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Itinerant1 wrote:
*Elite-GBS 500ah 12v lithium batteries package
EMS Sense Board(s)
1- EMS CPU with Custom RV Programming
1- CPU Harness Cable
1- 500 Amp 50mv Shunt
2- 400 Amp Solenoids, high efficiency coil
1- 7” TFT LCD Video Display
1- Video Extension Cable
1- lot Fuses, Fuse holder, Switches, Connectors
1- System Control Panel, Wiring Diagram, Photos, Manuals, Safety Information
*8 CTI 160 watt panels_ 2 in series, 4 sets parallel (flat mounted) to junction box
*Magnum PT100 controller
*Magnum 3012 hybrid inverter with ME-ARC 50
*100amp AC sub panel - everything in the 5th wheel except the water heater is running through the inverter.
*10/2, 8/2, 6/2 wire, 3/0 cable
*Manual trip 48v DC breakers - 50a (solar in), 120a (solar out)
The 2 display (this was using microwave, fridge, misc item), 7" display showing battery info/ 20 cells info
you seem extremely knowledgable, and also willing to help. would it be too much for me to ask you what you would recommend as a whole setup? if you crunch the numbers, I use roughly 30% in 12 hours of 144ah, which is 86ah/day give or take. that is also with what I'm currently using, some of which will change.
I have the panels, 850w worth of 12v, and need everything else. at this point I am truly unsure of one particular part, if I need it or not. naturally, an inverter will give me 120v from 12v, but how do I get 12v from 12v? sounds stupid, but I don't know where id hardwire my 12v devices to. of course, victron, magnum, or battle born can tell me this but I am currently sitting in a hospice room all week, not about to call these places here.
I think I put together a decent build, but haven't had the time to call viltron or battle born to ask them what they think. id need the batteries, and less AH is fine if I have that much more control and information. id LOVE to see the health of each cell, and I know viltron batteries do this. the price difference is substantial though, 950 for the battle born and 1250 for the equivalent (AH) Victron. but, each victron has individual cell monitoring for Temp and voltage, and are also prismatic cells vs cylindrical(BB).
it may be worth the trade off, yes? since I might be spending the next 10 years in this motorhome until I buy a home.
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