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I found a 2.3kW solar panel system for sale locally. Eight 290W panels, 2500W 48v pure sine wave inverter, mppt charge controller, wires, breakers, combiner box, and racks to mount everything. Price is $700. Seems like a steal, but I could be wrong.

I'm charging my 800ah 12v LifePo4 battery bank with a Powermax 55a, 3-stage charger. The charger is integrated into a power center (30-55LK). When I energize the charger, it delivers 44-47a to the batteries (measured by Victron Smart Shunt). Unfortunately, it hums pretty loudly, and then...

I'm sure this is a total beginner question, but I'd like to clarify my understanding. I have a Victron 100/50 SCC charging a 12v LPF battery bank. I set the rotary switch to position 7, which should output 14.2V. I isolated the batteries with a switch and hooked up the panels. Before...

I have a Powermax 30-55lk from a previous power system that used lead acid batteries. I'd like to use it with my new system that has lithium batteries. It claims to be lithium compatible. The documentation is very limited, but it seems that it has two charging options: 3-stage or fixed...

I had planned to run a full 12v system in my van, but after quite a bit of feedback, I've decided to upsize to 24v for peace of mind. I have the following: 6x 100W solar panels (wiring in 3s2p) Victron 100/50 solar charge controller 4x AmpereTime 12v 200ah Lithium batteries (wiring in 2s2p)...

Are the Jupiter-branded cables from Harbor Freight pure copper or copper-clad aluminum? The packaging suggests pure copper. Just looking for the actual answer please, not people griping about Harbor Freight. Thanks!

My battery bank consists of four 12v 200ah Ampere Time batteries with 100a built in BMS. I plan to wire them in 2p2s configuration for a 24v battery bank. If I understand correctly, that configuration creates two 12v 400ah batteries, which are then combined for the 24v system. Could I connect...

I had originally planned to go with a 12v system in my van. After some feedback, I'm now thinking about stepping up to 24v to safely use my 3000W inverter. I have 4x Ampere Time 12v 200ah batteries with 100a BMS on each. I also have a Victron 100/50 MPPT solar charge controller and two Renogy...

I've finally gotten the components for my van solar power system, and now I'm working on getting everything connected. Here's what I have: Four 200ah 12v LifePO4 batteries Six 100w 12v solar panels 3000w 12v inverter Victron Blue Solar 100/50 MPPT solar charge controller Renogy 40a 12v DC-DC...

I just received four Ampere Time 200ah 12v batteries (the ones with 100a BMS). On all four, the bottom of the case seems to be rounded, where they won't sit flat without wobbling. Is this normal for these batteries, or should I be worried about swollen cells? Thanks!

I'm very interested in using the Renogy DCC50S as a simple solution for solar and alternator charging. It is capable of handling up to 660W of solar, but Will recommends 400W in his schematics, due to the low voltage limit (<25v) and the inability of MC4 connectors to handle over 30a. My...

I've got a 12v battery system (4x200ah 12v batteries in parallel). I'm planning to purchase 6x100watt 12v solar panels to wire in series pairs, and then parallel to generate 300watts at 24v. If my math is correct, this should produce roughly 12.5a at 24v. If I pick up a 20a MPPT charge...

I'm building a van solar power system. I'm looking at Ampere Time 200ah 12v batteries. I plan to use three or four of these wired for a 600-800ah 12v setup with a 3,000 Watt inverter. I plan on running an AC unit, 12v fridge, convection cooktop, and convection oven. I also plan on adding a...