Can I Mix Different Types of Batteries for Expansion?
I'm looking for some guidance on how to properly expand my battery capacity. Currently, I have a setup with 5kWh of 48V LiFePO4 batteries. Is it possible to…
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How to Revive My Dead 24V LiFePO4 Batteries?
I accidentally let my 24v LiFePO4 batteries discharge all the way down to 0 volts, and now they won't charge. I've been advised to use a DC power…
Do I Need to Fuse Each Battery in My 12V Battery Bank?
Hey everyone! I'm setting up a battery bank with four 100ah LiFePO4 batteries connected in parallel to some bus bars. I'm questioning whether I need to fuse each…
Can I Use a VATRER LiFePO4 Battery with My Victron Setup?
I'm planning to swap out my aging 660 Ah AGM battery bank, which gives about 3.25 kWh of usable energy, for a VATRER 12.8 V 460 Ah LiFePO4…
How Do I Properly Connect My Solar Charge Controller with LiFePO4 Batteries?
I've been researching solar charge controllers, particularly for my LiFePO4 battery setup. I understand that the standard guideline is to connect the battery before hooking up any solar…
Is $3000 a Good Price for 15kWh LiFePO4 Battery Storage?
Hey folks, I'm in the process of setting up a budget solar system using some panels I salvaged from a dumpster (they were flooded but actually work!). I'm…
How Can I Power My Peltier Cooler Backpack with a Battery?
I'm looking to use a peltier cooler backpack that typically plugs into a car's 12V cigarette lighter socket, but I want to be able to power it using…
Can I Charge My LiFePO4 Battery While Using an Inverter?
I have a 100Ah LiFePO4 battery hooked up to a 2000W continuous duty inverter that runs a 7.2 high-efficiency freezer and a Hisense 4.4 mini fridge. I'm not…
Can I Mix Different Sized Lithium Batteries in My Campervan?
I recently upgraded my campervan setup with a 300ah LifePO4 battery, moving away from AGMs. I'm curious if I can add other batteries in the future—specifically, do I…
How Efficient Are LiFePO4 Batteries? What Can We Expect in Terms of Energy Recovery?
I'm curious about the battery efficiency of LiFePO4 batteries. If I put in 100 units of energy, how much should I realistically expect to get back? I've seen…
What Regulator Can I Use for My 800W Solar Panels and LiFePO4 Batteries?
I'm trying to find a regulator for my 800W solar panel setup that can output 14.6V at 50 amps specifically for charging my LiFePO4 batteries. I've looked through…
Struggling with Victron MPPT: Need Insights
I've set up a Victron Solar Charge Controller 150/35 on my camper, connecting it to two 200-watt solar panels and a 12-volt Lifepo4 battery. Initially, the panels were…
Why is My LiFePO4 Battery Charging at Only 1-2A Instead of 50A?
I've set up my inverter to charge at 50A, but when I measure with a clamp meter, it only shows around 1 to 2A. My inverter indicates that…
Why Are My Charge Controllers Sending High Voltage to My Batteries?
Hey everyone! I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to solar, but I've been trying to educate myself and troubleshoot an issue I'm facing. I initially…
Battery Capacity Concerns After Depletion
I've accidentally drained my 48V LiFePO4 battery multiple times, and I recently noticed its capacity decreased from 100Ah to 93.8Ah. Since I'm still learning about battery management, I…
Struggling to Charge My LiFePO4 Battery Past 26.3V - Help!
I'm really frustrated trying to get my LiFePO4 battery string to charge past 26.3 volts. I've successfully charged each of my 12V batteries (six in total, set up…
Is It Okay to Add a New LiFePO4 Battery with an Older One?
I'm looking for some advice about adding a new LiFePO4 battery to my existing one. I bought a ZOOMS 200Ah Plus battery in 2023, and it's been working…
Looking for Passthrough Inverter Options for Solar in My RV
I'm setting up a solar-powered LifePO4 system in my 5th wheel RV and planning on going with a 24-volt setup. Since my camper is older and not designed…
How Can I Top Balance My LiFePO4 Batteries Efficiently While Off-Grid?
I've been trying to top balance my LiFePO4 battery pack for a few months now, but since I live in a mobile setup without grid power, my window…