How to build a LiFePo4 battery bank.
A lot of people dont have any idea how easy it is to build a DIY LiFePo4 12V battery so I'll post a deicent video of how to do it so people can decide for themselves if it is in there capability. ...
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BFL13, wish I had all the answers. I don't.
Heat pads will be controlled with a thermostat relay and powered from the battery.
https://www.mpja.com/Digital-Temperature-Controller-FAHRENHEIT/productinfo/32764+MP/
Thermostat has a display. BMS gives data through the BT app. Worst case the BMS prevents charging and discharge at low temperature.
Generator or solar would provide for heating even if the BMS had cut power. Not sure the solar will work with no battery connected. I don't expect to get in that situation. If it looks like trouble I would adjust as needed.
The 700w generator will put a lot of power in the battery on a 30# cylinder. Shake down cruise will be in Yosemite in two weeks. Only a small chance of getting to freezing. Not all is even connected yet.
The heat pads will be wired in 2 in series for about 60 watts. I have drawn up potential plans for a second thermostat and DPDT relay that would switch all pads to parallel for 240 watts of heat in extreme cold. I will be doing that if I plan to be in your area in winter ;)
Heat pads will be controlled with a thermostat relay and powered from the battery.
https://www.mpja.com/Digital-Temperature-Controller-FAHRENHEIT/productinfo/32764+MP/
Thermostat has a display. BMS gives data through the BT app. Worst case the BMS prevents charging and discharge at low temperature.
Generator or solar would provide for heating even if the BMS had cut power. Not sure the solar will work with no battery connected. I don't expect to get in that situation. If it looks like trouble I would adjust as needed.
The 700w generator will put a lot of power in the battery on a 30# cylinder. Shake down cruise will be in Yosemite in two weeks. Only a small chance of getting to freezing. Not all is even connected yet.
The heat pads will be wired in 2 in series for about 60 watts. I have drawn up potential plans for a second thermostat and DPDT relay that would switch all pads to parallel for 240 watts of heat in extreme cold. I will be doing that if I plan to be in your area in winter ;)
