CrankyCoder
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Ok. So I figure this is the best place to ask some questions on my little project.
I have a small 12v utility pump. It is 12v 10amp max. This is hooked to my rain barrels. I want to power it via my 18650's. I currently have 289 tested cells 1900mah+. I should hit the 320 goal with in the week.
My initial though is to make a 4s80p battery. I have done some testing already with a 4s5p small pack. I use this wire as fuse wire.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BDB8240/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have a small 12v solar panel setup to charge, again tested on my small pack.
So. Here are my questions.
1. will this fuse wire work ok?
2. Should I charge the whole thing as a 12v pack? or should I look into trying to charge each 3.7v "cell" separately?
3. for the power requirements for this pump, it looks like I need to run some pretty heavy duty awg wire. i am about 15-18 ft from pump to battery. thoughts?
That's all for now. But Im sure i will have more as I progress.
Thanks!
I have a small 12v utility pump. It is 12v 10amp max. This is hooked to my rain barrels. I want to power it via my 18650's. I currently have 289 tested cells 1900mah+. I should hit the 320 goal with in the week.
My initial though is to make a 4s80p battery. I have done some testing already with a 4s5p small pack. I use this wire as fuse wire.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BDB8240/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have a small 12v solar panel setup to charge, again tested on my small pack.
So. Here are my questions.
1. will this fuse wire work ok?
2. Should I charge the whole thing as a 12v pack? or should I look into trying to charge each 3.7v "cell" separately?
3. for the power requirements for this pump, it looks like I need to run some pretty heavy duty awg wire. i am about 15-18 ft from pump to battery. thoughts?
That's all for now. But Im sure i will have more as I progress.
Thanks!