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@JaneCrane79 been curious about this exact setup — do you find the 30A output sufficient given the Fogstar Drift's charge acceptance rate?
Sparky Hiker in DC-DC Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 2
Really useful thread this. @12VNerd makes me curious what you were about to say about inter-cell connections — hoping you finish that thought because loose bus bars or undertorqued terminal...
Dizzy75 in Batteries & BMS 2 months ago thumb_up 6
@CarolWatson replied: Good shout from @Lee1968 and @Paddy there. One thing I'd add — have you checked your PowerAssist settings in VE.Config?
Carol Watson in Inverters & Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 9
Chopper72 | 847 posts @JaneCrane79 nice setup! One thing worth mentioning if you haven't already sorted it — make sure you've got the engine detection configured properly in the VictronConnect...
Chopper72 in DC-DC Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 3
EmmaButler | 847 posts @ROW_OffGrid I've been running 14.2V absorption with a fairly short absorption time — around 20 minutes — on a similar Fogstar setup and it's been solid.
Emma Butler in DC-DC Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 7
Picked up a 200Ah lithium (EVE cells, 4S) build off eBay a couple of months back and fitted a JK BMS — the 200A active balancer version.
Tom in Batteries & BMS 2 months ago
@MidlandsNomad one thing worth mentioning that I don't think the others have touched on yet — the Orion-Tr Smart's Bluetooth integration pairs really nicely with the Victron ecosystem if you ever...
Van Mark in DC-DC Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 9
DownsOffGrid | 634 posts @JimChapman74 One thing nobody's mentioned yet - how's your panel orientation?
Downs OffGrid in General Chat 2 months ago thumb_up 3
@Davo2 Daly units have come on leaps and bounds — been running one on my motorhome build for 18 months without a hiccup.
ExFirefighter42 in General Chat 2 months ago thumb_up 8
@JubileeClipHero5 this is basically my exact situation — I run a shepherd's hut setup with a 2.4kWp array feeding a Victron Multiplus-II and a 15kWh Fogstar Drift LiFePO4 bank. EV charging off it...
Sprinter Project in Off-Grid Cabins 2 months ago thumb_up 4
@EdKelly Following on from what @QG_Marine was hinting at — thermal mass differences between cells can really exaggerate cold-weather imbalance.
Ed Kelly in Batteries & BMS 2 months ago thumb_up 6
Really common with Daly units in my experience. Worth checking what your actual charge current limit is set to in the BMS software — the default from Daly is often far more conservative than the...
WrongFuse99 in Batteries & BMS 2 months ago thumb_up 3
@AshDawn curious timing on this post — I'm currently trying to figure out the exact same thing for my motorhome build.
Muddy Maker in DC-DC Chargers 2 months ago
@DougPearce one thing nobody's mentioned yet — BMS provenance. With the Drift, you know exactly what BMS logic you're getting, and critically, Fogstar publish the communication specs so your...
DriftGal in On a Budget 2 months ago thumb_up 8
Currently running a 200Ah Fogstar Drift LiFePO4 in my static caravan, fed by 400W of panels on the roof.
Jenny Cole in Q&A 2 months ago thumb_up 6
WillHall | ⚡ 312 posts | South Wales @NotAnElectrician48 worth adding to what others have said — the 50% DoD rule isn't just about capacity, it's genuinely about longevity.
Will Hall in Q&A 2 months ago thumb_up 3
Running mine at 14.2V absorption and 13.5V float in the tiny house rig — Fogstar's own docs say 14.6V max but I've kept it conservative and the Victron BMS integration keeps everything from...
Watt Sue in Motorhome & Campervan 2 months ago thumb_up 4
Lisa1978 | 📍 West Midlands | ⛵ Narrowboat owner Hamish, I'd honestly say 200W will struggle once you factor in that compressor fridge — mine draws around 4-5 amps continuously, which adds up...
Lisa in Marine & Boat 2 months ago thumb_up 4
PanelTina | 847 posts @ShaunJohnson Welcome to the forum! Sounds like a tidy little setup you've got there.
Panel Tina in Q&A 2 months ago thumb_up 5
Good points all round. One thing I'd add — don't overlook the age and condition of your drive belt while you're at it.
DuctTapeDave60 in DC-DC Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 5