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Or split the difference (almost) and go 25A with RedArcMy SOK battery order just got cancelled so now it’s back to the drawing board. Any particular reason to get the 18amp victron vs the 30amp?
Less load on the alternator?

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Or split the difference (almost) and go 25A with RedArcMy SOK battery order just got cancelled so now it’s back to the drawing board. Any particular reason to get the 18amp victron vs the 30amp?
Less load on the alternator?
Or split the difference (almost) and go 25A with RedArc. I'd read some RedArc article about the low and slow approach to charging. They basically just said anything under 200Ah is best suited with around 25A charger. That being said, I think that mainly applies to AGM where lithium can handle a much faster charge if you want it. I've seen several builds that went 40A with a 100Ah battery
Yeah I also spoke with an electrical engineer last week that said Victron's solar charging algorithm is much better than the RedArc. I went with RedArc but I am going with the Victron 712 monitor/shunt combo, so I that does have the awesome Victron Bluetooth and app features. Or another option is just the Victron smart shunt if you want the Bluetooth but don't need the physical monitor, that's what @sdnative I said he hadredarc seems to be to go-to around here, but victron offers Bluetooth and much more granular programming.
Yeah I also spoke with an electrical engineer last week that said Victron's solar charging algorithm is much better than the RedArc. I went with RedArc but I am going with the Victron 712 monitor/shunt combo, so I that does have the awesome Victron Bluetooth and app features. Or another option is just the Victron smart shunt if you want the Bluetooth but don't need the physical monitor, that's what @sdnative I said he had
Or split the difference (almost) and go 25A with RedArc. I'd read some RedArc article about the low and slow approach to charging. They basically just said anything under 200Ah is best suited with around 25A charger. That being said, I think that mainly applies to AGM where lithium can handle a much faster charge if you want it. I've seen several builds that went 40A with a 100Ah battery
Or split the difference (almost) and go 25A with RedArc. I'd read some RedArc article about the low and slow approach to charging. They basically just said anything under 200Ah is best suited with around 25A charger. That being said, I think that mainly applies to AGM where lithium can handle a much faster charge if you want it. I've seen several builds that went 40A with a 100Ah battery
I really love those Will Prowse videosA Weize 100 amp hour will fit.
Does anyone know the sizes that would fit the starter battery and 2nd battery location?
Right on, thank you! Ill look into it more.I don’t have them handy but some folks have shoved in a 100aH battery up there by trimming the tray etc.
I have this DCS battery in the old starter location.Does anyone know the sizes that would fit the starter battery and 2nd battery location?
I chose this config. I wanted the max capacity for the house battery, the starter was fine so didn't touch it. I never considered the dual Lithium as I have a winch which can pull some high amps.Were you not able to use the dcs as your starter or just chose to this configuration?
I was interested in doing a dual lithium set up.
Thank you for the info!I chose this config. I wanted the max capacity for the house battery, the starter was fine so didn't touch it. I never considered the dual Lithium as I have a winch which can pull some high amps.