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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-05-2015, 05:55
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

The HPBMS is my insurance policy. I did not turn off shunt balancing because my system never gets to that voltage... HVC cuts me off at 14.2V but I also never even get there...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-02-2014, 17:19
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

High & Low Voltage Disconnect Levels
HVC = 14.2V
LVC = 11.6V

EMERGENCY Bank Disconnect
High = 15V / 3.75VPC
Low = 10.4 / 2.6VPC
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-02-2014, 17:03
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

This is drift directly compared to a known calibrated instrument taken via A/B readings....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-02-2014, 15:45
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

The HP BMS is alarming at 14.2V and is also HVC'ing at 14.2V because you simply do not need nor want to charge any higher than that. It is trying to tell you something and is specifically designed...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-02-2014, 10:45
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

That is a great goal! I would love to as well but I only have so much time in a day. I have at least started bookmarking my posts here for future reference.

I do plan to begin working on a series...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-02-2014, 09:56
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

David,

Please read what I wrote carefully.

I do like this site, I do post here but I will not take the time/waste my time to post highly detailed multi-thousand word, image filled posts on-how...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-02-2014, 06:09
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

Significantly easier to cut the B+ to the regulator when using a regualtor like the Balmar MC-614.

This reg will also protect your alternator from cooking with alt temp sensing and nearly every...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-02-2014, 14:25
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

Stu,

I think David understands where I am coming from, even if he disagrees with it. Not a big deal in the whole scheme.

I will continue to help but I have my limitations. This is not a huge...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-02-2014, 13:21
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

Because spelling is a SMALL portion of what keeping a post with that much detail accurate, entails. Things change, specs change, products get discontinued, etc. etc. etc... Not allowing a post like...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-02-2014, 11:49
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

Wow here we go again....


I am truly sorry people are offended by this. I apologize if it offended anyone's senses and I was just trying to be HONEST and open about my feelings on this subject......
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-02-2014, 10:10
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

Excellent point Charlie, I forgot to mention that one....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-02-2014, 19:01
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

Consider that with this type of BMS it almost always an all or nothing cut. You go out on low voltage you lose everything even the ability to charge. You go out on high voltage and you also lose...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-02-2014, 18:28
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

The BCM will only boosts voltage thus you set your charger for the lowest voltage bank you need to charge. In my case the Li bank charges with a custom setting at 13.8V. The BCM boosts the voltage to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-02-2014, 13:28
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

Guys,

You may not be getting the answers you want because some of us believe you either:

A) Do your homework, study, read the white papers, research the products, design your system, draw a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-02-2014, 08:36
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

You just quoted it.....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-02-2014, 07:09
Replies: 155
Views: 33,546
Posted By Maine Sail
Re: LiFePo4 for DUMMIES

Most of this has been posted here at CF already... I know I have given specifics for setting up a Balmar regulator and solar settings. I suspect this thread is moving slow because many of us have...
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