Let me start by saying that I have an affliction where I read almost every post on this forum. I then wander down various paths following up on what I find interesting. I recently came across this company on one of my rabbit hole trips and I cannot remember the thread where I found this company. I'm sure someone will link it here.
Note that this battery is definitely not DIY, it is hopefully a stupid simple plug and play. Before you go hating me please be assured that I have done the DIY route as detailed here:
And I would recommend anyone to go the DIY route at least once for the education you will get.
Now for the battery I have linked the spec sheet for from Signature Solar. I spoke with James from that company last week and was favorably impressed with his knowledge. They offer a complete solution from panels to inverters to batteries etc. The website is: https://www.signaturesolar.us/all-products
Note that I have no affiliation with them at all. I did suggest that James reach out to @Will Prowse to get a battery review done and he was definitely open to the idea. Unfortunately I do not have Will's cell phone number but I hope they can connect.
To get the price mentioned above I have to wait for one to ship from China. They do have some here in the US but charge an additional $250 for instant gratification. The shipping from Texas to Ohio should be about $80.
Since they are located in Texas maybe @ghostwriter66 can drive over on her lunch hour to take a look see? Texas isn't a very big state is it? They must be nearby
The only thing that makes me scratch my head is that the BMS is set to charge up to 3.9v per cell if I am reading the spec sheet correctly? If that is really true I will limit the charging voltage outside the BMS system.
Opinions are most welcome but I am taking a chance and ordered one. It is no coincidence that my Discover card gives me a 5% rebate on PayPal purchases, starting today.
In general I have been lazy about capacity testing my various LiFePO4 batteries but I will do so for this purchase once it arrives and report back.
Note that this battery is definitely not DIY, it is hopefully a stupid simple plug and play. Before you go hating me please be assured that I have done the DIY route as detailed here:
48v LiFePO4 build
For my application I wanted to build a semi-portable system capable of running a 1500w Inverter. Most parts are on the way so here I go. This is also a "proof of concept" thing for me and if I do a second, non-portable install down the road I could easily use the same devices powered by some...
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And I would recommend anyone to go the DIY route at least once for the education you will get.
Now for the battery I have linked the spec sheet for from Signature Solar. I spoke with James from that company last week and was favorably impressed with his knowledge. They offer a complete solution from panels to inverters to batteries etc. The website is: https://www.signaturesolar.us/all-products
Note that I have no affiliation with them at all. I did suggest that James reach out to @Will Prowse to get a battery review done and he was definitely open to the idea. Unfortunately I do not have Will's cell phone number but I hope they can connect.
To get the price mentioned above I have to wait for one to ship from China. They do have some here in the US but charge an additional $250 for instant gratification. The shipping from Texas to Ohio should be about $80.
Since they are located in Texas maybe @ghostwriter66 can drive over on her lunch hour to take a look see? Texas isn't a very big state is it? They must be nearby
The only thing that makes me scratch my head is that the BMS is set to charge up to 3.9v per cell if I am reading the spec sheet correctly? If that is really true I will limit the charging voltage outside the BMS system.
Opinions are most welcome but I am taking a chance and ordered one. It is no coincidence that my Discover card gives me a 5% rebate on PayPal purchases, starting today.
In general I have been lazy about capacity testing my various LiFePO4 batteries but I will do so for this purchase once it arrives and report back.