Porterbuilt
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Hello, getting ready build my first LiFePO4 battery and nowhere do I see the exact one I'm doing. Everyone i see is using 8 cells, I'm gonna use 16 (2p8s)
Just bought 16 320ah LiFePO4 batteries, and that's it so far.
First question; having 2 strings of 8 batteries , should I have 2 BMS"s?... 1 for each string?(because ill have 2 separate 24v batteries)
also what do you guys recommend? want something affordable with Bluetooth.. as far as power consumption, we have a 750 sq ft house, run a dishwasher, microwave ,occasional air compressor for a couple min etc.. so ii don't know if that factors into the size of the BMS, but don't want one that's too small
Next, Any suggestions for a balancer? will i need 2? if so want
was gonna get a Victron Energy battery low cut-off thingy also
not even sure if i posted this in the right spot, but any help you guys got is more than welcome, Thanks much...
Next question, if I have 2 BMS how important is it to have a LVD?
Also, if a good BMS will equalize a battery bank, how important is it to get a dedicated balancer? ( I plan on doing it anyhow)..(2, one for each string).. is that just in case BMS craps out?
Also want to say you guys are awesome and this info is priceless. God bless you!
Just bought 16 320ah LiFePO4 batteries, and that's it so far.
First question; having 2 strings of 8 batteries , should I have 2 BMS"s?... 1 for each string?(because ill have 2 separate 24v batteries)
also what do you guys recommend? want something affordable with Bluetooth.. as far as power consumption, we have a 750 sq ft house, run a dishwasher, microwave ,occasional air compressor for a couple min etc.. so ii don't know if that factors into the size of the BMS, but don't want one that's too small
Next, Any suggestions for a balancer? will i need 2? if so want
was gonna get a Victron Energy battery low cut-off thingy also
not even sure if i posted this in the right spot, but any help you guys got is more than welcome, Thanks much...
Next question, if I have 2 BMS how important is it to have a LVD?
Also, if a good BMS will equalize a battery bank, how important is it to get a dedicated balancer? ( I plan on doing it anyhow)..(2, one for each string).. is that just in case BMS craps out?
Also want to say you guys are awesome and this info is priceless. God bless you!
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