Recent content by Brucey

Apparently it means the ignition of flammable gases may happen inside the plastic insulating cover but won't propagate beyond it, so those right angle clips may be to hold it in place while that's happening, whereas the non ignition protected one goes flying off and then a larger fuel vapor...

The Chinese panels are already shipped thru/via other south east Asian countries and then onwards to the US to get around existing tariffs. I don't think anyone is doing the same for LFP cells so they may go up, but keep in mind cell prices continue to drop.

I'm more concerned about his fuse holder setup. What is the backer they are attached to? I've also seen mention that "Victron recommends this fuse". Well, yes, but you also have to look at how they are installed. When you compare with a Victron megafuse holder:

Yes, Batrium would recommend a contactor per string. In the OPs case he chose to use one single contactor, beyond the seven mega fuses.

Was looking at Gobel pricing and looks like you could get the raw cells for 72 14kWh batteries for less than $63k excluding shipping. But at that qty I'm sure they'd prob throw in free shipping on a container.

Victrons have a switch: on/off/charger only.

For such a small inverter I doubt you'll trip any battery BMS. I don't need to precharge my Victron 48/1200.

https://diysolarforum.com/threads/another-cell-compression-thread-this-time-about-foam.16537/#post-201963

I think there was a thread somewhere where it was found that st gobain had a compliant foam available that was specifically used in EV battery packs. Various thicknesses etc. Minimum order was in the $200 range or soemthing?

It's at a high state of charge when differences will be most apparent.

14kWh for $1264, not bad.

This is a big Delta. Is this a recently built battery?

Yes but that's not a problem for a Victron SCC. It won't be damaged if there's no battery connected.

3d printing is fine and dandy but liquid metal!

Yeah up in the Nordic countries you need to build a box for the experience you get for free walking out the door.