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What can I use to separate my LFP Cells and/or line my metal box with to protect my cells ? There are many creative solutions and yet some are downright dangerous (incorrect material for task). The "PROPER" Material for such an application is Epoxied Fiberglass Sheets, specifically, FR-4...

NOTICE: UPDATING November 2022 WIP Good Day everyone, Overview: There is no grid here, no phone lines, cell is so-so (to be polite) so satellite internet is here (not bad actually). I do not have 240VAC, this is a 120V system only. My Solar Panels are mounted separately from my Powerhouse...

Introduction: I posted this into a response and felt that this should have its own thread as a point of clarification. There has been much debate, discusion and even theories, conjecture & postulation. All of this creates confusion due to many perceived points, real or otherwise. This is by...

INTRO: I have debated posting this for a while until I got everything tweaked in and working as best as possible. The End Result is Gobsmackingly Good ! I cannot speak for other SCC and such as each is different & unique in their own ways BUT this may likely be a Good Reference. Civility &...

Good Day Everyone. Based on Another Ongoing Thread (link) I made the choice to pull the trigger on purchasing 16 pieces, 280AH LFP cells from Shenzhen Xuba Electronics via Alibaba. Product Link. The order will be finalised on Monday Feb.03 due to new complications thanks to Murphy's Laws. So...

Good Day everyone, This is a topic that seems to be generally neglected by not being mentioned or even considered in many posts. This is unfortunate because components such as Solar Charger Controllers, Inverter/Chargers need to "know" the precise voltages being dealt with. With Lead Acid /...

Intro: BMS SoC and system SoC readings are always a source of great debate and even great argument(s). This Posting addresses MANY of the issues not considered, nor weighed and delves into the Important MInutia which can & often does create confusion & misunderstandings that result falling into...

I was brought into hospital... I'm in intensive care isolation. Failing lung with severe infection and heart infection & more. I'm COVID CLEAR so in isolation to protect me. From other patients. I am sorry but I not a cell phone person. All my work is on home workstation. I will pop in as...

Good Day folks, I am starting this thread related to the Chargery DCC, so the first post will be a basic "intro". See the following posts for more info. The DC contactor is designed specially to work with the CHARGERY BMS', the following are some features: Bi-directional connection, one...

This is a General Heads Up for all considering to buy new Cells & Battery Assemblies. September 11, 2020. I received word this afternoon from some suppliers that Battery Cell prices are going up by the manufacturers. They are citing the increasing demand for supplies & materials. Apparently...

Good Day Folks, Well here we are in April 2023 and things are changing fast post "Covidus Interruptus" and good things are happening ! Prices stabilizing and even going down in some sectors (not food sadly), new bigger, better & more capable products including BMS'. After converting all of...

Andy from Andy's Garage is calling out Will Prowse, I feel will needs to Address this, ASAP and let the Fun Begin. ;-)

Hey everyone, Will just cut a new video review... what else can be said, watch. (y)(y)for Will ! Love it, Will Reads the Manual again.. hehehe, dang shunt !

Good Day Folks ! Note: I have no affiliation with Chargery whatsoever, I'm just a customer sharing info in the best interest to help others. I purchased a Chargery BMS8T a month or so ago as a replacement BMS for my ShunBin pack. Post showing installation on ShunBin Pack The installation has...

This is being changed from another Posting to THIS Thread. Some slightly more detail will be added to the 1st-3 posts are reserved for that. This is not for Argument, Debate & the usual Petty Nattering/Bickering, Thank You. JUST the FACTS ! Luyuan Technologies is a Privately Family Owned &...

Hello everyone, I am a recent member to this Forum and have noticed very little knowledge about a certain product line of Inverter/Chargers, namely Samlex who has been in the business quite a long time. They produce quality equipment and can actually save a LOT of hassle & problems encountered...

Good Day Folks, I thought I should pop in this update for anyone interested in Midnite Solar products. They have been working on Inverter/Chargers and other products and these new items are just coming available now and some of it is Game Changing for many applications. New DIY Series Solar...

EDIT OCTOBER 2020 ! WARNING !!! ShunBin IS A RIP OFF ! The sell "Advertise 24V/400AH" What they sent was 24V/350AH with USED / ABUSED 175AH cells. I did not update this previously on Page 1, because I thought people would look through the thread. Now I learned some are not. PLEASE...

Good Day Folks, I am posting this in ADVANCE as I have been fielding questions in PM and figured I should share what's happening and answer the Q's for everyone, so I thought a small information update is due for the membership here. When the New Manuals etc are posted, I will update the...

Tesla’s shift to LFP cells for Megapack batteries heralds an energy storage revolution BySimon Alvarez Posted on May 4, 2021 Canaccord Genuity analyst Jed Dorsheimer recently noted that Tesla has shifted to cobalt-free lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for its flagship energy storage...

I came across this on a another forum I belong to and had to share it... Absolutely HILLARIOUS but be warned, it uses some offensive language for those with tender little ears....

I just wanted to post a Big Thank You to @Will Prowse for setting up watermarks on the images. As some are aware, I have made and use several graphic images and shared that with folks here. I must say I was surprised to see my stuff "out there" (well not really) but others using & taking...

Good Day @Will Prowse , Recently some questions have been posted to me that would make for a really Good Video & Guide regarding interconnecting "Rack Style" battery packs. We see several variations with their connectors, to busbars or "daisy chained" cabling and so on... Interestingly...

I came across this article and felt it would be worthy of sharing as some of our membership are Apartment Bound and looking for ideas & solutions that may work for them. Apartment Buildings and their manager's have their rules and what not, so if allowed or not is up to them, but they would...

Introductory Post for BesTech BMS and electronics. I had previously considered these for my systems because of the advanced features, functions and capabilities. The price point is fairly good but I chose to go with Chargery BMS. The Chargery's are fine but when you start to get into several...

Growatt is a fairly large concern and many here have seen the MPP products and similar Growatt products. The following article is a good read for those who do not know about Growatt. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/07/02/smart-is-the-name-of-the-game/

Good Day folks, I am now very seriously looking at these JK BMS' (common rebrands in title) after watching several review vids (Good Job Andy BTW) and doing my own digging into them. Ref to Andy's 1st vid that caught my eye on these. Can't help but love the Exhuberance. Small backstory: I...

Hello everyone, I have NO ASSOCIATION with USRIOT whatsoever, I am just an end user. In several of my posts I have provided links to a product family from USRIOT which can take RS232/RS485 and convert it to Ethernet so that the data can be accessed by applications & software such as Node-Red...