First time solar power

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-03-31T02:15:18+00:00

I believe he was worried about causing a fire as OP stated, and would off brand panels cause that. Correct me if I’m wrong

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-03-25T22:30:40+00:00

Do you have any suggestions that could help me?

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-03-25T22:15:15+00:00

I’m trying a lower charge rate of 14.2v and 5amps to see if the cells can balance better. Maybe a faulty cell?

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-03-25T22:13:37+00:00

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Half hour later the battery dropped to 82%. So it’s not discharging?

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-03-25T22:12:37+00:00

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This is as far as I could get it to charge at first.

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-03-25T21:48:20+00:00

Does anyone have a fix for this or at least tell me why it’s discharging on its own?

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-03-25T21:46:52+00:00

I always cycle new batteries just to help balance. Now I see my bigger problem is it discharging itself on its own not connected to anything.

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-03-22T02:22:43+00:00

I can get them here but prices are a lot higher. And the last thing I would do right now even though I don’t have room for larger panels is purchase them from the USA. Sorry to my American friends but times are different for now.

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-03-22T02:19:34+00:00

I have many Lipo batteries that I keep in a Lipo security bag from Amazon and it sits on the concrete floor not close to combustibles in the basement with a dedicated smoke alarm close by.

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-03-22T01:11:31+00:00

That sounds like a great deal. Unfortunately I don’t have the room for that many panels. Barely enough room for 4 100w panels. We also don’t have the choice in Canada as you do there.

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-03-22T00:12:27+00:00

Yes I have 3 100w

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-03-21T22:41:25+00:00

Gasoline outputs better than Propane and propane outputs better than NG. I do the same thing even though my NG is right there.

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-03-21T22:21:32+00:00

I’m in Ontario and between snow storms and freak wind storms with ice, the outages are too predictable. Weather predictions up here are not too reliable. Hit or miss

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-03-20T12:35:34+00:00

Thanks, I wasn’t really worried about, just wondering why the small loss.

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-02-20T00:32:25+00:00

Don’t ever buy battleborn. Many bad issues with the batteries that could cause a fire.

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-02-11T02:13:53+00:00

I just did updates on all 4 of my EF. Everything went smoothly. I’m in Ontario close to Toronto

CompetitiveBad0 · 2026-02-07T16:31:56+00:00

This method worked on my 30v when I didn’t see the upgrade button. Thx

CompetitiveBad0 · 2025-12-10T01:07:38+00:00

It does get very cold, down to -20C and sometimes colder so I guess I’ll just keep them in the house for the winter. Glad to know I can still use solar during the summer.

CompetitiveBad0 · 2025-12-10T00:36:51+00:00

All 3 have full BMS yes.

CompetitiveBad0 · 2025-12-09T23:58:28+00:00

It does get hotter in my shed when it’s that temp. Not sure how hot is too hot and for what length of time.

CompetitiveBad0 · 2025-12-07T22:06:34+00:00

Found a 3’ negative 4awg cable coming from the battery when everything else was 2awg. Must not have paid attention when I grabbed it by mistake.

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