Battery Basis
Are lithium batteries safe to use?
Are lithium batteries safe to use?
Lithium batteries are classified as dangerous goods, but they are safe when designed, produced, handled, and used correctly. Our lithium batteries include safety features such as multi-level over and under voltage protection, overcurrent protection, temperature control, and short-circuit protection to minimize risks. Adhering to recommended usage guidelines ensures their ultimate safety and reliability.
Can lithium batteries be used as a backup power source?
Can lithium batteries be used as a backup power source?
Lithium batteries are widely used as backup power solutions due to their high energy density, rapid charging capability, and long cycle life. These features make them reliable for maintaining uninterrupted operation of critical systems during power outages or emergencies..
LiFePO4 VS Lead-acid Battery
LiFePO4 VS Lead-acid Battery
LiFePO4(Lithium) batteries provide more cycles, energy, lifespan, and safety with minimal maintenance. For critical applications like solar backups or electric vehicles, safety is paramount. If you’re looking for a durable portable power solution, lithium batteries are a better investment. They offer long-term reliability, so you won’t need to replace them for many years.
- Higher power density / Light on weight
- Long lifetime / Lower costs
- Higher depth of discharge
- Low self-discharge
How do temperature extremes affect LiFePO4 and Lead Acid batteries?
How do temperature extremes affect LiFePO4 and Lead Acid batteries?
LiFePO4 batteries perform well across a wide temperature range but can be impacted by extreme cold. In contrast, Lead Acid batteries experience performance degradation in both high and low temperatures.
Which battery charges faster, LiFePO4 or Lead Acid?
Which battery charges faster, LiFePO4 or Lead Acid?
LiFePO4 batteries charge faster than Lead Acid batteries because they are more efficient and can handle higher charge currents.
What factors should I consider when selecting a battery?
What factors should I consider when selecting a battery?
To select the right battery for your vehicle, follow these tips:
- Consult Your Vehicle Manual: Check for the manufacturer's recommendations on battery group size, cold cranking amps (CCA), and reserve capacity (RC).
- Battery Group Size: Ensure the battery fits your vehicle’s dimensions; many vehicles support multiple sizes.
- Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): This rating is crucial for starting ability in cold conditions. It indicates how many amps the battery can provide for 30 seconds at 0°F before dropping to unusable levels.
- Reserve Capacity (RC): This measures how long the battery can power your vehicle's electrical system if the alternator fails. It indicates how many minutes the battery can supply adequate power without dropping below the minimum voltage needed.
In general, a higher CCA and RC are preferable. For cold climates, prioritize CCA; for hot climates, focus less on CCA and more on other factors.
What can I use a Lithium Battery for?
What can I use a Lithium Battery for?
Our batteries are commonly used in marine, RV, and golf cart applications. They can replace single or multiple lead-acid, GEL, or AGM batteries in any application.
How many batteries do I need?
How many batteries do I need?
To size the right battery, start by identifying the loads you'll be using and estimating the duration (hours per day) of their use. It's advisable to oversize the battery to account for efficiency losses.
Used as a cold cranking/starter battery?
Used as a cold cranking/starter battery?
No, our batteries cannot be utilized as cranking batteries due to their Battery Management System (BMS) configurations. Moreover, Enjoybot exclusively provides deep cycle batteries, which are not intended for engine starting purposes.
Maximum batteries in series and parallel?
Maximum batteries in series and parallel?
For a series connection, you can connect batteries to achieve up to 48V (e.g., 4 batteries for 12V, 2 for 24V, or 1 for 48V).
For a parallel connection, you can connect up to 10 batteries.
Can we mix different brand batteries?
Can we mix different brand batteries?
Using different types or brands of batteries together can result in reduced performance of the battery at best and can be highly dangerous at worst. Therefore, it is best to opt for batteries of the same type, brand, and group size wherever possible.
Even with the same brand, connecting batteries purchased more than 4 months apart is not advised due to potential differences in energy decay between cells.
Battery Safety Tips
Battery Safety Tips
- Please use a charger specifically designed for LiFePO4 batteries.
- Never lean over a battery while boosting, testing or charging
- Do not strike battery with any sharp edge parts, such as Ni-tabs, pins and needles.
- Do not immerse the battery in water and seawater.
- Do not use or leave the battery near a heat source such as fire or heater.
- Do not reverse the position and negative terminals.
- Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet.
- Do not throw the battery in fire or heat it and bend it.
- Do not connect the positive and negative terminals with metal object.
- Do not transport or store the battery together with metal objects such as necklaces, hairpins etc.
- Do not directly solder the battery and pierce the battery with a nail or other sharp object.
- Do not directly connect the battery to a starter machine, our battery are not designed for starting.
- Please tighten the battery terminals firmly and use appropriate size wiring, or it can result in overheating and battery damage.