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  1. chaostactics

    Please: Request for final systems check before energizing.

    The ring terminal is the stock configuration out of the box from Victron. I suppose I could try moving the ring up but if I were to add another MPPT I'd run across the same problem. The wires on that breaker will be fed into a breaker box tomorrow which should make a significant...
  2. chaostactics

    Please: Request for final systems check before energizing.

    Still on to do list: 3. Enclose solar breaker/disconnect in breaker box. 5. Put back on all covers 7. Mark red AC out wire green. 8. Put 30 amp breaker between shore power and Multiplus 9. Get better caps for battery terminals (can anyone recommend where I can find some.
  3. chaostactics

    Please: Request for final systems check before energizing.

    NOTE!! The clear hoses are NOT water they are air hoses for the sleep number bed.
  4. chaostactics

    Please: Request for final systems check before energizing.

    Still on to do list: 1. Run ground from MPPT to Multiplus ground. 2. Mount MPPT to wall. 3. Enclose solar breaker/disconnect in breaker box. 4. Bolt Multiplus ground to frame. 5. Put back on all covers 6. Attach smart shunt wire to + batt terminal. 7. Mark red AC out wire green. 8. Put 30 amp...
  5. chaostactics

    What's the best way to splice AC in an RV?

    My only goal was connecting the existing Romex that was coming from the shore power inlet to my main panel. Now I'm connecting the shore power to the victron directly via a run of 10/3 that I installed from the front compartment to behind the main panel. My shore power inlet was on the back of...
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    What's the best way to splice AC in an RV?

    Dinkle Assembly DK6N 10 Gang Box Connector DIN Rail Terminal Blocks, 8-20 AWG, 50 Amp, 600 Volt Separate Circuits https://a.co/d/08PNI04 Others have mentioned putting in another shore power outlet and I may do that in the future.
  7. chaostactics

    Con-fused 70Amp Mega fuses don't exist, now what?

    1. See wiring diagram. 2. I'm not sure what opaque stuff we're talking about. Possibly a trick of the lighting?
  8. chaostactics

    Con-fused 70Amp Mega fuses don't exist, now what?

    The set up is 600watts of solar (200x3) in parallel, running though a 2 Pole 63A 1000v DC breaker/solar isolator. Via 10AWG to the 100|50 MPPT, from the MPPT to the Lynx distro, (now protected by 60A fuse for now), battery is 300Ah Lifepo
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    Con-fused 70Amp Mega fuses don't exist, now what?

    Well this went off the rails a bit. I opted for a 60A fuse. If it fails I can put in an 80A. The wiring in the Lynx is not in a final state.
  10. chaostactics

    What's the best way to splice AC in an RV?

    Maybe in the future. I figured out something for now.
  11. chaostactics

    Looking for a install check. Replacing converter with Victron multiplus.

    I'm at the final stages of bringing my victron multiplus online. Just looking for clarification. Victron AC out goes to my main distro panel where my shore power in was? (30 Amp main breaker.) The shore power now goes to the Victron AC in? The DC out from the Victron originating at the...
  12. chaostactics

    Grounding stud size multiplus?

    Something about code per explorist. I've got plenty of 2/0 on hand unfortunately
  13. chaostactics

    Grounding stud size multiplus?

    It calls for 1/0 but I happen to have a bunch of 2/0 on hand I was hoping to not spend any more money on wiring.
  14. chaostactics

    Grounding stud size multiplus?

    2/0 lug x 5/16"?
  15. chaostactics

    Grounding stud size multiplus?

    Sorry for 1000 questions. The wiring diagram I'm following calls for the ground stud on the multiplus to be connected to the lynx. The studs on the lynx of course are big enough for 2/0 lugs but the grounding stud on the multiplus is way smaller. What's the appropriate way to do this?
  16. chaostactics

    Con-fused 70Amp Mega fuses don't exist, now what?

    I need a fuse for my Victron 100|50 where it connects to the Lyxn distributor via 6AWG. As I understand what I'd want is a 70A fuse. I can only find 70A in AMI/MIDI I can find 80A and 60A mega fuse. What's the best option? It's 600 W of panels in parallel with a 2 Pole 1000V 63 Amp Isolator...
  17. chaostactics

    Cac you connect smart shunt and lug directly to lynx distribution?

    Im putting in a smart shunt between the battery and lynx and also want to put a ground between the smart shunt and the lynx. Similar to the diagram. Two issues. 1. The bolt on the smart shunt is too big to go though the bus bar tab on the lynx which means I'd have to bore out the hole on the...
  18. chaostactics

    What components am I missing? Time crunch solar install.

    I may try and get a Cerbo in the future but as is I am close to $1500 over budget on my RV build
  19. chaostactics

    What components am I missing? Time crunch solar install.

    I wasn't. I was told I should be able to do everything via computer and smartphone. The Cerbo was another $300-350 or so, but since I was supposed to be able to do it via computer/smartphone I opted against it. The next question then becomes where do I go to look up/figure out the programming...
  20. chaostactics

    What components am I missing? Time crunch solar install.

    Yes. DC Miniature Circuit Breaker, 2 Pole 1000V 63 Amp Isolator for Solar PV System, Thermal Magnetic Trip,
  21. chaostactics

    What components am I missing? Time crunch solar install.

    I was sold the Victron components as "everything I would need" to get set up. Along with 600w of panels (200w x 3 Bouge RV) and 300 mAh LifePO (1 x 300 Ampre time). I'm following the wiring diagram above except no DC/DC circuit as its an RV and not a camper van. I have all the wiring, fuses...
  22. chaostactics

    Grounding panels on RV roof?

    Im a bit confused. I've watched a number of solar installs on RVs on YouTube from the bigger channels (I'm 100% aware it doesn't mean they're correct). And I've never seen them use grounding lugs on the panels. I have 600 watts of panels going to a victron 100|50 mppt. The mppt is connected to...
  23. chaostactics

    What's the best way to splice AC in an RV?

    I'm going to be running 10/3, the drop on a 30 Amp supply should be near negligible.
  24. chaostactics

    Rv mini split sizing

    9k seems so small for a 38' I thought most people were doing 12k systems in 25-35' units. Sounds like multi-zone might be the solution for you. Also 200 watts for an "off-state" seems like a lot! Did you figure out what was causing that? I'm getting ready to put in a mini split on my 26' and...
  25. chaostactics

    What's the best way to splice AC in an RV?

    Seems like a terminal block would be the way to go? Dinkle Assembly DK6N 10 Gang Box Connector DIN Rail Terminal Blocks, 8-20 AWG, 50 Amp, 600 Volt Separate Circuits https://a.co/d/1Pp392x
  26. chaostactics

    What's the best way to splice AC in an RV?

    That's correct, mostly correct the 12v will route from the battery via the Victron inverter charger to the Lyxn bus, i'm unhooking the current tongue-mouted house battery. I'm also not reusing that wiring. The new battery is a 300 mAh LifePO in the storage compartment under the bed. The...
  27. chaostactics

    What's the best way to splice AC in an RV?

    i'm leaving the converter where it is. Just unhook it.
  28. chaostactics

    What's the best way to splice AC in an RV?

    I need to connect my Victron inverter/charger to shore power. The inverter charger is all the way at the front of the trailer and the shore power outlet is on the back of the RV. So the shore power is now run to the converter/main panel in the RV but I will disconnect that, and splice the shore...
  29. chaostactics

    What wiring configuration do I need? First-time solar install.

    I won't know the total amperage until I hook anything up. The Victron says 50A for AC transfer capacity so 6 AWG should be fine for AC out. The RV is set up for 30 Amp so AC in should also be fine at 10 awg. As long as I'm using the calculator right...
  30. chaostactics

    What wiring configuration do I need? First-time solar install.

    It's on the wiring diagram. Do the wiring diagram pics not show up? There's an AC in and an AC out on the inverter. Wiring diagram specified 6 AWG out to the main panel and 10 AWG in from shore power.
  31. chaostactics

    What wiring configuration do I need? First-time solar install.

    I'm trying to finalize supplies so I can get help installing, and I also want to learn more so I'm not useless during installation. This is the diagram I'm following. I've also attached a pic of the inverter terminals. The debate is if I need 10/3 or 10/2 and 6/3 or 6/2 X/3 = 3 load wires and...
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