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  1. xavpil

    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 ....
  2. xavpil

    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)...
  3. xavpil

    Dakota batteries and Victron settings question

    what device or part do I need for this?
  4. xavpil

    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!
  5. xavpil

    Does this schematic look right?

    No. Should there be?
  6. xavpil

    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...
  7. xavpil

    Does this schematic look right?

    I actually did a summary of what I'll be needed
  8. xavpil

    Does this schematic look right?

    I have 2 Dakota Lithium Life04 batteries
  9. xavpil

    Does this schematic look right?

    So if I add Bluetooth device I do NOT need to connect SHunt to CErbo?
  10. xavpil

    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...
  11. xavpil

    "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
  12. xavpil

    "regular" solar system or portable power station?

    Great points!!! You seem pretty knowledgeable. For a 400w panel what Victron MTTP do you recommend?
  13. xavpil

    "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.
  14. xavpil

    "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...
  15. xavpil

    "regular" solar system or portable power station?

    Sorry for the question to be so unclear. I have a sailboat and 1200w of solar panels. I will be living off grid in the bahamas I was going to go the solar-mppt-inverter/chareger-400Ah Lithium LifeSp04 12v Now I am thinking: what about those big power station that can use solar to charge like...
  16. xavpil

    Does this schematic look right?

    Amen!!! Thx
  17. xavpil

    Moved to the right forum (Sailboat : Power stations vs lithium batteries bank)

    Sorry for the question to be so unclear. I have a sailboat and 1200w of solar panels. I will be living off grid in the bahamas I was going to go the solar-mppt-inverter/chareger-400Ah Lithium LifeSp04 12v Now I am thinking: what about those big power station that can use solar to charge like...
  18. xavpil

    Does this schematic look right?

    Thx so much!
  19. xavpil

    Does this schematic look right?

    oh man.... last shot and I'll leave you alone :-)
  20. xavpil

    Does this schematic look right?

    Awesome!! Thx
  21. xavpil

    Does this schematic look right?

    Closer?....
  22. xavpil

    MPPT: which one?

    WOW!!!!! Thx so much.
  23. xavpil

    MPPT: which one?

    sounds good. I don't mind a little extra $ when justified.
  24. xavpil

    MPPT: which one?

    so what do you suggest? (and thx for the input)
  25. xavpil

    Does this schematic look right?

    wow.... thx... What do you think about not using any switch as the recommendation I received previously? Maybe I should have them closer to the batteries?
  26. xavpil

    Does this schematic look right?

    sorry, what do you mean exactly? the switch between panels and MPPT?
  27. xavpil

    Does this schematic look right?

    firs off thx! what do you mean by "same bus bar for batteries"? Isn't it what I have already?
  28. xavpil

    MPPT: which one?

    12v. May I ask how you calculate?
  29. xavpil

    MPPT: which one?

    Hi friends. Trying to pick the right MPPT(s) for my boat, leaving off the grid 2x 400W solar panels Voc 49.1V Isc 10,41 2x400Ah LifeP04 12v I’d like one MPPT per panel, for reduduncy Thx!!!
  30. xavpil

    Does this schematic look right?

    Some people say that if one MPPT goes down at least I am still able to create some energy… I’ll be on a boat, offshore. What do you think
  31. xavpil

    Does this schematic look right?

    Thanks so much for the feedback. I’ll fix as you mentioned
  32. xavpil

    Does this schematic look right?

    For my sailboat, 800 W (2x400w) I don't worry yet about the specs of each item. Thx friends!
  33. xavpil

    Need a single residential solar panel

    thx I'll try to call tomorrow to see if they can advise me for marine / boat usage.
  34. xavpil

    Solar panel brand recommendation for boat

    Hi all. We are moving on our boat in the bahamas and we will rely on solar energy only - planning on getting 800-1200 W. 2 rigid panels will go on an solar arch in the back of the boat and some flexible panels on the Bimini. To keep the thread organized and focused, I just need advice on BRANDS...
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