Robbo41 | 234 posts | ☀️ Solar Tinkerer
Ha, guilty as charged! Built my first 8-cell pack back in February and I keep eyeing up a second batch for the workshop.
@BatterySam @SteveWhite70 is spot on about the voltage-based calc issue, but worth adding that cold temps make this even worse because battery internal resistance rises significantly, so voltage...
Robbo41 | 412 posts
@GafferTapeKing19 Good setup mate. One thing worth mentioning that catches people out with statics in winter - condensation inside the battery compartment can be a real issue...
Great thread @IanWhite, looking forward to reading the full write-up when you finish it!
One thing worth flagging for anyone else considering this swap on a Westerly — make sure you're factoring...
Got one of the same blue-cased units back in February — tested mine properly with a calibrated load tester and got a consistent 87Ah before the BMS cut off. Not bad for the money honestly.
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