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  1. Davetv1423

    12volt Lipo4 Batts in Parallel - Discussion with Redodo - Correct?

    yep but FYI- " We do not recommend connecting batteries of different capacities for use together. I am sorry to say that we do not offer a warranty for battery damage caused by connecting batteries of different capacities together." Sophia
  2. Davetv1423

    12volt Lipo4 Batts in Parallel - Discussion with Redodo - Correct?

    Check this out. I found a used 230ah Lipo4 battery being sold directly from Redodo and they're telling me to not wire it with any other 12-volt batteries. My understanding is the BMS will do its job regardless (not that we want to build a bank "relying solely on said BMS" but it still should be...
  3. Davetv1423

    Working Backwards A good idea? (from Charging to SCC to Batt to Load)...?

    is this considered "an eco" BMS? - its $140...
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    Working Backwards A good idea? (from Charging to SCC to Batt to Load)...?

    good points - thx. The load is just a 12vot fridge/freezer (50watts) and a 1500 watt inverter to run a dorm fridge, wifi router, 1 22" tv, 1 computer and some fans.
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    Working Backwards A good idea? (from Charging to SCC to Batt to Load)...?

    Anyone ever work Backwards from The Charging Tools to the Solar to the MPPT to buying a Battery >? In an RV Setup here - I have a brand new AC charging system that will trickle to max out at 50amps I have an MPPT Solar Charge Controler/MPPT that maxes out at 40 amp EPEVER Tracer (100v max). I...
  6. Davetv1423

    DIY Issue: 100' run Double Cables Now Volts Dropped - Suggestions?

    updated - voltage is good - amps/watts are low - see pics System is: -4 6volt 235/ah batteries (series-parallel) -4 panels (2 are can solar / 2 are trin) both are close to 250 watts and 32 volts with 8.9amps optimal (they are used) -90' of 12-2 Outdoor wire / 1st i ran 1 string and got great...
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    DIY Issue: 100' run Double Cables Now Volts Dropped - Suggestions?

    Here is 1st video showing the entire system - (most of it). 2nd vid will cover full daylight testing -
  8. Davetv1423

    BMS Basics 4 100AH 200AH 4 & 8 Battery Setups

    12v since i have an older system / smaller system but most is being replaced but 2 solar panels on the RV - dont know what they are...
  9. Davetv1423

    BMS Basics 4 100AH 200AH 4 & 8 Battery Setups

    Since i have a system im adding too I'm thinking its better to stick with 12 volts... However, reading more - i see it's not suggested to tie more than 6 Lipo4 batteries together in parallel...? Considering weight, battery area, and its outside (will build a custom HDPE box to hold them/sealed...
  10. Davetv1423

    BMS Basics 4 100AH 200AH 4 & 8 Battery Setups

    Follow up Question Common Port vs Seperate Port? Also AssUming since i am buying 120 ah Cells - i need an 120a BMS...
  11. Davetv1423

    BMS Basics 4 100AH 200AH 4 & 8 Battery Setups

    forgot to mention "Cells" not batteries above - looking at the aluminum (blue) cells on Aliexpress - So i need a BMS of 8s - if i'm running the 400 ah example above Or a 4s BMS with only 4 "cells" at 200ah each.. :) Thanks!
  12. Davetv1423

    Who has experience with (blue) aluminum cells in a mobile system?

    Nice -why did you choose such a small Amp Hour Battery Setup? -price? -size? Did that affect your BMS choice, Solar Charge Controler and also Convert Size?
  13. Davetv1423

    BMS Basics 4 100AH 200AH 4 & 8 Battery Setups

    Hello Cany anyone chime in here on the (short answer:) for a BMS Setup... -Does it matter that i have 100 amp hr batteries vs. 200 amp hr batteries? -The Numbers on the BMS stand for how many batteries the BMS can handle correct? (4s - means 4 "terminals/4 batteries) - right? I haven't seen...
  14. Davetv1423

    Who has experience with (blue) aluminum cells in a mobile system?

    i keep reading about the Structural Worry about these blue aluminum cells - for mobile use -is this really an issue? i once drove my class C from inside Sebring Raceway over their bridge, thru dirt, grass, gravel and uneven concrete over 1hr home leaving a bottle of water 80% filled on my...
  15. Davetv1423

    100 ah vs 200 ah setup vs 12v or 24volt systems for RV>...?

    WOW - this forum is amazing! Thanks Guys... I should have been more specific about end goals. I'm looking at getting batteries from AliExpress (the blue ones) as the cab-cell prices have gone thru the roof... As you guys know these bats come in 100ah, 120, 200ah and i havent see any videos...
  16. Davetv1423

    100 ah vs 200 ah setup vs 12v or 24volt systems for RV>...?

    Looking at getting some 200ah batteries for my RV Setup- Thinking of 8 cells (splitting 4 in parallel and then series the two sets for 24volts)... Will want to run a small dorm room fridge 120v, interior lights, elec water heater when needed, and several days of TV, Routers, PC's, and also...
  17. Davetv1423

    Lifepo4 Battery Bank Wired to All RV Plugs (edited title)

    Hello all Dave in Stuart. FL here...Will, great video's! Does anyone know if there is a thread here about wiring a Lipfo4 battery bank to an RV so all plugs runoff that bank? My main concerns are matching the RV AC/DC "item" (i don't even know what that's called) as i am planning to get 4 200ah...
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