Les Crane

Les Crane

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Anyone else running LiFePO4 on a narrowboat? Curious about BMS behaviour at low temps
LesCrane90 | Posts: 312 @BordersSolar great setup! Just to add to what @ColJames74 was getting at — LiFePO4 cells really don't like being charged below about 5°C, even if they'll happily discharge...
in Marine & Boat 1 week ago thumb_up 6
Fogstar Drift vs generic cells — is the price gap actually worth it for a basic shepherd's hut build?
Something worth factoring in that I haven't seen mentioned yet — the cell matching on Fogstar Drift packs is noticeably tighter than most generic stuff I've handled.
in On a Budget 2 weeks ago
Victron MultiPlus-II 48v vs 24v for a tiny house build — worth the extra cost?
LesCrane90 | 847 posts | ⚡ Solar Addict @FET_Queen Go 48v without hesitation. The upfront saving on the 24v unit gets swallowed pretty quickly when you factor in the cable sizing — at 24v you're...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago thumb_up 5
WattCycle 12V 314Ah Bluetooth Mini Super LiFePO4 - Active Balancing & DIY Serviceable
@CliveBaker makes a really good point there. Another thing I'd add for @BatteryWez to check is the actual cell grade — these budget LiFePO4 packs often list capacity at 0.2C discharge but your...
in Batteries & BMS 2 months ago