I - LOVE - how you go right straight to the point. No chitchatting or useless going around, not over-complicating things or over simplifying either. Good job!
Thank you for your post. Clear, exact and easily understood covering the why's and why nots. Many helpful videos on TH-cam but they're not all 100 on info for beginners. Thanks again.
Way good material my friend very thorough and to the point .youve helped me make my setting up my system easy and the right way the first time .....thank you ,thank you,and thank you!Awesome videos.
Thanks so much for creating such a useful video. I am having to learn quickly about batteries and solar arrays as I have just purchased at auction a 5 year old 11KW roll-out solar array made by Renovagen who very sadly have gone bust. I am planning to try to restore it. Unfortunately the lithium batteries were removed before I got it so can't see if the unit will work. It used to have 16 x 24v 100ah lithium batteries and I think the system was working at 48v - I plan to connect up 4 x 12v 130ah lead batteries to provide the 48v to see what happens when power is sent to the control system.. I hope that will work and wake up! but unsure as it will be missing most of its batteries. The system has 3 x sunny Island inverters and 2 x Fronius Galvo battery inverters.. If anybody reading this fancies providing advice to a real beginner do let me know! Cheers Christian
That sounds like an exciting project, congratulations on your purchase! Many of the viewers on this channel are quite knowledgeable, I wish you will get the support you are looking for. Have you looked into the channel's library yet? You can find a separate playlist there on batteries, here is the direct link: th-cam.com/play/PL9Nrg1XB1hdjWs1Fo6SHBhs1ag_PQl4Ct.html. Good luck and all the best, Jesse.
@@SolarSolution Thanks Jesse - that's very helpful! I am slowly working my way through your videos.. they are so helpful. Yes.. any support that people here can give would be most welcome. I am based in Wiltshire not far from Stonehenge.. just in case anybody wants to see this 11Kw role out solar array.
Hi its a very good inforation I am going to live in Venezuela and I was planing to do my batery conection Parallel style how many bateries do I need to have electricity in my home and all the staff
One of the things you want to consider is what discharge rate to use. A too deep of a flooded or AGM battery discharge rate can drastically shorten the life of the batteries as well. I read further down in the comments that Jesse addresses this by referring to a related video on batteries.
Great video. I realize I made so many mistakes in my setup. I have lead acid batteries all crammed together in one box, varying cable lengths to connect them, and the batteries are mix a brands and amp hr ratings. I am using 8 gage wire. My setup is a 800Watt solar panel array, with a 55amp charge controller. I guess I am off to Costco to get a few mirrored batteries. My gaol is to increase energy storage, and not necessarily increased power... if that makes sense. Based on your video, Parallel is the way to go.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your existing system setup. My compliments on your learning curve, and your intentions to improve your battery bank! Since you seem keen on having an 'overdesigned' battery bank [which makes a lot of sense in certain situations], you might also be interested in how to keep your bank healthy and how to prolong it's lifetime. I have a separate video on this, I will share the link below. Good luck with your system update! Jesse th-cam.com/video/clVrcG8jV7Y/w-d-xo.html
Hello, great video! I need some advice, I would like to know how much solar panel and how strong does my battery and converter have to be to run a submersible water pump. Also how strong dies the inverter have to be to work for a water pump. I only need it to run about an hour per day. Let me know please.
I appreciate your concise video. Something I keep running into not seeing anywhere is do you connect the solar charge controller into the main in and the inverter coming off the opposite end of a series or parallel set up a batteries?.
Thank you for your message, it is good to hear you learned new information through this video. I have shared videos on specific battery topics, have you checked them out yet? I have also created a playlist on battery topics, I will paste the link below. If you have any questions which are not answered through these videos, please let me know. Enjoy, Jesse th-cam.com/play/PL9Nrg1XB1hdjWs1Fo6SHBhs1ag_PQl4Ct.html
Hi... I have 4x 12v 250ah gel batteries. I connected then on a 48v system. With only 250 watts load it lasts only 4 hrs during the night. Will it be better if I rather use a 24v system? (48v - 250 ah) or (24v - 500 ah)?
I have access to 8 x 12 volt batteries that have been used in an ups system. They have never been discharged. Can I use them in my 48 volt solar system and expect a reasonable life? Also how would I connect them to give a 48 volt activity? TiA
Hello, I have 2 12 volt battle born 100ah batteries. They are wired in series and I am planning on buying two more that I can parallel with the first 2 in order to get a 24v 200ah bank. How many batteries can I series and parallel to maintain my system at 24 volts. So I do not need to upgrade to a higher voltage. Ive also looked at their new 270ah 12v batteries and I may just upgrade to those to keep the system at 24vdc and get more AH in the system... Just curious
Thank you ! Solid Video and you didn’t try and sell something 😎 As for your comment on a idea ! Talk about why lead acid is better than lithium Batterys or is it ? What about using AGM batteries are they better ? What’s the safest way to go ? Thanks again 👍🏻
Thanks Chuck, it is good to hear from you. You have some good suggestions there, though some of them might have already been covered by previous videos. I am specifically thinking of the video on the buying guide for batteries: th-cam.com/video/LhARAsr1KX8/w-d-xo.html You might also enjoy the playlist I made on all topic related to batteries: th-cam.com/play/PL9Nrg1XB1hdjWs1Fo6SHBhs1ag_PQl4Ct.html Enjoy! Jesse
Have you ever worked on an Absolyte GX/GP (2 volt cells) battery bank? I need to configure a 48 volt system with a decommissioned telecom battery. Unfortunately the batteries did not come with hardware so I need to make connections to put them back into commission. Thank you for any thoughts you might have!
Hello Ron! I have designed and installed numerous 48VDC battery banks composed of 2VDC FLA/AGM/GEL cells. In my opinion, these configurations have the potential to form rock-solid, reliable, cost-efficient and durable energy storage systems. Have you consulted the specification sheets of the cells yet regarding the charging voltages? Good luck!
If someone wanted to use lightweight, flexible solar panels to charge an electric car like a Tesla or a Rivian, I assume you would connect them in series? In this scenario, we are camping and hiking in a wilderness area for 2 to 5 days while the car is parked and not used while we hike; and when we get back to the car, it would be wonderful if it was fully charged. Even if we only charged for 1 or 2 days - that's free energy.
@@SolarSolution well, I am in Sintra, near Lisbon so....... A bit of a long drive 😉 I might go to Toronto or Montreal next summer. I think I remember seeing a tie much like that in Japan. It really does look amazing!
Wow, right on the edge of the park, lucky you! I think I got the tie in a shop called TRISTAN. I just checked and they are in Montreal as well. I hope you & the tie will find each other. All the best, Jesse.
Not necessarily: The most important thing is that you charge them properly [including absorption and possibly the equalization stages] and avoid deep discharge and prolonged duration times at lower states of charge. Good luck!
for 10 batts hooked in parallel 12v 70 amp each would a 80a circuit breaker installed between the batts and the charge controller be ok or is has to be greater amp breaker?
Mr. Gorter, I have 8 100 ah gel/hybrid batteries 8 100 watt panels and a 100 ah mppt. W hats the optimum setup for me. I run a 3000 watt inverter too. All by Renogy!
So the batteries in my flashlight would be series correct? And there's no way I could run a parallel because It would have more amps and blow the flashlight bulb up ,correct?
good advice one thing i don't understand is the video makers are not worried about the cost of the lithium ion batteries seems like a drop in the bucket, but to me the cost is out of bounds can't afford these Probably old an grey before they come down
I'm running a 24 volt solar system been trying to try find out if I wire two 12 volt batterys in parallel then take two more 12 volt and wire in parallel then series the two sets to get 24 volts is that better ? Than the way I got it now I got right now 4 12 volt batterys one set is series for 24 volts and the second set is series for 24 volts witch would be best the two sets of parellel inseries or the two sets of series in parellel? I want longer run time from my battery's I'm useing a 3000 watt pure sine wave inverter and 870 watts of solar panels
Thank you for your message. I can help you with personal advice through one of the service packages offered on the main website: www.solarsolution.co/service
Hi i like to listen to your videos my question is can i connent my solarcpanels directly to the battery bank without using a charge controler ? Waiting for your Answer
Hi Ashley, thanks for your message. I am glad to hear you enjoy the videos. I can help you with personal advice through one of the service packages offered on the main website: www.solarsolution.co/service
Hello, can you please advise what the maximum battery series voltage can safely be from 12v agm batteries, I normally see 48v maximum, is it ok to double that to 8 batteries 96v for example in a large system to reduce the number of parallels or is it best to run 48v and keep adding parallels of 48v?
Hi, i so much love your simple explaination and also i would like to know if there is a way we can partner to provide a simple and affordable solar power solution to homes in Nigeria?
It was nice and informative video . Kindly guide me for proper connection of my combined battery of 48 volts series of 4 batteries 185ah plus another 48 v series 4 batteries of 100ah both series are combined in parallel. But there in no discharge and change from 100 ah batteries series ?
Hi Jonathan, thanks for your question. I understand what you are asking me, though the question is somewhat broad. I actually think that there is one particular video which will answer your specific question & more. Here is the link: th-cam.com/video/LhARAsr1KX8/w-d-xo.html. Please let me know in case your question wasn't answered through the linked video. Enjoy, Jesse.
Thank you for your info, but i have a question please, at my cottage, i have a 150watts solar panel, and have one deep cycle battery( good one) and have a of course charger controller, and also connect it to 1000watts inverters( recently), i can use many 12 volts lights and maybe a 12volts fan , but can not get any more use from my inverter, i know i need more batteries , but how should i connect them together to get more stuff to be used from my inverter ?Do i also need more panels ? How should i do my set up to get more equipment to use from my inverter ?
Hallo Palang, thank you for your question. Have you seen the video on Inverters & Inverter sizing yet? Here is the direct link: th-cam.com/video/k0f7-fcIMlM/w-d-xo.html. Enjoy! Jesse.
Hope you can show us how to hook up two 12v batteries in series not parallel but series to make 24 v to what size solar panels to charge them . that is my problem . I want to know what size solar panel i need to run off of 24v.
Hello Rose, thank you for your question. One of the major factors which influences the required size of your solar panel, is the typical power consumption of your system, rather than the battery capacity [size] installed. Good luck! All the best, Jesse.
please I need a full scope and guidelines in sizing my battery breaker. Let say I have a 12V/200Ah what's the steps in calculating the required breaker. also now I have a 10KVA/48V Inverter, and I have 3 banks of 48V in parallel (48V/600Ah in total) what's breaker size is needed?
Thanks for the video. I wonder why you don't mention not to discharge your flood acid battery more than 50% of capacity to increase its lifetime. Would you explain? Thanks
Hi Alexander, thank you for your feedback / question. You have a very valid point, thanks for bringing this up. I tried to keep the focus of this particular video on battery wiring information, though there is definitely some spill-over to other topics. This reason why I didn't discuss the Depth Of Discharge topics, is that I shared a separate video on lifetime-related topics for lead acid batteries. Here is the link for you: th-cam.com/video/clVrcG8jV7Y/w-d-xo.html .If you want to learn even more about batteries, how-to's etc, than here is a playlist for you with the video's I shared on different aspects of batteries: th-cam.com/play/PL9Nrg1XB1hdjWs1Fo6SHBhs1ag_PQl4Ct.html Thanks for your contribution! All the best, Jesse.
Hi Jesse, I was wondering when you explain two or more ways to connect batteries or wires if you could use a diagram? I was having a tough time remembering the differences between parallel and series, I ended up pausing and drawing myself a diagram just to refer to it as you were explaining the differences, other than that Jesse you do a wonderful job of explaining! I've learned so much from your videos. Cheers!
Hi Danny, thanks for your message. It is great to hear you say that you have learned a lot from the videos; that is great feedback to receive! As for you question: You are absolutely right, I will make a new video which includes several different real wiring diagrams. Thanks for the suggestion Danny! All the best, Jesse.
If i have two 6v in series do i have the positive main terminal and the the negative main terminal one on each 12v bank? Or do my main terminals all come from one 12v series and the parallel 12v series connection is just there as providing the amp hour increase?
JESSE I have a battery bank of 16 12 volt batteries of 48 v in 4 parallel strings at 1000 amp hrs. How can the capacity be enlarged to say 2000 amp hrs? I understand that more parallel string is not advised. would i need another inverter and c controller? could i connect another bank to my sw 4000 watt controller?
Hello Mark, thanks for your message. As for your question, I would like to draw your attention to the pinned comment at the top of this section. All the best, Jesse.
Hey there, great video ! I was wondering if you could explain why some utility BESS are configured as follows i.e. 1MW / 3MWh, what I dont understand is how 1MW capacity can deploy 3MW in one hour ?? an answer on this would be really appreciated
Hello Hector, thank you for your message. Perhaps you can further clarify your question, by providing more background information on the system you are considering. Thanks, Jesse.
I have 2 x 100 watt, panels each came with a 20 amp charge controller, right now i have 2 hooked up, 1 to each battery, can I tie my 2 lead acid batteries together, and leave both controllers active as a team?
Hi Jesse just asking if you know how to wire a battery that has 2 red positive and 2 black negative terminals on the same battery in a 24 series if you can can you please show me thankyou
Hi, I've got a question. I want to connect my battery to an inverter to make it 220v. Can I connect the battery continue with the inverter or do I have to wait till the battery has 12,5 V? And disconnect when the voltage is under 12V?
Hello Kees, thanks for your question. To be honest, I do not fully understand your question. The wording somewhat confuses me. Also please note the pinned comment at the top of this section. Thanks, Jesse.
@@SolarSolution Hi Jesse, thanks for the quick answer. I would try to make my question with other words :). Can I connect the inverter (which is connected to the grid) all the time with the battery? Or can I do this when the battery is full loaded?
Thank you for your question. I am working on a sequence video, so I will incorporate the answer to your question in that video as well. Stay tuned, Jesse.
Hello Arosha, thanks for your question. I have grouped a few videos on the topic of batteries, here is the link with the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PL9Nrg1XB1hdjWs1Fo6SHBhs1ag_PQl4Ct.html. You can receive my personal support through one of the options available at www.solarsolution.co/services. Enjoy! Jesse.
I have four lithium 25 amp hour batteries in parallel all batteries have a 75% shout down on large amount of usage. I want to run a 700 watt microwave oven , on a battery bank of 100 amp hour. How do I get around the first battery, getting to 75% of power usage, and shutting down, having a cause and effect on the other three batteries, meaning not enough amp hours needed Regards Chris
Hello there!! I have a question regarding battery discharge current. Lets take one SOK 100Ah battery rated for 100Amps maximum continuous discharge current, which means 100amps of current can be drawn continuously. Now lets say I have a large inverter capable of drawing 200amps continuous at full load. Is it safe to assume that paralleling two series strings, each with 4 12V 100ah batteries to form a 48V 200ah battery bank provide the 200amps continuous draw of the inverter? THANKS in advance...
4 Batteries in series 12v 100ah would make 48v 100ah which can draw more amps with smaller cables. Vs 4 in parallel 12v 100ah would be 12v 400ah which requires larger wire. 12v 400ah is the same power usage as 48v 100ah.
i have a 1997 ford f450 bucket truck with generator. but, ill going to take off the generator. i use the other video to increase the energy by the alternator to the auxiliar batteries to a battery start. and now i have a little problem, i saw in my truck the auxiliar batteries (2 units) series coneection. what i supost to do?
Thank you for your message and question. There are several solutions for your situation, however I would need more information in order to give you a proper advise. Do I understand it correctly that your auxiliary battery bank is 24VDC, while your starter battery is 12VDC? Have you considered a 24V alternator yet? Have you considered changing the voltage of your auxiliary battery bank?
Hello Hamster1, thank you for your feedback and suggestion. I agree with you: I will share a video later on with visuals to support the explanation. All the best, Jesse.
Hi, i have 10 amps of load ,system voltage is 48 volts i.e four gel battery of 12 volt connected in series. one bank of 4 batteries is 100AH the other bank is 150 AH. both 100 AH and 150 AH ( old bank) are connected in parallel to load. how the charging will take place ? which bank would take maximum load will they share load equally ?
Hello Inam, thanks for your message. As for your question, I would like to draw your attention to the pinned comment at the top of this section. All the best, Jesse.
Hi. I have an issue whereby my 3x 20amp solar controllers produce current for 20 seconds then go off and restart 20 seconds later. The three controllers are connected to the battery bank through a single Anderson plug cable with 3 way double adaptors. This problem has occurred since I installed a renegy 3000w inverter battery to my battery bank (12v 100ah x4 in parallel lifepo4 battery bank). Is having 3 controllers connected to the bank on a single cable bad in any way? My guess is maybe the voltage from the other mppt gives a false voltage reading which is the charge current not the actual battery voltage.
Hello Marcus, sorry to hear that your charge controllers are giving you issues. For personal support, you can contact me through the main website [link below]. Otherwise, you might be lucky if some of the channel members will help you out through this comment. Good luck! Jesse www.solarsolution.co/contact
I have a 96 volt 150 amp battery park made up of 8 150ah batteries connected to a 5.5 kva inverter. Initially the same batteries were connected in a combination of series and parallel to make 48 volts installed on a 4000amps 3.5kva inverter.on the 3.5 kva inverter,battery was serving enough power to last through out the night. After switching from the 48v to 96 volts inverter the batteries only lasted upto 9 o'clock in the evening. Help me understand why this is happening
How do we connect three 12V 100aH AGM batteries in series ("String 1") with five additional and identical Stings connected in parallel? The goal is a 36 Volt system with 600aH capacity connected to mppt charge controller(s)(?) powered/charged by solar panels during the day and supplying at night the load of inverter(s)(?) @ 120VAC to supply my house loads. I have calculated all the watthour/amphour needs and the 600aH battery bank depleted just 20% each night will satisfy all the loads of my house in winter. How do I wire this series/parallel bank so it charges and dischargers the individual batteries evenly and does not over/under charge individual batteries or over/under load individual batteries in the bank/strings? Thank You I am a Subscriber and paying member.
Hollo, Iam Brian from Solomon Island,,my question is the i have 4 x 200 amps battery and 2x250 solar panel,wait 1 mppt inverter, how best can I supply AC power to my 300 litre ice box.
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I - LOVE - how you go right straight to the point. No chitchatting or useless going around, not over-complicating things or over simplifying either. Good job!
Thank you for your post. Clear, exact and easily understood covering the why's and why nots. Many helpful videos on TH-cam but they're not all 100 on info for beginners. Thanks again.
Very good. Short presentation. Directly to the point. No BS complicated conversation. Well dine
Thanks Philip, it is good to hear you enjoyed the video. All the best, Jesse.
Very easy to understand and comprehend and right straight to the Point, Thanks so much for the info
Clear and straight to the right point! Congratulations!
Thanks Claudio!
always presice accurate and educating and relatively easy to understand for the non proffesional among us.thank you
I am glad to hear you appreciate the videos Easyji, thank you for your message. All the best, Jesse.
I was expecting to hate this video but it got better and better
Haha that's some pretty honest feedback there Matthew, thanks for letting me know.
Thank you so much for making this and sharing it. Very easy to understand. This helped me a lot.
Thank you for your message, you are welcome! I am glad to hear it helped you. All the best, Jesse.
Hi Jesse, Thx for sharing your info. I'm new to solar any info, especially from an expert is appreciated. Everything was nice and clear.
Glad it was helpful!
Way good material my friend very thorough and to the point .youve helped me make my setting up my system easy and the right way the first time .....thank you ,thank you,and thank you!Awesome videos.
Great to hear!
crystal clear and easy to understand explanation, thank you so much!
I am glad to hear you enjoyed the video, thank you for your message. All the best, Jesse.
good day sir, in charging solar battery which is much better series or parallel connection of batteries?
Very excellent information sharing ☺️
Glad it was helpful!
I have a question for you. Would rotating Magnets help energy flow through your copper /wired system
great presentation. looking forward to see more of your videos.thanks.
Thanks for your message, that is good to hear. New content will follow next week! All the best, Jesse.
Thanks so much for creating such a useful video. I am having to learn quickly about batteries and solar arrays as I have just purchased at auction a 5 year old 11KW roll-out solar array made by Renovagen who very sadly have gone bust. I am planning to try to restore it. Unfortunately the lithium batteries were removed before I got it so can't see if the unit will work. It used to have 16 x 24v 100ah lithium batteries and I think the system was working at 48v - I plan to connect up 4 x 12v 130ah lead batteries to provide the 48v to see what happens when power is sent to the control system.. I hope that will work and wake up! but unsure as it will be missing most of its batteries. The system has 3 x sunny Island inverters and 2 x Fronius Galvo battery inverters.. If anybody reading this fancies providing advice to a real beginner do let me know! Cheers Christian
That sounds like an exciting project, congratulations on your purchase! Many of the viewers on this channel are quite knowledgeable, I wish you will get the support you are looking for. Have you looked into the channel's library yet? You can find a separate playlist there on batteries, here is the direct link: th-cam.com/play/PL9Nrg1XB1hdjWs1Fo6SHBhs1ag_PQl4Ct.html.
Good luck and all the best, Jesse.
@@SolarSolution Thanks Jesse - that's very helpful! I am slowly working my way through your videos.. they are so helpful. Yes.. any support that people here can give would be most welcome. I am based in Wiltshire not far from Stonehenge.. just in case anybody wants to see this 11Kw role out solar array.
Hi its a very good inforation I am going to live in Venezuela and I was planing to do my batery conection Parallel style how many bateries do I need to have electricity in my home and all the staff
Thanks, great info as always.
Very confident, thank you for the tips!
Glad it was helpful!
One of the things you want to consider is what discharge rate to use. A too deep of a flooded or AGM battery discharge rate can drastically shorten the life of the batteries as well.
I read further down in the comments that Jesse addresses this by referring to a related video on batteries.
Thank you so much. Pls when running a combination of series and parallel conversations, how do you determine the numbers of batteries interconnected?
Great video. I realize I made so many mistakes in my setup. I have lead acid batteries all crammed together in one box, varying cable lengths to connect them, and the batteries are mix a brands and amp hr ratings. I am using 8 gage wire. My setup is a 800Watt solar panel array, with a 55amp charge controller. I guess I am off to Costco to get a few mirrored batteries. My gaol is to increase energy storage, and not necessarily increased power... if that makes sense. Based on your video, Parallel is the way to go.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your existing system setup. My compliments on your learning curve, and your intentions to improve your battery bank! Since you seem keen on having an 'overdesigned' battery bank [which makes a lot of sense in certain situations], you might also be interested in how to keep your bank healthy and how to prolong it's lifetime. I have a separate video on this, I will share the link below. Good luck with your system update! Jesse
th-cam.com/video/clVrcG8jV7Y/w-d-xo.html
Hello, great video! I need some advice, I would like to know how much solar panel and how strong does my battery and converter have to be to run a submersible water pump. Also how strong dies the inverter have to be to work for a water pump. I only need it to run about an hour per day. Let me know please.
Many thanks for these great tips. Thumbs up
Hey Stephen! It is good to hear from you, asante sana.
GREAT JOB / THE SOLAR MAN
I appreciate your concise video. Something I keep running into not seeing anywhere is do you connect the solar charge controller into the main in and the inverter coming off the opposite end of a series or parallel set up a batteries?.
Great job! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this, I learned something. Please do one on storing energy in batteries.
Thank you for your message, it is good to hear you learned new information through this video.
I have shared videos on specific battery topics, have you checked them out yet? I have also created a playlist on battery topics, I will paste the link below. If you have any questions which are not answered through these videos, please let me know.
Enjoy,
Jesse
th-cam.com/play/PL9Nrg1XB1hdjWs1Fo6SHBhs1ag_PQl4Ct.html
Hi... I have 4x 12v 250ah gel batteries. I connected then on a 48v system. With only 250 watts load it lasts only 4 hrs during the night. Will it be better if I rather use a 24v system? (48v - 250 ah) or (24v - 500 ah)?
Thank you for the quick reminder ...
You are welcome Doug [thumbs up]. Jesse.
I wonder if you put solar in a series do you have to have the batteries in a series also or can they be in parallel
I have access to 8 x 12 volt batteries that have been used in an ups system. They have never been discharged. Can I use them in my 48 volt solar system and expect a reasonable life? Also how would I connect them to give a 48 volt activity? TiA
Very clear and logical thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
it would b nice if you would make a video like this actually using batteries while you explain it
Hello, I have 2 12 volt battle born 100ah batteries. They are wired in series and I am planning on buying two more that I can parallel with the first 2 in order to get a 24v 200ah bank. How many batteries can I series and parallel to maintain my system at 24 volts. So I do not need to upgrade to a higher voltage. Ive also looked at their new 270ah 12v batteries and I may just upgrade to those to keep the system at 24vdc and get more AH in the system... Just curious
i liked your video alot. i was just wondering if i can use differnt sizes of battery? and how should i connect them. i like to get used battery
Thank you very much for this
You are welcome Phoebe!
Thank you ! Solid Video and you didn’t try and sell something 😎
As for your comment on a idea !
Talk about why lead acid is better than lithium Batterys or is it ? What about using AGM batteries are they better ? What’s the safest way to go ?
Thanks again 👍🏻
Thanks Chuck, it is good to hear from you. You have some good suggestions there, though some of them might have already been covered by previous videos. I am specifically thinking of the video on the buying guide for batteries: th-cam.com/video/LhARAsr1KX8/w-d-xo.html
You might also enjoy the playlist I made on all topic related to batteries: th-cam.com/play/PL9Nrg1XB1hdjWs1Fo6SHBhs1ag_PQl4Ct.html
Enjoy! Jesse
Have you ever worked on an Absolyte GX/GP (2 volt cells) battery bank? I need to configure a 48 volt system with a decommissioned telecom battery. Unfortunately the batteries did not come with hardware so I need to make connections to put them back into commission. Thank you for any thoughts you might have!
Hello Ron! I have designed and installed numerous 48VDC battery banks composed of 2VDC FLA/AGM/GEL cells. In my opinion, these configurations have the potential to form rock-solid, reliable, cost-efficient and durable energy storage systems. Have you consulted the specification sheets of the cells yet regarding the charging voltages? Good luck!
Thanks for the tips.
You are welcome @Starebear.
Well done Video.
Glad you enjoyed it
If someone wanted to use lightweight, flexible solar panels to charge an electric car like a Tesla or a Rivian, I assume you would connect them in series? In this scenario, we are camping and hiking in a wilderness area for 2 to 5 days while the car is parked and not used while we hike; and when we get back to the car, it would be wonderful if it was fully charged. Even if we only charged for 1 or 2 days - that's free energy.
Great info, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent, thanks.
You are welcome Tahir, thank you for your message. All the best, Jesse.
Nicely explained! Thanks!
By the way, I just love your tie! Need to get one like it!
Haha thanks Daniel! I got it in Eastern Canada [Quebec], if you are somewhere around there I will tell you were to get it :)
Jesse
@@SolarSolution well, I am in Sintra, near Lisbon so....... A bit of a long drive 😉
I might go to Toronto or Montreal next summer.
I think I remember seeing a tie much like that in Japan. It really does look amazing!
Wow, right on the edge of the park, lucky you! I think I got the tie in a shop called TRISTAN. I just checked and they are in Montreal as well. I hope you & the tie will find each other. All the best, Jesse.
if you a battery bank with say 12v batteries in series parallel does u need to take them apart like every year to balance the voltage?
Not necessarily: The most important thing is that you charge them properly [including absorption and possibly the equalization stages] and avoid deep discharge and prolonged duration times at lower states of charge. Good luck!
for 10 batts hooked in parallel 12v 70 amp each would a 80a circuit breaker installed between the batts and the charge controller be ok or is has to be greater amp breaker?
Thank you for educating me!
You are welcome Nano, I am glad to hear the video was helpful for you. All the best, Jesse.
Mr. Gorter,
I have 8 100 ah gel/hybrid batteries
8 100 watt panels and a 100 ah mppt. W hats the optimum setup for me. I run a 3000 watt inverter too. All by Renogy!
So the batteries in my flashlight would be series correct? And there's no way I could run a parallel because It would have more amps and blow the flashlight bulb up ,correct?
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Excellent video 👏👏
Thank you Peter, that is good to hear. All the best, Jesse.
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good advice one thing i don't understand is the video makers are not worried about the cost of the lithium ion batteries seems like a drop in the bucket, but to me the cost is out of bounds can't afford these Probably old an grey before they come down
I'm running a 24 volt solar system been trying to try find out if I wire two 12 volt batterys in parallel then take two more 12 volt and wire in parallel then series the two sets to get 24 volts is that better ? Than the way I got it now I got right now 4 12 volt batterys one set is series for 24 volts and the second set is series for 24 volts witch would be best the two sets of parellel inseries or the two sets of series in parellel? I want longer run time from my battery's I'm useing a 3000 watt pure sine wave inverter and 870 watts of solar panels
Thank you for your message. I can help you with personal advice through one of the service packages offered on the main website: www.solarsolution.co/service
Hi Jesse. In an 48V battery bank system, do you recommend fusing between each battery in the string?
Great topic but would be 10x better with pictures or diagrams showing what you’re talking about, thank you sir
Great suggestion!
Thank you so much.
You're welcome!
Hi i like to listen to your videos my question is can i connent my solarcpanels directly to the battery bank without using a charge controler ? Waiting for your Answer
Hi Ashley, thanks for your message. I am glad to hear you enjoy the videos.
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The short answer. NO. , if you run a solar panel direct to a battery, make sure you fire insurance, covers insanity,
Hello, can you please advise what the maximum battery series voltage can safely be from 12v agm batteries, I normally see 48v maximum, is it ok to double that to 8 batteries 96v for example in a large system to reduce the number of parallels or is it best to run 48v and keep adding parallels of 48v?
Hi, i so much love your simple explaination and also i would like to know if there is a way we can partner to provide a simple and affordable solar power solution to homes in Nigeria?
It was nice and informative video .
Kindly guide me for proper connection of my combined battery of 48 volts series of 4 batteries 185ah plus another 48 v series 4 batteries of 100ah both series are combined in parallel. But there in no discharge and change from 100 ah batteries series ?
I i have 40 2v baterrys, how can i connect all in one 48v battery bank?
Are deep cell batteries more affective than regular car batteries for powering small string lights, portable ac, water pump, and a small tv?
Hi Jonathan, thanks for your question. I understand what you are asking me, though the question is somewhat broad. I actually think that there is one particular video which will answer your specific question & more. Here is the link: th-cam.com/video/LhARAsr1KX8/w-d-xo.html.
Please let me know in case your question wasn't answered through the linked video.
Enjoy, Jesse.
Can you parallel batteries into banks then connect those banks in series? Or do you always need to series first then parallel.
Thank you for your info, but i have a question please, at my cottage, i have a 150watts solar panel, and have one deep cycle battery( good one) and have a of course charger controller, and also connect it to 1000watts inverters( recently), i can use many 12 volts lights and maybe a 12volts fan , but can not get any more use from my inverter, i know i need more batteries , but how should i connect them together to get more stuff to be used from my inverter ?Do i also need more panels ?
How should i do my set up to get more equipment to use from my inverter ?
Hallo Palang, thank you for your question. Have you seen the video on Inverters & Inverter sizing yet? Here is the direct link: th-cam.com/video/k0f7-fcIMlM/w-d-xo.html.
Enjoy! Jesse.
Very helpful, thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Merry Christmas, Jesse.
Hope you can show us how to hook up two 12v batteries in series not parallel but series to make 24 v to what size solar panels to charge them . that is my problem . I want to know what size solar panel i need to run off of 24v.
Hello Rose, thank you for your question. One of the major factors which influences the required size of your solar panel, is the typical power consumption of your system, rather than the battery capacity [size] installed. Good luck! All the best, Jesse.
please I need a full scope and guidelines in sizing my battery breaker. Let say I have a 12V/200Ah what's the steps in calculating the required breaker. also now I have a 10KVA/48V Inverter, and I have 3 banks of 48V in parallel (48V/600Ah in total) what's breaker size is needed?
Thanks for the video. I wonder why you don't mention not to discharge your flood acid battery more than 50% of capacity to increase its lifetime. Would you explain? Thanks
Hi Alexander, thank you for your feedback / question. You have a very valid point, thanks for bringing this up. I tried to keep the focus of this particular video on battery wiring information, though there is definitely some spill-over to other topics. This reason why I didn't discuss the Depth Of Discharge topics, is that I shared a separate video on lifetime-related topics for lead acid batteries. Here is the link for you:
th-cam.com/video/clVrcG8jV7Y/w-d-xo.html .If you want to learn even more about batteries, how-to's etc, than here is a playlist for you with the video's I shared on different aspects of batteries: th-cam.com/play/PL9Nrg1XB1hdjWs1Fo6SHBhs1ag_PQl4Ct.html
Thanks for your contribution! All the best, Jesse.
@@SolarSolution Thanks for your quick response and for the links. I will surely be checking them out.
Hi Jesse, I was wondering when you explain two or more ways to connect batteries or wires if you could use a diagram? I was having a tough time remembering the differences between parallel and series, I ended up pausing and drawing myself a diagram just to refer to it as you were explaining the differences, other than that Jesse you do a wonderful job of explaining! I've learned so much from your videos.
Cheers!
Hi Danny, thanks for your message. It is great to hear you say that you have learned a lot from the videos; that is great feedback to receive! As for you question: You are absolutely right, I will make a new video which includes several different real wiring diagrams. Thanks for the suggestion Danny! All the best, Jesse.
If i have two 6v in series do i have the positive main terminal and the the negative main terminal one on each 12v bank? Or do my main terminals all come from one 12v series and the parallel 12v series connection is just there as providing the amp hour increase?
JESSE I have a battery bank of 16 12 volt batteries of 48 v in 4 parallel strings at 1000 amp hrs. How can the capacity be enlarged to say 2000 amp hrs? I understand that more parallel string is not advised. would i need another inverter and c controller? could i connect another bank to my sw 4000 watt controller?
Hello Mark, thanks for your message. As for your question, I would like to draw your attention to the pinned comment at the top of this section. All the best, Jesse.
Can Batteries be added to an already existing battery bank as long as they are the same amperage and age?
Hello Benson, thank you for your question. Adding new batteries to an already aged battery bank is generally not advisable. Good luck! Jesse
Hey there, great video ! I was wondering if you could explain why some utility BESS are configured as follows i.e. 1MW / 3MWh, what I dont understand is how 1MW capacity can deploy 3MW in one hour ?? an answer on this would be really appreciated
Hello Hector, thank you for your message. Perhaps you can further clarify your question, by providing more background information on the system you are considering. Thanks, Jesse.
Great information, but if I may suggest some visuals!! White board, batteries, or diagrams to spice it up.
Great suggestion! Thank you Evoght, I will make an updated version which includes visuals.
I have 2 x 100 watt, panels each came with a 20 amp charge controller, right now i have 2 hooked up, 1 to each battery, can I tie my 2 lead acid batteries together, and leave both controllers active as a team?
Thanks 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
If i connect 2 lead acid batteries in parallel with different AH will my b
atteries be fully charged by my panel??
Thank you for your question. In general, it is not advisable to combine batteries with different capacities in parallel. Good luck! Jesse
Hi Jesse just asking if you know how to wire a battery that has 2 red positive and 2 black negative terminals on the same battery in a 24 series if you can can you please show me thankyou
An excellent question, thanks! I will share a seperate video on this.
@@SolarSolution thankyou
Hi, I've got a question. I want to connect my battery to an inverter to make it 220v. Can I connect the battery continue with the inverter or do I have to wait till the battery has 12,5 V? And disconnect when the voltage is under 12V?
Hello Kees, thanks for your question. To be honest, I do not fully understand your question. The wording somewhat confuses me. Also please note the pinned comment at the top of this section. Thanks, Jesse.
@@SolarSolution Hi Jesse, thanks for the quick answer. I would try to make my question with other words :). Can I connect the inverter (which is connected to the grid) all the time with the battery? Or can I do this when the battery is full loaded?
Can you explain the pros and cons of each wiring option (series vs parallel) or a mixed wiring configuration?
Thank you for your question. I am working on a sequence video, so I will incorporate the answer to your question in that video as well. Stay tuned, Jesse.
Is it possible to charge 4 batteries connected series by 12v solar pannel?
Hello Arosha, thanks for your question. I have grouped a few videos on the topic of batteries, here is the link with the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PL9Nrg1XB1hdjWs1Fo6SHBhs1ag_PQl4Ct.html. You can receive my personal support through one of the options available at www.solarsolution.co/services. Enjoy! Jesse.
Is it possible to combine 50w and 100 w solar panels
Does it make sense to use a balancer with a 12V lead-acid battery bank?
Hello Lars, thanks for your question. I would like to draw your attention to the pinned comment at the top. All the best, Jesse.
I have four lithium 25 amp hour batteries in parallel all batteries have a 75% shout down on large amount of usage. I want to run a 700 watt microwave oven , on a battery bank of 100 amp hour. How do I get around the first battery, getting to 75% of power usage, and shutting down, having a cause and effect on the other three batteries, meaning not enough amp hours needed
Regards Chris
Hello there!! I have a question regarding battery discharge current. Lets take one SOK 100Ah battery rated for 100Amps maximum continuous discharge current, which means 100amps of current can be drawn continuously. Now lets say I have a large inverter capable of drawing 200amps continuous at full load. Is it safe to assume that paralleling two series strings, each with 4 12V 100ah batteries to form a 48V 200ah battery bank provide the 200amps continuous draw of the inverter? THANKS in advance...
I'm curious too
4 Batteries in series 12v 100ah would make 48v 100ah which can draw more amps with smaller cables. Vs 4 in parallel 12v 100ah would be 12v 400ah which requires larger wire. 12v 400ah is the same power usage as 48v 100ah.
So yes if you combine two you get double amps.
Well explain thanks
You're welcome Deon.
@@SolarSolution I use your your video to aid of setting up my solar batteries ... and it works well thanks again
Nice! That's great to hear. Enjoy your new system!
i have a 1997 ford f450 bucket truck with generator. but, ill going to take off the generator.
i use the other video to increase the energy by the alternator to the auxiliar batteries to a battery start. and now i have a little problem, i saw in my truck the auxiliar batteries (2 units) series coneection. what i supost to do?
Thank you for your message and question. There are several solutions for your situation, however I would need more information in order to give you a proper advise. Do I understand it correctly that your auxiliary battery bank is 24VDC, while your starter battery is 12VDC? Have you considered a 24V alternator yet? Have you considered changing the voltage of your auxiliary battery bank?
This guy did well at explaining but I think the team let him down why not add drawings in the background while he spoke about the battery’s
Hello Hamster1, thank you for your feedback and suggestion. I agree with you: I will share a video later on with visuals to support the explanation. All the best, Jesse.
Hi, i have 10 amps of load ,system voltage is 48 volts i.e four gel battery of 12 volt connected in series.
one bank of 4 batteries is 100AH the other bank is 150 AH. both 100 AH and 150 AH ( old bank) are connected in parallel to load. how the charging will take place ? which bank would take maximum load will they share load equally ?
Hello Inam, thanks for your message. As for your question, I would like to draw your attention to the pinned comment at the top of this section. All the best, Jesse.
goood job.
Thanks William! All the best, Jesse.
This video could do with graphical demostrations for effect.
Thank you for your suggestion Sangula, I fully agree with you! I will update this video in the future. Thanks! Jesse.
Agree. Some very basic diagrams depicting series, and parallel connections would go a long way to making things clearer.
Hi. I have an issue whereby my 3x 20amp solar controllers produce current for 20 seconds then go off and restart 20 seconds later. The three controllers are connected to the battery bank through a single Anderson plug cable with 3 way double adaptors. This problem has occurred since I installed a renegy 3000w inverter battery to my battery bank (12v 100ah x4 in parallel lifepo4 battery bank). Is having 3 controllers connected to the bank on a single cable bad in any way? My guess is maybe the voltage from the other mppt gives a false voltage reading which is the charge current not the actual battery voltage.
Hello Marcus, sorry to hear that your charge controllers are giving you issues. For personal support, you can contact me through the main website [link below]. Otherwise, you might be lucky if some of the channel members will help you out through this comment. Good luck! Jesse
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Please! Can I run wet cell battery and dry cell battery on parallel for my inverter
I have a 96 volt 150 amp battery park made up of 8 150ah batteries connected to a 5.5 kva inverter.
Initially the same batteries were connected in a combination of series and parallel to make 48 volts installed on a 4000amps 3.5kva inverter.on the 3.5 kva inverter,battery was serving enough power to last through out the night.
After switching from the 48v to 96 volts inverter the batteries only lasted upto 9 o'clock in the evening.
Help me understand why this is happening
How do we connect three 12V 100aH AGM batteries in series ("String 1") with five additional and identical Stings connected in parallel? The goal is a 36 Volt system with 600aH capacity connected to mppt charge controller(s)(?) powered/charged by solar panels during the day and supplying at night the load of inverter(s)(?) @ 120VAC to supply my house loads. I have calculated all the watthour/amphour needs and the 600aH battery bank depleted just 20% each night will satisfy all the loads of my house in winter.
How do I wire this series/parallel bank so it charges and dischargers the individual batteries evenly and does not over/under charge individual batteries or over/under load individual batteries in the bank/strings?
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Can I charge 4 batteries with 4 alternators they will be connected in parallel connection
Hello Mohammad, thank you for your question. Have you considered one large-capacity alternator?
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Yes 110 amp
And batteries are 100AH
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Hollo, Iam Brian from Solomon Island,,my question is the i have 4 x 200 amps battery and 2x250 solar panel,wait 1 mppt inverter, how best can I supply AC power to my 300 litre ice box.