Nice. These are approaching my <$0.50/wH try price. Maybe any 240v charging bugs worked out by then.
Also noting the eBay listing ends with totally not tax advice:
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Effective date: Jan 1, 2023
I have one of these...I've done a bit of LifePO4 research but I haven't seen a clear answer as to whether it's ok to let these charge to 100% or not if you intend to discharge it fairly quickly after that. I know long term storage is recommended at 60%.
Should you only let it fully charge to 80% like a phone to prolong battery health? And also should you never let it go below 15%? Yet I thought part of the idea of getting LifePO4 was not to worry about this and to have more cycles than you need. Any input would be appreciated.
I have one of these...I've done a bit of LifePO4 research but I haven't seen a clear answer as to whether it's ok to let these charge to 100% or not if you intend to discharge it fairly quickly after that. I know long term storage is recommended at 60%.
Should you only let it fully charge to 80% like a phone to prolong battery health? And also should you never let it go below 15%? Yet I thought part of the idea of getting LifePO4 was not to worry about this and to have more cycles than you need. Any input would be appreciated.
Recently got one and the extra battery. It is a really good system. Both for solar (I think up to 1200w input), and as a backup.
One thing to note though: the ground is not "bonded". If you need "utility ground", then they sell a separate adapter. But that cannot be used with AC input. (Long story short, you can only have it at one place. Either at your panel, or in the generator, not both).
I'm hoping these will come down in price and eventually a unit with similar specs will be around $1k in a few years. It would be perfect to use as a UPS for my sump pump to guarantee I won't get a flooded basement in the event of a power outage while I'm away from home for a few days.
Why save these on a shelf somewhere for emergencies instead of regular use? You could hook up some panels and run several devices off this daily and save some off your electric bill. I realize the preferred off-grid solution is getting batteries, panels, charge controllers, and inverters as separate units but you have this all-in-one device (minus the panels) and you can get something out of it. It's not going to discharge fully and recharge each day ( depending on your use) so it won't fully recycle and even then you should get excellent use from the battery. Seems a waste to buy one of these and let it sit on a shelf.
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Also noting the eBay listing ends with totally not tax advice:
Disclaimer
*Qualifying battery storage technology of 3kWh or more must be installed by a connection to a dwelling in the United States, lived in by the taxpayer. You should always consult your tax professional to determine your eligibility for the Residential Clean Energy Credit under Section 25D of the Internal Revenue Code given your individual situation. EcoFlow does not guarantee any tax credit based on our products, and any information we provide is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. It does not constitute professional tax advice or financial guidance. It should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions, tax decisions, or execution. Consult a tax professional to evaluate your eligibility.
Effective date: Jan 1, 2023
Should you only let it fully charge to 80% like a phone to prolong battery health? And also should you never let it go below 15%? Yet I thought part of the idea of getting LifePO4 was not to worry about this and to have more cycles than you need. Any input would be appreciated.
Should you only let it fully charge to 80% like a phone to prolong battery health? And also should you never let it go below 15%? Yet I thought part of the idea of getting LifePO4 was not to worry about this and to have more cycles than you need. Any input would be appreciated.
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One thing to note though: the ground is not "bonded". If you need "utility ground", then they sell a separate adapter. But that cannot be used with AC input. (Long story short, you can only have it at one place. Either at your panel, or in the generator, not both).