Lion Energy Safari UT1300 (105Ah LifePO4) batteries 2-Pack $1,399.99 for Costco members $1399.99
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Yes, I was going to go with the chinese route, building my lifepo4, but now I'm thinking for simplicity and peace of mind, I'll just get two of these.
Lion Energy Safari UT1300 (105Ah LifePO4) batteries 2-Pack $1,399.99 for Costco members $1399.99
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I’m not sure why anyone is saying this is complicated. For RVs you can use these as drop in if you have solar and likely your solar controller has LiPo setting. Even if it doesn’t, LE even confirmed...
Lion Energy Safari UT1300 (105Ah LifePO4) batteries 2-Pack $1,399.99 for Costco members $1399.99
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You could use these for a solar panel array, but the advantages of LifePO4 batteries are they are a fairly stable battery chemistry and relatively light, so best applications are where you need...
Lion Energy Safari UT1300 (105Ah LifePO4) batteries 2-Pack $1,399.99 for Costco members $1399.99
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The prices for LiFePO4 batteries are dropping fast. If you absolutely must have it now, these are good solution if you like to tinker and pick your own components. Or some people opt for the all in...
Lion Energy Safari UT1300 (105Ah LifePO4) batteries 2-Pack $1,399.99 for Costco members $1399.99
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Folks, shop around. There are LifePO4 on amazon, with builtin BMS, selling for cheaper than this with excellent reviews. Heck, there's a 300Ah (vs the total 210Ah in this deal) for nearly the same...
Lion Energy Safari UT1300 (105Ah LifePO4) batteries 2-Pack $1,399.99 for Costco members $1399.99
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What are these batteries used for? Solar panel arrays?
Lion Energy Safari UT1300 (105Ah LifePO4) batteries 2-Pack $1,399.99 for Costco members $1399.99
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My intent is to use these batteries in a travel trailer primarily charged with solr but understand some of the issues mentioned. I don't believe any of them are deal breakers for my planned usage.
Lion Energy Safari UT1300 (105Ah LifePO4) batteries 2-Pack $1,399.99 for Costco members $1399.99
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Is it that complicated? I watched about 4 YouTube videos by Will Prowse, bought an "all in one" inverter and did some novice-level wire stripping and had a solution up and running. My use case is not...
Lion Energy Safari UT1300 (105Ah LifePO4) batteries 2-Pack $1,399.99 for Costco members $1399.99
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I wish they sold a full kit with a charger and inverter. Too complicated to configure it ...
Here is a good review with all the issues -
"At a minimum, most installations will require some/all...
Lion Energy Safari UT1300 (105Ah LifePO4) batteries 2-Pack $1,399.99 for Costco members $1399.99
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These are on sale and in stock again at Costco, I just ordered a pair. The sale goes through 3/28/21 and while supplies last.
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