280Ah battery case

HRTKD said:

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Steve_S said:

I discovered the Freud Diablo blades thanks to a woodworking friend while I was building my home and boy I was happy that I did. What really put me over the top was when I was milling all my trim, casings and baseboards and wanted the cleanest cuts with the mitre saw. Certainly worth the extra cost up front.

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coconup said:

Hi everyone, first post here but I've been an avid reader and follower of Will on YT. Also, this is probably the lamest question ever but here it goes.

I just purchased a pack of 4x 280Ah cells from Shenzhen Basen on Alibaba. I cannot seem to find a decent case for it either on there or on Aliexpress. What I came across so far is either too small or too big. For smaller packs (90-100Ah) I've been happily using these, which imho offer just the perfect size for cells + BMS: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4000535313542.html

What is everyone here using for their 280Ah batteries?

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Bud Martin said:

Hello, are you happy with the order and the shipping time from Shenzhen Basen? I have been looking at Alibaba instead of Aliexpress since I git burnt on battery order after wating for 2 months (order in Sept but never received them, I had to file for fefund). This the one I have been looki at today, it is $300 +120 shpd to Bay area. https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...l?spm=a2700.themePage.order.21.6b1c5d28YvHSO8

Thanks for any info you can provide.

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Bud Martin said:

Hello, are you happy with the order and the shipping time from Shenzhen Basen? I have been looking at Alibaba instead of Aliexpress since I git burnt on battery order after wating for 2 months (order in Sept but never received them, I had to file for fefund). This the one I have been looki at today, it is $300 +120 shpd to Bay area. https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...l?spm=a2700.themePage.order.21.6b1c5d28YvHSO8

Thanks for any info you can provide.

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Steve_S said:

WOW, prices have JUMPED UP... just 2 weeks ago these were selling for $75 +/- each 280AH cell. now they are floating around the $100 mark.
Seems that with so many complaining about the cheap price and questioning it endlessly, it's paying off for the vendors who are marking up.
Consequences for Actions.... lesson learned ?

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SherylinRM said:

Plus the shipping has gone up AND our Canadian PM managed to piss off people even more by raising the duty for things from China there by pissing off the Chinese now as well.
Seems I got in at just the right time, whew.
Otherwise I would not have been able to afford the new batteries until next spring or summer.

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Steve_S said:

We haven't increased any duties or levies against China in quite some time. Nice Try but complete fail.
S&H is up to the Courier Robber Baron's and outside of general control, actually seems more like out of control, whee the Chinese Government actually reprimanded some companies because they got carried away with gouging....

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LanduytG said:

My cells are strapped together then and piece of 3/4 plywood wedged in to keep everything tight. As for cooling I guess if you are drawing max current it might be and issue. But I have 16 cells in 4s4p and will only be drawing a max of 160amps and that is for a microwave which only runs a short time a few times a day. IMHO don't see a heat issue.

Below is a pic. Just started my install on my 40ft 5th wheel.

Greg

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coconup said:

@Bud haven't received them yet, but their guy on Alibaba has been super responsive so far

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