevent...

With 4 panels would it be better to wire in 2s2p or 2p2s. Are there any advantages or cons of either?

I have 300-400 feet of “grounding and bonding” solid copper 10awg and was wondering if there’s any reason not to use it for a couple 25-50ft 30amp circuits. It’s obviously marketed as a grounding conductor but I’m struggling to see why it couldn’t be used as current carrying wire as long as I...

Anyone notice the Bluetti app now requires you to give Information to register if you want to use it? No more just connecting with Bluetooth. I guess I had auto updates on my phone and when I got to my camp spot I couldn’t connect until I registered. Had limited service and couldn’t access my...

Anyone notice the Bluetti app now requires you to give Information to register if you want to use it? No more just connecting with Bluetooth. I guess I had auto updates on my phone and when I got to my camp spot I couldn’t connect until I registered. Had limited service so that was a bummer...

If the max continuous output current for my battery is 100amps and I have a 40amp SCC. Does the main fuse at the battery need to account for 140amps? Or is the current not cumulative like that? Do I need to size the cable from battery to bus bar to handle 140 amps also? I have one SOK 206ah...

I’m trying to figure out the best way to lock down solar panels without too much obstruction of sunlight on the panels themselves. I’m using unistrut for the mounting base which is secured down to the top of a 20ft container. I’m using standard end and mid clamps adapted to work with cone nuts...

Can anyone elaborate on the difference between these three chargers from Victron besides their IP ratings, physical size and shape, and amperage output. https://www.victronenergy.com/chargers/blue-smart-ip65-charger https://www.victronenergy.com/chargers/blue-smart-ip22-charger...

Has anyone used the Renogy 550w residential panels? They aren’t the cheapest at $1/watt but it’s free shipping through Amazon and can order a pair of panels at a time instead of buying 10+ which most places require. Also I’ve noticed a lot of people tend to have issues with broken panels when...