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Thanks! Most solenoid isolators keep them disconnected until the engine is running then it connects them (ie via accessory signal or similar). I want the batteries to stay isolated 100% of the time but to both charge from the alternator. My original thought process of tying one battery to stay...

Oh yeah, duh :) I don’t know why I didn’t think that battery 2 would then become the source and they’d no longer be isolated. It’s so obvious once I read your post haha, thanks!

I think you’d have to use an output from the shunt (if it even has one) to send a signal to a downstream device/controller. which shunt do you have?

I don’t know if you “can’t” per se but it’s not recommended and highly uncommon. has it been done, sure, but it’s very much the minority. if it were me I wouldn’t unless I knew each charging source was smart and could monitor/adjust based on voltage/current since each charging source would...

I have a question about battery isolators I haven’t been able to find an answer on. I understand it’s purpose and function under normal use/wiring, but I’m wondering if there is any functional difference to my simple wiring schematics below. from what I can see, batteries would still be...

In general, you probably need two. One for the really low range and one for mid range. So try to determine your specific applications/products to understand what torque ranges your install will require, especially on the lower range (less than 15Nm). If you don’t need the lower range for your...

Guess it depends on what you’re tightening. I tightened my EVE cells to 6Nm. 6Nm is 53 inch pounds fyi

Previously I did a 12v setup in my fifth wheel but am now planning out a van build. I really wanted to try something different and do a 48v setup this time… partially just because :) I had most of it planned out but ultimately decided to do a 24v setup solely because I plan to only have maybe...

Hey everyone, I’ve been looking into a battery for a van build, I’m looking for a single contained battery bank such as the BigBattery Rhino. At first glance the Rhino is exactly what I’m looking for, but I want to know what my other options are but really haven’t found much. Anyone know of...

Yeah it’s a little “hidden” Hardware, cellmon tab, look towards the bottom left for a small text/button that says “more…” You have to click the Edit button on the cellmon tab before making any changes to that pop up.

thanks! I kinda figured it would need some work. there is a decent video on YouTube from a gentleman that talks through each of the settings but he uses other lithium cells I believe, not LFP Settings updated, we'll see how this does.

omg yes, I started following the Victron configuration awhile back then figured out quickly it's just wrong haha.

Sorry for the delay, yesterday was a travel day :) ah yes, completely makes sense on the generator, charge up faster to use less fuel. I was thinking at it from a charging/balancing perspective not from a fuel efficiency perspective. Here are my current Auto Level settings

Why would the generator charging algorithm be different than shore power? It wouldn’t know the difference it would just see the 120vac as an AC input. I have an ATS with generator priority so even if connected to shore power, if the generator is running it will switch to that circuit. Yes I...

got it, thanks! I'll set it this way for now until I dive deeper into this. really appreciate all the info!

This is what I don't like and it's so confusing. Hearing completely different sides from the same source. I'm somewhat glad it was so bad and it popped right out because it was SO clear there isn't good contact with them and could've been dangerous! I prefer not to burn down my RV. There were...

Ah ok, so DVCC is still needed even with Victron equipment working together. I wasn't sure on that. yup easy enough to disconnect my CAN link from the Batrium to my Cerbo. I'm good to go on the shunt. I spent almost a month (if not longer) getting the Lynx Shunt (because I also am using the...

Thanks for your input, luckily these settings are all easy to change instead of having to re-wire things like I've been doing all day haha (separate issue) I'm a little confused on this, at least in my scenario. With DVCC enabled, the Batrium controls all charging/discharging. the Multiplus...

Thanks everyone, yeah I've "heard" (even from Victron distributors/installers) that they apparently don't recommend them. Which is fine if you simply say "don't use ferrules" in your manual! But instead they recommend a specific size of ferrule and silently say not to use them. Not cool from a...

wait what?? oh man I could've sworn LFP didn't require absorption and float voltages, now I have to go back and look into that. with that being said, my current settings will not allow the entire pack to go above 14.2V, nor will it allow any individual cell to go above 3.6V. So it can never...

I have 4, 375W residential panels on my rv, I have a single Victron 150/100 MPPT which is large enough to handle them I’m all for using residential panels instead of multiple smaller 100W panels.

I’ve got a big issue, I was so excited to finally do the final AC connections only to find out that my wires just pull right out, and easily too, there is little resistance and it can slide out. I hate these spring terminals, give is screw clamps! Anyways, have you guys seen or heard of it this...

Hey all, Looking for a little input and opinion on some charging settings including the option for ramping current. After what seems like forever, I've officially connected my eve 280ah cells to my MultiPlus II 2x120 Inverter in my RV. Now that everything is connected and doing its first...

I believe the dies/bushings are still required, which is why it’s so much cheaper since they aren't included. the cutter is adjustable on all the bushings but they don’t have enough adjustment to where a single die can handle that wide of a range, they don’t move as far as you’d think. Think of...

I wanted to add some quick first hand knowledge I’ve learned from these sets. I have the Milwaukee version, and I absolutely love it, cuts through insulation like butter! BUT, I think there are a few key details one should know just so you have the right expectations especially at a premium...

Sorry missed this one, I’ll consider that, but thanks for mentioning

For what it's worth, these are my dies from Rennsteig, note the different style between 10/12awg and the barrel style 8awg. These dies alone will run you $150+ ! I'm not saying you have to spend that kind of money, but you do if you want approved components for MC4. This will at least give you...

If you only need one extension cable I can help make you one. I have some extra 8awg PV wire (the good stuff, fully tinned!), real Staubli connectors, all the right tools etc etc. PM me if interested and we can work out a fair price. I've got a lot of the wire so whether you need 1' or 100' I...

The star ( * ) is from the connector. They're saying the wiring can handle it, but the connectors they use are only rated for 30A. They aren't using true MC4 connectors, meaning not from Staubli. Real 8awg MC4 are rated for 70A. If you want a less expensive common ground, at least buy the...

Thanks! I’m not familiar with those so will research them

You had me at purple ? that’s my favorite color :) thanks, I haven’t seen this before so will look into it more, and thanks for the initial link too

It sure does!

good point, and makes sense in a marine usage environment. Mine is for an RV so not applicable but good note for those working in that environment. Regarding your fitment "issue" with your 2awg lugs and your fine strand (welding) cable, I ran into similar issues with my Panduit lugs which are...

correct. But nothing in the RV is wired for 220. It's all 110v. It may definitely use each 110 leg for different parts of the RV (for example, one hot leg for one A/C unit and the 2nd hot leg for another A/C unit and other appliances) but nothing is wired for 220. In addition to that, you...

Ok I think we are talking about the same thing, but just to clarify, it’s not 220 :) Yes it is two hot legs of 110, but it’s still just 110. 220v is something completely different :)