190 Ah for my RV

Looking good mate

Look Great. Any chance that was from a good deal connect on Alibaba? and you have some confirm good testing results to share?
If you thought it was good deal, please share the info. and source for folks like like me about to purchase my 1stse of LifePO4s.
... Looking to set up a 24v system. ;+)

Capt Bill said:

Look Great. Any chance that was from a good deal connect on Alibaba? and you have some confirm good testing results to share?
If you thought it was good deal, please share the info. and source for folks like like me about to purchase my 1stse of LifePO4s.
... Looking to set up a 24v system. ;+)

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I'm not setup to do formal testing, but I can say that I have run the cells through their paces for several cycles, and they seem to be performing well. Once I get the BMS cables figured out I'll be good to go.

Looks Great. I think everything takes a bit of time to fine tune. I Am Wondering If you got from a USA supplier or via shipment from China via ordering on Alibaba.com ... I am studying my options, and looking for a 24v LifePO4 deal that also seems like a good bet for longevity. ... I am currently looking at the battery supplier Shenzhen Xuba Electronic based on leads from this forum that I just joined today. Any further info. welcome. and Best Wishes on all your endeavors, including solar low carbon footprint endeavors.

Yes, my cells came from China through Aliexpress. It was just the beginning of the virus outbreak, so it too a couple of extra weeks, six in all, to arrive. Shipping will likely be even slower now. They arrived in top condition. Eight of the 190Ah@12V cells would make a formidable 24V battery - something I would like for my next project, a solar garage. Best of luck to you.

Thanks for sharing that source piece of info. ... I am looking at a (maybe same) 190 Ah option on Alibaba for eight 3.2V LifePO4 Batteries for 24V set, and considering ordering directly from China for first time. Thanks for sharing your info. I am calling my credit card bank to tell I may be ordering through Alabibi, so they do not block a charge from China. I learned that might save me a minor blocked charge headache from a past experience. Hope your project goes smoothly.

Very nice!

Did you have to pay any import tariffs/taxes/import fees?

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Did you have to pay any import tariffs/taxes/import fees?

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I am wonder to/ and how that works: I post this in a couple other threads I am combing for info. while learning all the time:

A new batch of LifePO4s are in over at Xuba;
I received a good quote I am also questioning:

Got a link to a Sale Order option set up for my "initial payment"
for 8) 3.2v 280 Ah LifePO4s 2 set of 4 total price: $661.36
w Shipping Fee (via sea) : $332.00 ... for $993.00 Total "initial payment"
Insurance: 0 "Trade Assurance" box left un checked.

I need to understand more before proceeding. I do not mind paying more.
I wonder if this is normal procedure? or possibly some new USA hoop jump?

Pitched Sales Order at top says: initial payment amount $993.36
shipping date: 15 days after supplier receives initial payment
messages said sooner/ will look closer

Receipt says: "DDP: You can receive the goods at the destination place, your supplier will do the import customs clearance at the destination port and also afford all the fees including import duty." That is printed on the sales order.

BUT THAT DDP info. CONFLICTS: with nice sales woman stating:
"When you receive the package, you need to pay extra duty tax. For specific duty tax, you need to consult the local customs."
with added: "What I can do is to reduce the declared value as much as possible."

I did cordially ask for an explanation of this conflicting information.

MAYBE this is standard protocol? and will work out fine; but I do have a business background, and I want to understand what I am getting into before I pay with my credit card. Is there some new USA hoop jumps that make it hard for the seller to give a solid quote? ...or is this normal procedure? ... If I have to pay extra duty and/or fees and tax (that might be fine with me); How do I take care of that? Has anyone else ordering these LifePO4s got a bill for the extra tax and duty fees upon delivery, or before delivery via some kind of email records and credit card payment?

Feedback and Guidance Requested: I will share as I learn more. Please share your info or experience, if you can help me and other forum members learn more about how do USA fee get worked out !