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    EG4 6000ex reads much lower voltage than batteries?

    Why would the EG4 all of a sudden start reading .31 volts lower than the actual? This is a problem as the actual charging results have been .31 higher than the batteries max recommended amount. Note: As the bank is comprised of (12) 12v 220ah units wired in 3 series sets of 4 batteries, making...
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    Genset autostart using key fob?

    Didn't find a previous post specific to this. Have a genset that has a remote start key fob. To activate, you press the Start button twice to start, and a separate Off button to turn off (single press). On the generator itself, you must press the Start button twice to start it as well, once to...
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    EG4 6000ex-48 beeps when connect pv?

    Went to connect a set of panels to it for the first time, and get a repeating beep on the EG4 all in one, but no fault code. Its just 4 x 380 watt in series. 181v at 9.41 amps. Way below the 500vdc max. Everything is in palarity is correct. I my try skipping the combiner box, but thought I'd ask...
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    Replaced RV LA with Lifepo4, and AC not working as it should.

    Never mind....got it. I'm just dumb... ?
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    Head scratcher...RV install

    Picked up on Wills recommendation video a TimeUSB 220ah 12.8v lifepo4 battery The plan is to just replace the house battery with this unit. But, it appears the BMS has a different plan. When I connect it to the existing batteries location, the voltage drops to 0, and you can hear the BMS...
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    Yeah. Polarity does matter. Read the instructions first...

    Title says it all. Blow up about a foot from my face. Don't ALL red wires go on top? ?
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    Can you rename devices in Charge pro 2.0?

    I installed 3 mppt CC's which use Chargepro 2.0 to config. Problem is they all have the same device name in the list of devices within Chargepro, which is not only annoying but difficult to config the CC's. First time using it, so hoping there is a solution here. Thanks.
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    Less than the power company challenge!

    Well, we met the new neighbors today. They seem like really great people. We only spoke briefly, but planned a little get together for another day. They had noticed all the solar at my place and seemed intrigued, especially after they got a quote from the power company to get power where they...
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    iCharger x8

    Bought to analyze the batteries I purchased. Used maybe twice after that. Granddaughter lost the XT-60 cable that came with it. Normal screen scuffs from moving it around the bench. $80.00 and PayPal is fine. I'll cover shipping. CONUS only please.
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    1100w from 1000w inverter....for 16 hours.

    I purchased this 1000w Inverter off Amazon for testing my BYD packs. At 1000w they stated in the instructions to limit continuous use at 70% (700w). So, obviously, I completely ignored that. I ran 3 load test on the system using this inverter. 748w for 46 hours 868w for 38 hours 1100w for 16...
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    Resetting Drok Ammeter's counter

    Any of you have this Drok unit? Did not come with instruction....
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    Byd 24v paralleling cells of my packs. How to...

    I have 10 of these packs and would like to parallel the cells together to mitigate the cell drift they experience at the top end of charging. David Poz did a video on how to do it with these packs but did not show the cells in detail. Any help on which cells to connect together would be great...
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    Sourcing this JST connector

    This 13pin JST, inside the BYD bms thingy gives me the voltages for all the cells. If I can find the female that fits it, I can use it for monitoring functions. It's 13 pin, and is 25.4 mm in length. Any help will save me a lot of splicing and soldering...
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    Question on JST-XH

    I want to assemble my own 8s JST-XH balance and extension cables. I've ordered the crimp tool, and sourced the end terminals. However, Im not sure which size crimp ends that go on the wires, that then go into the terminals is. Any help on size/type and a US source for them would be great!
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    These BYD 3-4kw for $295 are a great price. But any good?

    I'd seen a lot of post and vids on these last year. Both good and issues with advertised power vs not so much... But I am considering getting 10-12 of these. I spoke with one of the reps and they are between 3-4kw, guaranteed.no bad cells and a big plus is they're only a few hours from me. I...
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    Active cell balancer...that works?

    Hi all! I'm looking for an active balancer that's proven works. Minimum 1.2amp to 2amp per cell. As I'll need 12, price is also a factor. Any ideas?
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    Low voltage before generator charging.

    My setup allows for low voltage gen auto start. At what voltage do you start charging from genset on your lifepo4's? Currently I've been starting it at 25.8. To soon?
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    Epever Triron wont keep settings

    I have 3 of these units, all with the same config. But, one of them won't keep MY settings for lifepo4, max charge of 28v (100% charged), and equalization time of 1 minute (can set to 0 unfortunately). Keeps reverting to the default of 29v, with equalization of 120 min. I tried both, modifying...
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    Whats your boost?

    I'm not completely confident on my boost duration time for my lifepo4's. What I Have -8 x 8S 60ah 24v giving 280ah usable -Morning average starting voltage is 26.2 to 26.4 -Upper limit set point is 28v -Current boost is set at 28v for 120 minutes -Float is 26.4 -No equalization - Use 3 Epever...
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    Refrigerator opinions and options please

    Currently have in our off grid cabin for the last 5 years a Dometic 12cf unit. Propane only as it draws a LOT of power on electric mode. I feel we have enough solar and battery now to go full electric. The DC units cost/size are pretty much a non starter and trying to stay more "big box off the...
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    Whats the deal with Energy Usage ratings?

    While looking at new refrigerators online Im coming across 2 ratings of kwh/year. One for the US and another for Canada with differing values (Canada's always being lower). I know its what/how they test but which is why I plan to just go with the higher number but just curious is all.
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    Digital Inverter fridge

    Ive been using a Dometic RM1350 propane/electric fridge for the last 4 years. Its been a great fridge, but have enough lofepo4 battery in place to upgrade. I'm looking for a inverter type but not even Google can find it apparently. I can read about ALL the great wonders of such an amazing...
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    Lifepo4 Prismatics - diagnostics

    Ive been aquiring a lot of cells, 8 at a time (8s 24v). As I want to be sure I'm getting what I paid for, I purchased a CBA IV battery analyser. However, I would like to be able to charge/test individual cells on occasion. Does anyone use or know of a charger that can do individual 3.2v lifepo4...
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    Warm lifepo4 batteries vs cold batteies avail power

    Recently (before cold snap) my batteries were around 80f average. Since the move to another cabinet with heat from tank heater pads and temps dropped with an average temp of 41f in the cabinet my power (voltage drop) has been huge. Charged to 27.2v most days, which would stablize to 26.6 with...
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    Epever Triron BT setup

    Having issues getting this thing working. Anyone have good instructions for it? Need to config for lifepo4's and apparently you have to do it via the software. Can't find a pin to connect BT either.....frustrating.
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    SOC Chart for Lifepo4

    Had a good SOC Chart for my sealed setup hanging on the wall next to the battery monitor for reference. Been looking for something similar to it but haven't been able to find one. I know it's not the same due to the fast drop towards the end but is there something you use that works?
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    Epever Triron and cold temp solar disconnect

    In another another thread the OP brought up low temp disconnect, which lead off to a much larger low volatge train and not using Victron battery protect. But, what cought my attention was someone (sorry, I forgot who) mentioned that the Epever Triron series will cut off during a low temp...
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    Adding remote on/off to inverter - Help

    My inverters switch has 3 settings. 2 "ON" positions, On (Power Save Mode), and just On (no power save), and then "OFF". The remote I got has +/- in, +/- out for 2 wires. So I ran the On (no power save) and Off wires into the IN side of the switch and ran new wires from the Out side of the...
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    Warm-up time before charging again?

    If I find that my lifepo4's are below freezing, say high 20's low 30's, and I get the room to say 75-80F, how long before I should consider safe before charging again?
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    Wiring advice

    I picked up a set of heating pads from Amazon for my batteries. They have a built in thermostat to turn on at 45f and off at 68f. Only 2 wires red/black going in. I want to connect an LED light to it that will come on when its ON and goes out when its OFF. Not sure how to accomplish this with...
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    Daly BMS Temp Protection?

    The Daly BMS (model DL8S) feature set stipulates "temperature protection" but no details of any kind. I hate to assume anything, considering the cost of my bank, but does this device actually prevent charging should temps fall to clpse to freezing? Or does this mean high temp protection of...
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    Cool Device to charge Lifepo4 from generater

    Like many that have converted to Lifepo4 and still use there existing inverter charger (or an inverter with no charger) and only able to select a charge profile such as Gell or AGM (no lifepo4 option) there is a company called Progressive Dynamics here in the USA that makes a device marketed to...
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    Mixing lifepo4 capacities

    In a nutshell. I have a bunch of new 60ah. But as I need 8s I'm 2 short for another set of 8. I only go to 30 dod on and only charge to 90%. So would adding 2 50ah to the 6 60ah be a problem? FYI they will have a Daly BMS.
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    Source for Lofepo4 60ah cells?

    Upgrading the system and looking for more. The ones I have (40) were sourced local and thats all he had.
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    Absorbtion time lifepo4 bank

    Will has said 14.2v for absorbtion. My MPPT(s) also have the ability to set the Absorbtion Time as well. Currently I have it set for 45 min (I must set a time) but not sure about that. The system is 300ah 8s5p (24v). Charge rate is .2C.
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