LiFePO4 DIY 48V Battery Kit Assembly and Testing - EASY beginner DIY project.
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EG4 Battery backup System Overview:
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My starter home battery backup:
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My 120/240V 25kWh home backup:
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Referenced Products & Components:
BassenGreen Battery kit link (Often Out of Stock): https://www.basengreen.com/product/diy-case-for-48v-battery-packenclosure-accessories-copy/
Alibaba source:
48v kits: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/basen-greenline-battery-EU-stock-51_1601147027430.html?spm=a2747.product_manager.0.0.186e71d2fLaq6V
280ah: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Shenzhen-Basen-Lifepo4-Grade-A-Battery_1601114676597.html?spm=a2747.product_manager.0.0.186e71d2fLaq6V
BassenGreen 304Ah Eve Cells: https://www.basengreen.com/product/us-stock-3-2v-eve-304ah-lifepo4-battery-cell-6000-times-deep-cycle-for-solar-system-ev-rv-copy/
BMS Software link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16hyQabxsteoz9PFU_uknw2FMX9dhWmd-/view?usp=sharing
Nader DC Circuit Breaker | 60V 200Amp: https://signaturesolar.com/nader-dc-circuit-breaker-60v-200amp/?ref=SALE
Active Start Soft Starter for the HVAC: https://amzn.to/3zfDlKm
Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller: https://www.currentconnected.com/product/victron-smartsolar-mppt-rs-charger-controller/?ref=pwd
Victron 48V MultiPlus-II UL1741: https://www.currentconnected.com/product/victron-48v-multiplus-2-3000va-ul1741/?ref=pwd
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Battery Setup
03:46 Battery Assembly
10:34 Battery Configuration
11:44 Battery Connection
17:19 Battery Testing
20:24 Conclusion