Thank you, sir! This gives me something to consider while shopping 300 ah batteries. I have been worried about the 300s. For some reason there is a big jump going from 300 to 400ah. The 300s are around $500~ whereas the 400s are more than twice that much. Anyway, I feel better about them now that I’ve seen those cells in yours and the point you made about 20 lbs/100 hours was spot on! Thanks again and KEEP ‘EM COMING!
You’re most welcome my friend! I’m not sure why the 400s are so much more $ , my thoughts are they are less popular due to the weight and possibly the added shipping cost as well! I always look at $ per kWh if storage space is not a concern. If space is a concern I’ll pay more for minis or GP24. The 300 could be a little shorter but most manufacturers are using standard BCI Group cases for all these batteries. Helps keep cost down! Take care be safe!
@@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD Seems to me he could buy Two of the 300's, and have 600 Amps for less $$$ than One 400..... MUCH more Bang for the Buck! On a more serious note, I'm VERY worried for our Country Post-Election! I sold my Motorcycle, so this is why I have a LITTLE money for MY Project. I think having lights and heat are much more valuable than that 2-wheeled toy.
Modern world uses electricity for everything, very wise choice getting some backup power 👍 also think building from individual components is better than a commercial portable power station.
@@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD I have ALWAYS been of the mind to use individual components. If one thing breaks I have to repair or replace ONLY the one thing. The Unit I'm getting ready to build WILL cost more than a commercial unit, but it will have MANY more capabilities. One big regret I have is this: I can build them better than China, but I can't build them cheaper. That being said, may I share my vision for this thing? A. Minimum 200 Amps, hopefully can make it work with 300 Amps. B. Would like a 1000 Watt PURE Sine Inverter, but only have room for a 500 Watt Inverter. The BIG reason I do NOT like the Harbor Freight 750 Watt Modified is that it makes the Devil's own noise when running. C. TWO 10 Amp Solar Charge Controllers. My reasoning for this is as follows:They will be on separate circuits-I can run them both at the same time to charge my full system, or I can split one off to charge another person's unit at the same time, or Thirdly, I can run them both independently to TWO External units to help others out while keeping MY stuff running at the same time. D. By Having three Individual Batteries in a Parallel Configuration, I can choose to run just 1, or 2, or all three depending on my needs. It also provides me with the Ability to move an individual battery to another room for ancillary ops. E. I'm hoping the RIGID rolling toolbox I purchased will also be able to house my ALLPOWERS 100 Watt Holdup Solar Panel. F. Lastly, I'm using the Smallest Harbor Freight Hardcore to house all of the Instruments. It will have 2 Cig Sockets, each with a 10 Amp Circuit Breaker on one side (Switched), and on the other side will be THREE dual Port 3 AMP Usb outputs. The idea being that with even just a 200 Amp Battery supply, I can charge up to SIX Devices at the same time. IF I build this right, EVERYTHING will fit in the one RIGID toolbox, that I can take anywhere. BTW, what do you think of my idea for two independent Charge controllers in the same system?
Phillip, I definitely will do a dedicated charging video! Solar charge is preferable because it’s free! But yes I’ll go over some AC powered chargers for these batteries and what voltages and procedures to use! Great suggestion, thank you my friend!
Thanks for these videos. I was really getting into solar a few years ago, bought some gear, but lost interest a bit and never put it all together. One thing I did buy was a used Outback Flexmax 80, but I never hooked it up. I was glad to see one in this video, is it programable for LiFePo4?
No it’s from China, like 99% of the others! Even US based companies just assemble batteries with China made cells! Two US companies are supposed to come online this year for EV cells, no info on consumer/solar market though!
Glad you’re here! 👍 The EG4 product line is very popular, I’ll be going over more 48V stuff soon anything you’re curious about just leave a comment in my videos, I try to answer all questions or make a video on the subject!
Just came over from Dave's SP1 channel! Channel looks great! Hope to get a DIY EG4 48v system set up later this summer.
$$$$$$$$$ ! LOL!
Good Afternoon ! Thanks for the tear down. Been lookin at these, since you spoke so highly of them. TAKE CARE..
Appreciate you brushbum! LiPuls are a great value! Take care my friend!
@@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD Good Evening. I've been watching Dave @ S P 1, for quite a while also. TAKE CARE..
I’m glad you like Lipuls I just picked up a 200ah 200BMS for my solar chuck wagon. So excited to get back from the road and go camping with it.
Definitely good batteries! Solar chuck wagon sounds cool my friend!
Great video. Terrific deal on the 100 AH 4 pack at 7 cent per WH.
Thank you! I’m always checking battery prices looking for deals!
Thank you, sir! This gives me something to consider while shopping 300 ah batteries. I have been worried about the 300s. For some reason there is a big jump going from 300 to 400ah. The 300s are around $500~ whereas the 400s are more than twice that much. Anyway, I feel better about them now that I’ve seen those cells in yours and the point you made about 20 lbs/100 hours was spot on!
Thanks again and KEEP ‘EM COMING!
You’re most welcome my friend!
I’m not sure why the 400s are so much more $ , my thoughts are they are less popular due to the weight and possibly the added shipping cost as well! I always look at $ per kWh if storage space is not a concern. If space is a concern I’ll pay more for minis or GP24. The 300 could be a little shorter but most manufacturers are using standard BCI Group cases for all these batteries. Helps keep cost down!
Take care be safe!
@@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD Seems to me he could buy Two of the 300's, and have 600 Amps for less $$$ than One 400..... MUCH more Bang for the Buck!
On a more serious note, I'm VERY worried for our Country Post-Election! I sold my Motorcycle, so this is why I have a LITTLE money for MY Project. I think having lights and heat are much more valuable than that 2-wheeled toy.
Modern world uses electricity for everything, very wise choice getting some backup power 👍 also think building from individual components is better than a commercial portable power station.
@@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD I have ALWAYS been of the mind to use individual components. If one thing breaks I have to repair or replace ONLY the one thing. The Unit I'm getting ready to build WILL cost more than a commercial unit, but it will have MANY more capabilities.
One big regret I have is this: I can build them better than China, but I can't build them cheaper. That being said, may I share my vision for this thing?
A. Minimum 200 Amps, hopefully can make it work with 300 Amps.
B. Would like a 1000 Watt PURE Sine Inverter, but only have room for a 500 Watt Inverter. The BIG reason I do NOT like the Harbor Freight 750 Watt Modified is that it makes the Devil's own noise when running.
C. TWO 10 Amp Solar Charge Controllers. My reasoning for this is as follows:They will be on separate circuits-I can run them both at the same time to charge my full system, or I can split one off to charge another person's unit at the same time, or Thirdly, I can run them both independently to TWO External units to help others out while keeping MY stuff running at the same time.
D. By Having three Individual Batteries in a Parallel Configuration, I can choose to run just 1, or 2, or all three depending on my needs. It also provides me with the Ability to move an individual battery to another room for ancillary ops.
E. I'm hoping the RIGID rolling toolbox I purchased will also be able to house my ALLPOWERS 100 Watt Holdup Solar Panel.
F. Lastly, I'm using the Smallest Harbor Freight Hardcore to house all of the Instruments. It will have 2 Cig Sockets, each with a 10 Amp Circuit Breaker on one side (Switched), and on the other side will be THREE dual Port 3 AMP Usb outputs. The idea being that with even just a 200 Amp Battery supply, I can charge up to SIX Devices at the same time.
IF I build this right, EVERYTHING will fit in the one RIGID toolbox, that I can take anywhere.
BTW, what do you think of my idea for two independent Charge controllers in the same system?
F. Hard CASE not hardcore. oboy!
Thank you. Came over from Dave's, Southern Prepper 1.
You’re most welcome! Glad you’re came by! Thanks 👍
We need a video on the right way to charge these batteries and what chargers are best.
Phillip, I definitely will do a dedicated charging video! Solar charge is preferable because it’s free! But yes I’ll go over some AC powered chargers for these batteries and what voltages and procedures to use! Great suggestion, thank you my friend!
Thank you for all your help.
You’re most welcome!
Thanks for these videos. I was really getting into solar a few years ago, bought some gear, but lost interest a bit and never put it all together. One thing I did buy was a used Outback Flexmax 80, but I never hooked it up. I was glad to see one in this video, is it programable for LiFePo4?
Yes outback is fully user programmable! I’m using several of these units!
@@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD thanks for the reply, have a good day.
I also run Aims power inverters. They don’t have all the features and options but simple is easy and easy is good. Faithful inverters.
Awesome! Aims are simple and tough. I’m considering another Aims inverter but in split phase 120/240 for another project I’m working on!
Take care!
Look at the Vatrer 300ah with Bluetooth and Heater
I’ll check it out! Thanks!
$475 is a great price! I don’t think you could DIY one yourself from cells for that price.
Sometimes the sales are amazing! I don’t know how the fully assembled and shipped batteries are lower priced sometimes than even used cells!
Is this battery made in the US?
No it’s from China, like 99% of the others! Even US based companies just assemble batteries with China made cells! Two US companies are supposed to come online this year for EV cells, no info on consumer/solar market though!
Just came over from Dave's SP1 channel! Channel looks great! Hope to get a DIY EG4 48v system set up later this summer.
Glad you’re here! 👍
The EG4 product line is very popular, I’ll be going over more 48V stuff soon anything you’re curious about just leave a comment in my videos, I try to answer all questions or make a video on the subject!