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@transparent I dont really have any issues with the kit. Yes one of the bags was split, but it was a small thing. I also found the missing bolts, they...
Battery is finished. I've not installed it yet as I need to swap it out with the Pylontechs. But its ready, and tested.
Little update. I've got the batteries in and compressed. I added the bus bars and the BMS leads. However my torque wrench needs an adaptor to take the...
Pretty sure my batteries are balanced enough. Each is 3.663V so I think it's time to put everything together!
@transparent you laid down the challenge for basic tools. 100% I'd say it's doable with a leatherman, Allen keys and a socket. At a push I guess you c...
@transparent I think I've hit absorption on the batteries. Current has dropped to 0.63A and voltage is 3.6V. I don't have fine control, so I can only ...
Cracked on a bit today. Don't want to finish up as the batteries are STILL top balancing. However I've basically put everything together that I can. S...
@transparent a few images of the unpack
The battery box has arrived. I'll open it this evening to check everything and post some images for everyone. It's pretty chunky, but then again it's ...
@transparent I'm in the USA, so no idea on the top balance. I'll be home tomorrow and will check then!
Charger has now moved up to 3.5v, so getting there!
Power bill for Aug to Sept - £23 - 146kw off peak and 46kw on peak
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