profdant139 wrote:
No thanks -- I'm not going to build my own battery. My previous attempts at soldering have all ended up looking like abstract sculpture, and not in a good way. ;)
I might give it a try if I could assemble a battery using duct tape ?
Check out Will Prowse YouTube channel. He has several videos on building your own battery, even from bare cells. NO SOLDERING, but you do need proper crimpers.
profdant139 wrote:
But why not build a cozy box and conserve energy? Is there a downside that I am missing?
If your battery has a management system that prevents charging below 35°F, and you use thick (2"?) foam, you should be good. Discharging does create a small amount of heat.
What I don't know is if below freezing will affect the battery life while discharging or storing.
