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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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the 20% - 80% rule applies only to Li-ion, not Lithium Iron Phosphate.
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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Other benefit of Lifepo4 over lead acid that I haven't seen mentioned (maybe I missed them):
-They can charge much faster - the bulk and absorption phases can absorb energy faster, whereas LA...
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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If you only want the battery.
https://slickdeals.net/f/16611035-bougerv-1280wh-self-heating-lifepo4-battery-442-free-shipping?
I caved in. I bought the battery for $442. There was nothing of...
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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Not a bad deal
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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It has a BMS which has some charge and discharge protection but that doesn't replace a charge controller.
Also to whoever said these panels don't produce the rated power: in real life applications...
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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I don't believe that is correct
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2672/9544/files/BougeRV_12V_100Ah_Lithium_Battery_User_Manual.pdf
"Q2: What kind of equipment can charge this battery?
A2:...
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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The battery has a built in mppt charge controller
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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Youtube vids are your friend here. Hobotech has plenty of videos to watch.
If it were me, I'd go with different roof mounted panels than this one. Probably a different battery setup as well.
LA...
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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BougeRV website sells controllers
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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Not per many manufacturers - if you go past 80% it reduces them to around 2000 cycles on many of the ones I've researched.
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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You’d need to see how much energy you’re using, but likely wouldn’t meet the demands of most households. Installation is much of the cost of a rooftop solar system so if you’re going to go that route...
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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IPEVER and IPSOLAR is what most of us here at work uses .... excellent SCC ... you can get them on Amazon ... you will probably need nothing more than a 40A max ... depends on how much solar panels...
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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Make sure you do your homework ... BougeRV 12V batteries have been having many issues ... lots of reviews on YouTube ..... just does NOT measure up to its rated stated power ....
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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Victron is a really amazing controller . They have a variety of amp ratings. Amazon sells this brand . I have had mine over one year and it really does a great job. There’s a phone app so you can...
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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slight correction
You can discharge LiFePO4 down to 0% with NO issues ... and you can do that about 5000 times ...
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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Honestly I find that hard to believe. What panel? What solar charge controller? MPPT? What time of year? What time of day? Any overcast? Panel at right angle to sun?
There are quite a few test...
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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you only get half the wattage that they claim on panels,customer support non existent
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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LifePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) has a few big advantages over lead acid.... as the other poster said, you can discharge much deeper (up to 80-90%) is huge. If you take a LA past 50% even just once,...
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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100Ah (1280Wh) is a good starting point to run the basics, like a small compressor fridge, lights, water pump, fan etc. Assuming that the solar panel will work to replenish during the day.
You...
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Thread created 05-18-2023 by Bruinnn
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Renogy has a fairly good rep in the RV world. Something like this should work, MPPT for efficiency, 30A would allow you to add another panel in the future.
If you also use shore power and...
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