Victron Lithium House Bank

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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @oscar1 I ordered the parts as per my post above. Now the 3 month wait for “winter” to pass…
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  • oscar1oscar1 Member Posts: 804 ✭✭✭
    I may do the same after you. Thx
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 2024
    Got everything wired up temporarily to test. Works great. Now to make up a battery bracket and custom cables. 


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  • oscar1oscar1 Member Posts: 804 ✭✭✭
    what are you using to charger the lithium bank 
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 2024
    @oscar1 I will charge the lithium bank with my existing ProNautic 1240p connected to the Victron Smart BMS 12/200. I will be running the charger on the GEL Preset 2 setting.

    The Smart BMS 12/200 will also charge the lithium house bank with the alternator and solar.
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  • oscar1oscar1 Member Posts: 804 ✭✭✭
    YYZRC said:
    I currently have 3 AGM Group 31s that are toast. They are about 5 years old so not unexpected.

    Has anyone switched to a lithium house bank? If so, what are you running for batteries/charging?
    I am planning to go with lithium battery for my house battery system. Do you have any recommendations for my project after you made your. thx
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 2024
    Great to see you back here @oscar1 - it’s been a while. 

    For what I need, my setup is perfect. It worked flawlessly last summer. I only ran the generator a handful of times for air conditioning at anchor. 


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  • oscar1oscar1 Member Posts: 804 ✭✭✭
    Beautiful job..... like always
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  • rasburyrasbury Member Posts: 8,944 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not knowing crap about batteries...you don't hear much in the news about fires or explosions with lead acid batteries bit always seem to hear on a regular basis someone's house catching fire with these- no concerns?
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not sure. My house is connected to the electrical grid, it doesn’t run on batteries. 
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  • rasburyrasbury Member Posts: 8,944 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, charging them and creating electrical fires...
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 8,065 mod
    Ras - here's my take.  People tend to overstate the fire risk.  

    Done the right way, with the right wiring, charging and circuit protection, it's safe and cost-effective.  Done incorrectly, it can turn out to be a waste of money.  In the absolute worst case, it can introduce some risk, but only if the installer does a lot of things wrong.  

    @YYZRC is a poster boy for doing things the right way.   :)
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The Victron stuff is highly integrated and borderline foolproof. In this case, I believe you get what you pay for. 
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  • rasburyrasbury Member Posts: 8,944 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I guess where I have heard it from is mainly toy devices that catch fire...
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  • PickleRickPickleRick Member Posts: 4,341 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just don't get your lithium batteries from Temu.  
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