Hello solar enthusiasts.
I started with solar January 2022.
It's been almost 2 years.
I started with lead acid, because that's what the guy at the hardware store put on the counter.
A year and a half later...I found lead acid to be frustrating, maintenance heavy and didn't hold a satisfying charge.
My experience with lead acid wasn't pleasant.
I sold the lead acid batteries and tried a lithium.
I bought a 100ah 12v "power queen" lithium.
This lithium battery is amazing!
It was super exceeded my expectations.
It's wonderful!!
I've got 8x 230watt panel's.
1850 total.
3 panels on the front of the house
2 panels on the top of the house
3 panels on the back of the house.
Given the shadows, there are 5 panels always in the sun.
I just got the second one (same battery)
I plugged in the second via parallel.
Red to red
Black to black
I've got a victron 100|50
I'm using the system for 12v appliances.
. Fridge
. Tv
. Washing machine
. Laptop
. Usb device's
My question is, is it as simple as plugging the batteries in parallel?
Is there something I need to do in the victron menu to accept the second battery?
Or, does it do it on its own?
Can I keep adding a 3rd, 4th, 5th?
Is there anything I need to know, maintenance wise, for lithium batteries?
(I've learned I just need to keep it in a cool place)
Thank you, solar enthusiasts, for being patient with a guy just learning about this solar stuff.
I started with solar January 2022.
It's been almost 2 years.
I started with lead acid, because that's what the guy at the hardware store put on the counter.
A year and a half later...I found lead acid to be frustrating, maintenance heavy and didn't hold a satisfying charge.
My experience with lead acid wasn't pleasant.
I sold the lead acid batteries and tried a lithium.
I bought a 100ah 12v "power queen" lithium.
This lithium battery is amazing!
It was super exceeded my expectations.
It's wonderful!!
I've got 8x 230watt panel's.
1850 total.
3 panels on the front of the house
2 panels on the top of the house
3 panels on the back of the house.
Given the shadows, there are 5 panels always in the sun.
I just got the second one (same battery)
I plugged in the second via parallel.
Red to red
Black to black
I've got a victron 100|50
I'm using the system for 12v appliances.
. Fridge
. Tv
. Washing machine
. Laptop
. Usb device's
My question is, is it as simple as plugging the batteries in parallel?
Is there something I need to do in the victron menu to accept the second battery?
Or, does it do it on its own?
Can I keep adding a 3rd, 4th, 5th?
Is there anything I need to know, maintenance wise, for lithium batteries?
(I've learned I just need to keep it in a cool place)
Thank you, solar enthusiasts, for being patient with a guy just learning about this solar stuff.