Purchase Used BB Batteries/Victron equipment?

[Riveyman]

Thanks for all the input everyone.

I went and checked out the deal.
Checked the voltage on all 3 batteries and they came up 13.3v on all of them.
The package included cables, etc. So, asked if they had the time for me to hook everything up.
And did just that in the middle of a parking lot.


Had a slight issue with the MultiPlus II, couldn't get any lights on the front panel when turned on.
After a quick google search, had to disconnect the ethernet cables from it, then turn it on and plug the cables back in.
Think it'll be ok.
Messed with the Touch 50 for a bit then packed it up and took it home.

I priced just the components, minus the cables and other extras, and figured I got about 1/3 off retail.

No warranty with used, but I'm ok with that. I think.

[Ynot4me2]

Thanks for all the input everyone.

I went and checked out the deal.
Checked the voltage on all 3 batteries and they came up 13.3v on all of them.
The package included cables, etc. So, asked if they had the time for me to hook everything up.
And did just that in the middle of a parking lot.


Had a slight issue with the MultiPlus II, couldn't get any lights on the front panel when turned on.
After a quick google search, had to disconnect the ethernet cables from it, then turn it on and plug the cables back in.
Think it'll be ok.
Messed with the Touch 50 for a bit then packed it up and took it home.

I priced just the components, minus the cables and other extras, and figured I got about 1/3 off retail.

No warranty with used, but I'm ok with that. I think.

That was a good find at a great price. Congrats and enjoy.

[Soundsailor]

Thanks for all the input everyone.

I went and checked out the deal.
Checked the voltage on all 3 batteries and they came up 13.3v on all of them.
The package included cables, etc. So, asked if they had the time for me to hook everything up.
And did just that in the middle of a parking lot.


Had a slight issue with the MultiPlus II, couldn't get any lights on the front panel when turned on.
After a quick google search, had to disconnect the ethernet cables from it, then turn it on and plug the cables back in.
Think it'll be ok.
Messed with the Touch 50 for a bit then packed it up and took it home.

I priced just the components, minus the cables and other extras, and figured I got about 1/3 off retail.

No warranty with used, but I'm ok with that. I think.

Glad it is working for you so far. Please keep us updated on your experience down the road.

[rsnelsonlv]

I agree sounds like good equipment. I have installed our Victron Solar System and am very happy with the results. The only caution I would have/recommend is the learning curve of setting up this system. There are some great YouTube videos on this subject. The items listed are top of the line, however trouble shooting if there is a problem can be very time consuming and also expensive, should the Multiplus be faulty. Not sure how you would test this equipment until you have it installed. If the price is 50% of what it would cost new, then I would take the risk, if it was any higher, I would go new.
Good Luck and enjoy getting your solar up and running!