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CYCLEPATH wrote:
Thank you guys for the replies. I went with the Interstate SRM31 battery. We're thinking of getting a fifth wheel here in the not too distant future (and of course keep the Lance). If we do that, I will go the Lithium route with fifth wheel. I need a whole lot of YouTube time before I consider tackling a job like this. Safe camping.
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Jul-31-2022 10:25 AM
StirCrazy wrote:S Davis wrote:StirCrazy wrote:joeshmoe wrote:
The new EVELF280K cells are rated to 6K+ cycles. Building a pack of Four of these cells will provide longer service than any Lead acid. Combined with 3 or 400+ watts of panels, it's a no brainer.
After doing the requisite research and getting past the initial, kinda-steep learning curve of DIY LFPs and now that I've built one, the cost to energy density ratio is clear.
You can keep watering your cells. I'm done with that ****.
when was the K edition released, at 6K cycles going down to 10V from full is a game changer again. double the life at 100% usage and only 600ish us for a set of 4. I like the way they adresses the bolting also. nice set up.
The LF280K have been around for about a year, I purchased the LF280N the previous version last year.
how has your daily BMS been doing, I went with Overkill solar BMS as the dailys were having some issues at the time, or was that just blowen out of proportion like the internet usaly does?
Steve
Jul-31-2022 07:18 AM
S Davis wrote:StirCrazy wrote:joeshmoe wrote:
The new EVELF280K cells are rated to 6K+ cycles. Building a pack of Four of these cells will provide longer service than any Lead acid. Combined with 3 or 400+ watts of panels, it's a no brainer.
After doing the requisite research and getting past the initial, kinda-steep learning curve of DIY LFPs and now that I've built one, the cost to energy density ratio is clear.
You can keep watering your cells. I'm done with that ****.
when was the K edition released, at 6K cycles going down to 10V from full is a game changer again. double the life at 100% usage and only 600ish us for a set of 4. I like the way they adresses the bolting also. nice set up.
The LF280K have been around for about a year, I purchased the LF280N the previous version last year.
Jul-30-2022 12:14 PM
StirCrazy wrote:joeshmoe wrote:
The new EVELF280K cells are rated to 6K+ cycles. Building a pack of Four of these cells will provide longer service than any Lead acid. Combined with 3 or 400+ watts of panels, it's a no brainer.
After doing the requisite research and getting past the initial, kinda-steep learning curve of DIY LFPs and now that I've built one, the cost to energy density ratio is clear.
You can keep watering your cells. I'm done with that ****.
when was the K edition released, at 6K cycles going down to 10V from full is a game changer again. double the life at 100% usage and only 600ish us for a set of 4. I like the way they adresses the bolting also. nice set up.
Jul-29-2022 05:38 PM
joeshmoe wrote:
The new EVELF280K cells are rated to 6K+ cycles. Building a pack of Four of these cells will provide longer service than any Lead acid. Combined with 3 or 400+ watts of panels, it's a no brainer.
After doing the requisite research and getting past the initial, kinda-steep learning curve of DIY LFPs and now that I've built one, the cost to energy density ratio is clear.
You can keep watering your cells. I'm done with that ****.
Jul-29-2022 04:41 AM
Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli wrote:
I oversized the solar because we live in the Pacific Northwest and are subject to low winter sun and lots of cloudy, rainy days.
Jul-29-2022 01:47 AM
StirCrazy wrote:Lwiddis wrote:
"I don't do a lot of boondocking, but that could always change in the future."
I boondocked with wet batteries and now with a Lithium battery. With an adequate solar system recharging either type of battery is not an issue. Sure, my Lithium has more usable power and it recharges faster but those are the only differences I've noticed.
didn't notice the weight and size savings?
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