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  1. SolarCanadian

    Temperature Pop switch solar panel side

    It was an interesting comment on the recent torture test video (lithium phosphate battery) in the heat (would love to see one in the cold weather for torture test.) interesting comment a guy used a pop switch on the solar side to stop charging below freezing ? I’m wondering if anybody has any...
  2. SolarCanadian

    best batteries for cold weather in 2023

    Great question I was getting all excited to finally upgrade to lithium after some funds became available but I live in cold temperatures so it’s just easier sticking with AGM marine rv I guess. I think RenoGy has a 100/200 amp hour self-heating battery but they’re pricey, and who knows how well...
  3. SolarCanadian

    Anybody use GEN 2 / 3 Prius Hybrid Battery for Solar?

    Yes I have a lot of them from the prius's i own and fixing the batteries / buying up packs from scrappers as they become available ...
  4. SolarCanadian

    Anybody use GEN 2 / 3 Prius Hybrid Battery for Solar?

    Just wondering if anyone uses an old hybrid battery for solar (or some of the cells) ? ... i think a 24 volt configuration would be best - and what kind of charge controller you would use for the nimh chemistry.... ? Can i get away with just using a lead acid or lithium profile as they are...
  5. SolarCanadian

    36v Solar Controller to charge some Prius cells for my ebike

    Hey Gang, just want to float an idea thats been in my head.... I want to use some gen2/3 Prius cells for my ebike in 36v. I think they are 7.2V floating voltage, max 8.2 --- was wondering if i put 5 in series if that would make an ok ebike battery... also what kind of voltage my panels would...
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