ArthurEld
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Sixtysix 280ah Cells from Deligreen
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I know I saw a neat idea on a site for covering the cell busbars before
I'll defn have to try and find it tbh....I think it used m6 bolt covers and silcone high temp hose iirc....not 100% though tbh
also the ender 3 printers are about 180 on amazon and on sale a fair bit on aliexpress/bangood at like 160 to 170 tbh
ArthurEld
Solar Wizard
I want to buy a 3d printer. But I don't want to make flammable cell covers.
I wonder if this works on a standard 3d printer - https://www.3dxtech.com/product/firewire-flame-retardant-abs/
edit: no luck. that stuff requires a special expensive 3d printer. https://creality3d.shop/collections/cr-series/products/cr-5-pro-h-3d-printer
My cells are sitting because I am away from home now. My batteries are going back together as soon as I get home.
And I will be posting about my non flammable progress. It's a big pain in the ass but I am persistent.
I wonder if this works on a standard 3d printer - https://www.3dxtech.com/product/firewire-flame-retardant-abs/
edit: no luck. that stuff requires a special expensive 3d printer. https://creality3d.shop/collections/cr-series/products/cr-5-pro-h-3d-printer
My cells are sitting because I am away from home now. My batteries are going back together as soon as I get home.
And I will be posting about my non flammable progress. It's a big pain in the ass but I am persistent.
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from what I can read the stock ender 3 can print up to 250 or so
that filament needs 220-240 so it might work tbh
Main limiting factor with the ender 3 for example is the ptfe tube they used (Simple replacement though with capricorn though gives slightly higher temps iirc)
ArthurEld
Solar Wizard
I've been away from home but I am anxious to get these batteries up and running.
I am thinking about switching my configuration to 18s. The Solark charges up to 63V.
And my BMSs can go up to 22s
Seems worth a try.
I am thinking about switching my configuration to 18s. The Solark charges up to 63V.
And my BMSs can go up to 22s
Seems worth a try.
Yep
That's definitely worth a shot
Also got my 3d printer up and running again recently so I might try and get some of the filament and give it a shot if I get round to it lol
ArthurEld
Solar Wizard
I was going to make some fuse holders but decided to buy Blue Sea 110A - 200A fuse holders.
I back ordered 4 of them months ago and they finally shipped.
I got 125A class T fuses too.
I back ordered 4 of them months ago and they finally shipped.
I got 125A class T fuses too.
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This thread is awesome. Excellent setup.
I ordered from Don Rowe for slightly cheaper, but had to wait nearly two months for the back ordered spare fuses. The Blue Sea fuse holder looks nicer than mine, especially with the hold down clips.
Just as an FYI, the $50 fuse holder from Don Rowe included a class T fuse, and spares are $20.
If they have them in stock, future people reading this thread can compare. I do like the Blue Sea fuse holder much better, but add in the cost of a fuse, and I'm not so sure it is THAT much better.
Class T Fuse Kits & Fuses | DonRowe.com
Fast-acting Class T fuse kits and fuses provide over-current protection for your batteries and cables, while helping to ensure safe inverter operation.
www.donrowe.com
I guess I could have saved myself the trouble of getting out the ruler, it has it listed on the specifications page (not sure about a one year warranty on a fuse):
| Amps | 200 A |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 2.0 lbs (0.9 kg) |
| Dimensions | 7.0 x 2.0 x 2.5 in (178 x 51 x 64 mm) |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
TFB1-200, 200A Class T Fuse Kit | DonRowe.com
The TFB1-200 offers 200 amps of over-current protection and provides safe operation of your inverter.
www.donrowe.com
ArthurEld
Solar Wizard
The Blue Sea holder is made of copper.
ArthurEld
Solar Wizard
I am finally getting around to moving my inverter and batteries into an air conditioned shed.
I work slow so it will take me months to finish this project.
I also plan to put solar panels with micro inverters on the shed and AC couple them.
I work slow so it will take me months to finish this project.
I also plan to put solar panels with micro inverters on the shed and AC couple them.
michael d
off-grid solar pilgrim
yes, it all takes me tons of time in my solar upgrades also,,,, I found that I wished my outside off-grid insulated solar shed was bigger so that is next on the upgrade agenda....I definitely prefer this to be outside for safety reasons and air-conditioning was an upgrade but needed also for a small part of the year,,, presently the heating of the superinsulated outside solar power shed is kicking in (I run an incandescent light bulb for heating and turn on some dc led lights also as needed and keep it between 58 to 75 degrees F) as it is routinely below freezing every night and most of the day now (outside).... here in South Dakota...
The wind is howling terrible this morning,,, hope the sun will be shining....
thanks!! for keeping us posted on your progress....
have a great cyber Monday...?
Quattrohead
Solar Wizard
Hi,
I am strongly considering building a "shed" for my solar equiptment. What size is yours and what size do you want to expand to. What do you have in it ?
I am building a house and it will be 100% off grid, so I would like to put all solar, well and pool pumps in said shed.
Cheers
