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    JBD APP

    Just bought a new JBD 200 amp 4S BMS. I have several other JBD 100 amp units in use. Does anyone know if you can use the old app that's 2 or 3 years old with the new BMS or if the new app can be used with the old BMS?
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    JK 4S 200A BMS

    Wow 19 pages, I need this BMS to replace and older 100 amp. Who is a good source for a genuine JK 4S 200 amp
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    2000 watt direct connect inverter

    Not feeding with extension cord. That's way I wanted it hardwired.
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    2000 watt direct connect inverter

    Ended up getting the Renolgy 2000 watt pure sine wave. It has 3 GFCI outlets. But if you want all the power on one circuit it has a direct connect terminal strip. Will see if it's any good.
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    Solar power is not just for rich people.

    Who really cares what others can and cannot afford, I sure don't. If you want more then go out and do what it takes to get it. In todays society just because someone has a 50k system does mean the have money, it just means they have more ink in their pen. I admire someone that has a small system...
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    2000 watt direct connect inverter

    I'm using it in my slide in truck camper and it will be in a spot that's hard to get to without taking things apart and hard wire is more secure. Camper already has GFCI.
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    2000 watt direct connect inverter

    Looking for a 2000 watt 12v pure sine wave inverter without the GFI and the 110v wires direct. Does anyone make those? I know I could go to a 3000 watt but it's way more than I need and I have size issues too.
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    Latest BMS

    Using 4 4 cell 280ah in my rv. Have 1100 watts of solar on the roof. I have JBD 4s 100 amp bms in each now.
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    Latest BMS

    What is the latest and best BMS for 280H battery?
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    Heat and cool an RV off Solar only

    Your situation is unfortunate, but you can get a second job to pay for fuel. Many folks in your shoes that have multiple jobs too make ends meet no shame in that. That would make me feel better than asking for help from people you don't know.
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    JK BMS app

    I have and app for the JK bms that is 2 or 3 years old. Is their a newer version available? Greg
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    Need new BMS

    The jbd 200amp 4s bms I have died. What is the latest and greatest bms to replace it with. Greg
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    Why I Solar...

    Now that's boondocking!!
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    Generators for charging battery banks.

    The sky is falling!!
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    Battleborn Issue

    I would disconnect everything and start over and check for shorts, bad cables and bad connections. Clean everything throughly. Then hook everything backup and add one battery at a time. If it all works with one battery then add the second and so on. I feel this is the very easiest way to go...
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    RV Roof Mounted Solar Panels

    That's way I decided not to go ahead with my tilt system. I have 4 255 watt Canadian Solar now and it seems to be fine. But if I want more I can go to 400 watt panels and they will fit in the same place without any additional drilling or revamping what I have. Greg
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    Why I Solar...

    My 5th wheel has 80 gallon fresh, 40 black, and 2 20 gallon gray.
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    Why I Solar...

    You certainly don't get hook ups in these great places. We live as we would if on full hook ups. Except we go into water conservation mode. Greg
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    My 40ft 5th wheel 1020 Watt PV Build

    Their not even in that configuration anymore. Tops have #8 stainless counter sunk screws now. 2 pre side.
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    Camping Solar Panels - Understanding Output

    First off you can't get more out of than 200 watts. As for the charge rate if using FLA cells 13.3-13.8 is correct. I think you need to do some more research on solar because you don't have a grasp of the basics. Greg
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    How to run wires through the roof

    That will work. But I used a 6x6x4 that way I have plenty of room for further needs. Greg
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    How to run wires through the roof

    That's what I did. I did use Dicor under the box and put the screws on the inside, then Dicor around the outside. Greg
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    Junk DC Breaker

    Believe the new Bussman 100 amp Breaker will hold, I've seen this for and hour now. About 45mins longer than with the cheap Breaker. Not producing to bad for a 1005 watt system laying flat.
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    Junk DC Breaker

    I normally don't go for cheap components. But for some reason I was soft in the head when I bought 2 cheap breakers off Amazon, a100 amp and a 50 amp. I have1020 watts of panels on the roof of my fifth wheel. While driving down the road in full sun the 100 amp Breaker that's between the SCC add...
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    Low power LP furnace ?

    Well if you had not bought a cheap knock off you would have known all the info. Buy Espar the new ones are brushless motors and will last year's. 24mm exhaust 2meters max. Go to 30mm exhaust and run 4 meters. If you have all this money to spend then spend on quality and buy from a dealer that...
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    My 40ft 5th wheel 1020 Watt PV Build

    The mppt is hooked to the cebro. As for the battery fuse to the bus well maybe you need it and may be not. Something would have too fall across the bus. Could it happen? Sure it could. But in the auto industry they are not used. But it's your opinion and your entiled to it.
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    My 40ft 5th wheel 1020 Watt PV Build

    All circuits are protected, so why a battery fuse? The mppt is connected to the Cerbo. Greg
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    My 40ft 5th wheel 1020 Watt PV Build

    Well other than labeling everything I'm done with the install and tested the system over 6 days of camping in Smokey Mountain National Park. Thought it was time to give my first impression. As a refresher without going back to the beginning. This is what the setup is. Victron Multi Plus...
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    What refund would you ask for?

    It's only been 15 days. Greg
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    Is The Inverter Charger Necessary On A RV

    I use a 400 amp T fuse. Easily available but pricy. Greg
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    Is The Inverter Charger Necessary On A RV

    So it can but realistically in the given application is it going too? Not likely and then not for more than a few minutes. Greg
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    Is The Inverter Charger Necessary On A RV

    True enough, but now look at realty. Those numbers are good for continue service. How long are you really going to draw 100% for more than a few minutes? All I have is 2 AC and a micro wave and all three would never be on at the same time. It's great info to have but in and RV it just isn't...
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    What refund would you ask for?

    You are not going to get anything. Just suck it up and use them. Greg
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    Is The Inverter Charger Necessary On A RV

    Your correct about length. But even at full load a 3000 watt inverter will not get to 260 amps. Greg
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