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    Midea U 8K for $239 @ HD

    The Midea U 8000 BTU is $239 for today (9/7/23) only at Home Depot. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Midea-8-000-BTU-U-Shaped-Inverter-Window-Air-Conditioner-Wi-Fi-9X-Quieter-Over-35-Energy-Savings-ENERGY-STAR-MOST-EFFICIENT-MAW08V1QWT/315241074
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    Carport truss?

    Similar kits exist for 1 3/8 chain link rail in the same price range. Carport Canopy Fitting Kit 1-3/8" ID Connector Bracket for High Peak 6L Frame
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    Best prices for pv wire?

    Just ordered 50' red + 50' black 10 awg with MC4 connectors from Temco on Ebay. $54 + tax, free 4 day shipping.
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    New Battery on Amazon and Ebay - Global Power 12V100AH LIFEPO4 - $399! Has anybody actually bought one yet? Torn it down yet?

    The lid was the most convenient location and seemed to give the best clearance from the other components. Based on my initial experience, I agree with Jim Gee about the effectiveness of the balancer. Time will tell.
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    New Battery on Amazon and Ebay - Global Power 12V100AH LIFEPO4 - $399! Has anybody actually bought one yet? Torn it down yet?

    The connector has a clip on top to depress and then it easily releases from the bms. It was covered with sealant that had to be peeled off prior to releasing the connector. Definitely follow the video recommendation and attach the balance board to the lid. Use a heat resistant adhesive or tape...
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    New Battery on Amazon and Ebay - Global Power 12V100AH LIFEPO4 - $399! Has anybody actually bought one yet? Torn it down yet?

    After installation, ran a charging session with each battery. Both batteries charged to 14.2v. One of the batteries previously always stopped charging at 13.6v to 13.8v, indicating a cell imbalance and bms cutoff due to an overvoltage condition for at least one cell pack. First charge with the...
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    New Battery on Amazon and Ebay - Global Power 12V100AH LIFEPO4 - $399! Has anybody actually bought one yet? Torn it down yet?

    Installed two of the balance boards and it's almost as simple as the video. Of course, the existing connector to the bms in the video wasn't covered with sealant, the bms wasn't taped/sealed in place, and the terminal cables weren't connected and in the way.
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    New Battery on Amazon and Ebay - Global Power 12V100AH LIFEPO4 - $399! Has anybody actually bought one yet? Torn it down yet?

    Balance boards on the UPS truck out for delivery. BTW, the lowest listing on Ebay for these batteries is now $389. I wonder if they are being sold with the balancer installed.
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    Eco-worthy 12v 20ah LiFep04

    These are a great option for extending the run time of my mother's portable oxygen concentrator. Easy to transport at > 5lbs and, when used with her 12v charge adapter, more than triples the run time of the 96 Wh standard battery pack at 1/4 of the cost. Equivalent or greater capacity than the...
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    Eco-worthy 12v 20ah LiFep04

    Eco-worthy 20ah lifepo4 battery on Ebay for $113 + additional 20% off with coupon NEWBRAND22
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    New Battery on Amazon and Ebay - Global Power 12V100AH LIFEPO4 - $399! Has anybody actually bought one yet? Torn it down yet?

    Appreciate the info. I contacted the seller via Ebay and requested the balance boards for the 3 batteries I purchased. Received a response within 10 minutes from Jim Gee and he is shipping the boards tomorrow, as well as sending tracking info and install video directly to the email address I...
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    Pros & cons: watts vs amps?

    Here's a storage option in Watts https://g.co/kgs/gNYAQq
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    Seeking recommendation for a backup battery to run oxygen concentrator 360w in case of power failure

    Sorry, that model seems to be recoil start only Wouldn't be appropriate if your mother had to operate it alone.
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    Seeking recommendation for a backup battery to run oxygen concentrator 360w in case of power failure

    Not a recommendation, but here's an example of one in the price range that meets the requirements. https://www.duromaxpower.com/products/xp2300ih
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    Seeking recommendation for a backup battery to run oxygen concentrator 360w in case of power failure

    Another option would be a small 2000w electric start dual fuel inverter generator attached to a 100 lb propane tank. Something like that could be set up for around $1k, including the 1st tank of fuel, be easy to start, provide additional power for other appliances, and probably run for at least...
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    Seeking recommendation for a backup battery to run oxygen concentrator 360w in case of power failure

    Estimate is 360w x 24h/0.85 = 10165wh Real world, I have a 24v 3000w aio with 2 12v 100ah lifepo4 batteries in series that runs a 400w oxygen concentrator for 5.5 hours before the inverter cuts for low voltage at 24v. That would require 400ah of batteries to run for 24 hours. The aio, 2...
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    Anyway to charge a 12v battery with a 24v?

    I've used a drok adjustable voltage/current buck boost converter to charge a 12v 20ah lifepo4 from a 24v 100amp lifepo4 battery setup. It has CC/CV mode. Just set the output parameters, connect the inputs to the 24v pack and the outputs to the 12v battery. Set the output voltage and amps, over...
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    New Battery on Amazon and Ebay - Global Power 12V100AH LIFEPO4 - $399! Has anybody actually bought one yet? Torn it down yet?

    I've purchased 3, 2 last November, 1 last week, at the average price of $293 ea. Running 2 in series for a 24v aio emergency backup system and using the third for a camping/trolling motor milk crate for my daughter and son-in-law. No problems with the 24v system and I just received the 3rd...
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    New Battery on Amazon and Ebay - Global Power 12V100AH LIFEPO4 - $399! Has anybody actually bought one yet? Torn it down yet?

    I just purchased a 3rd battery on 5 March for $298 and received it today. Just checked the listing and the price went up to $320.
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    24 hour Special Buy of the Day on Ecoflow products at Home Depot

    https://www.homedepot.com/SpecialBuy/SpecialBuyOfTheDay/
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    New Battery on Amazon and Ebay - Global Power 12V100AH LIFEPO4 - $399! Has anybody actually bought one yet? Torn it down yet?

    Purchased 2 of these off Ebay in early December at $287.50 ea plus tax. Received in 4 days, Played with them a little, charging individually. They cut off at 14.1 and settled at 13.8 according to the built in voltage meter. Connected in series to a cheap Eco-worthy 3000W 24v aio .Did a very...
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    Military 420W Expedition Solar Array on Ebay

    Dick Cheney approved.
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