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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-27-2019, 04:46 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Here's a screenshot of the first four days of...

Here's a screenshot of the first four days of solar charging. The Victron app is just like their gear, high quality. The app is simple, easy to use, and relatively intuitive. And the charge...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-24-2019, 07:58 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
System level testing has started... ...

System level testing has started...

Currently generating a "staggering" ~650 watts... :smile:
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-20-2019, 05:19 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Over the weekend I did some work toward...

Over the weekend I did some work toward ruggedizing the pack for life on the bus. I removed the previously installed threaded rod and ran larger rod from end to end with spacers in between the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-12-2019, 11:18 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
I finished wiring the panels this weekend. Once...

I finished wiring the panels this weekend. Once I install the fuses we should be ready to go live (from the topside at least). The extra ground wire run to the outside of the fuse box is for...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-05-2019, 05:10 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Adding another: 6) Bolting solar panels...

Adding another:

6) Bolting solar panels together - In the interest of adding strength and reducing the risk of TFOB, I am bolting the ends of the solar panels together, with larger nuts as...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-05-2019, 07:02 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Should read "...couldn't find a combiner that fit...

Should read "...couldn't find a combiner that fit my needs..."

Correct link to DIY combiner box is here (https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f49/diy-combiner-box-27858.html#post337890).
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-05-2019, 04:42 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Still working on securing the panels/decking. I...

Still working on securing the panels/decking. I could find a combiner box that fit my needs so I chose to go with a DIY combiner box. Details here...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-29-2019, 10:34 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
I would be interested in the details about the...

I would be interested in the details about the skoolie you mention above. I have seen panels "secured" with bungy cords...

The front of my rack will have an air dam built into the decking.

...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-28-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
My thoughts...? I'm against it. I think it's...

My thoughts...? I'm against it. I think it's important that stuff does not come ripping off one's bus. :smile:
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-27-2019, 07:20 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Here is a pic of a "between panel" fastener ...

Here is a pic of a "between panel" fastener
https://photos.smugmug.com/1986-Gillig-Phantom-Skoolie/GIllig-Phantom-Electric/i-tHBNKpP/0/57231c4d/X4/IMG_20191027_113904526-X4.jpg

And here is how I...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-26-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Thanks guys. For what its worth, and...

Thanks guys.

For what its worth, and although I've previously posted, the 8 panels are (325w) Hyundai HiS-S325TI, info here...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-26-2019, 05:50 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Today a friend and I put the solar panels on the...

Today a friend and I put the solar panels on the roof. Once they were on the roof, the friend left to watch the Ohio State game and I started securing the panels to the racks.
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-08-2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Hopefully in the next few weeks I will finally be...

Hopefully in the next few weeks I will finally be ready to pull my solar panels out of the storage bay and get them on the roof where they belong. Then the spray foam, then it will be time to move...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-07-2018, 06:49 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Based on your questions, it sounds like your...

Based on your questions, it sounds like your intuitive understanding is spot on. The optimum setup is for the BMS to monitor single cells, as in a 12S BMS would monitor a single 12S battery pack. ...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-07-2018, 05:21 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Those BMS units are fantastic, and I strongly...

Those BMS units are fantastic, and I strongly recommend them for your Volt batteries. I recently ordered a 5th BMS and BT dongle to keep as a spare. I have had no problems with the 4 units I am...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-31-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Nice... I wonder how many folks will "get" your...

Nice... I wonder how many folks will "get" your comment.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-31-2018, 10:34 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
So... November will mark six months that the...

So... November will mark six months that the battery pack has been operational in the garage. I am still not pushing the pack very hard; still just running the garage fridge, occasional power tools...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-03-2018, 02:34 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Oops, you are right. The panel configuration...

Oops, you are right. The panel configuration will be 2S4P, and yes, each of the four strings will have a 30A fuse. Otherwise, it looks okay? Thanks again for your help Joe.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-02-2018, 11:30 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Below is a diagram of my proposed solar in /...

Below is a diagram of my proposed solar in / battery out setup. If any of our resident solar SMEs (subject matter experts) are willing to take a look at it and provide some feedback it would be...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-25-2018, 07:01 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
I wanted to post a quick update on the battery...

I wanted to post a quick update on the battery pack. Today marks 6 weeks that the system has been up and running in the garage under admittedly light use... I run the garage fridge fulltime with it...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-18-2018, 08:37 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Yeah, for sure Posi's are nice pieces of gear. ...

Yeah, for sure Posi's are nice pieces of gear. Funny you mention them wrt motorcycles. I've used them frequently for motorcycles, they are very secure; few years ago I replaced an old glass fuse...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-14-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
I finally got the battery pack completed today. ...

I finally got the battery pack completed today. I moved it to the garage (it was on the kitchen island...), and finished building and connecting cables. All eight batteries are connected and...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-13-2018, 05:22 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
I would say that two primary factors have added...

I would say that two primary factors have added layers of complexity to my battery build:

1) The configuration of the Gen2 Chevy Volt battery pack - Gen1 Volt packs come with a combination of 24V...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-12-2018, 07:40 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Today I wired up all eight batteries four BMS's,...

Today I wired up all eight batteries four BMS's, and "tested" them out without the inverter. The BMS BT and phone app are pretty nice, and all BMS's are wired correctly and appear to be working as...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-10-2018, 04:29 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,764
Posted By ComfortEagle
Thank you for the encouraging words. My other...

Thank you for the encouraging words. My other three BMSs showed up yesterday. If I can clear off some space on the garage work bench I hope to wire everything up this weekend (no solar) and do a...
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