As a new person to LiFePO4 cells, I have been visiting this site for a while and learning what I can. I recently saw the forum post by @ghostwriter66 at https://diysolarforum.com/threads/our-new-go-to-lifepo4-vendor-09-20-21.28696.
I decided to give them a try, and contacted @Jenny Wu to inquire about buying cells. She quoted me the same as ghostwriter66 at $147 per cell from the Houston warehouse. I wanted to pay using Paypal with credit card for maximum buy protection and the process was completely smooth.
I made the order on Tuesday, September 21st, and was told I should receive a tracking number within 1-2 days. By the next day, she sent me the tracking numbers with UPS and it was already out the door. I just received the packages today, Saturday, September 25th. I live in South Florida, and this was a UPS ground shipment from Texas. I have never seen something sent that quick! Even through the logistic issues of driver shortages that seem to be going on everywhere.
I just assembled the 4 cells into series with an Overkill 4S BMS and have begun charging. Soon as that is finished, I will top balance and run tests on each cell to be sure of the capacity. The cells came in perfect condition, no buldges, no marks indicating prior use. Each cell had their manufacturer caps and were packed very well in two cells per box. I don't think there will be any issues with capacity, but I will test anyway.
I will update later with the test results.
I decided to give them a try, and contacted @Jenny Wu to inquire about buying cells. She quoted me the same as ghostwriter66 at $147 per cell from the Houston warehouse. I wanted to pay using Paypal with credit card for maximum buy protection and the process was completely smooth.
I made the order on Tuesday, September 21st, and was told I should receive a tracking number within 1-2 days. By the next day, she sent me the tracking numbers with UPS and it was already out the door. I just received the packages today, Saturday, September 25th. I live in South Florida, and this was a UPS ground shipment from Texas. I have never seen something sent that quick! Even through the logistic issues of driver shortages that seem to be going on everywhere.
I just assembled the 4 cells into series with an Overkill 4S BMS and have begun charging. Soon as that is finished, I will top balance and run tests on each cell to be sure of the capacity. The cells came in perfect condition, no buldges, no marks indicating prior use. Each cell had their manufacturer caps and were packed very well in two cells per box. I don't think there will be any issues with capacity, but I will test anyway.
I will update later with the test results.