myles
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Hi guys, the plan is to do a 10KW solar array, with a Solark 12kw inverter, as well as a natural gas whole home generator. This house will be "off grid" electricity wise, but "grid tied" as we will have a natural gas line only to the house for all heating, cooking, and drying appliances.. This is where I am going to document my process of ordering with Amy Wan. It will be simple and to the point but I want to keep track of my progress here, and others can build trust in her company by reading this thread. thank-you.
Order of events:
Aug. 18, 2021 - Started conversation about these cells:
1pcs EVE 280AH LiFePO4 (LFP) 3.2V Cells Battery (New Version LF280K with 6000cycles, Fully Matched)--Genuine Grade A
https://app.alibaba.com/dynamiclink?touchId=1600191410096&type=product&schema=enalibaba://detail?id=1600191410096&ck=share_detail&ck=share_detail&shareScene=buyer
Aug. 18, 2021 - Amy Wan got back to me with a quote and shipping, providing pictures of cells as examples, and the extremely stout packaging they are adopting as new methods for shipping. Also provided bus bar options. I opted for a 2mm thick bus bar, and I ordered so there are double bus bars for my setup. I will be doing a 16S - 4P method yielding me a 48V system with 1120AH battery life.
Aug. 22, 2021 - Received quotes in three segments, something to do with Alibaba orders under $5000.00 are easier. My intentions are to order this week yet, as we are only going to be needing the batteries next spring. However i want the batteries here and ready to go, need to research how to store batteries for long periods of time without use, I understand they need to be climate controlled, but at what rate I will find out and post here </>//needs edit(leaving myself notes)***
Aug. 23, 2021 - Payed for battery cells via Paypal and a credit card in 3 different payments. Per Amy, if invoice exceeds 5000.00 there are higher fees, so she split them up into 3 seperate invoices.
Aug. 31, 2021 - Ordered 4 Chargery BMS16T 100A from Jason Wang, He dropped them off the next day to Amy for shipment in one package.
Sep 10, 2021 - KUDOS to Will Prowse for adding the ability to edit old posts. WIll make documentation alot better to keep in one place!
Sep. 11, 2021 - Batteries have shipped. Received pictures of all the batteries in boxes on pallet, along with the chargery BMS box. All with my name on them and shipping destination. Also received UPS tracking info which only kicks in when it enters canada. Also received spreadsheet of battery metrics. Metrics show QR code, Capacity Ah, OCV1, Ri1 (mohm), OCV2, Ri2 (mohm), OCV3, Ri3(mohm). All 68 cells performed basically the same. Attached a spreadsheet showing battery performances for reference.
Oct. 25, 2021 - Still awaiting for batteries to land in my country, UPS Tracking info provided, but not updates showing on it. Will give it another week due to global supply chain issues before following up through alibaba.
NOV. 16, 2021 - First cells arrived, received 11 of 34 packages today, some are showing on the way, while others show waiting for UPS to get the packages, so there is definitely major delays in the shipping processes! I haven't opened up the boxes yet, will do that tonight!
NOV. 26, 2021- All cells have now arrived along with qty 4 Chargery 16T BMS. All look to be in good condition and all have a charge of 3.29 V
Order of events:
Aug. 18, 2021 - Started conversation about these cells:
1pcs EVE 280AH LiFePO4 (LFP) 3.2V Cells Battery (New Version LF280K with 6000cycles, Fully Matched)--Genuine Grade A
https://app.alibaba.com/dynamiclink?touchId=1600191410096&type=product&schema=enalibaba://detail?id=1600191410096&ck=share_detail&ck=share_detail&shareScene=buyer
Aug. 18, 2021 - Amy Wan got back to me with a quote and shipping, providing pictures of cells as examples, and the extremely stout packaging they are adopting as new methods for shipping. Also provided bus bar options. I opted for a 2mm thick bus bar, and I ordered so there are double bus bars for my setup. I will be doing a 16S - 4P method yielding me a 48V system with 1120AH battery life.
Aug. 22, 2021 - Received quotes in three segments, something to do with Alibaba orders under $5000.00 are easier. My intentions are to order this week yet, as we are only going to be needing the batteries next spring. However i want the batteries here and ready to go, need to research how to store batteries for long periods of time without use, I understand they need to be climate controlled, but at what rate I will find out and post here </>//needs edit(leaving myself notes)***
Aug. 23, 2021 - Payed for battery cells via Paypal and a credit card in 3 different payments. Per Amy, if invoice exceeds 5000.00 there are higher fees, so she split them up into 3 seperate invoices.
Aug. 31, 2021 - Ordered 4 Chargery BMS16T 100A from Jason Wang, He dropped them off the next day to Amy for shipment in one package.
Sep 10, 2021 - KUDOS to Will Prowse for adding the ability to edit old posts. WIll make documentation alot better to keep in one place!
Sep. 11, 2021 - Batteries have shipped. Received pictures of all the batteries in boxes on pallet, along with the chargery BMS box. All with my name on them and shipping destination. Also received UPS tracking info which only kicks in when it enters canada. Also received spreadsheet of battery metrics. Metrics show QR code, Capacity Ah, OCV1, Ri1 (mohm), OCV2, Ri2 (mohm), OCV3, Ri3(mohm). All 68 cells performed basically the same. Attached a spreadsheet showing battery performances for reference.
Oct. 25, 2021 - Still awaiting for batteries to land in my country, UPS Tracking info provided, but not updates showing on it. Will give it another week due to global supply chain issues before following up through alibaba.
NOV. 16, 2021 - First cells arrived, received 11 of 34 packages today, some are showing on the way, while others show waiting for UPS to get the packages, so there is definitely major delays in the shipping processes! I haven't opened up the boxes yet, will do that tonight!
NOV. 26, 2021- All cells have now arrived along with qty 4 Chargery 16T BMS. All look to be in good condition and all have a charge of 3.29 V
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