Silver as a material? Has that been confirmed? Would make for a great boon for silver hoarders like me! The price would definitely get jacked up.You mean the silver/carbon military style batts Toyota is planning on building for their EVs? Shouldn't be to expensive once silver hits $1,000+ an ounce.
The life power batteries I dig on only because I've worked on them before. On the other hand the newer smaller eg4 setup look compact, slick, and spacious so that a tough 1I didn't realize it until last night, but I think this battery is pretty sweet. The look, form factor, busbar with quick connectors, communication ability, internal heaters, outdoor rated and the list goes on.
Now I want to dump my server rack batteries. Which one would you rather have. This setup:
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Or four of these:
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I just love the look. I love sci-fi movies and I want to make a system that looks really cool. I'm thinking four batteries and an 18K would do everything I need.
The communication set up was a bit difficult. I should probably make a setup video for beginners. I think anybody could figure it out though if they read the whole manual. I think there should be a tutorial on designating the master battery right after the communication protocol set up.
But besides that, this battery is pretty impressive. I'm going to be asking all of the other companies why they don't have this type of battery. Hopefully we can get some healthy competition into the market.
What do you guys think. Is there anything that you dislike about this battery that I'm missing? I really didn't think I was going to like it but seeing it in my shop in person, makes me want only these batteries now. I think I might move my server rack batteries into my garage today. I only have two power pro batteries but I could run everything I need with them. I'm almost at 5 megawatt hours with my 18K, so I really don't need to push tons of loads through it anymore. Making a beautiful system would be fun. I want to add LED lights behind it and make it pop
I dig the lifepower4 setup only because I've seen what they can do 1st hand. But the smaller unit looks pretty slick so you can't go wrong with either selection.. My question is, are four of those in 1 area less of a foot print than a single battery rack??I didn't realize it until last night, but I think this battery is pretty sweet. The look, form factor, busbar with quick connectors, communication ability, internal heaters, outdoor rated and the list goes on.
Now I want to dump my server rack batteries. Which one would you rather have. This setup:
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Or four of these:
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I just love the look. I love sci-fi movies and I want to make a system that looks really cool. I'm thinking four batteries and an 18K would do everything I need.
The communication set up was a bit difficult. I should probably make a setup video for beginners. I think anybody could figure it out though if they read the whole manual. I think there should be a tutorial on designating the master battery right after the communication protocol set up.
But besides that, this battery is pretty impressive. I'm going to be asking all of the other companies why they don't have this type of battery. Hopefully we can get some healthy competition into the market.
What do you guys think. Is there anything that you dislike about this battery that I'm missing? I really didn't think I was going to like it but seeing it in my shop in person, makes me want only these batteries now. I think I might move my server rack batteries into my garage today. I only have two power pro batteries but I could run everything I need with them. I'm almost at 5 megawatt hours with my 18K, so I really don't need to push tons of loads through it anymore. Making a beautiful system would be fun. I want to add LED lights behind it and make it pop
Hint: It's done on purpose.Sigh... this is getting harder and harder with every revision.
Would you recommend his book(s)?So I was reading through the Mike Holt book on solar and NEC and I'm not seeing anything in the NEC about an upper limit to battery storage, just the minimum of 1Kwh. Where does the NEC and the UL9540 come in when there's a conflict? Does one supersede the other or do you have to apply ALL the rules from BOTH regulatory ends?
15Kwh is a pretty small limit when you're feeding 12Kw inverters, is there any kind of guide or simplified examples you know of to help clarify all that?
As a note, my state has NEC2020, which is confusing enough, and I have no idea how the UL9540 gets involved in all that. Trying to learn.
i bought his book and it has proved very useful for me, as I am just a Homeowner/DIY typeWould you recommend his book(s)?
the one you linked, (and he also has one on grounding/bonding) looks good. Pricey, but I’ve watched a lot of his videos, and I find,him easy to understand.
The military uses tons of silver in batteries for missiles and other items. It takes allot of power to run IR/trancievers etc...Silver as a material? Has that been confirmed? Would make for a great boon for silver hoarders like me! The price would definitely get jacked up.
Which book(s) did you buy?i bought his book and it has proved very useful for me, as I am just a Homeowner/DIY type
Which book(s) did you buy?
Google on “Amphenol battery connector” to see manufacturer and distributors.Does someone have a link to purchase the actual connectors used on that battery or who makes them?
Okay.. must be one of these? https://www.digikey.com/en/products...ZX4AnAJYA7AOYgAvvMIsyIgK5iAMkQDWAAgAKmNdm7ygAGoogle on “Amphenol battery connector” to see manufacturer and distributors.
lithium weight has no hacks, 3x server packs are 315lbs. You may have an Alibabba cell special...I think if you want to just buy one, or if you need ul, then probably the way to go. But I'll stick with my DIY. Under $3k each, 304ah, only 16" X 24", and around 210 pounds. I really wonder why their battery is so big and heavy. Pretty sure if I can squeeze the cells in this cabinet, they could too.
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I was thinking that I read that the Lifepower4's were about 104# each? I just can't seem to find it.lithium weight has no hacks, 3x server packs are 315lbs. You may have an Alibabba cell special...
Yikes how much are they spending on 80+ lbs of case? Is that the reason for the premium cost or is it R&D?280-310ah cells weigh about 12 lbs, so 192 lbs are just cells. That means the EG4 Power Pro has over 100lbs for the bms, wiring, and case etc
I really don’t understand what the fixation is for some on the weight of the unit minus the cells.Yikes how much are they spending on 80+ lbs of case? Is that the reason for the premium cost or is it R&D?