Empasis on small load, do not run the inerter on the load port, it can take only 15 amps so a bit over 300 watt. Current setup, no pun intended, is fine, running inverter directly from battery, as long as it has low voltage cut off
I’ve owned that same controller installed in my RV for 5 years. I was actually using it for two months running my house until I received my big stuff a few weeks back. Like it so much I bought a 250/70. The Bluetooth on mine works better then my 30 amp charger and my smart shunt.
I have a couple Victron 100/30 MPPT's. The two sections show the voltage and amperage before and after the Victron. "Solar" shows what your solar panels are producing and the "battery" section shows what the mppt converts the solar into. Ex: Solar: 18v @ 5amps Battery: 13v @ 6.92amps. Both are equal to 90 watts. Hope this helps! Great Video!
that a great charge controller. there is a Victron current shunt to go with that. goes on neg lead . What I like with Victron is the Bluetooth is made to work together on the same app. you can put small loads like 12V RV lights on the load terminal and from app you can make them turn off with low battery . I know one of them can be set dusk to dawn on load terminal. love how they pre set for LiFePO4 battery.
Should have it up and running in a few days. Not sure I'll really need the shunt, but might be nice to have. The pre-set for lithium is great. Still fine tuning the epevers , but they are humming along nicely now. Wanted a Victron for a long time, and this seemed perfect size for application. aloha 🤙
@@ProjectsinParadise808 only if you need to measure current in/out battery. you can get a outher meter like you got to have battery percentage and state of charge . 😀
It is nice to have those features at a glance...I love having it on the main house bank. Think you just convinced me to get one!😉 Always look forward to your suggestions...mahalo Robert 🤙
The charge controller has no idea that the battery has an inverter connected to it. You need a power meter with a shunt to do that. Victron makes one if you like their stuff.
Suppose you have no inverter connected to the battery but instead have a DC device like a mini fridge hooked to the battery, will the charge controller show watts consumed or will it require a monitor and shunt to do that also?
@@BillySBC a shunt measure current that goes through it. A smart shunt keeps track of current in and out to keep track of how much power is left in the battery. That’s all
It would show a draw on the battery if your load was hooked to load on the controller. But nothing is. The current reading youre looking at is for the charger. With no solar it would be 0. It will never show the interter load.
If I want to use the load output, can I connect negative wire from my load directly to battery negative rail, or do I need to connect it back to the controller? I bought this to my boat and I would like to keep things simple and not to have 2 separate negative rails (one from battery and one from load terminal)
Hi I have a victron smart solar 75|15 bluetooth for 12 volt batteries. can you tell me the values to enter to customize the battery charging settings? Normal acid batteries (for cars). Thank you for the time you dedicate to me
At 5:18 minutes on the video you say "it shows no current coming off of it." It's not possible for the controller to show a current when there's no current flowing through it, which clearly there is not.
Hahahahaha this is funny It’s only just measuring battery voltage now and no current. Because the battery is feeding the load. Not the controller 😂😂😂😂 But nice to see the blue screen. Bye from the Netherlands, where Victron comes from 😄
I have the same Victron controller. I really like it's robustness, & customisation, especially for the various lithium battery types (eg. Li-Ion, Li-P04, etc.). The software could use some tweaking. Using my Huawei P9 Lite phone, via bluetooth. I cannot stand in my lounge, only some 3.5 metres, from the unit, when setup (it is a portable system, connected to a DIY folding 100W panel). It may be a limitation, of my phone. Unsure, at the moment. However, one limitation I don't like, is the phone has to have the app open! You cannot run the app, in the background! It disconnects instantly. Crazy lack of foresight, by the devs. Solid videos, as I'm looking to a similar inverter (possibly 1500W), for a DIY solar generator, I'm building. Thx.
I love the Victron charger I have, although I don't have to use it much . The charge controller I'm setting up now in a small stand alone system, and I'm sure ill like it...just the charging parameters alone for me is perfect. Haven't played with the app too much , but will in next few days. Like hearing critique of it, and thank's for tuning in...aloha 🤙
Hi PIP808, did you install a fuse from the battery to the solar controller ? I am confused by the manual that states that a fuse should be used from battery to controller. Wondering what you did.
Aloha Doug! Hope to have it fully operational in a week or so...just waiting on a few more items. A shunt has been mentioned to use for this, and I'm not sure if I'll get one yet. Aloha 🤙
Hi- l thought Will Prowse did a comparison video with the Victron included. Something like that, sorry l have seen a lot of solar application videos, can’t keep up with all of them. I learn more by the way you are doing your videos- step by step.
@@douggoble9695 I hear ya...I have watched so much recently myself, but seeping into my gray matter is another story. I learn by doing, and repeating. And I still struggle keeping up...some of it may be age...but I'm mostly enjoying it. I appreciate your feedback...I stammer a bit, but connecting with you guy's helps me immensely. Hoping you and the family are well on the GC🤙
Cool channel you have. I haven't hooked up my Victron 100/20 yet, could you give me a little bit of knowledge. I have a spool of 10 AUG wire I plan to use for the connection from the charge controller to the battery. Question, is that OK or should I use a bit of solar cable like you did
That thing cannot dictate power draw because its connected to the battery directly. It can only dictate load that passes through its load teminals only. For loads connected to the battery you need a shunt.
To detect a current draw you need to install a Smart Shunt or connect a small load into the MPPT directly.
Most likely I'll put the monitor shunt in. I love the one I have, and everything at a glance is so convenient. 🤙
Empasis on small load, do not run the inerter on the load port, it can take only 15 amps so a bit over 300 watt. Current setup, no pun intended, is fine, running inverter directly from battery, as long as it has low voltage cut off
I’ve owned that same controller installed in my RV for 5 years. I was actually using it for two months running my house until I received my big stuff a few weeks back. Like it so much I bought a 250/70. The Bluetooth on mine works better then my 30 amp charger and my smart shunt.
I'm super happy adding the Victron to the home power . Love hearing how its working good for you for so long! mahalo 🤙
I have a couple Victron 100/30 MPPT's. The two sections show the voltage and amperage before and after the Victron. "Solar" shows what your solar panels are producing and the "battery" section shows what the mppt converts the solar into. Ex: Solar: 18v @ 5amps Battery: 13v @ 6.92amps. Both are equal to 90 watts. Hope this helps! Great Video!
That does help a lot! Mahalo for that information 🤙
Victron ... the rolls Royce of solar gear :-)
I totally agree...gonna launch a video today on adding yet another one! Aloha!🤙
that a great charge controller. there is a Victron current shunt to go with that. goes on neg lead . What I like with Victron is the Bluetooth is made to work together on the same app. you can put small loads like 12V RV lights on the load terminal and from app you can make them turn off with low battery . I know one of them can be set dusk to dawn on load terminal. love how they pre set for LiFePO4 battery.
Should have it up and running in a few days. Not sure I'll really need the shunt, but might be nice to have. The pre-set for lithium is great. Still fine tuning the epevers , but they are humming along nicely now. Wanted a Victron for a long time, and this seemed perfect size for application. aloha 🤙
@@ProjectsinParadise808 only if you need to measure current in/out battery. you can get a outher meter like you got to have battery percentage and state of charge .
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It is nice to have those features at a glance...I love having it on the main house bank. Think you just convinced me to get one!😉 Always look forward to your suggestions...mahalo Robert 🤙
The charge controller has no idea that the battery has an inverter connected to it. You need a power meter with a shunt to do that. Victron makes one if you like their stuff.
Don't think I'm going to use a shunt on this small application, but we'll see how it goes🤙
Suppose you have no inverter connected to the battery but instead have a DC device like a mini fridge hooked to the battery, will the charge controller show watts consumed or will it require a monitor and shunt to do that also?
@@BillySBC a shunt measure current that goes through it. A smart shunt keeps track of current in and out to keep track of how much power is left in the battery. That’s all
You dont typically use a float setting in LifePo4. Thats for lead which has a surface charge
Let’s get a workshop tour!!!
Haha...yeah...soon as I get the skivies off the doorknobs 😉🤙
Need a shunt to see the load draw unless you hook the inverter to the load side of the charger
If you hook the inverter to the load side of the controller won't the draw be from the solar panel and not the charging battery?
It would show a draw on the battery if your load was hooked to load on the controller. But nothing is. The current reading youre looking at is for the charger. With no solar it would be 0. It will never show the interter load.
Thank you kindly for that information 🤙
If I want to use the load output, can I connect negative wire from my load directly to battery negative rail, or do I need to connect it back to the controller? I bought this to my boat and I would like to keep things simple and not to have 2 separate negative rails (one from battery and one from load terminal)
You can't go wrong with Victron.
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Hi I have a victron smart solar 75|15 bluetooth for 12 volt batteries. can you tell me the values to enter to customize the battery charging settings? Normal acid batteries (for cars). Thank you for the time you dedicate to me
i have a big problem the load is not work to me mppt 75/15 whath can i do please??
At 5:18 minutes on the video you say "it shows no current coming off of it." It's not possible for the controller to show a current when there's no current flowing through it, which clearly there is not.
Hahahahaha this is funny
It’s only just measuring battery voltage now and no current. Because the battery is feeding the load. Not the controller 😂😂😂😂
But nice to see the blue screen.
Bye from the Netherlands, where Victron comes from 😄
I have the same Victron controller. I really like it's robustness, & customisation, especially for the various lithium battery types (eg. Li-Ion, Li-P04, etc.).
The software could use some tweaking. Using my Huawei P9 Lite phone, via bluetooth. I cannot stand in my lounge, only some 3.5 metres, from the unit, when setup (it is a portable system, connected to a DIY folding 100W panel). It may be a limitation, of my phone. Unsure, at the moment. However, one limitation I don't like, is the phone has to have the app open! You cannot run the app, in the background! It disconnects instantly. Crazy lack of foresight, by the devs.
Solid videos, as I'm looking to a similar inverter (possibly 1500W), for a DIY solar generator, I'm building. Thx.
I love the Victron charger I have, although I don't have to use it much . The charge controller I'm setting up now in a small stand alone system, and I'm sure ill like it...just the charging parameters alone for me is perfect. Haven't played with the app too much , but will in next few days. Like hearing critique of it, and thank's for tuning in...aloha 🤙
does it log by itself or you have to have a computer/smartphone always connected in order to log the data?
Hi PIP808, did you install a fuse from the battery to the solar controller ? I am confused by the manual that states that a fuse should be used from battery to controller. Wondering what you did.
I do use a fuse between the inverter and battery. And also a 50 amp breaker between controller and battery. aloha 🤙
It will not show since its not a shunt and PV connection are not connected
That’s just a charge controller …therefore the app will only show incoming not outgoing…unless u install bmv 712👍👍👍👍
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Fancy! Can’t wait for you to show all the set up. I am not sure but you need a shunt for the Victrons?
Aloha Doug! Hope to have it fully operational in a week or so...just waiting on a few more items. A shunt has been mentioned to use for this, and I'm not sure if I'll get one yet. Aloha 🤙
Hi- l thought Will Prowse did a comparison video with the Victron included. Something like that, sorry l have seen a lot of solar application videos, can’t keep up with all of them. I learn more by the way you are doing your videos- step by step.
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@@douggoble9695 I hear ya...I have watched so much recently myself, but seeping into my gray matter is another story. I learn by doing, and repeating. And I still struggle keeping up...some of it may be age...but I'm mostly enjoying it. I appreciate your feedback...I stammer a bit, but connecting with you guy's helps me immensely. Hoping you and the family are well on the GC🤙
@@ProjectsinParadise808 We are doing fine. Beautiful warm sunny 😎 day where I live on the G.C. ☀️
Good video. Which lug set did you get? How do you crimp them?
Can you use a rechargeable battery with also 12V but only 30Ah?
Cool channel you have. I haven't hooked up my Victron 100/20 yet, could you give me a little bit of knowledge. I have a spool of 10 AUG wire I plan to use for the connection from the charge controller to the battery. Question, is that OK or should I use a bit of solar cable like you did
Hey thank you. I use 10 awg from controller to battery. aloha 🤙
That thing cannot dictate power draw because its connected to the battery directly. It can only dictate load that passes through its load teminals only. For loads connected to the battery you need a shunt.
How many 100w solar panel can be add with his unit for a 24v battrybank
A charging voltage of 26 and a 15 amp max is right about 400 watts max, so 4 panels. Be sure to not exceed the max volts for the panel circuit.
this won't show the power usage, this can only show the power generation from solar panels...
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