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29-11-2017, 03:37

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lithium batteries or AGM

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Posted By Pelagic

Re: lithium batteries or AGM

Yes, the area is very well vented, but with limited headroom so it would be impossible to top up with water as you do with flooded LA's

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28-11-2017, 17:27

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Posted By Pelagic

Re: lithium batteries or AGM

That is exactly why I more than doubled my LA batteries from 400Ah to 1040Ah AGMs @24v

Chose the AGM so I could fit all in a "maintenance free" location and to remove any boiling off vapors when...

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25-11-2017, 18:39

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lithium batteries or AGM

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Posted By Pelagic

Re: lithium batteries or AGM

So unless they can source new large deposits of Lithium... or find a cheaper substitute, someone mentioned 7 times the cost factor of AGM's for LFP.???

This sort of reminds me of the Superyacht...

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25-11-2017, 18:21

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lithium batteries or AGM

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Posted By Pelagic

Re: lithium batteries or AGM

Ok...I understand that is because the LFP can be discharged down to a much lower (??) SOC without damaging lifespan. BUT....I calculated my AGM capacity to consume just under 10% in 24hrs at...

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25-11-2017, 17:37

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lithium batteries or AGM

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Posted By Pelagic

Re: lithium batteries or AGM

That is a huge consideration!
In my installation, I have 8 x Fullriver AGMs dc-260ah-12v
for a 24v House bank of 1040ah
Each weighs 77.3kgs so totals
618.4kgs.

What would a 1040AH @ 24v new...

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25-11-2017, 17:10

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Posted By Pelagic

Re: lithium batteries or AGM

Agreed John61ct.....sorry did not mean to derail your discussion..... Just frustrating that I can't follow....(which is entirely my fault!)

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25-11-2017, 16:20

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Posted By Pelagic

Re: lithium batteries or AGM

LoL.... Anchors I understand as they have been around since before the building of the Pyramids.

I admire and am grateful to all the electrical engineers who are tweaking and experimenting with...

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24-11-2017, 14:44

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lithium batteries or AGM

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Posted By Pelagic

Re: lithium batteries or AGM

Thanks to all.....you have just convinced me to wait at least 8 years before switching to this expensive Technology...
..... Far too many fledgling opinions and not enough solid history within the...

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