im thinking 4 of the kings ones for a home solar setup 48v would be quite cost effective, 2000> cycles is a bit lower than other brands though

Great video. I'm converting a bus and was told there is a rule about to your diesel fuel lines. What's that all about? Does this mean you can't put the batteries over the fuel gauge access port? Or do I need to consider where the fuel lines run underneath? I want to build a battery box under the bed.

The benefit of wiring panels and batteries in series is- higher voltages have a stronger "Push" Voltage is the "push" factor in an electrical circuit, higher voltages travel through the conductor easier which can save money on the cost of the wire, higher voltages travel with lower loss through a smaller cross section (thinner) conductor and travel further with lower losses, longer runs can require a higher voltage, This is why transmission lines are in the kilovolt range, the primary job of transmission systems is to get the current over long distances as efficiently as possible, this is similar in a DC system.

Guys here on youtube pulling down the Kings lithiums are finding strong proof the cells are second hand.

the Renogy batteries get terrible reviews on Amazon!

Great vid. Not hard to set up new systems & remain compliant. Info and understanding is key.

So do the regulations state any upgrade to lithium phosphate lifePO4 12v systems can only be installed by an certified installer? Does the regs state anyone DIY fitting life po4 must get certification or signed off?

at the moment the 100 ah kings battery is 299 where the 200 ah is 699 . would i save money buying 2 100ah compared to 1 200

Most helpful review on these two Lithium batteries I have seen. Very helpful. I have seen a number of excellent reviews on the Kings batteries, and they are so cheap, but I want to look at the next price level to compare value, and you have really helped with that. I am also looking at the Volt-X and iTechworld equivalents. Your explanations will help me know more about what to look for in their specs.

Removed from habitable area to remove off-gassing ( Lead Acid / AGM ) and gases from a thermal runaway (Lithium-based) from entering an area where you potentially to come in contact with those gases and become unaware these gases are affecting you and other occupants of that habitable area. I see it more aimed at the lithium installs and the potential for thermal runaway, I personally will be removing the batteries to an externally mounted and vented metal box to remove any harm from gasses or heat/flame damage to the internals of my setup.

Thanks for the review. Whilst im sure the Kings battery is good for the price, I'm planning on using the Renogy batteries on an install probaly later this year. Ive noticed that other battery manufacturers are now able to considerably reduce the footprint size of their batteries. Do you know if Renogy will be following suit in the near future?

I am doing a rebuild of my caravan electrical system at the moment, so I have to meet the new Australian Standard on electrical installations in caravans, motor homes, trailers and vehicles. The venting requirement I solved by purchasing lithium iron phosphate (LiPo) batteries from Big Wei Batteries in Slacks Creek in Queensland. They manufacture the batteries from premium quality cells, but most importantly, they are in a stainless steel, sealed box. I asked them to build my batteries with a gland in the box to connect some tubing out through the floor of the caravan battery compartment through an electrical junction box with air conditioner filter material in it to prevent dust from coming in. Also, it is mentioned in the video that the Standard is a “suggestion” or “recommendation”. This is incorrect. The Australian Standards are made compulsory in all States and Territories of Australia. If your vehicle or caravan burns because of an electrical issue, you may not be covered by insurance. This is particularly so if the fusing requirements are not met, which are very comprehensive. Thank you for your video.

That was really helpful as I contemplated buying the Kings 300 amp hour one not being aware of the other brand you compared it to.( knowing they had a 2000 life cycle and 2 year warranty) Having said that, I see iTechworld is selling a 240 amp hour lithium XP Pro for a very similar price and wondered where the difference is between their XP Pro lithium batteries and say either one of the 2 you just made the comparison video of. I be very keen to find out your thoughts and read your reply 🙏 Plus one other question I have about adding a different lithium battery of unequal size ( I have requested Voltaic in Perth to build me a custom 240 amp hour portable lithium battery box which has everything included such as a Redarc 40 amp Bc-DC charger, a Inverter and Lithium battery charger plus a bunch of different power outlets and input outlets for solar - the system is working perfectly fine but wanted to add an additional battery as I run a lot of 12 volt stuff off that and use up on a daily basis almost 60% of the capacity and that’s after my 300 Watt solar blankets have supplied additional power to the batteries) So basically not knowing what lithium batteries they used other then knowing it is 2 x 120 amp hours connected together to make it 240 amp hours total) So m question is: What are the pitfalls of adding another lithium battery from a different company ( if any) and can I add say another lithium battery of any size ( even say one like the kings lithium variety and perhaps later on add another one of a different brand again if need be ? Obviously the charging will be limited to the amount the BC DC charger can handle ie, 40 odd amps and knowing if I would be on mains power that I could fully charge the whole system should the usage exceed the power input etc etc Any advice- or thoughts on this? I know it’s not ideal or something but need a temporary solution until I can get the $$ together for someone to help me build a new ( ideally portable lithium system that I can take anywhere in any Car or Caravan since if it’s build in- I can’t recoup my money any other way- which is why my current battery box is one of a kind and unique and extremely useful with the only issue being that it is heavy to carry around 🤣🤣 Anyway thanks for the video and possible any advice on my predicament 🤷‍♂️👍😎 Cheers Jim

Yes, Renogy high frequency, transformerless inverter are Sh!t. They offer poor surge capacities and short life expectancies.

Victron Smart Solar 100 / 50 at 24 Volts what's the max 100 Watt RENOGY SOLAR PANELS can a Gent Run in Series or Parallel ?

Absolutely ridiculous new rules just another idiot making shit up to piss the world off, luckily my system is already up and running so will not be complying, there are more important issues in this country to worry about.

Nice report on the equipment. FYI, it’s best to make you tube videos in widescreen…

Got a 2000watt inverter and 40amp charge controller and 2x 200 watt solar suitcases all work flawless 2 years and counting.

Purchased new June 2023. Less than 2 hours run time on my Renogy 3000W inverter serial number ending in 1606, and it failed. Renogy tech support issued me an RMA and return shipping label. Renogy received for repair in Ontario, California. Renogy Then claimed it functional upon receipt testing. and offered to send me back my property if I pay shipping cost. I paid shipping as per Renogy Limited Warranty. I received a Renogy 3000W inverter serial number ending in 1132. Scratched, battered and material defects such that one cannot properly attach DC input. Renogy" is

These new rules are a bit silly. For lead acid batteries sealing and venting at the bottom is a bad idea as hydrogen will accumulate at the top. For Lithium, which are in scope of this dangerous standard, unfortunately - why is ventilation required for gases? These batteries are sealed and do not give off gases except in thermal runaway which is an entirely different problem. I would ventilate any battery to keep it cool unless always charging and discharging at less than C/20, though with lead acid would prefer ventilation was external and upwards and diffinately not sealed/vented downward - I have had to investigate far too many Lead Acid H2 explosions though all from wet batteries. It is interesting to note that if building a campervan on a Mercedes platform the chassis battery is usually under the driver's seat and clearly not ventilated to the outside! Luckily it is at least an AGM. So seal up a Lithium that does not outgas as the house battery while having the lead acid chassis battery ventilating into the cabin??? Nuts!

I’m into the 12 volt electrics myself. I find it fascinating. In terms of redundancy however, if I was to be relying on a system to cook my meal run my fridge in remote areas of Australia I would not be having a spare inverter or solar regulator. I would be carrying gas. PS I know I’m off topic with my comment but on topic - Renogy items I have purchased have not let me done to-date

Hey Landon! I have just purchased a 110W solar panel and want to set up a small system in my garden shed to charge batteries for my tools, etc. If this system works well, I may move elements to our water pump to power the pump during the day. Would a car battery be suitable to store power? Thanks, Jarryd

Hard to take tech advice from a channel than films in portrait on a Nokia 5110 lol come on its not 2007 or 2017! Renogy are ok for the money, your comparing tesco to harrods, be fare±!

Who are the van police?Rediculous,i will not comply.

I have the 3000 watt Renogy. It works well every day in short burst, coffee, toaster, microwave etc. The Renogy app is crap. I prefer the shunt monitor to keep an eye on the system.

Thz heaps for that .. appreciated....

Is it really necessary to have a fuse between each panel connection? Series array and parallel array? Can the diodes in the panel's junction box do away with having to fuse?

Tks. Great simple explanation.

Great video, thanks for sharing

Thanks mate. That was informative. I have three small systems with 3 Renogy shunt monitors and controllers that I'm trying to get set right. Two different size lithium battery setups and one AGM. 🫡 It's hard to make sense of it all.

Are you aware if there are any minimum volume requirements for the enclosure at all?

Value for money... In a nutshell

I think buying Renogy through Amazon is better to buy too, since you can add 3 years warranty for peanuts vs Renogy wanting 1/2 to 3/4 the cost of the original purchase. I’m going to try again. If I get another bum one, that might be it, lol

Thanks for the review. I tried a 3,000 watt Renogy, it was faulty out of the box. This gives me hope to try again. I think the price US is $379.00, so can’t be the price. They look nice and decent build quality. QUESTION; Are there any brands you’ve tested in between cost/quality of Renogy and Victron.

My renogy 300 smart shunt keeps giving me the SOC alarm and doesn’t always stay bluetoothed. I would love to have a video showing how to set up the SOC and SOH etc.

I would have to disagree, maybe if you were camping in a caravan park down the road from kfc unreliable electrics are ok but not when you are 200 kilometers from a takeaway. Also its when you're not running your electrics every day and then head bush and turn them on and they don't work is when you regret not spending the extra dollars.

You should do one on equipment grounding and 240v earth wire when not plugged in to grid

Does that unit specify a power factor? The current draw at a factor below 1 will be higher than the rating, will it not? If we have the power factor we can calculate the apparent power and therefore the true load the inverter will need to handle?

(Redarc bcdc 1250 or Renogy) for the money which one would you get. 11-21-23

Glad my impulse purchase was a good choice! :D

Bullshit rule. Thanks for sharing though. Fuck I hate Australia

Would you consider the way the roof vents are built to be compliant with this standard? They dont completely seal for compliance with using LPG inside the van.

I bought a 3000w Renogy inverter... No matter what I tried it would not start a induction cooker. Or an AC unit! I sent it back.

Great video, thanks for sharing.

So how are boaters going to confirm with this rule especially Yachts,?. I have both Lithium and AGM in my Sprinter, there is no vent points in either, how do I get on?, many thanks your efforts.

Hi mate, i saw mentioned a drip tray of some type in the new standards. Can you elaborate on that at all?

Great chat. I'm guessing if you have enough solar panels producing power on an overcast day, you only have to get through the evenings with your batteries

Nice and compact!

Interesting. Would this also apply to camper trailers, teardrops, squaredrops etc where there would be limited options for battery location and would this include Lithium batteries which typically don't vent gases (thermal runaway excluded)?

Great video, thanks for that, it was very helpful in trying to set up my Victron system to use the new featureS.