tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307322303758388123.post6322001183363563179..comments2024-03-27T03:43:29.375-07:00Comments on Vern's Stories : DIY Solar Power Station | Easy for beginner | 1200 Watts, REDODO 200AH ...Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598268556068863183noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307322303758388123.post-76989371217938877352022-09-20T17:06:38.192-07:002022-09-20T17:06:38.192-07:00I have a couple of Epever MPPT solar charge contro...I have a couple of Epever MPPT solar charge controllers that are compatible with LiFePo4. The discharge of 80% for 3 or 4 thousand cycles is definitely worth the price. Lead acid is nowhere near that amount of cycles. I think I have decided to go with a brand called Power Queen. Based on another video I saw where a guy uses 300 watts of solar panels and a 200ah battery and runs his fridge for 7 days with no issue.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598268556068863183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307322303758388123.post-14858650292186110832022-09-20T16:49:25.817-07:002022-09-20T16:49:25.817-07:00The lithium ion batteries are quite a bit lighter ...The lithium ion batteries are quite a bit lighter than lead acid. That box would not weigh as much as you think. You need to go all in on Li, not try to make do with your original charger, components etc. The batteries charge much more efficiently with an MPPT solar charge controller, and are much more capable than lead acid in terms of useable capacity, as you can pull around 80 percent of the battery capacity per discharge cycle almost indefinitely, and the voltage drop is much less than lead acid. The cost is higher, but the capability is far better per dollar spent.Rocketdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251193565296693781noreply@blogger.com