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Victron is Over-priced Eurotrash. Why would anybody buy Victron over an AiO?

1201 said:
So the question is will I need more hardware for lom detection in the USA?
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No. It's automatic based on what's happening at AC Input 1.

Side note:

LOM exists even if ESS is not in use.

LOM detection can be annoying for users using grid as backup. They will set various criteria for "ignoring AC input". Once the criteria are met to ignore AC input, this will trigger LOM (mains are actually preset - they are just being ignored) alarm. Most prefer to disable LOM function in the cerbo to get rid of the error.
 
ricardocello said:
While “experimenting” with this ESS, I have determined that LOM B works just fine for me to detect outages.

Officially, I have a chargeverter to keep my batteries charged, no grid connection to inverters.
Bottom line here is that Victron is not UL listed, and will not be approved by POCO or AHJ..
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Hi. May I pm you for some additional information?thanks
 
sunshine_eggo said:
No. It's automatic based on what's happening at AC Input 1.

Side note:

LOM exists even if ESS is not in use.

LOM detection can be annoying for users using grid as backup. They will set various criteria for "ignoring AC input". Once the criteria are met to ignore AC input, this will trigger LOM (mains are actually preset - they are just being ignored) alarm. Most prefer to disable LOM function in the cerbo to get rid of the error.
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Ok thanks. Just making sure that if I'm in the USA using a victron it won't backfeed the grid if the grid is down
 
So this is a mounting spacer for the shunt and lynx? With some touch protection? Bit more fancy than some shims and acrylic.
 
featherlite said:
Oh no! ... I am now thinking about learning how to 3D print stuff. A new rabbit hole to dive into like I have done with solar stuff. :unsure:
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Yes my normal path would have been to go deep down 3d printing rabbit hole and buy a bunch of equipment. I was proud of my self control by asking my friend to do the print using his equipment and experience.

Now if you are looking to use spare solar production, running a bunch of 3d printers for profit may not be a bad route.
 
featherlite said:
Oh no! ... I am now thinking about learning how to 3D print stuff. A new rabbit hole to dive into like I have done with solar stuff. :unsure:
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It's really not that difficult for basic stuff.
I've went through spools and spools of filament printing various Packout accessories to support my Milwaukee addiction but never realized how much the printer could help my solar addiction 😂
As @Brucey pointed out it's a great way to extrude off some extra power as well.
 
@sunshine_eggo @Brucey I think i ofuond out what your problem is!
What is the weirdest colour anyone's skin has ever turned with them still being alive?
Bright blue. It turns out that if you use too much victorn equipment your body will become-smurf-colored. The condition is called Argyria, after the Latin term for victron.
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:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
 
featherlite said:
Oh no! ... I am now thinking about learning how to 3D print stuff. A new rabbit hole to dive into like I have done with solar stuff. :unsure:
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I pulled a @kolek and spent 36hrs this week researching/comparing Prusa, Bambu, lulzbot, voron, and other 3d printing rabbit holes because of @Brucey and @42OhmsPA

This website is either gonna break me or crack a higher dimension of brain capacity
 
G00SE said:
I settled on a bambu p1s so that I can make a blue cover for my smart shunt and switch to go next to my power in too
Paying someone else would have been cheaper 😅
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I have one of those switches, and will soon be sporting three of them however mine are bolted directly to the mounting surface. some up with something slick and i might be able to swing a few bucks your way to offset the cost as i have no desire to jump into another hobby. (need 3 x covers for the switches). would be sweet to incorporate an entrance to cover the Class T fuses at the same time.
 
G00SE said:
I settled on a bambu p1s so that I can make a blue cover for my smart shunt and switch to go next to my power in too
Paying someone else would have been cheaper 😅
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Damn you went all out.
I've been happy with my Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro (I can't really complain since it was a gift) but I wish it were faster.
Next you'll be printing cell separators, fuse mounts, breaker mounts, etc.
 
42OhmsPA said:
Damn you went all out.
I've been happy with my Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro (I can't really complain since it was a gift) but I wish it were faster.
Next you'll be printing cell separators, fuse mounts, breaker mounts, etc.
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The kids (teenagers) have been pretty crafty. That’s the main use case. It’s just nice to see when I can repurpose things for my needs too
It really seemed like there’s two price tiers. 300 or less and 600+ and not much in between
 
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