Has anyone installed Xantrex HFS 2000W

[ghaynes754]

I have the Magnum Hybrid running Elite Power Solutions Lithiums (2-200ah packs). Magnum works great with the Lithiums. Xantrex still does not approve Lithium usage, at least according to their website. Elite BMS controls the cells and the over/under voltage disconnect relays.

[CountryFit]

Originally Posted by ghaynes754

I have the Magnum Hybrid running Elite Power Solutions Lithiums (2-200ah packs). Magnum works great with the Lithiums. Xantrex still does not approve Lithium usage, at least according to their website. Elite BMS controls the cells and the over/under voltage disconnect relays.

i know another person besides you is using elite bms. hers does very well. magnum ms/msh series are all compatible with lithium, because they are fully configurable. so is xantrex hfs2000w. that was the very reason i looked at that one initially.

lithium has huge advantages over other types, but it could become mainstream only after a big industry-wide price reduction.

[jerichorick]

Originally Posted by CountryFit

i know another person besides you is using elite bms. hers does very well. magnum ms/msh series are all compatible with lithium, because they are fully configurable. so is xantrex hfs2000w. that was the very reason i looked at that one initially.

lithium has huge advantages over other types, but it could become mainstream only after a big industry-wide price reduction.

Amen to that one! My son is hunting the idea of getting battery packs from crashed cars and using them. I am not at the knowledge level, or financial position to go that route at this time. Tempted? You bet.

Doug (my son) is using some sort of a heater cord to keep his converted truck batteries warm in cold weather. This stuff is self regulating to 68* if I recall. He is pleased with the results.

It is good to know that the Magnum will do Lithium charging successfully. This side topic has given me a bit of hope, a small glimmer of light, for lithium's in my battery bay some day.

Thanks for the info. Happy trails.

Rick Y

[CountryFit]

glad to hear your son is doing that, and using heater core to keep the batts warm .

lithium in rv application is easier than in ev. in rv, we are using low voltage high amps, while ev is using high voltage (about 400v) with a little current. ev users have more challenges than us on handling charging and balancing etc. since he is using it in ev, it would be a piece of cake for him to do it for you, setting-up wise.

best of luck, hope he'll do it for you sooner

[jerichorick]

Originally Posted by CountryFit

glad to hear your son is doing that, and using heater core to keep the batts warm .

lithium in rv application is easier than in ev. in rv, we are using low voltage high amps, while ev is using high voltage (about 400v) with a little current. ev users have more challenges than us on handling charging and balancing etc. since he is using it in ev, it would be a piece of cake for him to do it for you, setting-up wise.

best of luck, hope he'll do it for you sooner

Yea. That ev voltage, if not handled with respect, can ruin a guys day. Now for arc welding, the good 'ol 12v system works just fine. lol

I'll shoot him a email and see what he thinks about doing this. I really don't have $$$ but I do need to look into replacing the AGM's in the not too distant future. I just wonder if the life-cycles of the recovered LI batts will justify the $.

When I know what I am doing I'll post.

Rick Y

[FOLEYMECH]

Do you feed any of that solar power back when hooked to shore power at home? Any grid tie?

[CountryFit]

Originally Posted by FOLEYMECH

Do you feed any of that solar power back when hooked to shore power at home? Any grid tie?

we are full timers no grid tie on the road . but if you have a grid tie system, while parking next to your home, theoretically you can backfeed as electricity is electricity and no reason to waste it.