Hello,
I'll be expanding my battery bank to double the capacity. I wonder what is the best way to wire it. Currently I have 8 cells at 280Ah (EVE cells) with one BMS of course. If I add 8 more cells to keep it 24V, can I just make it one bank and use one BMS? I'm thinking about going 2 cells in parallel to make 8 560Ah cells, then connect them is series to get the whole bank at 24V. I would wire 1 200A (or 250A) BMS to the terminals for the whole battery.
It seems it would work, but I'm trying to see if there is a problem with it or if there is a better solution out there. MY old cells are not that old, only have about 40-50 cycles, so I think adding 8 new cells brand new , matching it all and balancing should not be a problem.
Thank you !
I'll be expanding my battery bank to double the capacity. I wonder what is the best way to wire it. Currently I have 8 cells at 280Ah (EVE cells) with one BMS of course. If I add 8 more cells to keep it 24V, can I just make it one bank and use one BMS? I'm thinking about going 2 cells in parallel to make 8 560Ah cells, then connect them is series to get the whole bank at 24V. I would wire 1 200A (or 250A) BMS to the terminals for the whole battery.
It seems it would work, but I'm trying to see if there is a problem with it or if there is a better solution out there. MY old cells are not that old, only have about 40-50 cycles, so I think adding 8 new cells brand new , matching it all and balancing should not be a problem.
Thank you !