$155 "WattCycle" LiFePO4 Budget Battery Tested! Is it a Scam?!

[@WillProwse]

Wattcycle Batteries (affiliate link): www.wattcycle.com/?ref=aaezwkkc Amazon Link to Battery: amzn.to/4e91Mrv Other 12V batteries I recommend: www.mobile-solarpower.com/lithium-batteries.html 0:00 Intro and Capacity Test Results 1:20 Surge Testing! Max Output Amps 3:53 Tear Down 4:23 Low Temp Test 4:37 Conclusion

[@stevewhite9813]

I have a question.. 3 years ago I bought 6 battle born battery's for my new house. It took my remodel 3 years I just opened them up and the shut off at 13.1 and go down to 5.4 volts. I call them and they refused to help in any way. I paid $975 each plus tax. Am I wrong for being piss?

[@AkashicSeer]

I saw these on Amazon... they had pretty bad 1 star reviews. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@offgridstruggles7504]

Have you tried to test HQST batteries? I know you tested their solar panels. With discount code they cost $155 w/free shipping.

[@stevewhite9813]

​@@AkashicSeersaw the same thing. If they don't work you have to pay shipping costs and it's about $70 dollars

[@AkashicSeer]

@@stevewhite9813 LOL that is how much the BMS is 🤣🤣🤣

[@Joe-qu6er]

Thanks Will.. I'm using the batteries from Wattcycle. It has been six months since I installed them on my RV and so far, I haven't encountered any problems. The customer service is also very responsive. They often update their instructional videos on KZbin. I think it's really great.

[@SamuelHolden688]

I also bought the 12V 300AH mini battery of Wattcycle and used it in my RV as well. This battery is really small. It looks like it's only the size of a normal 100AH lead-acid battery. However, its capacity is indeed sufficient. There haven't been any problems even after using it for two months.

[@Joe-qu6er]

@@SamuelHolden688 That sounds good. It might be a new product. There wasn't the 12V 300AH version when I made the purchase before.

[@xingq1246]

Got 8 of these when they are on sale. Got them around 130 usd each. Used them with reliable 3kw inverter. No issues what so ever.

[@AkashicSeer]

I was thinking of getting some, but the 1 star amazon reviews kept me away.

[@priestesslucy]

​@@AkashicSeer some of those 1stars are left by people with zero troubleshooting ability. A pain in the ass healthy battery that should have been rated 3 stars winds up rated 1 by people who depend on foolproof plug and play 😅

[@AkashicSeer]

@@priestesslucy yeah but many were saying the battery just stopped working and wattcycle wouldn't respond.

[@Joe-qu6er]

@@AkashicSeer I suspect that because Wattcycle's products are both inexpensive and of good quality, the competitors have manipulated the reviews against it. I've been using Wattcycle's batteries for six months already and haven't had any problems during this long period. The batteries are very well-balanced. You can purchase them without worry!

[@AkashicSeer]

@@Joe-qu6er I plan on just buying an extra 100Ah battery BMS, that is usually what dies like 98% of the time. LOL

[@mrmagoo9901]

Wow thanks Young Man! I'm a senior on a budget and appreciate saving a buck whenever I can. God bless!

[@marcarcher5426]

Same

[@priestesslucy]

You can get 100ah 12v batteries for around 140 on sale if you're diligent. But if you're too busy to watch for sales a stable 155 isn't bad

[@babytater33]

Their EBay page says they will have a 20% coupon starting on Oct 28th, so even cheaper then.

[@marcarcher5426]

Thanks Will. Just snagged 2. 2 100 Ah, over/under protection for a little over $300. That's insane! I doubt they'll last long before they're sold out. Your the best!

[@priestesslucy]

I scored four 280AH 12v Chins for $783 per pair during the October Prime Day. The prices on this stuff really is getting to an amazing spot.

[@airjunkieadam]

I just did the same, what a deal

[@tim1299]

Just ordered 50 amp for my trolling motor. used your affiliate link, thanks.

[@davidmason1043]

Would love to see you review the Wattcycle mini. Thanks for this review too!

[@truthseekertree]

I bought two of these over the last two months, and I'm glad I did so before you made this video.

[@chrisp7652]

I built my own battery thanks to your videos. I still believe you can build a better battery cheaper. Case in point. I have 8 280ah 3.65v cells in series with a BMS and spent less than a grand all in a space smaller than three of those batteries.

[@andrewforeman2345]

I recently purchased the Miady 12v 100ah battery off of Amazon because it was so cheap I couldn’t resist. I would love to see you do a break down of that unit if you haven’t already done one. Thanks for your honest reviews of these things. It is possibly the only way we can keep these overseas companies honest. Keep it up!

[@christurbeville7230]

Someday Will folks will realize you are the reason these guys are building better!

[@Bob_Adkins]

Will is literally an influencer.

[@mikeperry2814]

"It will be fine." famous last words! LOL!

[@geotse6852]

Guess what! My favourite brand of batteries has finally been discovered by everyone! I've had this 100Ah lithium iron phosphate battery for 6 months now and it works great! Especially their after-sales service is exceptionally good! They were really helpful and dealt with the small problems I encountered!

[@americanfreedom1777]

Thank you , you are a great builder / tester . Your resisters on the wall looks cool man ! ;-)

[@brendajanes4139]

Nice to see that you reviewed this battery when new. However, Mr. Off Grid from the off-grid mountain homestead has a different opinion on these batteries. He reviews them after he has put them threw several charge cycles. He did a review and it was not good. Apparently, that bms does not keep the individual cells balance. I think he measured them and would have one cell that would top out at 3.65V and the other cells were completely different voltages with the lowest being like 3.4V. At the end, he said that he was going to upgrade the bms to a JK. Something to keep in mind....

[@greggtilghman6349]

I just installed a Siekon 100Ah you checked out and installed it today. plugged it in, 13.2 volts and ran what little DC load I had, one exhaust fan and 3 LED Camper light fixtures, I know, it's not much but it's all that came with the camper. Planning on putting a Max Air fan and my BougeRV 41L cooler in there soon after I get some DC adapters wired in. I think I paid about the same price for that one you paid for this one. I coupled my battery with a 200W Bouge RV Bi-facial solar panel that was around $200 and my Renogy 40A MPPT I already had from previous Solar installation.

[@GBear]

Hey Will, I reviewed some of this company's products and love them also! They now also have a 12v,300ah mini that I'd love to test. I am running a 200ah group 31 and a 100ah group 24 in parallel in my van, and love the power and performance.

[@HYBRIDEVMASTERSGARAGE]

Thanks Will. I Like the Quality for the Price !!

[@OldG4merDad]

I've bought two in the last six months for my small emergency system. Three 100W solar panels, 30A charge controller and 2000W psw inverter. I may get a third at the new price because both mine were $190/$200 when I got them. I've had no issues so far and seeing the build quality makes me happy about my purchase.

[@joeskinwalker7628]

I just order one from Amazon as soon as you said there going up in price. 😂I I hope it does well for all around use.

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

I literally JUST ordered their mini 100ah w/ Bluetooth for $180... like 15min ago. Cold protection and Bluetooth... and smaller than a schedule 24?! I wouldn't have bought it had it not been for the good reviews this company has been getting.

[@mgkleym]

They also have a 12V 300Ah currently for going for 460. That's competitive with the diy 280ah hour batteries I built a year ago for my rv.

[@glossyfpv1155]

Budget 12v batteries are imo the best way to go for me. Cheap to replace and you can build pretty good size banks with them. I prefer to replace a $200 battery vs a $1500 server pack anyday but thats just me.

[@callmehank88]

Finally a decent low cost LiFePO4 which is also available in Australia. Thanks Will.

[@GUNSLINGEROUTDOORS]

Wattcycle is great. And they are a great company to work with

[@stevewhite9813]

OH SNAP 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I WAS JUST LOOKING AT THIS BATTERY ON AMAZON.... THIS IS LIKE A GIFT..😊😊😊😊😊

[@jasonarmani6513]

Put one in my camper last month. Seems legit good.

[@mistermusic140]

Just purchased 2 Newtipower 300 amp hour batteries...I got them on sale for $450 each and they threw in 2 free lithium chargers that sell for $25 each...Had these batteries for 4 months and they work flawlessly.

[@GregNTech]

That's an amazing price for such a good build quality.

[@ramhammer10-4]

I bought one of these batteries. It's failed after only 4 uses.... I'm in contact with them to get out replaced.

[@spacemanspiff01]

Man, I was wondering if Will was going to do a review of these when they started popping up all over the place.

[@ArtisanTony]

There is a "Pro" version for the same cost that says group 31 on it. I wonder what the deal is?

[@robhoffman510]

Thanks!

[@SonnyDarvishzadeh]

Last week I got eco-worthy and DC House at around 180 and 210 euros. The more expensive one also has DC port, USB A and C (60 watts). I think LFP batteries have become much much cheaper nowadays and we're also seeing larger capacity (300 Ah) versions at smaller scales.

[@clarencewiles963]

This makes me think 🎉the market may go down That is one hot wall🥵

[@Luke-qs2cg]

I got the mini from them. They were the only makers not using pouch cells

[@jeanneewing]

Yes they make 24v, I just looked it up.

[@P_RO_]

Hope I can save up for one or more before the tariffs kick in.

[@maoss40]

Just bought 4

[@dennisleung4153]

Hi Will, any chance you can do some reviews on those cheap chinese inverters? Like powmr, or those unpopular brands?

[@slamm1t]

Over the next 3 years there are a few of the largest lithium mines in the world to begin production here in the U.S. so hopefully the price won't go up for long.

[@electricblakes]

They sent me one of these for free I've been waiting for someone reputable to make a video to see if it's a scam. Haven't watched the whole video yet. Watching it now before I promote to my viewers. If it's a scam then it's a no-go I'll send it back. Edit: mine is the Bluetooth "smart" one

[@smiley-ej9ve]

saw the reviews on amazon and am not as excited about these batteries now good luck everybody

[@Grandassets]

81% Five star and only a 4% One star is not good enough? LOL show me any product (battery or not) with a better rating with 400+ bought in the last month!

[@fauxque5057]

The Seicon has been $149. - $175. The Redodo has been $149. as well. Crazy considering I used to think $399. was a good deal

[@davidcy1121]

hard to resist, but i have a collection at this point

[@hegefarms4260]

Last Saturday i bought a Power Queen 100 AH Lifepo4 Battery from Amazon for $145.56 after coupon code

[@davids7550]

Power Queen makes a similar "Trolling motor" battery for the same price (right now) including the low-temp, The main difference is the PQ is group 31 instead of the smaller Group 24 of the Wattcycle. How would you compare the quality of the two? Power queen has been around for quite a while now, and seems to have a lot of great reviews. I purchased a couple of their "Trolling" batteries, and they have been very cordial in their communications.; they seem genuinely interested in their customers.

[@larryjanson4011]

if you like the battery then it is a good battery. i looked at there batterys sales page two 300 amp hr price is under $1,000. but unknown about shipping, tax, other “fees. then ship time., i hope people do post here about hiw it went for them.

[@aaronsmith593]

A 100 amp lifepo4 battery will deliver 250 amp load, but i would not recommend abusing it long term Unless you pull only 100 amps long term. Push a battery past it specs, it will not last long. 😊

[@gogogo1064]

Wattcycle Power Queen Redodo Which one do i buy? they are all on sale within $15 of each other.

[@triangledetecting5757]

I wonder if you can run a 12,000 pound winch on this? I’ve been using some old deep cycle batteries for they get near the end of their life.

[@mfkp]

I'm a simple man. I see a Prowse video, I click the Amazon affiliate link.

[@pywackit11]

I just checked the site and they do have a 300ah battery.

[@honeybadger6127]

when do the tariffs kick in on batteries like this one?

[@JamesWHurst]

Great presentation - thank you for this. Q: I'm planning to create a 48v system to power my house and workshop. That means 12v batteries would not be of any help, doesn't it?

[@jamiegarton8518]

I wish that battery was that cheap in Australia, currently $349.99AUD on amazon. Still a cheap battery but not as good as $155USD.

[@pshep123]

"This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location" -Amazon. I live in upstate New York and had 2x 12V/100ah batteries delivered 3 days ago.

[@BulletproofPastor]

They also have 24v and 48v batteries.

[@biggary9602]

I don't see any 48's on their site, just 4 packs of 12's.

[@maurice7413]

I didn't see any 48v batteries.

[@Savemeee3]

Have you checked out Redodo batteries?

[@john_in_phoenix]

Yes, he tested them when they were named zoom.

[@electricblakes]

Dear Will I don't know if you will see this but what do you use to graph out your battery test? I've got the little device with the cooler master heat sink on it but it would be nice to have a discharge curve to download.

[@stevenshircliff393]

Thanks! Link to your cool meter?

[@preacher031163]

I just bought a li time for 189 delivered

[@aaronvictorsmith]

Could you put 4 of thesrs in a series for a 48v system?

[@DavidPaulNewtonScott]

Yep

[@wiredforstereo]

I'm looking for semi truck starter batteries. Have you tested any automotive replacement type batteries?

[@HayesHaugen]

I haven't seen anything about Lithium battery tariffs except for EV batteries. I've never even heard it mentioned as an option by either party. Where are you getting your info?

[@christianhansen3292]

trump

[@jkhsdjkhfjkhh3]

You do such a great job man; not to politicize this, but I feel like you should be in charge⚡of the Department of Energy lmao.

[@michaelmartin9022]

If a battery this good is this cheap, how long until ones with grade-B cells, crappy BMS, spray foam and no sensors are under $100?

[@joeskinwalker7628]

Good night, you cut up the new battery. What are you going to do with it now, recycle it 😂

[@GGg-ug3jr]

Did they change their stickers? I cant find one that looks exactly the same

[@charlesriston8972]

Are these any good for car audio?

[@jkhsdjkhfjkhh3]

If I already have a 12 v 50 watt panel (i've let it sit for years now) what is the best charge controller to pair in this system? I've tried so hard to research this and haven't found anything that's grabbed me, but I like the idea of this battery at this price because I could just let it charge while i'm away and use the power for the time I'm here.)

[@solarforfuture]

the victron line as several from small to jumbo... get the 'smart' version.. the bluetooth app is very good, control and logging.. they can power loads with no battery.. ! i am running 4 on 3 systems .. also a multi plus inverter

[@danarawding5198]

You normally mention the type of BMS. Couldn't make it out on the video. Make and model?

[@WillProwse]

I looked all over the board and I couldn't find a manufacturer name.

[@FewerOptions-mx7qt]

Tariffs are tax on the consumer basically a federal sales tax. I'd rather have a tariff than a imcome tax. Everyone would pay the same amount with no loopholes or tax credits

[@ifell3]

Will got lucky, mine would arrive with 4 d cell batteries inside 😆

[@booterone1]

LOL

[@gf2e]

They’ve been waiting…the moment Will posted his video, they took a deep breath and relaxed. They can now ship their grade B duct taped cells. Shipping these grade A batteries was costing them a fortune, they were almost out of money! (I don’t think that’s true at all; I’m tempted to buy one myself)

[@ifell3]

@@gf2e I bet they all have Will's address. When the order came in a man went down into the secret golden room and retrieved this battery. Yeah we are only joking, and I did a quick Amazon search but nothing in the UK.

[@Bennyhanna7]

Any thoughts on Ecoflow’s new 12V 100Ah battery? Any better than the others, or similar internals but with brand recognition labeling?

[@WillProwse]

That's next video

[@markbrooks1111]

Wonder how this would integrate with an ebike.

[@raybod1775]

Sad to destroy such a nice battery.

[@kkarllwt]

Glue it back together wit some good urathane caulk and fiberglass scrim.

[@D80pfb]

Sad when they smash new cars up, too, but that's how we know they do the job we want them to do.

[@farhanredza]

The price will increase after this video lol

[@domingobravo7194]

Amigo regáleme una batería de esa que abre 🙏

[@greggtilghman6349]

As cheap as Lithium is getting, it's like the manufacturers know there is something coming on the horizon that's going to blow batteries out of the water, hydrogen maybe?

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

Nope, definitely not hydrogen.

[@maurice7413]

I've been thinking the same thing. Not hydrogen, but just that something else is coming soon and they're trying to get rid of these, including power stations.

[@JamesBond-zd5jx]

Sodium

[@MyWillbot]

Now sold out on Amazon 😂

[@nicholasdaley3170]

Do they have it in 24 volt

[@billryland6199]

Buy 2 & run in series.

[@williamwilson6499]

Yes, they do. Check out the Big A. I’d spell it out, but KZbin deletes it.

[@john_in_phoenix]

Victron also sells a "battery balancer" to help if you put two in series. Pricey, but it does work.

[@JamesBond-zd5jx]

Alanon

[@john_in_phoenix]

@nicholasdaley3170 Will posted a link in the pinned comment that takes you to their website. They do indeed have a 24v 100ah model for a very good price.

[@hegefarms4260]

There's a lot of people buying this Brand

[@JunitafluxcyfatriciaJunita]

You can make 120 dollars if you assemble the battery yourself . (12V 200ah with 4.000 cycles) 4 Battery cell lefipo4 3V 200ah + BMS

[@JunitafluxcyfatriciaJunita]

You can make 120 dollars if you assemble the battery yourself . (12V 200ah with 4.000 cycles) 4 Battery cell lefipo4 3V 200ah + BMS

[@sfshilo]

I hope everyone realizes a Tariff is a tax, it costs China nothing when we Tariff them...............

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

You are rich Will, buy American and you won't have to worry about (NO STINKING TARRIFFS) !

[@derek8564]

If its chinese don't touch it

[@dragonryder]

Budget battery from China... :-) Get outta town. :-).

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

Currently on Amazon retailing at $349.99 🌏🇦🇺

[@mfkp]

I see $155 USD 🇺🇸

[@markall8641]

I see it on Amazon for $155 the PRO version is $159

[@zednott]

but he wants to remove income tax. so a lot more $ to spend. and manufacturing will come back to USA because it will be cheaper. and more jobs = less crime.

[@adrianmitchell6148]

First 🇹🇹👊🏾🇹🇹👊🏾

[@TravelingStacker]

Wow! You should tell your friend.

[@jstone4351]

@@TravelingStacker I bet he's already told his momma.

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

@@TravelingStacker What friend?

[@dougca7086]

What the hell are you saying no matter which way you vote we're going to have tariffs the only one that wants tariffs of the idiot Trump don't speak unless you think

[@freddurstedgebono6029]

Tarrifs will raise price, but prices overall will come down. So it should even out

[@lundysden6781]

shill

[@DerekRhoads]

Trump 2024. I'm glad you're onboard. Smart move!

[@coldfinger459sub0]

Just purchased one be at my house in three days Amazon prime $155. Hook it up to the solar panel tested for a year see how it works. Love experimenting with cheap stuff that might be good or at least OK for the money.

[@OcRefrig]

Nice !!! Great testing !!! 🏝️🛶🎣🐟

[@MagaMonkeysMovetoRussia]

How many repubs ask you why do you wear a mask. LOL..

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

Many Chinese manufacturers use materials that off-gas which Will doesn't want to breathe in.

[@adriftatlas]

@@ScubaSteveCanada Even without offgassing concerns I doubt anyone wants to breath in plastic particulates.