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Hello, Before I purchase wires and cables for my project, I would like to confirm that my calculations are correct. My plan is to build a 24V 100ah LifePO4 battery bank. It will be used to charge my power tool batteries, lawn mower, drills, etc. Below is the Voltage Drop Index (VDI)...

Just recently used the IBOSAD hydraulic crimper, model YQK-300 blue. Purchased it to crimp lugs for 2-AWG and 6-AWG wires. Unfortunately, the die marked as 2-AWG is not quite the correct size. The lug was a little loose after the crimp. Used a smaller die but it created wings. Beware when...

Hello, Just finished wiring my 24v 105ah battery. When I connected the bms balance wires, I did not see the light on the bluetooth dongle come on. The phone app also just shows 'searching for devices'. 1. Is there a way to troubleshoot this? 2. How do I know if the BMS is working...

Hello, just got lucky that nothing burned down but I wanted to check the amps on my system because the BMS is not showing the charge amps only discharge. So what I did is put my multi-meter probes in the input side screws and as soon as I touched the meter positive probe to the positive screw...

Hello again, Now that I have my Overkill Solar BMS app working, which setting do I change for the battery to start charging. I was clicking on something on the app and the Charging arrows flickered for about a second. The Discharge indicator was working when I had something plugged in. I...

What does Will Prowse do with the batteries post tear down review? Are they available for sale?

Repurposing this IKEA Knarrevik to be my battery case. Cut the legs to the length needed and drilled some new holes. Used the top from a broken Monster power center surge protector as the base plate. I just bent one end to fit. The width was just about right for what I needed. There will...