If the issue is high quality lithium batteries, I’d recommend Rolls/discover
https://rollsbattery.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/S24-2800LFP.pdf They make a 24v version that will work just fine with a fx inverter. Jay Peltz Power. > On Mar 8, 2020, at 4:32 PM, Kirk Herander <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Hi Alan, > I have just done exactly what you plan to do, that is install blue ion > batteries in an existing off grid 48 vdc System. In my opinion you really do > need a mate 3S the Mate3 will work but there is potential for > self-destruction. You definitely cannot use an older hub. it Has to be a 10.3 > with the FXR series of inverters. > Please contact me off list for more info. I replaced the 10-year-old FX ‘s at > this site with FXR’s and they are available. they are 3648’s. > > Kirk Herander > > >>> On Mar 7, 2020, at 8:20 PM, Sindelar Solar <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >> >> Wrenches, >> >> I have a client who is looking at upgrading an older off grid system that >> has an Outback VFX3524 inverter to 48Vnom in order to use a Blue Ion LiFePo >> battery. I installed the VFX about ten years ago and it has worked without >> any issues. The client has never had a generator and has enough array to >> equalize his FLA batteries with array only, so has never had or needed a >> Mate. If I upgrade to 48V with a new inverter, it will most likely be an >> FXR3048. First question: Can I use an original Mate (rather than a Mate3) to >> set up basic programming with a R series inverter, such as charger and LBCO >> settings? Second: anyone have an older FX3048 or VFX3648 for sale, if the >> answer to the first question is no? >> >> Thank you, >> >> Allan >> >> -- >> Allan Sindelar >> [email protected] >> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional >> New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician >> Founder (Retired), Positive Energy, Inc. >> 505 780-2738 cell >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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