Lithium or nimh
- Thread starter Markemac
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Nickel metal hydride? Uh, no. Who sells that kind of storage battery anyway?
That's way old technology - lithium polymer passed it up a long time ago, but they're dangerously explosive. And hence lithium iron phosphate is the gold standard today.
Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NCM) is found in a variety of fast-charge high capacity power units, but it has a much higher risk of fire or explosion if abused.
Here's a technical paper that might help:
www.everexceed.com
And this vid is rather revealing as well:
That's way old technology - lithium polymer passed it up a long time ago, but they're dangerously explosive. And hence lithium iron phosphate is the gold standard today.
Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NCM) is found in a variety of fast-charge high capacity power units, but it has a much higher risk of fire or explosion if abused.
Here's a technical paper that might help:
LiFePO4 batteries Vs NCM batteries
EverExceed manufactures both LifePO4 and NCM batteries which adopts latest technology. So when trying to decide which battery to purchase consider a few things.
www.everexceed.com
And this vid is rather revealing as well:
What type of batteries are in older hybrid cars ? Are those cells useable?
OzSolar
Whatever you did, that's what you planned.
Rednecktek
Solar Wizard
Even new hybrids are using NiMh. The new Tundra and F150 hybrids are still using them.
DougfromdaUP
Solar Enthusiast
I don't think so, but Ford has a terrible web site. From their description of the F150 hybrid:
1.5 kW-hr lithium-ion battery is liquid cooled and engineered to minimize weight while delivering optimum performance. It is mounted between the frame rails below the load floor with a unique vibration isolation system, leaving passenger space and cargo area uncompromised.
Nimh is heavy, has limited power output, and a weak cycle life.
LFP is a bit lighter, has higher cycle life and a long established track record.
LFP is a bit lighter, has higher cycle life and a long established track record.
Alright LifeP04 sounds like the way to go.
I want to add batteries and be able to use solar when the power company shuts us down.
my system is 13.4k 3 strings with micro inverters, so it will need AC coupling, which devices are the best and affordable, what exactly do i need? I watch a lot of Will's you tubes but I haven't figured out which ones and what exactly I need.
I also have a large diesel generator, I am on grid.
I want to add batteries and be able to use solar when the power company shuts us down.
my system is 13.4k 3 strings with micro inverters, so it will need AC coupling, which devices are the best and affordable, what exactly do i need? I watch a lot of Will's you tubes but I haven't figured out which ones and what exactly I need.
I also have a large diesel generator, I am on grid.
