Anyone Running A Lithium Battery Set-up?
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Following - hopefully my existing AGM battery will keep going for a while but when it does eventually die I will be having a serious look at a lithium replacement - cost is the main prohibiting factor for me but I assume that as the technology improves this will come down and/or give “more bang for your buck”.
From what I have read so far, the benefits appear to be these: -
1. Considerably lighter.
2. Able to use pretty much the whole battery capacity ,as opposed to 50% for standard technology, and no voltage drop off.
3. Is able to absorb a charge very rapidly, meaning it can charge from empty to full in 15-30 minutes of engine running.
I am, however, always sceptical about advertised claims.
1. Considerably lighter.
2. Able to use pretty much the whole battery capacity ,as opposed to 50% for standard technology, and no voltage drop off.
3. Is able to absorb a charge very rapidly, meaning it can charge from empty to full in 15-30 minutes of engine running.
I am, however, always sceptical about advertised claims.
The danger is real but maybe overstated (the problems with the Galaxy Note 7 catching fire last year were, I understand, down to the Chinese batteries they'd used) - one of the problems is if they do catch fire they are harder to extinguish - I certainly wouldn't be looking at a cheap, uncertified import!
I'm unlikely to be cruising at 40,000ft, so don't think this will apply
I'm unlikely to be cruising at 40,000ft, so don't think this will apply
Maybe you should, they were fine in the air, just on the ground they decided to toast the aeroplanes Hi Guys, Lithium batteries are fine. I've installed over 2,000 down under... Lighter of course but the biggest benefit is the charge efficiency at 99.9%. So they soak up the rays far more efficiently than AGM's. Plus lower maintenance than AGM's as they don't have to be stored at full charge. They like 40-70% SOC for storage... All the best
they lose charge rapidly when in the cold.
and they do scare me. all batteries are dangerous (concentrated energy) altitude has got nothing to do with it
when i worked on McLaren cars, for the non hybrids, one option is to have the starter battery as Lithium (for weight saving)
they were stored in a small (25l or so) metal barrel.
and they do scare me. all batteries are dangerous (concentrated energy) altitude has got nothing to do with it
when i worked on McLaren cars, for the non hybrids, one option is to have the starter battery as Lithium (for weight saving)
they were stored in a small (25l or so) metal barrel.
I am currently installing a 100Ah Victron Superpack, with a Redarc BCDC1240D and a PV Logic 100W flexi panel.
I had to add some 50x30mm box section risers between the seat base and the runners to get enough space for the battery under the seat, but it is looking good so far
I had to add some 50x30mm box section risers between the seat base and the runners to get enough space for the battery under the seat, but it is looking good so far
Finished the battery box today..
Not really no
I did a lot of future proofing before deciding to give Lithium a go, had almost decided not to but Uber convinced me.
I had bought a solar controller that I didn't need
But it appears to hold charge amazingly well, loads of power that appears never ending
Like i say I've tried to run it down but it wont go !
One night camping Wallis on all night phone in on charge all night, etc etc
then by 9am on a cloudy day solar filled it back up !
Size and weight s\ving are great, in the standard battery box its three quarters the length so got a nice little secure hide hole if needed
I'm pleased with it
got app on phone to keep eye on it too
