timselectric
If I can do it, you can do it.
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Will definitely work.l was told that the POWER PRO will not work in conjunction with server rack batteries. Is that false?
May not communicate, if that's a concern.
Will definitely work.l was told that the POWER PRO will not work in conjunction with server rack batteries. Is that false?
It doesn't actually look like it is welded since they put that goop on it to keep the screws/bolts from loosening up. But the BMS is surrounded by that shield as well so does not look like it is easy to even replace that. I know I've seen Current Connected send out replacement BMSs for the SOK 48V batteries which there is no way you could have an end user do that with this battery. This entire weight/shipping issue for fixes/replacement would be alleviated somewhat if you had a "local" dealer that you could at least drive to.Is it me, or does it look like the BMS is fixed in the install - the angled bus bar is welded to the BMS, right?? That seems smart from a MFG perspective, but crazy from a servicing perspective.
If you mean sharing the same comms cable between power pro and life power 4/LL I don't think this is supported. However if you are just paralleling at a bus they don't know or care what else is connected to it.l was told that the POWER PRO will not work in conjunction with server rack batteries. Is that false?
I have server racks and power pros in parallel right now. The power pros are communicating with an 18Kpv connected to the battery bank. But the server rack batteries are not. I also have a separate solar charge controller connected to the stack of server rack batteries.Will definitely work.
May not communicate, if that's a concern.
18k pvI have server racks and power pros in parallel right now. The power pros are communicating with an 18K connected to the battery bank. But the server rack batteries are not. I also have a separate solar charge controller connected to the stack of server rack batteries.
And I still monitor and control the whole system the same.
Like you I have LiFePO₄ batteries from different suppliers working together just fine. They are not data connected to each other or the inverter.None of these companies will ever recommend that you do that. But you absolutely can.
As to batteries in a TV remote, those are often operating in series and in such a case it is wise to ensure the batteries are very closely matched in terms of usage, age, voltage, chemistry.It's the same reasoning that you can't use a Duracell and an Energizer together in your TV remote. Because lawyers.
Isn’t it 18Kpv? Or have I been doing it wrong? On the other tentacle, SS calls it the18k pv
but yes, no problem at all.
i have seen (as I like to call it) your "battery room". lol
I have a pair of 8Kpv LV6548's.Isn’t it 18Kpv? Or have I been doing it wrong? On the other tentacle, SS calls it the
18KPVIsn’t it 18Kpv
Is that the box on top of the Ruixu server rack? was wondering what that was. what charge controller is that?I also have a separate solar charge controller connected to the stack of server rack batteries.
Is that the box on top of the Ruixu server rack? was wondering what that was. what charge controller is that?
I don’t want any of my gear other than panels outside…unless it is inside a heated/ cooled secure enclosure that I can get a good line of sight “bead”on. ( not everyone will get that ) ….How would this (and the 18kPV) stand up to hail? We just had a freak hailstorm in MI a few weeks ago with baseball (and some softball) sized hail. That storm has me thinking about anything I might put outdoors…
I donot everyone will get that
when he says the word "expensive" four times, l know that it is out of my price range without even looking.Victron MPPT RS SCCs (Will review)
For those that haven't seen it, yesterday @Will Prowse posted a great review on the Mac Daddy of SCC'ers.... I love mine (450/200).. thanks for showcasing it Will.diysolarforum.com
It's definitely got a premium price to it. The Victron 150/100 is $517. The 250/100 is $613. The 450/100 is $1230. Back prior to the huge price drop on non rs450 sccs, the delta wasn't quite so bad.when he says the word "expensive" four times, l know that it is out of my price range without even looking.
Seems to me the 250/100 is best "bang for charging buck" ? No?Bang for the charging buck remains with the 150/100
EG4 MPPT 100-48HV: $399/55= $7.98/KwSeems to me the 250/100 is best "bang for charging buck" ? No?
150/100: $517/15 = $34.47/kW
250/100: $613/25 = $24.52/kW
450/100: $1230/45 = $27.33/kW
higher voltage may also mean smaller ga. cable run that would affect the total cost per option, especially important on long cable lengths.