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Post by joerone on Aug 25, 2024 6:22:33 GMT -5
Does anyone have input on Li Time Lithium Batteries? Any other brand suggestions? Thank You
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Post by riobob on Aug 30, 2024 18:29:58 GMT -5
Jerome, I am researching LiFePo4 batteries and a solar system right now. Best thing i can say about batteries is they all have Pro's and Con's. Seems a lemon pops up all the time. My first note is that those with chargers that support many battery types seem to have issues. When recieved batteries are 30-60% charged so that first slow charge seems to set them up for success or failure. The power converter in many RV's are multi-stage and that is not good for Lithium. Seems some (mine) have a switch for that issue. Alternators to the RV in the 7 way seem to be another issue as the Lithium Battery Management System (BMS) has a high voltage disconnect. I have been reading on that issue and there are 2 schools there, one disconnect the 12 volts in the 7 way or install a dc to dc converter. All the batteries seem to have the same cells and the same BMS installed (as one would expect with a significant number built in china).
To your direct question, that is a brand I have looked at in my research, and it has better than average reviews. Since I will have multiple in parallel, and since I will be using an inverter for boondocking in my SN231VRK I am looking at the current curve of batteries and right now the top 3 in no particular order seem to be Eco Worthy, Renogy and Battle Born.
For Lithium batteries your mileage can vary greatly depending on usage, wire, connections and charge method.
Be safe and Have Fun!
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Post by joerone on Aug 31, 2024 8:38:53 GMT -5
Thanks for the input
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Post by riobob on Sept 22, 2024 13:38:10 GMT -5
Was just on eBay and eco-worthy has their 100ahbatteryon sale (till end of month) pretty good deal with 3year warranty.
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