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    LiFePO4 Cycle Life Effect

    So that may be the most data rich thorough answer to a question I have asked online. I can't thank you enough. Just Fantastic!
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    LiFePO4 Cycle Life Effect

    mrzed001, thank you very much. The system is already built, was built in 1998. The system is a power supply for sailboat systems. The original system has 8 lead acid Group 31 (or Group 29) batteries. The bank is wired to provide 400Ah of capacity at 24V. The major current draw is the bow...
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    LiFePO4 Cycle Life Effect

    I am hoping someone can spread some knowledge, for may seem like a dumb question for this newbie. My question involved cycle life of the batteries, and sizing the bank to maximize that cycle life. I am installing a 24V LiFePO4 bank of QTY=6 Victron 12V/200Ah batteries (2 three batteries series...
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    Victon Energy Batteries

    Many thanks JoeHam and HRTKD! Appreciate the kind thoughts and sharing. I have been torn on building my own battery due to its intended use in very remote locations. My thought process is: 1. If I have a failed cell/battery, I can pull that unit+2nd leaving be 400Ah of capacity. Not ideal...
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    Victon Energy Batteries

    Many thanks for your reply. I am actually doing a LiFePO4+solar and electrical upgrade on our Amel Super Maramu. As you stated reliability is our primary driver, as the boat will be our home circumnavigating the globe. Our current system uses 8 Group 31 or 29 wet cell lead acid batteries...
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    Victon Energy Batteries

    Does anyone have experience with Victron Energy LiFePO4 batteries? I am interested in their 12V/200Ah sub group 31 batteries. The battery has solid energy density in a small form factor on paper. Is it too good?
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