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Bummer! It looks like: (i) the strap(s) have crushed the end cell(s), (ii) caused by lack of end plates to spread the load. The cardboard was not sufficient. Also, I suspect that the hooks and the ratchet mechanisms will eventually pierce the thin blue plastic wrap and/or the thin aluminum...

Overkill Return policy for BMS https://overkillsolar.com/fullfillment-and-returns/ My Overkill BMS manual says:

Just like hard dope.

In Indiana, the County tax assessor would likely notice any stuff outside when they do the annual walk around. Then the assessor would notify code enforcement. IMHO, the real motive behind building permits is to let the assessor know of the existence of the taxable asset so that the assets can...

Here is a guy who does a good job of documenting how much heat reduction and the corresponding increase in amp output he achieved for the Victron Dc-DC charger by running a fan powered by the input side of by the unit. The fan only runs when his vehicle is running. Ducting made a noticeable...

Me thinks you should not use this one:

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:

My working assumption is that the Great Reset will, in fact, be implemented with the effect that EVERYTHING, if available at all, will be rationed and thus in extreme short supply, and that the world powers that be will create a new digital currency where ALL existing currencies after the...

If it were me, I would measure the voltage drop across each connection. Excessive voltage drop = excessive heat build up.

What is an artisan camper? I googled it and get a lot of cooking hits, like pork cracklins.

I hated fortran and punch cards!

The manual for the Victron MPPT 100/50 says:

I can relate to your joy. (y) Are you inclined to learn how your electrical system works?

Update: I successfully pulled the JST connector out of the socket. It took quite a bit of force, I did not pull on the wires themselves. I only gripped the plastic connector.

My Raspberry Pi 4 B running as a Cerbo GX. Except I have spent waaaay too many hours fumbling around figuring it out and how to add more stuff to it. I hate Terminal commands! :)

To me, a 105 amp alternator sounds fairly small. The rule of thumb is not to draw more than 70% of the alternator’s rated power (in your case 74Ah) to avoid overheating the alternator and burning out the diodes. I suggest that you use a clamp on DC meter, start the vehicle, and record the Ah...

My Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/50 charge controller does not monitor the battery state of charge. However, it will show how many Ah the charger itself is providing to the battery.

How about short circuiting a panel by connecting the pos and neg wires to each other. Then use a clamp ammeter to clamp around one wire to read the amps flowing.

Vulgarity is the feeble attempt of a feeble mind to make a feeble point.

Not to my knowledge. As for me personally, if I had to buy an off the shelf battery, the SOK is the only off the shelf battery I would buy. I would buy from https://www.currentconnected.com

Air conditioned golf carts ... Prices start as low as $15K... LOL!

Halleluiah! I got my two 12v 280Ah batteries paralleled, with both batteries reporting good data to my Rpi Venus. Below is a photo of my home page, where data from Batt 1 Shunt and Batt 1 BMS are reported. Below shows my devices (note both Shunts and both BMS's are shown). My two Smart...

I use one of these Ink Birds to control my freezer for use as a refrigerator when I have shore power. I am very happy with it. https://inkbird.com/products/temperature-controller-itc-308

IMHO there is a 50/50 chance "she" is a "he". IMHO there is a 100% chance that Barry is, and has been, an active sodomite, including while living inside the White House.

Maybe Tanuki is a Marine and of German heritage to boot ... they always look pissed off ... just sayin. :ROFLMAO:

"No Joke" :)

Do you plan on mounting the T fuse in a holder made for that purpose?

XPS insulation like Owens Corning and Johns Mansfield have a maximum service temperature of 165 degrees F, whereas the Polyiso has a maximum service temperature of 600 degrees F. When I insulated my aluminum cargo trailer, I wanted to use the XPS but chose the Polyiso because, in direct sun...

My understanding is that few prebuilt batteries have any "compression". Rather, they just tape the cells together or use foam between the cell and outer case to hold the cells "securely" in place. Consequently, if you are happy with that level of prebuilt "compression", no need to worry about...