EG4 LifePower4 48V 100AH LiFePo4 Lithium Server Rack Mount Battery
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Renewable Outdoors has EG4 LifePower4 48V 100AH LiFePo4 Lithium Server Rack Mount Battery on sale for $1,091.55 -> now $1149. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member MinhTrinh for sharing this deal.
Specs:
Composed of (16) UL listed prismatic 3.2V cells in series which have been tested at 7,000 deep discharge cycles to 80% DoD - fully charge and discharge this battery daily for over 15 years without issue. Reliable and rigorously tested, with a 99% operating efficiency.
Tier One, A+ Cell Composition
99% Efficiency LiFePo4 16-Cell Pack
Max Energy Density
Flexible Racking Options
Environmentally Friendly & Lead-Free
Stress-Free Battery Bank Expansion Capacity
Longer Lasting; 10-20 year Design Life
Reliable Built-In BMS, Voltage, Current, Temp. and Health Management
Entire Battery UL Listed (BBFX2.MH65889)
EG4 LifePower4 Additional Information
Nominal Voltage: 51.2V
Nominal Capacity: 100Ah
Kilowatt-hour(s): 5.12kWh
Dimensions: 17.4" x 18.5" x 6.1"
Communications: RS485
What's included:
1x EG4 Lifepower4 Lithium Battery
1x 1 foot RS485 Communication Cable and (1) Set of Parallel Cables per battery (shipped separately)
1x RS485 USB Battery Comm Cable PER (6) BATTERIES (shipped separately)
Would you be up for posting a link to an example of "5KW of less convenient auto style Lifepo4 at Amazon for about $800 shipped any day"? Curious to see the options you're thinking of.
For me it's adding shipping (~$230) and tax (~$80) for a total of $1477 for one. But they're doing a free shipping over $2000 promotion, so two batteries comes out to $2459 or $1229/each. Pretty good price for a 5kwh battery from a reputable solar retailer.
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There are some deals on F150 lightnings in the mid $30k right now, and they have two onboard 20amp circuits, a 90+kwh battery, and are portable (can be moved under their own power). These batteries are a slightly better deal if you don't want a free car to go with them.
Where are finding them for mid $30k? I'm only able find them for $49k.
If you need 280AH the Eg4 powerpro batteries are ~$3.2-3.4k and have built in heaters and better build / form factor. Many retailers do not charge sales tax (e. G. Solar guys pro) and they all typically ship from the same place.
It's not up to the retailer to choose to charge sales tax. Some states (for example MD) exempt solar and energy storage equipment from the sales tax.
There are some deals on F150 lightnings in the mid $30k right now, and they have two onboard 20amp circuits, a 90+kwh battery, and are portable (can be moved under their own power). These batteries are a slightly better deal if you don't want a free car to go with them.
How do I get a free car? Can you please explain?
35k/90kw is about $390/kw. This deal is around $245/kw or so.
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04-25-2024 at 07:49 AM.
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48V 100AH...... Your option is not as elegant or anywhere near as useful for house applications and cost/space benefits...
I was responding to the poster that specifically asked.
"Would you be up for posting a link to an example of 5KW of less convenient auto style Lifepo4 at Amazon for about $800 shipped any day"? Curious to see the options you're thinking of".
I'm not quite sure why you took issue with this. He didn't ask for an "elegant" or "anywhere as useful" solution for house applications. He asked for an example of a 5000kw auto battery solution for $800. I responded with an example of 7200kwh of LiFePo4 auto batteries for $860 shipped. Do you represent him? Do you know his technical knowledge or expertise or why he might be interested in this deal? I for sure don't. I was simply providing a personal example for the question that was asked.
By no means I'm I knocking this deal, I realize that rack mount home solar and power back up batteries are a different animal than 12v "auto" batteries, but that's wasn't the question that was asked.
And for people that might have some technical know how, and don't really care about the clean look of a rack type solution the potential for a 48v home setup using 12v "auto" LiFePo4 batteries is a very realistic possibility. A $30 wire shelf, $100 in wires and lugs, and 4 of the 12v 280ah "auto" batteries wired in series, gets you a 48v 280ah solution, or with these particular batteries that are rated at 3600kwh, 14.4kwh for around $1800.
Do grid-tie inverters automatically switch over to battery power when solar falls off to power the house? Let's say I have 20kwh of batteries which should be enough to run overnight, or when there's not enough solar input. My use case would not be just for backup power, which is very rarely needed, but for replacing the power demand when the sun is down, so we're not using grid power if at all possible.
I have 10kw of solar panels, which helps keep my EV charged up during the day. If I spend about 5k on batteries and another 2k for the inverter/accessories, it's about 7k. It's not terrible if it adds another 2-3 years to recoup the solar/battery costs. That's roughly 10 years to get full ROI.
The technology is mostly there. The price drops may make it very affordable in the coming couple years. I remember paying 1600 for 2.5kwh 4-5 years ago for my van. I can only imagine if these 5kwh server rack batteries go down to the 750 range. The marine/auto form factors are already in that range for that amount, sometimes less.
Would you be up for posting a link to an example of "5KW of less convenient auto style Lifepo4 at Amazon for about $800 shipped any day"? Curious to see the options you're thinking of.
Sure. There are lots of 100ah Lifepo4 on Amazon for $200 (or actually less) on Amazon right now. I'll lnk to ones that I personally can attest to. 4 of these in series for a portable power bank have served me well for hundreds of cycles sonfar.
They are $208 each right now, so for my example $832.
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are you using compression? what for busbars? what BMS and active balancer? what is the non fancy enclosure?
thanks
Didn't build new one yet. Two I have built use threaded rods for compression. Bought a JK BMS for the new build which has active balancer built-in. Haven't enclosed my previous builds but the new one will be in an unheated CONEX so I will add a thermostatically controlled heating pad. I should mention I prefer a BMS I can manage locally and remotely and having individual cells are better than a battery like the 12v battery builds.
Sure. There are lots of 100ah Lifepo4 on Amazon for $200 (or actually less) on Amazon right now. I'll lnk to ones that I personally can attest to. 4 of these in series for a portable power bank have served me well for hundreds of cycles sonfar.
They are $208 each right now, so for my example $832.
Timeusb LiFePO4 Battery 12V100Ah Pro Group 31 Deep Cycle Battery with Upgraded 100A BMS Lithium Battery 4000-15000 Cycles 10-Year Lifetime for Off-Grid Applications RVs Marine Travel Trailer Camping https://a.co/d/1QoQ3g0
True you can get the capacity like the server racks for a lot less, but the problem is packaging and installation of multiple 12v batteries. If I were in that boat, I would buy 2 24v 200AH batteries and put them in series, as I prefer using thinner and cheaper cables or busbars, instead of stringing 4 12V batteries together, just to get 5kwh. It is going to take up too much room on a DIY rack.
There are some deals on F150 lightnings in the mid $30k right now, and they have two onboard 20amp circuits, a 90+kwh battery, and are portable (can be moved under their own power). These batteries are a slightly better deal if you don't want a free car to go with them.
True you can get the capacity like the server racks for a lot less, but the problem is packaging and installation of multiple 12v batteries. If I were in that boat, I would buy 2 24v batteries and put them in series, as I prefer using thinner and cheaper cables or busbars, instead of stringing 4 12V batteries together, just to get 5kwh. It is going to take up too much room on a DIY rack.
Right, but the question wasn't form factor. Dude ask about specifics. Also I didn't suggest running them in parallel. 4x12v in series is the same amperage with more flexibility should one need.
I'm not knocking these eg4 rack mounts. if you have the money to spend get em. just highlighting a less expensive storage option.
Right, but the question wasn't form factor. Dude ask about specifics. Also I didn't suggest running them in parallel. 4x12v in series is the same amperage with more flexibility should one need.
I'm not knocking these eg4 rack mounts. if you have the money to spend get em. just highlighting a less expensive storage option.
It's all good. I just want to bring up the wiring costs being a hidden factor. By the time one buys the big battery lugs, the expensive big cables, the crimper etc, we're into the 1000 range. At that point it might just be a wash.
Been there with a parallel 12v 100Ah setup. It works, but it's less elegant today. I wish I had waited and bought the 12v 200Ah instead. Buying 2 of those today would cost about the same as 1 100Ah battery I paid a few years ago.
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Where are finding them for mid $30k? I'm only able find them for $49k.
thanks
35k/90kw is about $390/kw. This deal is around $245/kw or so.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank coltrane69
"Would you be up for posting a link to an example of 5KW of less convenient auto style Lifepo4 at Amazon for about $800 shipped any day"? Curious to see the options you're thinking of".
I'm not quite sure why you took issue with this. He didn't ask for an "elegant" or "anywhere as useful" solution for house applications. He asked for an example of a 5000kw auto battery solution for $800. I responded with an example of 7200kwh of LiFePo4 auto batteries for $860 shipped. Do you represent him? Do you know his technical knowledge or expertise or why he might be interested in this deal? I for sure don't. I was simply providing a personal example for the question that was asked.
By no means I'm I knocking this deal, I realize that rack mount home solar and power back up batteries are a different animal than 12v "auto" batteries, but that's wasn't the question that was asked.
And for people that might have some technical know how, and don't really care about the clean look of a rack type solution the potential for a 48v home setup using 12v "auto" LiFePo4 batteries is a very realistic possibility. A $30 wire shelf, $100 in wires and lugs, and 4 of the 12v 280ah "auto" batteries wired in series, gets you a 48v 280ah solution, or with these particular batteries that are rated at 3600kwh, 14.4kwh for around $1800.
I have 10kw of solar panels, which helps keep my EV charged up during the day. If I spend about 5k on batteries and another 2k for the inverter/accessories, it's about 7k. It's not terrible if it adds another 2-3 years to recoup the solar/battery costs. That's roughly 10 years to get full ROI.
The technology is mostly there. The price drops may make it very affordable in the coming couple years. I remember paying 1600 for 2.5kwh 4-5 years ago for my van. I can only imagine if these 5kwh server rack batteries go down to the 750 range. The marine/auto form factors are already in that range for that amount, sometimes less.
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Sure. There are lots of 100ah Lifepo4 on Amazon for $200 (or actually less) on Amazon right now. I'll lnk to ones that I personally can attest to. 4 of these in series for a portable power bank have served me well for hundreds of cycles sonfar.
They are $208 each right now, so for my example $832.
Timeusb LiFePO4 Battery 12V100Ah Pro Group 31 Deep Cycle Battery with Upgraded 100A BMS Lithium Battery 4000-15000 Cycles 10-Year Lifetime for Off-Grid Applications RVs Marine Travel Trailer Camping https://a.co/d/1QoQ3g0
thanks
Didn't build new one yet. Two I have built use threaded rods for compression. Bought a JK BMS for the new build which has active balancer built-in. Haven't enclosed my previous builds but the new one will be in an unheated CONEX so I will add a thermostatically controlled heating pad. I should mention I prefer a BMS I can manage locally and remotely and having individual cells are better than a battery like the 12v battery builds.
They are $208 each right now, so for my example $832.
Timeusb LiFePO4 Battery 12V100Ah Pro Group 31 Deep Cycle Battery with Upgraded 100A BMS Lithium Battery 4000-15000 Cycles 10-Year Lifetime for Off-Grid Applications RVs Marine Travel Trailer Camping https://a.co/d/1QoQ3g0
Very interesting in 30k lightning
Right, but the question wasn't form factor. Dude ask about specifics. Also I didn't suggest running them in parallel. 4x12v in series is the same amperage with more flexibility should one need.
I'm not knocking these eg4 rack mounts. if you have the money to spend get em. just highlighting a less expensive storage option.
I'm not knocking these eg4 rack mounts. if you have the money to spend get em. just highlighting a less expensive storage option.
Been there with a parallel 12v 100Ah setup. It works, but it's less elegant today. I wish I had waited and bought the 12v 200Ah instead. Buying 2 of those today would cost about the same as 1 100Ah battery I paid a few years ago.
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48v x 100ah = $999
12v x 100ah = $239
Shipping seems to be $290 no matter how many you order.
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