Orient Power 12.8V 230Ah LiFePO4 Smart Bluetooth Lithium Battery

In this video we test the Orient Power 12.8V 230Ah LiFePO4 Smart Bluetooth Lithium Battery
00:00 Intro/Unbox
01:28 Explore App & Charge
03:21 Capacity Test
06:08 Teardown/Disassembly
09:50 Low Temp Test
11:10 Max Discharge Test
14:38 Bluetooth Range Test
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[@BradCagle]

The Battery: www.opsolarbattery.com/product-page/12v230ah Affiliate links: ALFFAA 1500w Inverter: amzn.to/40bD8R1 Shunt I use VAT-4300 amzn.to/3SX0bvK ================ AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This channel may earn an affiliate commission if you purchase products through links I provide. ================ CONTACT: [e-mail] Business/Collaboration only. Please do not contact me for for personal project help, or advice. ================ DISCLAIMER: These videos are documenting my own projects, and experiences. These projects, and activities can be dangerous. Do not try any of this at home, doing so will be at your own risk.

[@jasonbroom7147]

Looks like a pretty good value @ $699 for 230AH. The limited bluetooth wouldn't bother me much. If I was really worried about it, I'd just slap a decent shunt on the out-going negative lead, which would give me a much better SOC indication, anyway. I have gotten to where I care less and less about individual cell voltages, once a battery is built and working. This would be a good choice for replacing the lead-acid house battery in an RV or trailer. Could also be a good camping battery.

[@BradCagle]

Agree, Thanks!

[@Roll2Videos]

Nice battery, Sucks about the BT range. I'll have a look at the company. Thanks, Brad

[@BradCagle]

Thanks Roland!

[@evanmayer744]

I gotta admit, you got me with that thumbnail, lmao. "wtf, are they making 'em waterproof now?" ... *click*

[@BradCagle]

🤣I was feeling edgy today 😂

[@davethemmp]

These remind me of SOK batteries, probably the same mfg.

[@davethemmp]

You can get ‘em waterproof by SOK batteries very similar battery but marine grade cases 😅

[@Sylvan_dB]

Seems like a decent battery. I have a pair of smart Chins from a few years ago that use the same EE-BMS app with same Detail password. I've not been able to find the Settings password. I wonder if the passwords are hardcoded in the app and if it is worth trying to take the app apart to find them.

[@BradCagle]

I think I'm going to ask Orient Power :) Maybe they'll give it to me, doubt it LOL

[@johnmal5975]

If I had an rv and wanted that use of bluetooth. I would drill a hole in the side of it or on top. Probably void the warranty but you would get a better connection. Lol

[@BradCagle]

Yeah I was thinking you could route the BT dongle out the side or top of the case. Could install a 4 pin aviation connector for the BT dongle

[@johnmal5975]

Great minds think a like. Lol@@BradCagle

[@clockdoc36]

Brad can I ask what charger you are using on this battery. Looking to upgrade from my 20 amp charger I am using thank you Tom

[@BradCagle]

It's an Ardroit 50A, but I don't recommend it, runs too hot at 50A.

[@clockdoc36]

Ok but thank for reply just looking for something a little bigger to speed up recharging when testing some of my LiFe battery packs

[@BradCagle]

@@clockdoc36 The Ardriot 30A is probably a decent unit. I have not used one myself, but I have not seen complaints about the heat. Thanks!

[@Brandon-dg8zn]

The bluetooth range is bad because it's in a metal box which is blocking its range. One of the reasons why other manufacturers of the BMS have external bluetooth dongles.

[@MoaningGit]

I wouldn't buy from orient power, they'll take your money then delay shipment without even telling you.