- Jun 5, 2016
- 5,649
- Boat Info
- 410 Sundancer
2001
12" Axiom and 9" Axiom+ MFD
- Engines
- Cat 3126 V-Drives
Nice David! I finally have all 12 of my cells now, and just last week purchased the solar controller, inverter/charger, shunt and Cerebro (Yep, all Victron so far). The only thing I'm deciding on now is the BMS, I haven't yet figured out which one I want to go with.
I also haven't decided which configuration I want to go with, I need to do that so I can start building out the box for them. It's likely going to be one of these two, but I haven't figured out the bus bar thing yet.
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One issue I considered in deciding the config was weight. While true these cells are a lot lighter than LA, in reality a 4x280 or 4x304 cell config is about 50 lbs each. So in you config above, your battery is approaching 150 lbs. If its not strait into its final resting place, you need to figure out logistics. I opted for a dual 4x304Ah cell arrangement each with its own BMS. This allows for smaller batteries, and I can add additional batteries down the road as necessary.
If I were to choose an arrangement, I prefer the first option. If you purchased well made, closely balanced cells, your BMS should keep them well balanced ober the long term. Both offer pros and cons. Thats my "free advice". You know what that's worth.