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  • Post in thread: Minimalist system parts

    I feel like there no factor for poor weather. I think you should consider at least 4 days of battery with no charge to ensure you are online for the majority of the time.
  • Post in thread: Renogy

    I second that renogy customer support is absolutely rubbish. I also would not purchase from them again purely on this factor. (FYI - and there renogy rover Li 40 controller is $hithouse as well).
  • Post in thread: Daly internal settings

    Hi all is anyone feeling like educating me? I have a Daly bms, but the manuals don’t explain the settings and exactly what they do / affect. I can’t find anything else in the forums similar. I’d just like to develop a deeper understanding of my system for future knowledge and would appreciate...
  • Post in thread: What’s better 100ah or 200ah cells.

    Thanks. Just found this thread. Shipping costs are the gotchas to here.
  • Post in thread: Does anyone need premium Li-ion battery to DIY your solar system?

    I'd be interested as well in what raw cells Peter could supply and what the costs would be.
  • Post in thread: Need Help/Advice

    This has been such a great thread to follow. I was going to ask Steve why he though another scc wasn’t necessary, but you’ve answer that for me solar queen. I’m voting for going 24v and a new inverter. It really seems like the installer missed some basics here. Send him an email with a link...
  • Post in thread: Is my set up safe?

    Thats a fantastic idea. we waste so much van water on showers!
  • Post in thread: Does anyone need premium Li-ion battery to DIY your solar system?

    Thanks. and to answer your previous logistics thoughts. Most here accept there is a shipping cost and build it into their calculations. Quality and value is the foremost priority for many.
  • Post in thread: Is my set up safe?

    are you suggesting something like https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TYPE-3-Stud-oil-strainer-cover-size-Stainless-Steel-M6-M8-x-21-N0144781SS-/362001987818 directly onto the battery, and having the fuse holder hanging off it?
  • Post in thread: Need Help/Advice

    Ill answer question 3 and 4. 3. 24V inverter & midnite 250. Midnite can charge 62amps at 24v each. So if you had 2 of them you'd be producing 124amps total. 124ax24v = 2976w. So you would be using all of your panels power. The inverter size it totally up to you. It depends how much power the...
  • Post in thread: Is there a guide to scc settings

    Hi all I’m looking for (but can’t find) a good guide to understanding scc settings. i.e. high voltage disconnect Charge limit voltage Equalise charge voltage Boost charge voltage Float voltage Boost charge return Over disc return volt Low voltage alarm Over disconnect volt Etc etc I’d like...
  • Post in thread: My First lifepo4 diy battery pack

    Im keen on people suggestions on the best 8 cell, 12v layouts to wire up the bank in.
  • Post in thread: Well I almost burnt the house down. Time to ask for some help....

    @GeorgeV7 thanks for sharing this scared experience. It’s a great wake up call and learning for us noobs. Let us know how you go and what bms you grab
  • Post in thread: Off-grid 25Kw Solar / 30Kw Battery / 10Kw wind turbine system - Please Help!

    Opps. Any idea who I am thinking off
  • Post in thread: Rv setup - will inverter run the battery charger?

    Update I really missed the obvious in the all in one Install. problem is solved byshore power - direct to all in 1 - charger. all in one - switchboard. It does it bypassing automatically and everything will work. Also means no live power to the external plug (very good point). been and...
  • Post in thread: Renogy

    I did prove it to them, and my support got escalated, proved it to them, who passed me to the Asia pacific region sales support, who didn’t accept it and escalated it back to tech support. In the end I just gave up. I had a battery monitor showing the amps, and a clamp meter confirming it, verse...
  • Post in thread: Daly smart bms turns itself off

    your spot on. i just need the driver and software (which i think i has) to make it all work. I am trying it all again now :) thanks again. ill let everyone know how it goes.
  • Post in thread: Do 2 x 100Ah LIFEPO4 Batteries in parallel give double the discharge rate of 1 x 100Ah?

    They pull equally from each battery so that’s why it doubles and the bms isn’t an issue. Per bobs post just check the cables and connectors are the correct rating for 200amp.
  • Post in thread: This could be interesting

    Yet the aus government knocked back The 4th telco merge because they didn’t trust that Huawei equipment was ‘in Australia’s best interests’ due to perceived backdoors built into the code allowing remote exploits. Everything comes with a price tag, sometimes cheap is not what it seems.
  • Post in thread: EVE 280ah stripped terminal

    Gold, thankyou!
  • Post in thread: This could be interesting

    Not sure if this helps now. I asked them after I asked you, they sent me a link i couldnt find elsewhere. They have both wireless and wired controllers. Here an example (i was only after 2500w). https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000785699268.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.11.5ecd300aAp76p9 the...
  • Post in thread: Daly smart bms turns itself off

    Connections are all right and double checked. this only happens at the end of a hot day, not I. The morning too. Seems to be heat related.
  • Post in thread: Sparking/popping cell terminal. 24v 8s Lifepo4

    Ah Cool, i follow now. How do you ensure a good connection between the busbar and battery, do you use any kind of lubrication to ensure a better electrical connection? are you using stainless stud washer and nuts
  • Post in thread: 12V 60A DC to DC Battery Charger

    Hey not sure how useful this is, it I prefer instant gas hot water, we use a gas over, gas grill, gas cooktops. I try to run a 12v van except for the necessary 240v (aus) appliances like laptops. Gas is great!
  • Post in thread: Diagram check please

    thanks DZl I didn’t show the bms for simplicity. It’s a Daly 300amp. Bit of a beast, bigger than I expected. I think a breakers replacing the 2 60amps Fuses is a great idea. I’ll lease the fuse though and the battery isolator. Prefer this setup for the critical high Amps load.
  • Post in thread: RV 12v water pump noise and seperation

    They are sureflo pumps. The pressure switch is always triggering but it’s by design, I just wanted to isolate it from the lights.
  • Post in thread: Off-grid 25Kw Solar / 30Kw Battery / 10Kw wind turbine system - Please Help!

    Really... that’s sweet. I also have a backup generator even in the caravan. My advise is to work out your loads and what you want to store etc. but be okay with the idea that if you run a gamer story one of twice a month to recharge the batteries that’s a okay. May be the difference between...
  • Post in thread: What’s better 100ah or 200ah cells.

    That is very cheap! I just converted to aud. 8 cells would be $1300 aud delivered. For 560! Wow sounds too good to be true! :)
  • Post in thread: Xuba Electronics: DEAL - 280AH LiFePo4 cells. Purchase & Review

    Same Amy, Same Product, Same customer service. Atleast, so she says :)
  • Post in thread: 600 watt 12v kit available?

    i havdnt seen the diagram, but now i have. That is wired in 2 strings, of 3 panels in series. the voc will be around 63v. and will be fine for the rover. (which was your original question). The only thing Id suggest is using different brackets. I use a bracket on my caravan which just glues...
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