Hi All,
Just completed my solar/lifepo4 install and wanted to thank everyone for their help and contributions on this forum. I haven't had the chance to run it through it's paces but happy that everything worked post install!
Setup details:
1 - Jaboni 100W Solar Panel (factory installed)
2 - Renogy 100W Solar Panel's added
3 - Solar panel 30A fuses for panel's wired in parallel
1 - EPEVER MPPT 4210AN
1 - Victron 12/12 DC-DC 18 Amp Charger
1 - Aili battery monitor
2 - 100AH SOK LifePo4 Batteries
It took a lot to think about how to tap into the factory wiring when moving the batteries inside and adding the DC-DC controller but was able to figure it all out. I chose not to add an inverter, but should I decide to do so I will need to upgrade the 6AWG ground wiring that was factory ran.
I haven't charged the batteries using the DC-DC through the 7-pin connector yet to see how many amps it pushes, will be curious to see as that was one of my biggest questions. My tow vehicle is a Jeep GC and I didn't want to run a wire from the engine compartment and have a dedicated connector. I think Solar will provide most of my needs, but it will be great to also charge as I'm driving and not have to worry about draining the Jeep's battery.
Also, as most people have said, programming the EPEVER was a bit of a bugger. I ended up connecting the controller to the laptop and used their software to configure. I've attached the settings file for those that might want to simply do an "import". Use at your own risk... I sent it to Min at SOK battery as well, but I believe the settings are appropriate for LifePo4.
Anyway, if anyone has questions, happy to help! Feedback is welcome as well! Thanks.
Just completed my solar/lifepo4 install and wanted to thank everyone for their help and contributions on this forum. I haven't had the chance to run it through it's paces but happy that everything worked post install!
Setup details:
1 - Jaboni 100W Solar Panel (factory installed)
2 - Renogy 100W Solar Panel's added
3 - Solar panel 30A fuses for panel's wired in parallel
1 - EPEVER MPPT 4210AN
1 - Victron 12/12 DC-DC 18 Amp Charger
1 - Aili battery monitor
2 - 100AH SOK LifePo4 Batteries
It took a lot to think about how to tap into the factory wiring when moving the batteries inside and adding the DC-DC controller but was able to figure it all out. I chose not to add an inverter, but should I decide to do so I will need to upgrade the 6AWG ground wiring that was factory ran.
I haven't charged the batteries using the DC-DC through the 7-pin connector yet to see how many amps it pushes, will be curious to see as that was one of my biggest questions. My tow vehicle is a Jeep GC and I didn't want to run a wire from the engine compartment and have a dedicated connector. I think Solar will provide most of my needs, but it will be great to also charge as I'm driving and not have to worry about draining the Jeep's battery.
Also, as most people have said, programming the EPEVER was a bit of a bugger. I ended up connecting the controller to the laptop and used their software to configure. I've attached the settings file for those that might want to simply do an "import". Use at your own risk... I sent it to Min at SOK battery as well, but I believe the settings are appropriate for LifePo4.
Anyway, if anyone has questions, happy to help! Feedback is welcome as well! Thanks.
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