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    Mixing Lithium Batteries

    Appreciate the info, just kicking around some ideas and wasn't sure if there'd be an issue. I had thought that if they were real close in capacity that it shouldn't be an issue. Thanks again.
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    Mixing Lithium Batteries

    I have a 12V system in my trailer with 2 - 306ah batteries wired in parallel that I built myself. They work great. I was thinking about adding another 300ah battery and again connect in parallel. This battery would be store bought such as a LiTime or something similar. Would this cause any...
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    Not sure how to set up BMS and charger for new build of CATL 306ah

    We'll give that a shot and see what happens. Thanks for the help!
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    Not sure how to set up BMS and charger for new build of CATL 306ah

    The app is the JK BMS app. I have two batteries but am charging them for the first time individually, not connected to anything else. The JK app said they were at 68%, 210ah, when I started, now are showing 100% and 306ah The Victron charger said it was at 28.4 amps when the JK app was showing...
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    Not sure how to set up BMS and charger for new build of CATL 306ah

    Have 306ah batteries built in new EEL battery boxes with JK-BMS JK_B1A8S20P. Downloaded app have been charging with Victron IP22 30A charger for 24 hours. App says batteries are fully charged however charger is still on bulk charge. App says battery is at 13.46v cell average is 3.365. I'm a...
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    JK BMS Password, don't have one to start

    Thank you very much!!! That worked!
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    JK BMS Password, don't have one to start

    Putting my new battery cells together in an EEL battery box. Downloaded the JK BMS app and it asks for a password. There was absolutely no instructions or paperwork of any kind in the box. It shows what I'm assuming is my BMS on the app, when I click on it it asks for a password that I don't...
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    New Li Time battery put on charger overnight and voltage dropped

    Almost forgot, I did connect my NOCO Genius 5 overnight and same results, battery is at 12.88/89 volts. So I'll do the discharge, re-charge and see what happens.
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    New Li Time battery put on charger overnight and voltage dropped

    Thanks everyone for the feedback. I'll try discharging it, running a couple of diesel heaters, and then re-charge and see what happens. Really appreciate everyones help!
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    New Li Time battery put on charger overnight and voltage dropped

    I also have a NOCO charger, I'll give that a try and see what happens. Thanks for the input.
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    New Li Time battery put on charger overnight and voltage dropped

    I just purchased 2 - 100ah Li Time batteries. I checked them both upon receipt and they were both at 13.11V. I put them, one at a time, on a Victron IP22 12/30 charger, set it to Li ion, left it on there for about 12 hours and the voltage dropped from 13.11 to 12.88, why? Did I do something wrong?
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    Rookie solar battery question, connecting 12v batteries of different ah size in parallel

    I have two 100ah lithium batteries and am getting two 300ah lithium batteries, can I connect them all in parallel? Just looking to avoid potential issues. My system outside of the batteries is capable of handling the increased power, wire and fuses are all rated for the increase. I oversized...
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    HQST non-responsive??? Phone number???

    Thanks for the response. Believe it or not the panels showed up today. I guess they just waited until I complained. It's still frustrating that there is no effective way of communicating with them.
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    HQST non-responsive??? Phone number???

    Ordered a 400 watt solar kit from HQST. Received the controller and the wire, bracket, misc parts, however no solar panels. Sent them an email, crickets. One would think that since they are owned by Renogy and you can talk to Renogy you could talk to them as well. I haven't been able to find a...
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