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Nobadays
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# Posted: 2 Dec 2024 09:51am
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I usually don't put ads on here but for those thinking about going lifepo4 or adding to your current system, these are really good prices from a pretty reputable Chinese battery manufacturer.
When I had one of their gr24, 12v/100ah batteries go bad... though there were a few emails back and forth... they refunded my money. The other LiTime batteries I have (3) are working flawlessly. I have two 12v/100ah in series to run my shop in Colorado. They are self heating and have continued to power my Starlink since we left in early November even though the temperatures have been in the single digits several mornings.
Anyway HERE is a link to their page.
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 2 Dec 2024 07:48pm
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Another friend got one of the LiTime 100ah this year and has been satisfied, they have good reviews on 'diysolarpowerforum' too.
He paid more but no regrets
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Steve_S
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# Posted: 3 Dec 2024 04:09am
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LiTime has imp[roved a lot over the past few years and make a pretty good line of products, well reviewed & the teardowns show "well built" right through.
I can also suggest RUIXU (warehouses in US, Canada & EU) who are making some seriously good battery packs and "Well Priced" for what they are too !
https://www.ruixubattery.com/
A WORD ON WALL SYSTEMS.
I personally Cannot & Will NOT recommend this particular design as the Prismatic Cells are on their sides which can lead to serious issues. Server Rack Packs have cells in an upright position.
See images below on Side Mounted Prismatic Cells.
These are from GSL Packs but several others make similar.
Burnt GSL 1
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Leaks resulting in corrosion & flames.
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paulz
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# Posted: 3 Dec 2024 10:15am
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Just noticed the free shipping. Good deal, probably should have gotten one instead of the cheapo I just bought. We'll see. Wonder why that one blew on Nobs? At least they covered it.
So if the tariffs start when is that going to begin?
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Steve_S
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# Posted: 3 Dec 2024 11:18am
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Well, it could be as fast as February. It'll happen fast and won't be pleasant either and that's going to apply to a hell of a lot of things, far more than people genuinely realize (Including the indirect things).
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 3 Dec 2024 11:51am
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Might put the hurt on Walmart.....
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paulz
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# Posted: 3 Dec 2024 12:38pm
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Quoting: Steve_S Well, it could be as fast as February
That will make Christmas shopping feverish. I can hear the ads.
‘Oh what fun it’s is to buy, before the tariffs hit, hey!’
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Atlincabin
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# Posted: 3 Dec 2024 01:36pm
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FWIW, I got three of the 24V 100Ah batteries from them a few weeks ago. Capacity tests yielded about 105Ah each. Generally happy with them so far, but I haven't put them into service yet. Arrived with BMS in shutdown mode, so necesary to put a ~24V charge across them terminals in parallel to wake up the BMS to allow it to charge up. Their BMS app leaves a lot to be desired, doesn't really give you full information, just says "things are ok" or not. I wish it gave me some real data, like a minimum of cell voltages.
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