ChuckNorris
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i would also love to know the results of the 280ah cells. Did you capacity test them?
i made it work in a grp 31 box from wally...$11.
I also bought this NOCO battery box. Costs in the Netherlands € 20. Perfect for storing 4 280A cells and a BMS. I think I will put a different lid on with the battery connectors on top.
I also bought this NOCO battery box. Costs in the Netherlands € 20. Perfect for storing 4 280A cells and a BMS. I think I will put a different lid on with the battery connectors on top.
I built up this pack and dropped it into a Todd Universal Marine Battery box. It is about 1" taller, wider and longer than a group 31 battery box. Heavy duty and fairly reasonably priced. Todd Universal Battery Box
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I do not have the exact height as the batteries are installed in my boat, but used this 8" wide piece of aluminum from McMaster. 3' piece was big enough for 2 packs (4 plates).
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Looks sleek and like a typical battery, I like it, I wish it was cheaperHere are a couple of pics with the Eve 280ah cells and BMS inside. Fit is perfect with room on the end for BMS. Just thinking how I'm going to secure them in the box. Terminals on lid are M8. Comes with handles. Will most likely use screw to secure lid.
Greg
Greg, are there screw holes to secure the lid or do you have to fabricate the holes?Here are a couple of pics with the Eve 280ah cells and BMS inside. Fit is perfect with room on the end for BMS. Just thinking how I'm going to secure them in the box. Terminals on lid are M8. Comes with handles. Will most likely use screw to secure lid.
Greg
What size studs did you install on the cells to still allow the top to fit on the box? My measurements show it as a pretty tight fit in there, but based on your photos it seems to work fine. I see the height of the cell as 207.5mm, and height of box as 215mm. That's only about 1/4" of room......?Here are a couple of pics with the Eve 280ah cells and BMS inside. Fit is perfect with room on the end for BMS. Just thinking how I'm going to secure them in the box. Terminals on lid are M8. Comes with handles. Will most likely use screw to secure lid.
Greg
The lid sets a bit higher. Used 6mm×20mm set screws with flange nuts. Plenty of room.What size studs did you install on the cells to still allow the top to fit in the box? My measurements show it as a pretty tight fit in there, but based on your photos it seems to work fine. I see the height of the cell as 207.5mm, and height of box as 215mm. That's only about 1/4" of room......?
Thanks!The lid sets a bit higher. Used 6mm×20mm set screws with flange nuts. Plenty of room.
Greg
Well if you used the coolers, you'd have a cool handle to life them up and out....HMMMMM,
this thread got me thinking, which is always dangerous!
Has anyone tried a small cooler as a box? I know there are lots of CAMCO battery boxes out there for cheap, but here's my thinking:
Hope the links resolve.
I've had that thought several times. Have you searched through any measurements?HMMMMM,
this thread got me thinking, which is always dangerous!
Has anyone tried a small cooler as a box? I know there are lots of CAMCO battery boxes out there for cheap, but here's my thinking:
A cooler is somewhat insulated, perhaps keeping things warmer longer
The handle would be handy for toting
Way cheaper than something like a Pelican case.
Would love feedback on the idea.
or:
Hope the links resolve.
I do recall someone using a cooler. I think the only problem is the thickness of the walls if intending to use battery posts. Of course there are several ways around that. For example one could use Anderson connectors to connect between the battery and an inverter.I've had that thought several times. Have you searched through any measurements?