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    What happen to my Victron smartshunt?

    Raw data looks screwy. How do you have 14.6v and discharging? Maybe algorithm for SOC is just now able to work due to odd raw data. Maybe it is malfunctioning. Can you check raw data with clamp on multimeter?
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    Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 charger question

    we need to know what specific IP22 charger you are using. Provide Victron part number please.
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    Units moderator. There should be a units moderator assigned.

    I'm not volunteering. I have to say that I fairly often view threads and then just close them and move on when the units used are all incorrect. The point isn't to be a stickler and pain the the ass and not help people that don't understand. If someone is asking for help and they have their...
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    Lux off grid - 36" range options

    This is the tropics. Not realistically going to consider a wood burning stove in my contemporary tropical beach house LOL. If I were in Canada or Alaska, then yeah absolutely but I hope to never had to live in such a climate (no offense to those who like it....just my preference. ) Oven use...
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    Lux off grid - 36" range options

    All induction is an option as well, even staying with Thermador brand 36" range. I can see the advantages but for some reason lizard brain/caveman wants to cook with fire. Really modern induction has many advantages. And now that I think about it there is another huge advantage: In our...
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    Lux off grid - 36" range options

    That is exactly what I was seeing as an option with the particular range I asked about. This option makes it interesting giving my situation.
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    Lux off grid - 36" range options

    I'm building a luxury off grid house in Costa Rica. We are getting close to time to pick appliances. This is not a frugal living situation but we do need to be smart about power. The original plan calls for a 36" range which we planned to get in "dual fuel" with gas burners and electric oven...
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    Li battery storage horizontally ok?

    Battle Born also says any orientation at least for their common batteries.
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    Li battery storage horizontally ok?

    Seems that best thing is to go by manufacturer's guidelines on this especially since many offer long warranties. Would make sense to install per their requirements. I know Dakota says they can be "placed in any orientation."
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    What Would You Recommend as an Alternative to this System to Pressurize House's Plumbing?

    Variable speed pump with controller would do it. Still may use a small expansion tank. Or give Peru may have some hills? pump water to a tank high enough to give you correct household pressure by gravity. Your tank would need to be about 100ft above highest fixture in house.
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    Adding Automatic Transfer Switch

    Yes the neutrals need to be separated.
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    Broke terminal bolt on new Victron MPII inverter

    To OP. You are not the first person to have this happen. I wouldn’t immediately blame the torque wrench. Work with your dealer and Victron wil likely make this right.
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    Shore Power Charging Issue trips gfci

    Don’t EG4s have some issue with a neutral-ground bonding screw inside? If there is a permanent N-G bond in inverter it will definitely trip GFCI. The proper way is to use a ground relay that only makes the connection when inverting.
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    Can someone please sell me on Dakota lithium. What am I missing?

    I would hesitate to ever use 12v batteries in series in a 48v application but boats often stick with 12v as many house systems are 12v. The DL+ 280ah or DL+ 560ah would be the most interesting to see reviewed having the best specs and energy density. The 280ah is $8.56/ah. What is considered...
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