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by bcassedy
Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:31 am
Forum: Vendors
Topic: Pettit Hydrocoat - Copper Free
Replies: 2
Views: 91

Pettit Hydrocoat - Copper Free

Just got an email about Pettit's new product: Hydrocoat. There is a copper free version. https://pettitpaint.com/products/antifouling-bottom-paint/hydrocoat-ablative-antifouling/hydrocoat-eco/ Supposed to be on par with other ablative bottom paints AND more environmentally friendly. Pricey @ 260.00/...
by bcassedy
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: LiFePo4 battery build
Replies: 11
Views: 174

Re: LiFePo4 battery build

Joel, I probably could have done a "all-in-one display of pics with the same verbiage but wanted a separate listing as there'll be updates forthcoming as well as some new info. Easier to locate/modify and/or add info/pics. Pic rotation - not sure. It shows correct orientation within the site bu...
by bcassedy
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:48 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: LiFePo4 battery build
Replies: 11
Views: 174

Re: LiFePo4 battery build

6th pic - Overhead view - lid open - overall with text details
by bcassedy
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:45 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: LiFePo4 battery build
Replies: 11
Views: 174

Re: LiFePo4 battery build

5th pic - BMS (Battery Management System) & Solar Charge unit.
by bcassedy
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:44 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: LiFePo4 battery build
Replies: 11
Views: 174

Re: LiFePo4 battery build

4th Pic - 20A DC to DC charge unit & Pos & Neg bus bars.
by bcassedy
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:42 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: LiFePo4 battery build
Replies: 11
Views: 174

Re: LiFePo4 battery build

3rd Pic - Lid overhead view. Solar charge cable & connector.
by bcassedy
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:32 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: LiFePo4 battery build
Replies: 11
Views: 174

Re: LiFePo4 battery build

2nd pic - Frontal view - lid open
Note battery connection lugs in lid (left side). 2-0 AWG battery cables will run to inside connection points to the appropriate ( + or -) bus bars. Outside lugs will have 2-0 AWG cables running to Xantrex 2000w inverter/charger's DC Input connection points.
by bcassedy
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:28 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: LiFePo4 battery build
Replies: 11
Views: 174

Re: LiFePo4 battery build

1st pic -
Frontal view - lid closed
Used the largest tool box offered by Menards.
by bcassedy
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: LiFePo4 battery build
Replies: 11
Views: 174

Re: LiFePo4 battery build

Battery is a self contained unit utilizing the LiFePo4 cells (4 - 280Ah), a Daly 250A BGMS (battery Management System (BMS = MUST HAVE!), Victron BMV-712 (Shunt - battery monitoring system <w/ corded meter/display, 2-0 AWG cables to connect to Inverter, 2-0 AWG cables to connect 4 lug positive and 4...
by bcassedy
Thu Mar 07, 2024 6:50 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: LiFePo4 battery build
Replies: 11
Views: 174

LiFePo4 battery build

This topic is a redirect from " Rebuild a Kohler 7.5R generator" http://marinetteboat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2002 This will cover the build of a "portable" LiFePo4 lithium battery whose intent is to be used on our 41' Marquis and a popup camper. That's why it's called ...