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SCUBADOO
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  #3245758 7-Jun-2024 15:47
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Just read your post on another forum.

 

Reviews along the lines of "they have been running perfectly for the last 6 months" are pointless. I expect ours to last another 10 years.

 

Back in 2014 I purchased a 4 cell 300Ah Sinopoly LiFePO4 battery pack for our motorhome. It has no inbuilt BMS circuitry and has survived 10 years of fulltime travel used to power the motorhome and start the 3.9l turbo diesel engine often multiple times a day with just a 5% loss at the last annual capacity test.

 

About 18 months ago I purchased a 4 cell 280Ah EVE LiFePO4 battery pack from NZ Lithium (on your list) and paralled with the original battery.

 

I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending NZ Lithium. He knows his stuff and at least you can be assured of the cell quality and origin. Just ask.

 

Far too early to report on longevity yet though. I could report back in another 10 years.

 

I take battery warantees with just a few grains of salt.

 

Quality cells and they will last.

 

 




dyllos

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  #3246588 9-Jun-2024 18:41
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Thanks for recommendation.


redhoodie
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  #3267251 1-Aug-2024 17:10
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I'm also looking at similar options but grid-tied; Tesla Powerwall 3 or Victron system + Micromall batteries.

Though I'm keen on these vertical-style battery packs:
https://www.micromall.co.nz/48v-51-2v-210ah-lithium-battery-lifepo4-battery-deep-cycle-battery-solar-battery

Did you end up pulling the trigger on a system?




dyllos

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  #3267305 1-Aug-2024 21:16
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Micromall didn't even reply to my enquiry email...

 

 

 

SOK is who I went with as my questions were answered and Brendon continued with good service. Warranty seems more reliable than cheaper ones. Batteries are installed - just the network cable was too short for my configuration. was easy to get another one locally... Cables supplied were a bit pricey but done very well.


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