It's so good to see that from HomeBrew DIYers the industry has responded... and we now have safe battery options that are becoming accessible to those of us not willing to go to the effort you have. It's been such a fun journey and this just evolves your channel. That "I still love you" was an incredible moment... It's insane how such big moments of technology advancements in our lives can fade in time (albeit with lasting memories). At some point this will become another "Back in my day, I had to build my house battery using spare parts from old computers whilst bare footed" haha
@HBPowerwall10 ай бұрын
It kind of feels sad, but we gotta move forward
@kylereese482210 ай бұрын
@@HBPowerwall Looking for a way to sort batteries into the best order based on each mAh rating eg put in values 2789, 2980, 2489, 2511, 2540 ect and the program sorts/optimizes for best performance and reduce bogging down on weak/tired cell(s).... my packs have 60 cells in them 10x6...
@jakeandrules77249 ай бұрын
I only have 83kwh of lithium storage at 51.8v nominal.....in my house but not used yet. Most cells are brand new
@asencyel7 ай бұрын
Thanks alot for taking time and effort and money to take apart a well built unit like this. This will most definitely improve diy builts of others on the long run!
@HBPowerwall7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, with time that has passed I can say the batteries are awesome,
@paddopadderson968811 ай бұрын
The crow cussing you as you work is chef kiss
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
:P
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
If you are considering a LiFePo4 battery upgrade please consider checking this one out. Had it on my bench for two weeks at the time of release and I can 100% see myself installing this battery in my own powerwall finally retiring my 185650 DIY Powerwall.. LInk is affiliated and I make a commission on sale & which won't cost you anything. If you do buy PLEASE let me know! aujakiperbattery.com/product/48v-230ah-11-776kwh-lifepo4-server-rack-battery/?ref=powerwalls Using my code "Powerwalls" will save 8%!!!! ▼ Reply
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
Just received a reply from Orient Power regarding shipping, within Australia shipping is a flat rate of $150 no matter the quantity of battery ordered. (so 4 is the same price as one)
@waynetaylor278410 ай бұрын
I was considering adding 15kw of istore (Huawei) batteries to my 5kw hybrid inverter I've been quoted 5k Australian per Huawei 5kw Battery , would this be a better option 3 of these batteries? I have 13kw of panels on my roof ? Thanks Wayne
@Agent2281711 ай бұрын
Good to see ya Pete. Hope you're well
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
Yeh still kickin on!
@markharwood11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. My only suggestion would be that you independantly measure the delivered capacity externally rather than trusting the figures from the unit itself.
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
Great point! if it's any help touch over 7kwh was taken out of my other battery to top it off.. so close enough i felt at the time..
@brookerobertson295111 ай бұрын
If you take the two wires coming off the terminals and touch the tip of your tongue with them you can tell the state of charge. # pro tip 👩🏻🏭
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
Apparently that's the only way the pros do it!
@AdamDeLayDIY11 ай бұрын
Thanks Pete! Always enjoy the videos!
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@peterdkay10 ай бұрын
You need to top balance with an active balancer to increase AH output
@HBPowerwall10 ай бұрын
OOh active balancers suck... you'll never change my mind.. Hiding issues & just more shit attached to your battery to go wrong .
@jimginnyohio11 ай бұрын
Looks like fun Pete! Just remember to lift with the legs! ;-) That battery is a beast!
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
Legs have buggered knees half way up them (or down the from my perspective) back will have to do lol
@DavidPozEnergy11 ай бұрын
I love your videos.
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy - love your generator & hot water vids !!
@powerwall11 ай бұрын
Hi David
@offgridwanabe11 ай бұрын
Yes this one has been on my wish list.
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
This one alone will be enough to replace my house battery, be amazing to buy 4 of them and never worry again about power.
@mikejf437710 ай бұрын
Looks like a awesome battery and they have one bigger than that. Looks great inside of it. Well made and if I had the cash that might be a great choice.
@HBPowerwall10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@herbertvonsauerkrautunterh25136 ай бұрын
That's why I stick with the 100ah batteries. More versatile and easier to move etc for do many reasons. One does not use a spanner 🔧. Use a socket with extension
@HBPowerwall6 ай бұрын
for sure!
@gixxar611 ай бұрын
Given we have heaps of space here in SEQ, why not AGM?
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
been there done that... there are lists of reasons why you wouldn't use AGM.. That said if you have time and spare space it won't hurt and you could learn alot for a little.
@alanblyde850210 ай бұрын
We have a 100ah jaki battery just replaced the pace for a jk Bms with a Peter board much more intuitive
@HBPowerwall10 ай бұрын
what a Peter board, any links to what you did or the parts you used? Was thinking of swapping out for Batrium BMS.. Don't need the screen
@BattMan-DIY6 ай бұрын
funny to see multigrid branded on the case, must be an old inverter charger. I love the blue color Aaaaigh!
@HBPowerwall6 ай бұрын
I love it
@IsaacOLEG9 ай бұрын
Hello, sorry to disturb ... Alex, from Deep Cycle Power, sys you did test the MCC PRO (I think) . DO you know people using it ? I have a single one "Pro Hobby" (?) since one month and have trouble that can be fiability . Is your video of Megacell Charger test still on line" ? Thank you so much
@HBPowerwall4 ай бұрын
Never owned a MegaCell Charger sorry - was offered a sponsored one from memory but didn't feel it was what I needed.
@WherEmEweeD9 ай бұрын
Do they have 21700 calls insides?
@HBPowerwall4 ай бұрын
that'd be nice LOL
@johnjamce114611 ай бұрын
is that a victron inverter i see is that the upgrade 😊
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
Not unless I win lotto on Thursday night :P
@johnjamce114611 ай бұрын
did you repeir the mppsolar inverter
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
3 times each time it would last a week or two then it would display voltage 2v lower than realty. Drove me to tears so just got 3 other used ones all ment to be working - well many months later I made one working inverter out of four lol
@johnjamce114611 ай бұрын
i got a 3kw mppsolar now it three years an some months old just some other brand bought a 4.2kw
@RobinRastle9 ай бұрын
Whats in the box Barney?
@HBPowerwall9 ай бұрын
Rubble...
@ursodermatt880911 ай бұрын
ah yes, i would definitively feel much safer with the orient than the 18650ies.
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
I have never had a concern, BUT the thinking is changing slowly as the cells age..
@x-Mick-x28 күн бұрын
Run battery hasher off it!! 👍👍
@HBPowerwall27 күн бұрын
have been for months lol
@Foxfried11 ай бұрын
Please show us the qr codes of the battery.
@HBPowerwall10 ай бұрын
That’s a good idea. I neglected that Next video I assure you.
@igorkvachun35724 ай бұрын
Yes sistema👍 ⚡🔋💡
@HBPowerwall4 ай бұрын
thank-you
@daverobert792711 ай бұрын
mmm nice video. I would have thought to use the 18650s on a different circuit to the house? until the wife said the stove is not working, then get rid of it.? (the batteries and not the wife - ha)
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
If I loose the 'wife', won't need the stove anymore. Problem solved.
@peterdkay10 ай бұрын
Your balance is >100mV -- too high!! Use active balance to top balance then disconnect it and let BMS balancer take over
@HBPowerwall10 ай бұрын
NO, there is no reason a good BMS can't do the job - active balancers hide issues so the BMS can't show you there is an issue... stop believing the internet hype
@winterburan11 ай бұрын
I would never go above 3.5 volts per cell and I would never go below 3 volts
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
Yeh, I have a bit to learn about LifePo4 - they recommend 80% DOD but I wanted to test the advertised claims
@ursodermatt880911 ай бұрын
he is testing the capacity. it is not how he is going to use it.
@HBPowerwall11 ай бұрын
I'd be nice to use it like that and not hurt it :P
@retrozmachine118911 ай бұрын
@@HBPowerwall All depends on how we define hurt really. It's rated at 7000 cycles to 80% discharged. Probably knock that back to 5000-ish from full to empty. That's about 13 years at once per day. 7000 is 19 years. Old age will probably take it out before then, possibly it'd be on its last legs at 13 years old. If it's still going in 10 years time then it's all free extra play in my books. Good to see you moving off the salvaged 18650 path. Walls of those things always make me nervous.