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I just hooked up my Victron Multiplex 1 with 400 watts on top and 2 SOK (206@) batteries. Controller is a Victron 100/30. What is the difference having the Multiplex on "charger" if I am using the Victron controller?

Thanks Maddy and Corn. Ordered 10' of 2/0 wire and some 3/8 copper lugs. And some 250amp fuses. thx Tim

Thanks Maddy. I might only use the microwave for a few minutes and the AC never. Hopefully I can get away with just two batteries. Corn suggests 2/0 copper wire.

rmaddy: My 2 SOK are 206 amp each.

Additional Info: The trailer has a 30 amp system and the Victron inverter/charger is 12 volt-3000 watts. The 400 watt system is going to be 12 volt.

I have 400 watts on top. I will be using a Victron Muli-Plex 1 inverter/charger, Victron 100/30 controller, 2 SOK Lifepo4 (206 amp each) and misc.-- breaker, fuses box, battery monitor... Should I go with 0 awg wire? Thanks for your suggestions, Tim

It took awhile, but I did receive my 4 cells. Nikkie returned all my responses in a timely manner. Steve_S has had good luck with Amy at Xuba.

Here are my 4 readings I took today. Would you consider the Active Cell Balancer was effective? Balancer began 4 days ago. Your opinions are most welcome. thx Tim

Well, I have had the ACTIVE CELL BALANCER on for better part of three days. I lowered the bulk and float hoping to get around 2.5 volts, but no luck. A 4 pack 280 amh battery is just amazing. I ran a double LED light and ran the 2 way frig with the door opened all night and never hit below...

Four cell, 280ah, 4S active balancer. I should have never plugged it in until I was done with the terminals... I started with black to main negative (First cell main negative). Next terminal, First cell positive. Second cell positive. Third cell positive. Forth cell main positive. Exactly...

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Yes, the blue tooth works fine. Yes, its cheaply made as most inexpensive electronics are now days. I have an extra blue tooth if you want to buy it. If I can find it...new in package. Tim Send me a PM>

I have one cell that is running high and my BMS is taking its sweet time balancing so I ordered a 4S active balancer from ebay and when it arrived I installed it similar to how my BMS is installed. It came with no instructions! I put the cables on top of my BMS cables in the same format. I...

Mandrews44, You are correct, got my extension cable and up and running with a bulk at 14.0. Only question: I was told you do not need to set FLOAT rate on a Lifepo4 battery. Do you know the answer to that question. I set the bulk to 14.0. and since I have a BMS and Victron controller I...

Thanks mandrews44. I will update tomorrow night if things go as planned. Tim

What is a "plug" and is that how I can get a boost...I am certainly stuck at 13.25 volts. The IOTA was checked and the fuse is ok. My SAE extender cable will be here tomorrow afternoon...can't wait to see if get to 14.0 volts that way. Thanks in advance on that info on the plug and/or...

Thinking my Four Wheel camper converter is set for 12 volt and can't push more than 12.3 volts to reach my 14.0 bulk. I checked the IOTA fuse and no problem. I will get my SAE extension cable tomorrow and then I will see if my solar unit can up my voltage to 14.0. Grizz: I don't think I...

I tried using an older charger with ampmeter to do an initial top-balance. I checked the cells with my volt meter at the end of the charge showed 14.4 Volts on all four cell. A few hours later they were around 3.3/3.25. They have been at 3.25 for the past 48 hours. Shore power has not...

Shore power to a Four Wheel Camper 110/125 volt DC. The Victron shows 3.25 volts, no current. Xiaoxiang blue tooth (BMS) is showing 3.24 volts and the no charging. My old camper had a Renogy panel and controller. When you plugged it in on shore power, it would charge to 14.4 volts...

I just completed my 4 cell prismatic battery build and awaiting one SAE to SAE extension wire for my solar panel. I have a 4 cell Lifepo4 280ah battery, Victron 100/30 controller, 4-S BMS, 160w Overland solar panel and Aili battery monitor. As I'm awaiting for the SAE extension, I decided...

My panel is a 160 watt Overland, 2012 Four Wheel Camper is pre-wired, controller is a Victron 100/30, Lifepo4-12 v- 4 cell 280 amh prismatics from China, Dykb 4S smart BMS+blue tooth module and the battery monitor is Aili. Using Will's $555 Lifepo4 battery build videos, I would like your...

FYI: Apparently the "smart" BMS unit does not come with blue tooth module; you have to order it separately. Of course don't expect to be told that on a purchase. I would imagine Battery Hook-up includes that in their sales of the unit. I would ask that question... Not sure if they are back...

4 cells: 3.2 / 3.3 / 3.2 / 3.3 No inverter. I will be using the Aili battery monitor. Hopefully Will has one lying around his shop. LOL

DYKB SMART BMS 4S 12 volt....had to order it from China as Battery Hookup was out of stock. Took almost 3 months to get here. I am following Will's $555 Lifepo4 battery build version 2.

Can I use the BMS without the blue tooth until the part arrives?...which could take months. DIY Lifepo4 12v 4-280amp cells, victron controller 100/30. thanks, Tim

Thanks for all the great information...if anyone has anything to add please do. Tim

Excellent article. Answered many questions I had....saved in my favorites for future use!

Hi Fred: I haven't programed the Victron smart controller yet as I am waiting for the BMS to show up from China. I am pretty sure I only need the bulk number to program the controller. I may have to add a number for the low temp cutoff, but I think the BMS has that feature. I will use...

Looking for absorption rate to put in my Victron 100/30 controller. specs are in pdf....but i couldn't find this info... Also, I read somewhere that the only info needed in the Victron controller (app set-up) was the absorption rate...which i understand has other names? ( bulk or max voltage).

In the process of completing the transaction, @ Ghostwriters suggested company. Thanks for your responses, all of which were very important in my decision process. Tim

I found some info on the search bar just using BLS products, some were happy with the products, one guy said he got totally screwed. I decided I would go with Ghostwriter's recomendations; however, dealing with a China chat a and Alibaba is insane. BLS is also more expensive than the company I...

Rusty Can you send me a copy of your purchase so I buy the right one...I see two that are very similar.

Ghostwriter66 Can you send me more info on that battery...Nikki is not quite understanding our chat....Is the battery you are recommending a battery or 4----50 amp cells...... help, T