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StirCrazy
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Mar 31, 2021

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.

this video is pretty decient on how to do it, what is missing is some sort of case. the Prismatic cells like to be clamped togeather slightly if you going to be running high currents. I have seen cases made out of wood with threaded rod providing the pressure, and several other ways also.

also I am not a fan of the BMS he uses, there are lot better ones, but he explains he needed the high capacity one to do a torture test on the cells.

so he builds a 280Ah 12V battery in this video, if you need more you could build 2 and then just tereat them like two 12V batterys and run them in parralell, or just build it all in series and do a 24V set up if you want to do the higher voltage systems.

280Ah LFP build

Steve

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  • Why post a flawed video?

    If you want a 24 volt battery--then build that. Putting two 12 volts in series with LiFePo4 may cause the battery management system to not work well (or so I have been told by those who are supposed to know)
  • The DIY LiFePO4 battery is a great way to go if you are:
    (i) somewhat handy and understand the basics of electricity and electronics and
    (ii) enjoy a DIY project.

    Some useful resources:
    LiFePO4 Cells are plentiful and probably cheapest on Alibaba and Xuba seems to be a company with a decent track record:
    Shenzen Xuba
    They are also available on Amazon:
    Amazon 280Ah LiFePO4 Cells

    There is well supported and easy to use bluetooth enabled BMS available from Overkill Solar:
    Overkill 120A BMS
    Also available for much less from the manufacturer:
    LLT Power the OEM for Overkill Solar BMS

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