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Our SolarMax inverter has been a solid performer for many years, however it is almost at the end of it's life. The external casing has begun leaking when it rains, and I fear it wont be long and the water will get to something vital. So rather than wait I want to get ahead of the game, so am...

Greetings, Been a while since I've posted... I have 10 x Mitsubishi LEV50 cell packs available. Each pack contains 8 x LEV50 cells, with the packs having a nominal voltage of 32 volts DC. Originally purchased these cells as a pack removed from a running low mileage 2015 Mitsubishi Miev vehicle...

Greetings, Been a while since posting. I want to use 2 x LEV50 cells to power an outdoor project, and want to use a BMS to manage the cell charging via a solar panel. Each LEV50 cell is about 3.75 volts, so the combined serial voltage will be around 8 volts. A BMS like Batrium is overkill for 2...

My question relates to battery config design and BMS design, so I figured posting inmy build thread would save multiple posts... guess I was wrong Anyway, rather than rewriting the whole post... would appreciate advice or guidance from those of you familar with battery setups andBatrium BMS on...

My question relates to battery config design and BMS design, so I figured posting inmy build thread would save multiple posts... guess I was wrong :P Anyway, rather than rewriting the whole post... would appreciate advice or guidance from those of you familar with Batrium BMS on the question...

I was inspired by Adam Savage's 'first order tool retrieve-ability' to create a basic work benchtool storage unit. Developed the basic design and put it together from some scrap wood, which looked pretty dull but was practical and would do the job. I asked myfour year old daughterwhat she...

Hi Folks, This question has probably been asked before, but here goes. I have an existing SolarMax grid tied inverter, and I've always used the MaxMonitoring App on my phone and tablet to monitor the statistics of the inverter. It appears the folks at SolarMaxare retiring the MaxMonitoring app...

Hi Folks, Wasn't sure where to post so I am posting in here. My problem... Turning on my split system air conditioning unit via infrared (like you would using the manufacturer supplied remote control) with input from outdoor (and indoor if needed)temperature readings/sensors. Here's the...

Found this video whilst on YouTube. Scary situation and worth noting from a safety perspectiveif you are considering using Tesla batteries, or probably any battery of this type/chemistry. They mentionthermal runaway, so would be interested if there are those of you thatknowmore about it?

Hi Folks, Am seriously looking at purchasing some of these Langir DC circuit breakers, but was wondering if any of you had exposure to them? They look eerily similar to the Noark DC breakers, and may even be made in the same factory? Here's the link to the item I am looking at purchasing...

I managed to obtain a box containing approximately 35 piecesof slotted duct 25mm x 30mm and 2 meters long. I paid a pretty reasonable price, so am willing to share these around to members of this forum in Australiafor cost. Here's a picture of the slotted duct... If you are interested...

Hi Folks, My wife, daughter, and I will be travelling to Europe over the summer period next year (2019)... to escape the Australian winter :) We are planning on spending 2 - 3 months with friends in Stuttgart Germany as our base and travelling to other countries. After that we will be...

Hello, I am looking for some help/advice on setting up my EV-Peak A8 charger to charge an 8S lithium battery pack. Here's the spec sheet for the LEV40 batteries I will be using (please note the spec sheet is for LEV50batteries but the batteries I am using will be LEV40 batteries - only...

Hi Folks, I have this battery isolation switch/coupling that I harvested from my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV battery pack. It is used to isolate the battery pack when it is removed from the vehicle.I have no use for it, but it may be able to be used by someone on the forum. If you are interested...

The story so far... My previous thread on this topicwas shut down due to some passionate discussion by posters.A situation I am seeking to avoid this time around :angel: I am seeking to gain your experience andknowledge, that can help me install my solar system. So whilst I appreciate robust...

I have question or two...Stay with me, it takes a bit of explaining. In the beginning I originally planned to have the solar panels mounted on the roof of my home Data Center (a.k.a man cave). But reality has set in and I've realised the roof area of the home data center wont be big enough to...

With minimal rooftop room I have been pondering other options for supplementing power generation. We have more than enough wind, so I figured that might be a complementary source of power. I have been looking at several vertical axis wind generators, including those with magnetic levitation. I...

I have been sourcing several LEV40 and LEV50 battery packs from Mitsubishi vehicle's for my own use.Recently I have been asked by several Australianmembers if they could purchase the LEV40 & LEV50 batteries. The types of packs available andprices often vary, so the prices for the individual...

Looking for some product advice from those of you on this site that have purchased amagnifying desk lamp (like photo). Have been looking to buy one for a while, but not sure what are the best brands, features,etc. Would appreciate any advice, including the most beneficial features i.e...

My battery and charging is all designed to be 48 volts, but I will need to step the voltage down to 12 and 24 volts DC for some ancillary devices. I can buy a step down power supply of eBay for individual voltages, but was wondering if anyone has seen a step down power supply that can out...