Any experience with GreenLiFE Lithium-Ion Batteries???

[Captain_Picard]

I am trying to decide on which lithium battery to buy for my RV. The GreenLiFE GL100 – 12V 100AH Lithium-Ion Battery has very little user information online. So has anyone had any experience with this brand? They are about $200 cheaper than Battleborn. I appreciate all opinions.

https://greenlifebattery.com/product/greenlife-gl100-12v-100ah-lithium-ion-battery/

[pianotuna]

no cog for anyone who boondocks will have more than 100 amp-hours. I'd suggest 400 amp-hours for serious boondocking which means a charge rate of 100 amps.

[bigfootford]

Well there is a cog in the wheel...
25 amp max charge rate!

https://azimuthsolarproducts.com/product/12v-100ah-sio2-battery/


Battery Type
SiO2 Composite Electrolyte Battery
Nominal Capacity (25°C/77°F)
100 Ah (1.2 kWh) @ 20 Hour
Nominal Voltage
12V
Max Charge Current
25A
Max Charge Voltage
14.7V
Internal Resistance (25°C/77°F)
=< 6.8 m?
Max Discharge Current (25°C/77°F)
900A(5S)
Depth of Discharge
100% DOD
Operational Temperature
-40?C to 65?C (-40?F to 149?F)
Self Discharge
< 1.6% per Month
Life Cycle
3400 Cycles at 40% DOD; 1500 Cycles at 80% DOD; 620 Cycles at 100% DOD
Dimensions
16.8 x 30.7 x 21.5 cm (6.61 x 12.08 x 8.46")
Weight
27 kg (59.5 lbs)

[pianotuna]

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
For preciseness

SiliCON dioxide. World of difference. Only Taiwan can be trusted to offer honest data without absurd exaggerations. You may even find some brands of Chinese batteries that are "Thunder Proof" especially volatile is life cycle determination.

I admit they do seem to be "to good to be true". On the other hand Soniel has been around for quite some time.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

For preciseness

SiliCON dioxide. World of difference. Only Taiwan can be trusted to offer honest data without absurd exaggerations. You may even find some brands of Chinese batteries that are "Thunder Proof" especially volatile is life cycle determination.

[pianotuna]

Captain Picard,

Here is some more information:

"Shari from Azimuth to answer your questions... The ones above are manufactured in China by a Canadian company, Soneil Electronics. Soneil has been around since 1994, but they made smaller size light traction SiO2 batteries for the healthcare and materials handling industries. It wasn't until a few years ago that they expanded into larger size deep cycle solar. RV, telecom and marine sizes. They haven't been that great at marketing so they are a best kept secret. Lead crystal / SiO2 batteries are currently being made by Betta Batteries(Australia), Green Rhino (Germany) and Soneil Electronics (Canada). I have attached some studies of lead crystal / SiO2 batteries for review. 🙂 So far, all the ones in the field are exceeding our expectations."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZSuYaAUIVU

video https://youtu.be/ZFnjIodpI30

discharge to one volt https://youtu.be/O45eLd5YotM

[Captain_Picard]

The SiO2 batteries must be very new. I can only find basic reviews going back to 2019. The website claims they are comparable to lithium in terms of depth of discharge and cycles. From what I can tell a 100AH battery weight is about 60lbs. Buying 3 of them from that website drops the price to $362 a piece. That seems like a really good value. Also I wouldn't have to get a special inverter/ charger. What to do, what to do?.?.?

[noteven]

I think the info in the site pianotuna linked suggests SiO2 batteries are commonly used by phone companies as back up power supplies.

[Captain_Picard]

Lol I may have to be the sacrificial rat for these batteries.

[pianotuna]

Here is another source:

https://webstore.totalbattery.com/category-s/2147.htm

[Second_Chance]

Captain_Picard wrote:
This is the first I have heard of Silicone Dioxide. Have you ever used one?

They also contain lead crystals. Here's a link to one on Amazon:

Link

Rob

[pianotuna]

Captain_Picard wrote:
This is the first I have heard of Silicone Dioxide. Have you ever used one?

They are the newest "kid on the block". As I live where it gets down to the -30ties ever year, LI are not an option for me.

I will be getting SiO2 next summer.

[Captain_Picard]

This is the first I have heard of Silicone Dioxide. Have you ever used one?

[pianotuna]

Hi,

I suggest looking at SiO2. They are about $460 USD for 100 amp-hours

They can be taken to ZERO volts 620 times (not recommended).

They can be used and charged at -40.

They require no specialized charger nor battery management system.

https://azimuthsolarproducts.com/product-category/batteries/ull/

[Lwiddis]

Little information on line...$200 cheaper. Interesting. Please report back in a year.