wingnut771
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That’s the one I was basing my comments on. Andy has also same results.
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I much prefer scientific studies tbh
Temperature has a big impact on these batteries. 30c or even 40c has a big difference on degregation compared to 20c. Temperature is influenced by ambient as well as how hard they are used in C for discharge and charge. Whether you routinely take it down to 0% is a different discussion and I have seen some scientific papers on that. I have my views and they don't agree with wingnut
Temperature has a big impact on these batteries. 30c or even 40c has a big difference on degregation compared to 20c. Temperature is influenced by ambient as well as how hard they are used in C for discharge and charge. Whether you routinely take it down to 0% is a different discussion and I have seen some scientific papers on that. I have my views and they don't agree with wingnut
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wingnut771
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Are you telling us that calendar aging is a myth?
wingnut771
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Yeah, interesting balancer strategy. Looking forward to balancer test.
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Never said that
wingnut771
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but you don't agree that calendar aging is more relevant than cycling?
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Nope , because aging is going to happen. On top of that is the extra factors such as temperature and cycling. So just basing only on aging is ignoring everything else on top where aging is a constant
wingnut771
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Well it did manage to do something in 2 hours, so prob 3 days to balance, still better than passive balancer. Still want to see what cases support v22.
This is sad
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Pho3nix
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Anyone bought this and can give a review? https://www.sunsynk.org/product/klik
Want to use it on a Deye inverter and it seems if you didn't buy 2 of a battery initially, you'll need to purchase a higher capacity one later unless you use something like the Klik
Want to use it on a Deye inverter and it seems if you didn't buy 2 of a battery initially, you'll need to purchase a higher capacity one later unless you use something like the Klik
ABDurbs
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I am considering changing my current 12v Fivestar 1.2kw inverter for this inverter. I currently have 2 x 100amp Hubble lithium batteries which I will rig in series for 24v, and I will have to add an equalizer. Do you think the Hubble batteries will be fine with the Luxpower 3.6kw ? I can't afford a new 24v lithium battery, so I dont want to waste my money on a new inverter if it's not going work efficiently. Thanks.
TheChamp
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May I ask why you are considering to change to a 24V system, is it for future expansion? Because there is nothing wrong with a 12V system for small loads.
But coming to your Hubble batteries being fine with the Inverter, I cannot guarantee that, they do list Hubble in the battery compatibility list, I am not sure of the exact model of your battery.
Here is the list.
ABDurbs
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I have 2 of the Hubble 100 A series batteries, which apparntly are compatible when wired in series.
I wanted to go with a 24v system because I need to upgrade my office inverter to a pure sine wave inverter, so I could move my current 12v inverter to the office. The difference in price between a new 1.2kw inverter and a 3.6kw is approx R1345 including a balancer, so that would give me the option of a bigger load if I needed it. But, you now have me questioning my thought process
Very seldom have I needed a bigger load, so R1345 toward our full solar system when we move, is probably more sensible.
Thank you, this is exactly why I thought best to ask more experienced people before I spent my money. I am going to order a 1,2kw unit instead.
I wanted to go with a 24v system because I need to upgrade my office inverter to a pure sine wave inverter, so I could move my current 12v inverter to the office. The difference in price between a new 1.2kw inverter and a 3.6kw is approx R1345 including a balancer, so that would give me the option of a bigger load if I needed it. But, you now have me questioning my thought process
Very seldom have I needed a bigger load, so R1345 toward our full solar system when we move, is probably more sensible.Thank you, this is exactly why I thought best to ask more experienced people before I spent my money. I am going to order a 1,2kw unit instead.
TheChamp
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I wanted to suggest that Luxpower also have the 1.5kW unit, nice enough to handle the surges even if your load isn't that big. My favourite thing about the 12V system is the ease of adding batteries.I have 2 of the Hubble 100 A series batteries, which apparntly are compatible when wired in series.
I wanted to go with a 24v system because I need to upgrade my office inverter to a pure sine wave inverter, so I could move my current 12v inverter to the office. The difference in price between a new 1.2kw inverter and a 3.6kw is approx R1345 including a balancer, so that would give me the option of a bigger load if I needed it. But, you now have me questioning my thought process
Thank you, this is exactly why I thought best to ask more experienced people before I spent my money. I am going to order a 1,2kw unit instead.
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ABDurbs
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Thanks, I ordered the 1.5kw a few minutes ago, and I have to agree - the simpler the better
wingnut771
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100A x 24V = 2400W.
It will work but you're limited to 2.4kW load as I assume the 100A BMS will cut out.
I would rather get 2 extra 12V 100A and series 4 batteries with 5kW 48V inverter:
