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 RU-vid but they're not all 100 on info for beginners. Thanks again.
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
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!
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.
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
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 ru-vid.com/group/PL9Nrg1XB1hdjWs1Fo6SHBhs1ag_PQl4Ct
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: ru-vid.com/group/PL9Nrg1XB1hdjWs1Fo6SHBhs1ag_PQl4Ct. 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.
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 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-clVrcG8jV7Y.html
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.
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.
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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LhARAsr1KX8.html You might also enjoy the playlist I made on all topic related to batteries: ru-vid.com/group/PL9Nrg1XB1hdjWs1Fo6SHBhs1ag_PQl4Ct Enjoy! Jesse
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?.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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)?
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?
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!
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 ?
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?
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.
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, 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
Hello Manish, thank you for your suggestion. Could you perhaps clarify what it is you want to learn specifically? In other words: What is the question you want to get the answer to? Thanks, 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.
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?
Why doesn't anyone cover series connection for 6 or more batteries, as well as setting up an off grid home battery banks to the point of removing the electric company
Hello Patrick, thanks for your message. Your question directly connects to a video script I am working on at the moment, so stay tuned. If you want any specific points covered in that video, here is your chance to let me know!
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
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.
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?
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?
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.
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?
Also keep in mind when connecting in parallel, the voltages of your batteries must be kept at the same level, or one battery will charge the other battery until they are equivalent, wearing out the life cycle of your battery. At least thats my basic understanding.
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
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?
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
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 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 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.
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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LhARAsr1KX8.html. Please let me know in case your question wasn't answered through the linked video. Enjoy, Jesse.
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.
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.
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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-k0f7-fcIMlM.html. Enjoy! Jesse.
Hi people I have 10 Batteries 6V 12Ah, bike batteries. How many of them can I charge in paralel connection charging? Does anybody know? I use them all in once and would like to find a way for speedy all together charging because I need to use and charge them every day.
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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-clVrcG8jV7Y.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: ru-vid.com/group/PL9Nrg1XB1hdjWs1Fo6SHBhs1ag_PQl4Ct Thanks for your contribution! All the best, Jesse.
