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expiredraskal311 posted Mar 29, 2024 11:36 AM
EF Ecoflow Delta 2 1024Wh LiFePO4 Portable Power Station (Black)
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Battery Technology and Safety
Goal Zero debuted with Lead-Acid batteries that were bulky and heavy. Today's devices use Lithium-ion — commonly Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NCM) or Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4 / LFP) chemistries — for more power in a smaller, lighter package. NMC, however, is more volatile than LiFePO4 and becomes riskier as more cells are packed together. Goal Zero and Jackery used NMC for some time whereas EcoFlow and Bluetti use LiFePO4. Jackery launched its first LiFePO4 model in mid-June 2023 and Goal Zero in October that year.
How much energy a battery can store is measured in Wh (Watt-hours), and how much power is used or produced in W (Watts)
- The higher the Watt-hour (Wh) capacity rating, the more dangerous the battery could become if not handled right
- The quality of the battery cells and the BMS (Battery Management System) are crucial for safety.
Cell Manufacturers
Battery cells made by LG and Sony are among the best in the hobbyist world as are Sanyo/Panasonic and Samsung. Goal Zero uses LG. Jackery also uses LG or BAK (a leading Chinese brand). EcoFlow makes its own. During my years of research, I found that use of lower-quality batteries could pose a serious risk to life and property and should become a crucial part in deciding what to buy.
Safety
The second part in a battery's safe operation depends heavily on the design and BMS (Battery Management System). Some BMS manufacturers, unfortunately, overstate their capabilities that could lead to catastrophic failure.
- Design should allow for proper, thermal cooling, use quality components, and obtain proper certifications
- Batteries made by known manufacturers are less likely to fail
- BMS should sufficiently restrict the battery from going past its capabilities
This power station and an inverter generator can compliment each other both have strengths and weaknesses. My $200 generator can do what this can't etc...
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This power station and an inverter generator can compliment each other both have strengths and weaknesses. My $200 generator can do what this can't etc...
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On a cost/wh basis, this is $630+tx for 1024Wh, while you can get a 1228Wh [cooflypower.com] no-name for $300.
I know, there are advantages to the Delta, like faster charging and such, so yeah, but, maybe.
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On a cost/wh basis, this is $630+tx for 1024Wh, while you can get a 1228Wh [cooflypower.com] no-name for $300.
I know, there are advantages to the Delta, like faster charging and such, so yeah, but, maybe.
On a cost/wh basis, this is $630+tx for 1024Wh, while you can get a 1228Wh [cooflypower.com] no-name for $300.
I know, there are advantages to the Delta, like faster charging and such, so yeah, but, maybe.
On a cost/wh basis, this is $630+tx for 1024Wh, while you can get a 1228Wh [cooflypower.com] no-name for $300.
I know, there are advantages to the Delta, like faster charging and such, so yeah, but, maybe.
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Battery Technology and Safety
Goal Zero debuted with Lead-Acid batteries that were bulky and heavy. Today's devices use Lithium-ion — commonly Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NCM) or Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4 / LFP) chemistries — for more power in a smaller, lighter package. NMC, however, is more volatile than LiFePO4 and becomes riskier as more cells are packed together. Goal Zero and Jackery used NMC for some time whereas EcoFlow and Bluetti use LiFePO4. Jackery launched its first LiFePO4 model in mid-June 2023 and Goal Zero in October that year.
How much energy a battery can store is measured in Wh (Watt-hours), and how much power is used or produced in W (Watts)
- The higher the Watt-hour (Wh) capacity rating, the more dangerous the battery could become if not handled right
- The quality of the battery cells and the BMS (Battery Management System) are crucial for safety.
Cell Manufacturers
Battery cells made by LG and Sony are among the best in the hobbyist world as are Sanyo/Panasonic and Samsung. Goal Zero uses LG. Jackery also uses LG or BAK (a leading Chinese brand). EcoFlow makes its own. During my years of research, I found that use of lower-quality batteries could pose a serious risk to life and property and should become a crucial part in deciding what to buy.
Safety
The second part in a battery's safe operation depends heavily on the design and BMS (Battery Management System). Some BMS manufacturers, unfortunately, overstate their capabilities that could lead to catastrophic failure.
- Design should allow for proper, thermal cooling, use quality components, and obtain proper certifications
- Batteries made by known manufacturers are less likely to fail
- BMS should sufficiently restrict the battery from going past its capabilities
Then see here about how long a 1,000Wh battery can power a fridge for: https://www.yuenx.com/2021/review...y_is_E
So, it fully depends on how much power the fridge draws. If you're looking at a car freezer, see here: https://www.yuenx.com/2021/review...r_Stat
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