Victron equipment above LiFePo4 batteries

Ciao!
The manuals of Victron equipment, like inverters or MPPTs state that these should not be mounted over the batteries. I suspect this is because acid batteries release corrosive gases that would damage and even provoke a fire with the equipment.
However, I am not aware of LiFePo4 batteries releasing such gases.

Am I right in saying that it would be safe to install the equipment above the LiFePo4 batteries? I'll try to move it as much as I can to one side, but wondering what other people think.

Thanks,
Tony

All electrical equipment is required to have easy access. If the batteries don't stick out far enough to impede access, it shouldn't be a problem. And if you aren't having it inspected, then you can do whatever you are comfortable with.

Hello!

Indeed, LiFePO4 battery do not release corrosive gasses under normal operation.

Therefore, placing them directly below the victron equipment should not cause any issues from gas floating up.

I mounted my batts below the wall mounted Victron stuff. I also put a moveable strong cover over the batts in case I, or a tool , or some metal cased equipment fell on them…I have seen me drop things before… yep, I have seen it first hand… bummer..

My LiFePO4 DIY batteries are mounted below my Victron Multiplus. Any heat the batteries generate is going to be far less than the inverter will generate. I have ventilation fans in the compartment just in case the temperature gets too high.

HRTKD said:

My LiFePO4 DIY batteries are mounted below my Victron Multiplus. Any heat the batteries generate is going to be far less than the inverter will generate. I have ventilation fans in the compartment just in case the temperature gets too high.

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My batts (6) are in a compartment of sorts with a lid about 2 ft below my Victron multi ,SCC and all other stuff too. I also have two small constant duty 6 inch whisper fans so that I can ventilate the area in summer or recirculate the heat if in winter to keep the batts from needing a new heat source , unless it’s very very cold ….the fans are powered by the inverter through a normal AC receptacle inside the working area… .they use amazingly low power draw..like about 10 watts each But the CFM‘s change the air twice a min in the area they are used..( 100 cubic ft total )
I am familiar with your postings and like the accuracy of what I have seen in your comments for several years.
Thanks for your comment.
Jim.