I didn’t want to have to take them out of my boat every winter.
I’ll just mention I didn’t realize how much of a factor the lighter weight would be until I had them. 32 lbs is A LOT easier to wiggle out of the boat.
What is the difference between the Li Time $200 12v 100apmh battery and the Norsk, Ionics or Power House for $500-$1000 ea?
Hopefully the BMS is better. I don’t know anyway to tell though. I certainly don’t feel these Batteries Plus battery have any better of a BMS than anything else. Batteries Plus did warranty my battery with no drama.
Thank you for your feedback! Looking at Ionic they say all the right things. Look like good batteries for a good price.
You “shouldn’t” jump a lead acid from a lifepo4, but in a pinch you absolutely “can”. I wouldn’t hesitate if I was stranded out on the water. In the parking lot I’d look around for another option first.
Just realize you can ruin your Lifepo4 batteries BMS the first time you do this. Lifepo4 cells are capable of producing more amperage than the BMS may be able to handle. So, if you connect the battery and too many amps can transfer you burn out the LifePo4 BMS instantly. See this owners manual
Do not charge your batteries in parallel either. If one is low and one is charged the bridge may transfer too much amperage. These are not a drop in replacement for Lead Acid Batteries.
That said, when understood, they are much much better. Like has been brought out the run times are amazing!! I can run my trolling motor 8-10 on the river for 5-6 hours and be at 60% with the 125ah batteries.
What model lifepo4 did you get for $1300?.
Interestingly, if you look at the user’s manual they don’t recommend using Lithium batteries in parallel.
Yes, I’ll get them replaced. But clearly the BMS is not waterproof so I’ll be back. And it never fails they go out when you need them most!
Good to hear, thanks! What brand?
