How to build a LiFePo4 battery bank.
A lot of people dont have any idea how easy it is to build a DIY LiFePo4 12V battery so I'll post a deicent video of how to do it so people can decide for themselves if it is in there capability. ...
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I plan on minimal compression with two zip-ties around the box. The straps are temporary to hold the cells in place to fit the bus bars. If using ratchet straps I would re-thread them to eliminate the hooks.
I decided to skip the separators. They are wrapped nicely in the standard blue vinyl. Easy to overthink everything. Have not really read any issues with skipping the separators even though some insist something is needed. Not intended to be a bulletproof off-pavement design.
The box wall next to the fuses is floating (movable). There will also be heat pads, one per cell, on the outside controlled with a thermostat. They are 15w silicone pads. I will run two in series for maybe 4 watts each, 64 watts for the entire block.
The lid will come later. The sides will most likely stay open. More pictures in a week assuming I make progress.
To be installed into this space:
Member Pianotuna will be pleased to see my battery wiring will finally get balanced ;)
I decided to skip the separators. They are wrapped nicely in the standard blue vinyl. Easy to overthink everything. Have not really read any issues with skipping the separators even though some insist something is needed. Not intended to be a bulletproof off-pavement design.
The box wall next to the fuses is floating (movable). There will also be heat pads, one per cell, on the outside controlled with a thermostat. They are 15w silicone pads. I will run two in series for maybe 4 watts each, 64 watts for the entire block.
The lid will come later. The sides will most likely stay open. More pictures in a week assuming I make progress.
To be installed into this space:
Member Pianotuna will be pleased to see my battery wiring will finally get balanced ;)
