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    Dakota batteries and Victron settings question

    oh ok. I do have a DC to DC but my electrician lost the "switch", the green insert H/L switch ....
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    Battery not getting charged

    Hi all My starter, windlass and bow thruster batteries (regular 12 V) are not getting charged properly. I have 2x 400w solar 2 Victron mppt 2x 200Ah Dakota lithium Multiplus inverter charger DC to DC charger What’s happening: When engine running my ENGINE BATTERY ( name shown on my dashboard)...
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    Dakota batteries and Victron settings question

    what device or part do I need for this?
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    Dakota batteries and Victron settings question

    Hi all. I am wondering how people set up the preferences in the MPPT and BMV712 as far as Charged voltage Absorption voltage Float I have 2 Dakota 200Ah 12v Thx all!
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    Does this schematic look right?

    No. Should there be?
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    Sailboat solar equipment list Feedback plz?

    Here's what I am buying for my boat: 1200 W (2x400w and 2x200) solar set up on my boat. 2x 400Ah Dakotam Lithium LifeSp04 Battery 12v 4x MPPT Victron 100/30 1x INVERTER / CHARGER Victron Multiplus C 12/2000/80-50 120V DC to AC inverter and charger. 1x Victron Energy Cerbo-S GX for System...
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    Does this schematic look right?

    I actually did a summary of what I'll be needed
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    Does this schematic look right?

    I have 2 Dakota Lithium Life04 batteries
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    Does this schematic look right?

    So if I add Bluetooth device I do NOT need to connect SHunt to CErbo?
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    Does this schematic look right?

    not sure if you were looking at the updated file I posted two replies up…. Replying to Maikail. If I understand correctly: . Removed Digitial Multi Control panel . Add BMS - where does it go? QUESTIONS: My batteries don’t have Bluetooth. What would you use? When I add Bluetooth, will I still...
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    "regular" solar system or portable power station?

    Very great point. It is also easier harder to DIY repair where a victory system is all open and all parts accessible and visible
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    "regular" solar system or portable power station?

    Great points!!! You seem pretty knowledgeable. For a 400w panel what Victron MTTP do you recommend?
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    "regular" solar system or portable power station?

    I bought the batteries, I am just putting the puzzle together to get the solar energy to the batteries.
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    "regular" solar system or portable power station?

    what I meant by regular is connecting the solar panels to MPPTs, then Inverter/charger, BMS, B2B and lithium batteries. A lot of parts to buy and many opportunities to mess up. The EcoFlow seems a great option. I just wonder why nobody in the liveaboard world talks about it. Everybody is putting...
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