Off-Grid Hybrid 4 LifePo4's Need Balancing, Inverter Overheating, A/C issues, Solar Panel Relocation
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I need to identify and balance four LiFePo4 batteries before I can connect them together properly. Using the XiaoXiangElectric Bluetooth Mobile Application, a battery charger, and some large fans I get the job done and share the experience in this video.
Also included, is another quick round of overcharging troubles between the EA Sun Power, PowMr, and the "MPPT" PMW solar charge controllers again. It combines with the 120 VAC Pure Sine Wave Inverter failing from the overcurrent, then it overheats with meltdowns without several sources of support. This ties into the reason for that which is, the air conditioner issues. First, the medium/large wall mounted A/C started glitching out on the digital interface, but the mechanics still work perfectly, so I had to replace it, until repair or disposal. I was going to add one of my smallest A/C's on the opposing wall for support anyways, but now I had no choice but to put it in, however it was not enough for the hottest days by far. Fortunately, I had another small A/C for free donated to me. It needed refurbishing before putting it in the place of the medium size A/C, but together they work pretty good at keeping the place cool. However, running both A/C simultaneously creates other problems. Without good ventilation and circulation of air, the inverter overheats after a while. Also, the single outlets meltdown over time, requiring replacement. Using at least two of the outlets at a time would've solved this, but I waited to late, being down to one I ended up hardwiring the connection to solve this for now.
Finally, there's the Photovoltaic (PV/Solar) panels relocation. I've ended up finding a more lucrative spot for harvesting sunlight, but it also has its own issues that will not be solved in this video, but a future episode. I have another, even more complicated AmpInvt charge controller installed, but you'll have to wait for a future episode for that as well. But, if you watch this video close enough, you'll see some quick "Easter Eggs" from the future projects slid in here or there.
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I actually don't suggest using the GFCI buttons on the end of the power cord to save energy. I've noticed on my two A/C I do this with frequently that the switches appear to wear out over time. I remember having an issue with the other A/C, and just yesterday as I'm uploading this video, I almost couldn't get the A/C behind the TV to work because of the GFCI "popping" almost as soon as connected, over and over again. I only got it working by half-pressing the button long enough for the A/C to stay powered on, then very gently releasing my thumb from the switch. It took multiple tries to succeed, and I've since left it alone. I'd advise either unplugging and plugging it in, like I used to, or dealing with the extra 20watt/hour? drain. Also, I really think my original guesstimates on my A/C's power consumption were a bit closer to reality, then the text popup onscreen during editing. After watching the wattages more carefully over more time, my recent update is: Smallest (behind recliner) 500 watts Smaller (behind TV) 650 watts Medium (broken behind TV) 900 watts Rooftop (requires soft starter) I honestly don't know, just guessing in the video from it's assumed ratings. I've got two more A/C's for free from one of my lawn care customers. One small and another medium sized one. The medium one is supposed to turn on, just likely needs a coil cleaning like they all do. That is great news, as the medium one along with the smallest unit was the best combination for all occasions, at least until I get a new rooftop heat pump A/C with a variable state compressor and a remote control. More to come!
@JoshuaDemersProductions
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That means that the smallest A/C uses the same amount of power that all of the fans turned on at the same time does! That doesn't change the fact that the fans move way more air over much more area and are variable. In fact I pretty much use an extra fan or two every time I'm using any A/C because they just don't move enough air around enough by themselves. The medium A/C did do a decent job of this. I expect the Rooftop to be superior in every way except efficiency, because it's a ducted central system.