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Setting up the battery to charge in series I haven’t even adjusted any setting yet and cell 3 is reading 4.263 volts, when I tested...

One of the reasons I would recommend using a relatively inexpensive hobby type charger to charge cells, they will automatically shut...

10th wavelength of 14.5MHz is just under 7 feet. So cables and wiring are what you need to focus on. Definitely use MC Cable and RFI...

This is a link to the solar charger controller I have. I got it because it can have a display going back to my room from the garage. I...

See above. You do run a risk of exceeding the 105Ah ratings. Check as above.

It's important to note that you are not as concerned with the peak temperature as you are with the average temperature over a five or...

well, as others have points out, when it comes to current the cross sectional area is key. I like my conductors to always stay "cool" so...

If you want an array that performs optimally with those panels, the most you can have in series is 2. Period. If you put 3 in series...

Batteries that are wired in parallel like that they share a common voltage but different current. So the SOC should be pretty much the...

The BMS should protect indeed at high (or low) cell or pack voltage. There are BMS that stop the charge but allow discharge at high...

"bank" is the group of all batteries connected together. "Battery" is the collection of cells.

Just because that's the only data that's publicly available doesn't mean it's the data you should use. Is it your position that a 12V...

@upnorthandpersonal @svetz below is what I plan to add to the Wiki entry on shading, wanted to make sure we are on the same page before...

Here is how I would approach this, for the simple fact you need a good sized inverter and your cells are 100Ah. I would go with 24v to...

I live in Puerto Rico in the south in front of the beach so I have sun all year. It would be 3 panels in series and 3 in parallel ? And...

I can understand the frustration with computer technology .... I worked with and supported computers most of my career as part of my job...

Avoid those breakers like the plague! I have bought several of these types and they are not capable of handling the the current they...

I would chamfer the existing holes in the bus bars, make sure the top/bottom are flat and call it a day.

Ah! Understand completely. Nothing wrong with running conservative.

I think I found a better solution: Dual alternator with the second alternator setup for 24v with a fancy external regulator...