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  1. TechnoWeenie

    12v supply on 24v house battery setup.

    OK, even if they're 250AH, they're still only gonna be rated to 50% DoD (Depth of Discharge) for full life. Most are rated at 80% DoD MAX, but at significantly lower life. In addition, Lifepo4 have cycle lives in the 3000-5000 range, whereas AGMs are only rated for ~1K cycles MAX with most...
  2. TechnoWeenie

    12v supply on 24v house battery setup.

    No it doesn't. 4D is generally 200AH, not 250... AND....only half of that is usable.. AND..... AGMs are on par, price-wise, with LiFePo4. AND.... 2x 4Ds weigh ~234lbs for 200AH usable.. AND.... 2x Lifepo4 weigh ~48lbs for 200AH usable.. AND...Lifepo4 can recharge quicker..
  3. TechnoWeenie

    12v supply on 24v house battery setup.

    Who said anything about battleborn? They're overpriced. Right now, LifePo4 batteries are going for less than $300 for 12V@100AH, 200AH 24VDC rack mounts with all the bells and whistles are going for ~$1200 --- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094NN5KWY ^^ $240 - $12 coupon = $228 Can support up to...
  4. TechnoWeenie

    12v supply on 24v house battery setup.

    I ran through all this years ago. Keep it 24V - You can charge from the alternator. Skip the DIY liFepo4 - commercial systems are dirt cheap these days. Whether you go rackmount or decided to series/parallel 12V batteries, the minimal cost savings doing it yourself isn't worth it. Get a 24V...
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