Batteries arrived...

[JBurtonSmith]

New Vatrer 48V 100Ah batteries just arrived. I had no idea how heavy the batteries would be...definitely a work out.

 

[Brett V]

I just got another batch of 230Ah cells. The FedEx driver wasn’t too happy.

 

[MattMan119]

New Vatrer 48V 100Ah batteries just arrived. I had no idea how heavy the batteries would be...definitely a work out.

Yep them 100ah batteries are what 100lb each … the bigger ones are closer to 300lb … like ouch

 

[JBurtonSmith]

Yep them 100ah batteries are what 100lb each … the bigger ones are closer to 300lb … like ouch

Crazy!

 

[BarracudaBob]

I love that big display. I added a USB and connected it to solar assistant. Been running good now for many months.

Warning, server rack batteries are addicting

 

[Mav986]

Yes. However once you discover how easy (with some knowledge) it is to assemble a larger capacity battery, server rack batteries make no sense in terms of value. But if you want to just plug and play, then yeah it's the way to go.

 

[BarracudaBob]

Yes. However once you discover how easy (with some knowledge) it is to assemble a larger capacity battery, server rack batteries make no sense in terms of value. But if you want to just plug and play, then yeah it's the way to go.

I just got my first 280Ah and I can understand what you mean but building a system slowly and adding batteries with the rack system is very nice. The 100 lb makes it manageable.

Now a fully DIY big battery cells is always going to beat it on $/KW but that nice compact package is very attractive.

 

[ricardocello]

New Vatrer 48V 100Ah batteries just arrived. I had no idea how heavy the batteries would be...definitely a work out.

I need batteries, and those are tempting. Better than the EcoWorthy, right?

 

[BarracudaBob]

 

[Brett V]

I just got my first 280Ah and I can understand what you mean but building a system slowly and adding batteries with the rack system is very nice. The 100 lb makes it manageable.

Now a fully DIY big battery cells is always going to beat it on $/KW but that nice compact package is very attractive.

A full set of 230Ah cells tops out around 145 pounds. With the BMS and other accessories, I’m in at about $1400. The server rack batteries do save some work and look better.

 

[Dagoth Ur Does Solar]

I just got another batch of 230Ah cells. The FedEx driver wasn’t too happy.

I am apologizing in advance to whatever delivery driver has to deliver what I assume will be my 4x boxes of 4x 314Ah cells in ~60 days.

 

[agtcovert]

I am apologizing in advance to whatever delivery driver has to deliver what I assume will be my 4x boxes of 4x 314Ah cells in ~60 days.

I'm with you. Except 50-280 Ah cells for me. I'm assuming that'll be at least a partial pallet though.

 

[JBurtonSmith]

I need batteries, and those are tempting. Better than the EcoWorthy, right?

Well, I went off of Will's reviews. The price for two, on the Vatrer website, $1,780.30 USD. Seemed like an offer I could not refuse.

 

[JBurtonSmith]

I love that big display. I added a USB and connected it to solar assistant. Been running good now for many months.

Warning, server rack batteries are addicting

I totally get the addiction. I love, love, love UPS setups...this is going a whole nother level. So yes, I'm confident that I will want more. The idea of have reserve power is intoxicating. Our segment of the power grid is constantly having issues...please, set me free.