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Lithium install first test...whew!

Today we finished the wiring and fired up the system for its first test.  We put in one 200Amp battery for the test and everything came online in the compartment.  12v systems in the coach came online.  Momentary load tested to 100 A no issues. 

Solar bulk came up when we opened the switch but we had all but one panel shrouded. 

Tomorrow we set up panels in coach and introduce the inverter.  Then begin closing up again after labeling, bundling, shrink wrapping and adjusting.

Can't tell you how relieved I am that, as a novice, it all worked.  Love me some AM Solar.
George and Steph
1997 U270 36 Build 5081 "Honu"
1180w Solar 400A lithium all Victron house system
Motorcade 17670, SKP 128300, FMCA F459019
73 VW Camper, 79 VW Camper, 2363 Sunline, and an Arctic Fox 25P

Re: Lithium install first test...whew!

Reply #1 –
Congratulations on a successful test!  :thumbsup:

You ARE making a detailed schematic of all the new wiring and components, right?  Handy to have...for you (when you forget what you did), for anyone else who is working on or repairing your coach, and especially for the next fortunate owners of your highly modified coach.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Lithium install first test...whew!

Reply #2 –
That is one big battery. How much does it weight? 
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 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Lithium install first test...whew!

Reply #3 –
It weighs 93lbs.  The two we are installing then will be around 25lbs more than one 8d.  The angle of the shot distorts its size.  200 ah that can be drawn down to 15%.  The power will be rough equivalent of 2.8 AGMs and proportional weight savings of around 224lbs.  The charge regimen was tested this morning and I saw it go from bulk to float with no absorb phase.  Had to chuckle when I saw it happen.

Thanks Chuck absolutely keeping a schematic of changes.  When I do the longer longer write up I will post them with the other work. 
George and Steph
1997 U270 36 Build 5081 "Honu"
1180w Solar 400A lithium all Victron house system
Motorcade 17670, SKP 128300, FMCA F459019
73 VW Camper, 79 VW Camper, 2363 Sunline, and an Arctic Fox 25P

Re: Lithium install first test...whew!

Reply #4 –
The 8D's weigh about 160 lbs. apiece, so two of the Lithium batteries added together should come in only about 25 lbs. more than a single 8D...
Don
Quote from: George and Steph –
It weighs 93lbs.  The two we are installing then will be around 25lbs more than two 8ds....
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Lithium install first test...whew!

Reply #5 –
Very cool George- keep us informed about how your system works with all of your solar installed.  Hope to see you in person sometime to see the system.  Sounds like a good balance of power with a nice weight reduction.    ^.^d
Ted & Karen
2001 U270 36' - sold after 12 years full timing

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Reply #6 –
@George,

You need to come out to Q to test and show off your work!

see ya
ken
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🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

Re: Lithium install first test...whew!

Reply #7 –
We will definitely be there on Monday or Tuesday show week.  We leave Extreme on Saturday AM after having lights done. 
George and Steph
1997 U270 36 Build 5081 "Honu"
1180w Solar 400A lithium all Victron house system
Motorcade 17670, SKP 128300, FMCA F459019
73 VW Camper, 79 VW Camper, 2363 Sunline, and an Arctic Fox 25P