ed209
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Finally ready to build a battery! Will document my progress here over the next couple months. Please let me know if this is not an appropriate place to do so.
Major Parts list:
Modular toolchest (DeWalt at top of list, rated for heavier weights)
SAB 3.2v 55ah 176wh 60280 cells in 4p4s (2816 wh) (https://batteryhookup.com/products/8x-new-sab-3-2v-55ah-176wh-60280-cells)
150a BMS with bluetooth (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001633527595.html)
6061 aluminum plate connectors (fabricated from scrap)
3d printed polyurethane (TPU) support bumpers
Samlex PST-1500
Renogy DCC50S
Anderson SB120 connectors
4ga wiring throughout
Application:
Secondary battery for my Chevy Volt (Gen 1) and portable for other uses/vehicles
Learning for future BAB (big-ass battery) for a home
Notes:
I've never ordered a part from China. This one looks like the same manufacturer as what Overkillsolar uses. Since I have to wait for backlog shipping anyway, I opted for this one.
Outstanding Questions:
Q: Is coating all terminals with dielectric grease the standard procedure? With proper torquing aftwards.
A: will be using Noalox for the cell bus bars with regular torque checks for the first couple weeks. Dielectric grease (Super Lube) on the rest.
Major Parts list:
Modular toolchest (DeWalt at top of list, rated for heavier weights)
SAB 3.2v 55ah 176wh 60280 cells in 4p4s (2816 wh) (https://batteryhookup.com/products/8x-new-sab-3-2v-55ah-176wh-60280-cells)
150a BMS with bluetooth (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001633527595.html)
6061 aluminum plate connectors (fabricated from scrap)
3d printed polyurethane (TPU) support bumpers
Samlex PST-1500
Renogy DCC50S
Anderson SB120 connectors
4ga wiring throughout
Application:
Secondary battery for my Chevy Volt (Gen 1) and portable for other uses/vehicles
Learning for future BAB (big-ass battery) for a home
Notes:
I've never ordered a part from China. This one looks like the same manufacturer as what Overkillsolar uses. Since I have to wait for backlog shipping anyway, I opted for this one.
Outstanding Questions:
Q: Is coating all terminals with dielectric grease the standard procedure? With proper torquing aftwards.
A: will be using Noalox for the cell bus bars with regular torque checks for the first couple weeks. Dielectric grease (Super Lube) on the rest.
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