Posts: 159
Threads: 12
Thanks Received: 92 in 71 posts
Thanks Given: 111
Joined: Oct 2017
Reputation:
2
I'm not positive who or where I heard about this Lifepo4 battery. Being sold at FuelZero.com
I'm considering a 50AH version and their sales folks say you can charge these with 25 Amps. Currently they sell a 20 Amp LFP specific charger for $110. Battery goes for around $500.
Appreciate your thoughts.
Std disclaimer, no affiliation with said business.
•
Posts: 423
Threads: 82
Thanks Received: 233 in 148 posts
Thanks Given: 102
Joined: Nov 2017
Reputation:
4
I am confused by this
Charging is listed by volts....
Since the battery is lithium, you can use about 75% of that battery capacity...or about 37 amps.
So, when you charge it up...the voltage is what determines the cut off...usually about 14.0 volts
Found this....
https://www.fuelzero.com/FuelZero-12v-50...ifepo4.htm
1989 Honeywell motorhome
Ford E350 chassis. 460 engine
•
Posts: 404
Threads: 37
Thanks Received: 165 in 115 posts
Thanks Given: 207
Joined: Dec 2018
Reputation:
4
The website says $339 for the 12 volt 50 A-H battery. Wouldnt it be great to have about 8 of those!?
•
Posts: 490
Threads: 66
Thanks Received: 223 in 157 posts
Thanks Given: 55
Joined: Feb 2019
Reputation:
3
(12-20-2019, 08:18 AM)Roadtripp Wrote: The website says $339 for the 12 volt 50 A-H battery. Wouldnt it be great to have about 8 of those!?
They have 100AH for about $30 cheaper than 2 50s & free shipping on both.
"If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so." - Thomas Jefferson
•
Posts: 413
Threads: 13
Thanks Received: 144 in 112 posts
Thanks Given: 76
Joined: Jul 2018
Reputation:
1
100AH $650 is much less expensive than Renogy 100AH $800 or the Battle Born 100AH $950.
FuelZero is also ProfitZero?
•
Posts: 805
Threads: 4
Thanks Received: 447 in 353 posts
Thanks Given: 42
Joined: Nov 2018
Reputation:
7
Or they cut corners on the battery management system. Cheaper doesn't always equate to equal products.
Brian
2000 Roadtrek 200 Versatile "The Beast" (it has been tamed hopefully) I feed it and it doesn't bite me.
The following 1 user says Thank You to B and C for this post:1 user says Thank You to B and C for this post
• TWIH (12-23-2019)
Posts: 574
Threads: 54
Thanks Received: 288 in 201 posts
Thanks Given: 535
Joined: Nov 2017
Reputation:
1
12-23-2019, 05:57 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-23-2019, 06:05 AM by TWIH.)
Seems strange there is only a single review posted since October... have to watch out on the BMS for sure. Its still a bit early for lithium prices to come down that much, so whats the catch? Is it warranty/company viability, quality of components, the bms, temp controls, case thickness? Something has to give. You know its not the profit side of the equation. Its always buyer beware, though theres the chance it is all legit (just like the green light on my charger says I’m at 100% state of charge...)
Its also sold on Sears.com...
"Life is short, smile while you still have teeth."
•
Posts: 574
Threads: 54
Thanks Received: 288 in 201 posts
Thanks Given: 535
Joined: Nov 2017
Reputation:
1
12-23-2019, 07:17 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-23-2019, 07:22 AM by TWIH.)
Todays website from Fuelzero:
FuelZero 12v 50 Amp Hour LIFEPO4 Lithium Ion Battery
1 Review
FuelZero 12v 50AH Deep Cycle LIFEPO4 Battery
List Price: $599.99
Our Price: $339.99
Savings: $260.00
So thats $680 for two plus any taxes with free shipping. I haven't found specs on the BMS or temp charging as of yet, nor the built in 2 usb plug charge rates.
Actually haven't founds much about the battery construction anywhere.
They have an equally cheap priced 0 reviews 100 amp hour AGM “deep cycle” if thats to be believed:
FuelZero 100AH AGM DEEP CYCLE BATTERY
0 Reviews
Our Price: $159.99
Quantity in Stock:216
"Life is short, smile while you still have teeth."
•
Posts: 404
Threads: 37
Thanks Received: 165 in 115 posts
Thanks Given: 207
Joined: Dec 2018
Reputation:
4
Wow, that AGM price sounds attractive. Who’s going to be the guinea pig?
•
Posts: 404
Threads: 37
Thanks Received: 165 in 115 posts
Thanks Given: 207
Joined: Dec 2018
Reputation:
4
Wow, that AGM price sounds attractive. Who’s going to be the guinea pig?
If anyone finds out more about the LifePo4 batteries please let us know?
•