Arthurc
Guru
Hi,
I’m now starting my new DC system and curious if there are strong opinions about battery manufacturer. I’m moving to 24v with 24 to 12 DC/DC step downs for the main panel, will upgrade the windlass motor and the alternator to 24v. Before this summers trip I split my pilothouse into a separate Lifepo bank using Victron smart lithium batteries, shunt/bms and stacked Victron DC/DC chargers.
I’ve been really happy with the Victron batteries and like the ability to see cell balancing and voltages via Bluetooth. My installer is suggesting battleborn for the main bank but they seem to be much larger/heavier (similar to the old generation Victrons) and lack Bluetooth.
Are there any other makers to look at, space is constrained so that’s a factor.
Current plan is to use the 24v 200ah-A victrons or the 12v 200ah batteries in pairs. Opinions welcome.
I’m now starting my new DC system and curious if there are strong opinions about battery manufacturer. I’m moving to 24v with 24 to 12 DC/DC step downs for the main panel, will upgrade the windlass motor and the alternator to 24v. Before this summers trip I split my pilothouse into a separate Lifepo bank using Victron smart lithium batteries, shunt/bms and stacked Victron DC/DC chargers.
I’ve been really happy with the Victron batteries and like the ability to see cell balancing and voltages via Bluetooth. My installer is suggesting battleborn for the main bank but they seem to be much larger/heavier (similar to the old generation Victrons) and lack Bluetooth.
Are there any other makers to look at, space is constrained so that’s a factor.
Current plan is to use the 24v 200ah-A victrons or the 12v 200ah batteries in pairs. Opinions welcome.