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Forum: Lithium Power Systems 29-09-2023, 07:16
Replies: 51
Views: 5,991
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Remove the alternator - crazy idea?

Seems like a good approach for now. Once they're cooked you can upgrade as needed...;-)
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 29-09-2023, 06:40
Replies: 51
Views: 5,991
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Remove the alternator - crazy idea?

The vast majority of the LFP installations we've done or seen UPGRADE the alternator, along with adding a smart regulator that communicates with the battery system.

Most often, the whole idea of...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-08-2022, 06:43
Replies: 42
Views: 5,923
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Balmar alternator fire

The only real way to put an alternator in to flaming mode is to have it open-circuited from the load (batteries). That's almost certainly what happened (have seen it before). And the fact that no...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-06-2022, 13:30
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Solbian All-in-One

Hi Folks,

The Solbian AiO panels are great for simple installations, as they can be connected directly to the batteries. However, the AiO integrated controllers are not programmable, and the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-01-2021, 13:59
Replies: 60
Views: 8,326
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: FireFly Battery Notes II

Sure! Btw, it's a good idea to have voltage temperature compensation from ambient temps near the batteries. So that in warmer ambient temps the voltage is cut back some. Firefly says it's ok for...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-01-2021, 09:58
Replies: 60
Views: 8,326
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: FireFly Battery Notes II

It's fairly universal for all battery mfgs to recommend a limit in charging current. Pitfalls of charging too fast can be overheating, excessive gassing, the increasing chances of internal...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-01-2021, 09:56
Replies: 60
Views: 8,326
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: FireFly Battery Notes II

From the Firefly manual:

"Max Charge Current: The max recommended continuous charge rate is 0.5C but 1C can be tolerated for sporadic charge sessions. Frequently charging at 1C will negatively...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-11-2020, 05:40
Replies: 59
Views: 19,544
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Why are flexible solar panels catching fire?

Although those were cheap panels, they do have an excuse to not honor any warranty due to the installation over the bars.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-11-2020, 05:38
Replies: 59
Views: 19,544
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Why are flexible solar panels catching fire?

You are correct, in the case of 3+ panels in a series string (2+ can backfeed into the wiring for a 3rd panel). However as I understand it, this fusing only protects the wiring up to any particular...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-11-2020, 03:53
Replies: 59
Views: 19,544
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Why are flexible solar panels catching fire?

You're talking about internal panel wiring, not about external fusing. And this is why higher grade panels have several built in bypass diodes to prevent back feeding not only from additional panels...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-11-2020, 03:14
Replies: 59
Views: 19,544
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Why are flexible solar panels catching fire?

Interesting. Can you provide an explanation of how the fuse will blow?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-11-2020, 02:59
Replies: 59
Views: 19,544
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Why are flexible solar panels catching fire?

The fuse will never blow. The only power source on the panel side of the controller is the panel. The most current it will ever produce is when it's functioning properly.

Really shouldn't...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-11-2020, 13:04
Replies: 59
Views: 19,544
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Why are flexible solar panels catching fire?

With those cheap 100W panels, there are no built-in bypass diodes to limit the flow of current into bad and/or cracked cells. However in defense of the panel it's obvious that the cells were...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-11-2020, 16:23
Replies: 89
Views: 18,635
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Balmar 614 vs Li battery BMS cutout

Li3 isn't doing much in the way of small batteries anymore. Some are shown on the website however they aren't made except for volume orders. However, the new GTX12V315A-E2107-CS200 (315Ah x 12.8V)...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-11-2020, 15:04
Replies: 89
Views: 18,635
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Balmar 614 vs Li battery BMS cutout

Do the Li3 Batteries communicate with the Wakespeed via Canbus or some other bus to disconnect the Alterator Filed?

Yes. The Li3 BMS and the Wakespeed speak the same CANbus (RV-C). And in...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-11-2020, 09:38
Replies: 89
Views: 18,635
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Balmar 614 vs Li battery BMS cutout

IMHO, different horses for different courses. With lower current charging sources, and/or smaller alternators, the Battleborn may work fine. A Sterling APD might save the alternator in a cutoff. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-11-2020, 07:58
Replies: 89
Views: 18,635
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Balmar 614 vs Li battery BMS cutout

Nowadays we use the Wakespeed AP500 (programmable loading curve based on rpm, and programmable engine load limit for engines with CANbus data output) or WS500 (also very capable), networked to the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-08-2020, 05:44
Replies: 48
Views: 9,657
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Is there a Firefly battery source in Australia

I think that Cameron (see above) is looking at the other markets along with marine.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-08-2020, 08:56
Replies: 48
Views: 9,657
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Is there a Firefly battery source in Australia

Hi Hank & Cameron,

Just got Cameron's PM, we'll get in communication and will update here as things develop. Thanks!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-08-2020, 06:06
Replies: 48
Views: 9,657
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Is there a Firefly battery source in Australia

Sure! Send us a PM, or simply contact us via the website.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-08-2020, 05:00
Replies: 48
Views: 9,657
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Is there a Firefly battery source in Australia

Hi James,

We are STILL waiting for an Oz based dealer to pull the trigger and sell some Firefly batteries to those who have been waiting for them (in many cases, for a very long time). Perhaps...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-07-2020, 04:43
Replies: 48
Views: 9,657
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Is there a Firefly battery source in Australia

You're in good hands then!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-07-2020, 03:38
Replies: 48
Views: 9,657
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Is there a Firefly battery source in Australia

Let us know how we can help.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 03-07-2020, 07:42
Replies: 100
Views: 55,022
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Celebrity Sailors--Who would you have liked to Sail with

Good choice! I did some regattas on Santana and a friend of mine got married on the boat on SF Bay. Magical boat, and to sail on with Bogart would have been great.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 03-07-2020, 07:18
Replies: 100
Views: 55,022
Posted By OceanPlanet
Re: Celebrity Sailors--Who would you have liked to Sail with

Great thread. I'm lucky enough to have sailed with some of the esteemed names mentioned. Back in my West Coast days I raced again Stan Honey often, however I don't think we actually ever sailed...
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