Hey All,
Onto the final layout stages on my camper. We've been debating power sources for a while now. While the lead acid is a proven technology, the drawbacks are considerable, atleast to my mind. And given that some of the big manufacturers, Blissmobil and Unicat, offer or insist on LiON, it leaves me wondering if this is just a matter of time thing, for the tech to mature to a point that all will use it. And in our case, if this is the right time? Despite the cost, are they there yet, and reliable enough if you are willing to shell out the coin..
I'm familiar with most of the big arguments on either side, replace-ability in remote locales, reliability, extent of discharge, lifecycle, complexity, price etc etc.
Anyone have any comments on the offerings from smart battery and elite power solutions?
http://www.lithiumion-batteries.com/products/product/12v-100ah-lithium-ion-battery.php
http://www.elitepowersolutions.com/
They are pricey, but about 30% the weight, allow safe discharge down to 80% at 3000-5000 cycles. I like that the smart battery has its computer control integrated into the casing. I have a friend with the elite power offering, and theyve broken their coupling cable between the battery and the charge controller a few times.
If the cost isn't prohibitive, is this the right call these days? Any other preferred solutions?
-S
Onto the final layout stages on my camper. We've been debating power sources for a while now. While the lead acid is a proven technology, the drawbacks are considerable, atleast to my mind. And given that some of the big manufacturers, Blissmobil and Unicat, offer or insist on LiON, it leaves me wondering if this is just a matter of time thing, for the tech to mature to a point that all will use it. And in our case, if this is the right time? Despite the cost, are they there yet, and reliable enough if you are willing to shell out the coin..
I'm familiar with most of the big arguments on either side, replace-ability in remote locales, reliability, extent of discharge, lifecycle, complexity, price etc etc.
Anyone have any comments on the offerings from smart battery and elite power solutions?
http://www.lithiumion-batteries.com/products/product/12v-100ah-lithium-ion-battery.php
http://www.elitepowersolutions.com/
They are pricey, but about 30% the weight, allow safe discharge down to 80% at 3000-5000 cycles. I like that the smart battery has its computer control integrated into the casing. I have a friend with the elite power offering, and theyve broken their coupling cable between the battery and the charge controller a few times.
If the cost isn't prohibitive, is this the right call these days? Any other preferred solutions?
-S
