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

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DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse

DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse

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@WillProwse
@WillProwse Ай бұрын
$155 12V 100Ah Wattcycle Batteries (affiliate link): www.wattcycle.com/products/wattcycle-12v-100ah-group-24-lifepo4-battery?ref=aaezwkkc 12V 300Ah: www.wattcycle.com/products/wattcycle-12v-300ah-mini-lifepo4-battery?ref=aaezwkkc 12V 200Ah and 200A BMS: www.wattcycle.com/products/wattcycle-12v-200ah-lifepo4-battery?ref=aaezwkkc Trolling Motor Battery (great for marine use): www.wattcycle.com/products/wattcycle-12v-100ah-lifepo4-battery-with-bluetooth-for-trolling-motors?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
@stevewhite9813 Ай бұрын
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?
@offgridstruggles7504
@offgridstruggles7504 Ай бұрын
Have you tried to test HQST batteries? I know you tested their solar panels. With discount code they cost $155 w/free shipping.
@stevewhite9813
@stevewhite9813 Ай бұрын
​@@AkashicSeersaw the same thing. If they don't work you have to pay shipping costs and it's about $70 dollars
@JunitafluxcyfatriciaJunita
@JunitafluxcyfatriciaJunita Ай бұрын
How much do you hate China? Many people should be thankful because China makes everything cheap with subsidies.
@randomtv.9486
@randomtv.9486 Ай бұрын
man, I wish you could donate me one of those batteries 😢.. I use old flooded lead acid, but they are not working now. I am battery less, haha.. love your videos from jamaica 🇯🇲
@seankelly5318
@seankelly5318 Ай бұрын
Dude, it's because of people like you ripping these open on KZbin that the quality has vastly improved. Thanks as always.
@xingq1246
@xingq1246 Ай бұрын
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.
@priestesslucy
@priestesslucy Ай бұрын
​@@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 😅
@Joe-qu6er
@Joe-qu6er Ай бұрын
@@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!
@hegefarms4260
@hegefarms4260 Ай бұрын
That's Exactly what I did. Buy a couple 12 Volt and a couple for my 24 volt 100 AH
@xingq1246
@xingq1246 Ай бұрын
On sale again on temu for 132, gonna get another 8 to make 4s4p (maximum configuration). 20kw of power for less than 1000 bucks. I will need more solar panels tho lol😂. Charging my tesla with the setup currently. The added juice will definitely help.
@maoss40
@maoss40 Ай бұрын
@@xingq1246 OMG Im paying 25 more than u now
@jesseballard4753
@jesseballard4753 Ай бұрын
They don’t need better advertising, Will. The price on Amazon went from 179 to 209 right after you dropped this video. A good review from you is the best advertising anybody can get.😂
@larryozdyck5867
@larryozdyck5867 Ай бұрын
Mine says $169. Tine stamp 9:08 am 10/27/24
@Mike-01234
@Mike-01234 Ай бұрын
Says $169 now
@RamblinRoadies
@RamblinRoadies Ай бұрын
It's $209 now
@TheGaBandit
@TheGaBandit Ай бұрын
Give it a minutes to drop. Mine did the same but Temu is still cheaper by $30.
@adictiveadictive
@adictiveadictive Ай бұрын
​@@TheGaBandit Doesn't temu take like a month or more for delivery?
@cs7717
@cs7717 Ай бұрын
I have decided that whenever I want to feel stupid, I come to your channel. I know a lot about a lot of things, but when it comes to electricity and solar setup, I do not know very much. Here I am, female pushing 70, watching someone who looks to be his early 20s pour out knowledge after knowledge that I don't know on all his videos. Electricity is something I never learned about but always wanted to. I've been shocked by 110, 220 and even been in a car that was hit by a lightning bolt. Maybe someday I will have a chance to go solar and will be able to pick your brain about it. Good for you, young man! I hope you go far in this world!
@justsumname
@justsumname 29 күн бұрын
+100 but he's not in his 20s .... ;-)
@DaddyBusAdventures
@DaddyBusAdventures 28 күн бұрын
Good old faraday cage... the car that is that you were in when the lightning hit.
@noturbizz1
@noturbizz1 28 күн бұрын
Can we use lightning rods to charge electric cars?? Hmm.. so glad you are okay!!
@JTA1961
@JTA1961 27 күн бұрын
Lightning is definitely NOT low boltage
@cs7717
@cs7717 27 күн бұрын
Let me just add that lightning from inside a car is extremely loud and bright. It was an old car whose analog clock did not work, but after the lightning strike, it started working again. Mind you now, I am not suggesting lightning strikes as a way to get free car repairs!
@Franklynnart
@Franklynnart Ай бұрын
I recently purchased this battery, and it has exceeded my expectations. The quality is outstanding. I've reached out to their customer service team multiple times with inquiries about the app and charging, and each time I have received prompt and courteous assistance. This product has quickly become my go-to, and I'm eagerly anticipating the upcoming Black Friday deals before prices increase. Excellent video, Will!
@Purinelz
@Purinelz Ай бұрын
Thanks man. I'm convinced that you showing the guts of the batteries is making them build a better product. Keep it up man.
@christurbeville7230
@christurbeville7230 Ай бұрын
Someday Will folks will realize you are the reason these guys are building better!
@Bob_Adkins
@Bob_Adkins Ай бұрын
Will is literally an influencer.
@macmcleod1188
@macmcleod1188 Ай бұрын
Yep, both he and project farm test the products, so the products have to be good.
@Joe-qu6er
@Joe-qu6er Ай бұрын
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
@SamuelHolden688 Ай бұрын
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
@Joe-qu6er Ай бұрын
@@SamuelHolden688 That sounds good. It might be a new product. There wasn't the 12V 300AH version when I made the purchase before.
@billienomates7100
@billienomates7100 Ай бұрын
@@SamuelHolden688 Have you done a capacity test? Because the issue with "mini" batteries is that there's not really a real indicator if they are accurate or not.
@SamuelHolden688
@SamuelHolden688 Ай бұрын
​@@billienomates7100 Yes, I've confirmed that the capacity is accurate. I have a coulomb meter with which I can see it clearly. Additionally, all the electrical appliances in my vehicle add up to 1000 watts. When they are all turned on, it can last for approximately three hours. It's far superior to the three 100AH batteries I bought before.
@SamuelHolden688
@SamuelHolden688 Ай бұрын
@@billienomates7100 Yes, I've confirmed that the capacity is accurate. I have a coulomb meter with which I can see it clearly. Additionally, all the electrical appliances in my vehicle add up to 1000 watts. When they are all turned on, it can last for approximately three hours. It's far superior to the three 100AH batteries I bought before.
@tim1299
@tim1299 Ай бұрын
Just ordered 50 amp for my trolling motor. used your affiliate link, thanks.
@davebagley6499
@davebagley6499 Ай бұрын
I purchased one of these in February 2024, and it performs flawlessly on my RV. Most of my camping is at non-electric sites, so charge it with 2 100w panels and a PowMr 1220. Thanks for ripping one of these open and confirming what they advertise.
@wattcyclepower
@wattcyclepower 29 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your real-world experience! Glad to hear our battery is working great for your RV. We appreciate your trust in our product!
@user-fy7ru4ii1i
@user-fy7ru4ii1i Ай бұрын
I just started with solar, about 2 years ago. 1850 watts of panels. 100|50 victron + 2x 100ah lithium. I learned about your forum shortly after...It's quite helpful. I wish I had half the knowledge you have regarding solar.
@paulliebenberg3410
@paulliebenberg3410 Ай бұрын
You just made my day, I have 20 of these. Bought 4 which were working good so I bought 16 more when they were on sale.
@prowebber1
@prowebber1 Ай бұрын
Great to see your review! Last month I bought 8 of these off eBay and only paid $125/ea. Glad I took the gamble!
@SirTools
@SirTools Ай бұрын
WattCycle sent one to me for testing last year and it's still working 100% daily without issues. Hard to believe the quality VS price.
@wattcyclepower
@wattcyclepower 28 күн бұрын
That's awesome to hear! We're so glad the Watt Cycle battery has been performing reliably for you for a whole year after testing. We aim to deliver great quality at a price that makes sense, so your feedback is really valuable to us. Thanks for sticking with us!
@SirTools
@SirTools 28 күн бұрын
@@wattcyclepower
@truthseekertree
@truthseekertree Ай бұрын
I bought two of these over the last two months, and I'm glad I did so before you made this video.
@callmehank88
@callmehank88 Ай бұрын
Finally a decent low cost LiFePO4 which is also available in Australia. Thanks Will.
@JunitafluxcyfatriciaJunita
@JunitafluxcyfatriciaJunita Ай бұрын
Thanks Beijing 😂
@alanshields529
@alanshields529 Ай бұрын
Thank you Will! It has been awesome to watch you through the years. Please never stop.
@RichardStover-c4s
@RichardStover-c4s 27 күн бұрын
188 now! You jacked up the price!
@mrhypnomadic1104
@mrhypnomadic1104 Ай бұрын
5:09 "They need some better advertising." I think they just got it! :-) Thanks for another great video!
@andrewforeman2345
@andrewforeman2345 Ай бұрын
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!
@clean1566
@clean1566 17 күн бұрын
I'm so glad I watched this. I bought 4 of these on TEMU for $150 ea., and you just confirmed what I was always wondering about. Just replaced 4 6v trojans, after 5 yrs, and these have worked better than those. I'was pretty happy with my purchase, but I think you just made me feel ecstatic about the purchase. Going on 4months, and they work flawlessly.Nice video!
@MotorManiaTV
@MotorManiaTV 12 күн бұрын
Bought 2 of these and just installed them as a replacement for my house batteries. They are fully charged and we shall see how they do. I installed lithium 36 volt batteries in my golf last year and really like them. I also have a whole array of Ecoflow gear, 2 Delta Pro's with 2 batteries each, that will run my motorhome and 3 Delta 2's we use to run equipment used during production on MMTV and a Delta mini. Love Ecoflow gear...obviously. Thank you Will for what you do, I try to stay up on your equipment reviews, always interesting and fact based!
@marcarcher5426
@marcarcher5426 Ай бұрын
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!
@airjunkieadam
@airjunkieadam Ай бұрын
I just did the same, what a deal
@2hotscottpro
@2hotscottpro Ай бұрын
Someone said there 132 on temu.I’ve never shopped there.
@thelimitingfactor
@thelimitingfactor Ай бұрын
Thanks man! Time to build my first battery + solar system. I just ordered 4 of these and used the affiliate link
@WillProwse
@WillProwse Ай бұрын
Hey thank you!!! And awesome! Love your videos. Let me know if you have any issues! Building solar systems can get addicting 😂 be careful!!
@homercarrolljr9731
@homercarrolljr9731 21 күн бұрын
I have 6 of these and have had no problems with them at all. Very well made blow my mind and all test above 100 ah when I got them been using for around 6 months now with no issue
@ModernSurvivalSense
@ModernSurvivalSense Ай бұрын
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.
@BillAnderson81
@BillAnderson81 Ай бұрын
Bought 4 of these for $125 each for our fifth wheel running in parallel. Working great so far!
@geotse6852
@geotse6852 Ай бұрын
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!
@wattcyclepower
@wattcyclepower 29 күн бұрын
Wow! Thanks for your continued support! We're honored to be your favorite battery brand and we'll keep working hard to live up to that!
@rickniemi1784
@rickniemi1784 9 күн бұрын
I have 16 of these batteries that have been up and running for over 6 months now wired series parallel for 24volts. I've had no issues so far. I started out with a few batteries and liked them so I bought more. I actually bought 4 more batteries after I got that system set up for other projects. The price was great! BTY - I've been off-grid for 42 years. I've gone through lots of batteries over the years. Your videos are great!
@greggtilghman6349
@greggtilghman6349 Ай бұрын
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.
@101perspective
@101perspective 29 күн бұрын
Yeah, you can do a lot with one of these, especially if you have a 100 to 160 watt solar panel on the roof. I run a compressor cooler fridge, diesel heater, lights, and fans. And I have power left over to charge up my laptop during the day. I paid like $800 for my Battleborn. I just bought one of these for extra storage capacity in the event of a few days of clouds/rain.
@mgkleym
@mgkleym Ай бұрын
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.
@markdixon4912
@markdixon4912 27 күн бұрын
They raised the price to 559 for the 300ah
@kennethwymer8986
@kennethwymer8986 10 күн бұрын
Just ordered 3 of group 31 verson of the wattcycle lifepro 4 batteries. thanks for the overview and testing. Even cheaper than your quoted price. 3 of them billed at $667.00 plus tax. Delivery estimated November 29, 2024. Ken
@Gastinger-g6js33
@Gastinger-g6js33 29 күн бұрын
Awesome video, thank you so much, Will! I was just browsing Amazon for lithium battery brands and saw that LiTime launched an all-in-one model with low-temp heating and Bluetooth-and it’s priced pretty well too! I’d love to see a comparison video on it if you’re up for it.
@DaveNorthAl
@DaveNorthAl Ай бұрын
Will, great video, as always. However, I was wondering if you take any steps to conceal your identity when you order items for testing? It would be a simple matter for one of these companies to ship Will Prowse a premium product that they produce just for him. A great review by Will would make their sales boom, even if they raise the price by 50% over night.
@glossyfpv1155
@glossyfpv1155 Ай бұрын
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.
@amsoiladam
@amsoiladam 28 күн бұрын
Correspondence with a company was very very good. In fact after they watched my teardown video and me taping it back together so I can still use it. They even sent me another battery to replace the one that I destroyed. And now they’re sending me a 300 amp hours they do make larger batteries.
@gertjanvandermeij4265
@gertjanvandermeij4265 29 күн бұрын
Bought 40 of them, they work ABSOLUTLY fine !!!
@rickniemi1784
@rickniemi1784 9 күн бұрын
Wow! I have 20.
@tonysmith9061
@tonysmith9061 Ай бұрын
I love your budget battery tear downs! Please do teardowns of a cheap batteries with Bluetooth. The Mehrpow battery is only $5 more than the WattCycle.
@billm5433
@billm5433 Ай бұрын
Thanks Will for an honest opinion. I’ve been considering getting these batteries. They also have a 12volt 300 ah for $480.00
@79gbell
@79gbell 28 күн бұрын
Price bumped up to 559. I missed out on these at 480 but I ordered 2 for 500 each yesterday. Looking forward to getting these!
@johnpicone3050
@johnpicone3050 23 күн бұрын
Has anybody opened one of the 300Ah mini? Also, they show charging parameter 14.6, but don't give any additional parameters for float charge?
@johnhallett3444
@johnhallett3444 28 күн бұрын
Bought 2 300 ah minis 3 weeks ago. I’ve had them almost 2 weeks. They’re working great, so far. Very pleased.
@79gbell
@79gbell 28 күн бұрын
I just ordered 2 as well. Looking forward to them arriving. Do you run them in parallel?
@markdixon4912
@markdixon4912 27 күн бұрын
@@79gbellthey just raised the price from 469 to 559 . Also they raised the price on the 100ah batteries. But good news flow just release there 100ah battery for cheaper with a 300amp 30 second surge and better constructed
@americanfreedom1777
@americanfreedom1777 Ай бұрын
Thank you , you are a great builder / tester . Your resisters on the wall looks cool man ! ;-)
@ronhawkins8604
@ronhawkins8604 21 күн бұрын
I got one before they went up to $209! Thanks so much, very glad I saw your video
@bobloblaw10001
@bobloblaw10001 21 күн бұрын
I have had one of these in my 2018 nissan leaf for about 4 months as the sole 12v battery. No issues other than it was a tight squeeze getting it to fit and the terminals were reversed from what was ideal for my vehicle but i made it work.
@mistermusic140
@mistermusic140 Ай бұрын
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.
@M22Research
@M22Research Ай бұрын
If you read the Amazon reviews, many of the 4 and 5 star reviews say their first battery failed but they’re happy since the company shipped them a new battery. I love a low price, but not at the expense of durability, no matter how friendly the customer support!
@Tumbleweed5150
@Tumbleweed5150 Ай бұрын
This makes me wonder if the "failure" of the battery was due to inexperienced install or use. For example, did they try to use it while too cold or too hot and not let the battery "reset", or maybe they over-discharged it and don't know how to charge it while at too low of a Voltage for the BMS to activate it? These are just a couple of reasons that LiFePO4 batteries could stop working. There could be others an amateur like myself may not know.
@M22Research
@M22Research Ай бұрын
@@Tumbleweed5150except many of those reviews describe going through a diagnostic procedure with the company tech support… only then did they replace the batteries. Seems like the company would ask the obvious like when PC support folks ask “did you reboot the PC?”
@Tumbleweed5150
@Tumbleweed5150 29 күн бұрын
@@M22Research I stand corrected. I hadn't read the actual reviews.
@joeskinwalker7628
@joeskinwalker7628 Ай бұрын
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.
@GUNSLINGEROUTDOORS
@GUNSLINGEROUTDOORS Ай бұрын
Wattcycle is great. And they are a great company to work with
@zenobikraweznick
@zenobikraweznick Ай бұрын
Because.... ?
@GUNSLINGEROUTDOORS
@GUNSLINGEROUTDOORS Ай бұрын
@zenobikraweznick Because you can roll then down the hill, and they still work. Because the company is very responsive And will answer any question that you may have.
@wattcyclepower
@wattcyclepower 29 күн бұрын
Thank you very much for your support and recommendation! We are glad that you are satisfied with Wattcycle, and we will continue to work hard to provide quality products and services.
@caraudiolab
@caraudiolab Ай бұрын
Just purchased 12 of the 12v 100 amp hour batteries, excited to have some solid solar electrical!
@johnjames1194
@johnjames1194 Ай бұрын
I've been using them for several months now and no issues with them.
@denisbelya3079
@denisbelya3079 28 күн бұрын
Grabbed 2 of these right before the price hike. Both batteries reading 13.2v! so far so good!
@jackpalmer5067
@jackpalmer5067 Ай бұрын
I was considering that battery. I appreciate your review before the tariffs hit, especially so I’ll move forward and I thank you if I have any trouble with it, I’ll post it.
@jerkychew899
@jerkychew899 Ай бұрын
That overcurrent testing station belongs in the next installment of Saw.
@stevewhite9813
@stevewhite9813 Ай бұрын
OH SNAP 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I WAS JUST LOOKING AT THIS BATTERY ON AMAZON.... THIS IS LIKE A GIFT..😊😊😊😊😊
@Andreas.Berger.87
@Andreas.Berger.87 29 күн бұрын
I own a no name 120Ah Lifepo4 battery purchased on eBay a year ago that replaced 2x 100Ah AGM batteries. It's connected to a 50A DCDC Booster, according to the manual it can only handle 45A but so far it's working just fine. The battery performs well, it gives me 3 1/2 days in my RV just like the AGM did running a compressor cooling box, lighting and phone charging. I doubt it has the 120Ah, more like 100 but for the money I'm super happy.
@aaronpadilla1493
@aaronpadilla1493 24 күн бұрын
The price is going up after your video 179-209 range. Saw one at 159 for first time. Future storage 3k system at least for a Ford E-transit high ceiling and extend. 😊
@JAYFEATHERBOONDOCKS
@JAYFEATHERBOONDOCKS Ай бұрын
I’m always surprised when I go back and check LifePo4 pricing. Saw redodos drop their price and then a Prime sale coming so I waited for it and got 4 12v100 ah base group 24’s for $149.67 USD each with free shipping. I am pleased to have a forced air furnace backup power system for that price. Two summers ago I was pleased to have a 12v 300 amp LiFePo4 battery bank in my camper for $1,500, SOK, and in 2016 I was blown away with my 200amp Battleborn setup without a lithium specific charger and without solar in my camper at $1,500. Got them before they jumped to $900 ea.
@TennesseeFrank
@TennesseeFrank Ай бұрын
I just picked up 2 Eco-Worthy 12.8v/100Ah batteries on sale on Amazon for $175 each shipped. I did a capacity test of one of them on my KZbin channel and got 1330 watt hours out of it. Definitely an awesome deal.
@agwatcher
@agwatcher Ай бұрын
Just in case, in Europe they are sold as DC House, but that's apparently the same company. Got 4x48v50ah from them. No exposed BMS, but fits small 9KVA system pretty well.
@ArtisanTony
@ArtisanTony Ай бұрын
There is a "Pro" version for the same cost that says group 31 on it. I wonder what the deal is?
@mikeperry2814
@mikeperry2814 Ай бұрын
"It will be fine." famous last words! LOL!
@mrmagoo9901
@mrmagoo9901 Ай бұрын
Wow thanks Young Man! I'm a senior on a budget and appreciate saving a buck whenever I can. God bless!
@marcarcher5426
@marcarcher5426 Ай бұрын
Same
@priestesslucy
@priestesslucy Ай бұрын
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
@h2osmokey
@h2osmokey 29 күн бұрын
Ordered from Amazon, free delivery on 30th. Will be backup to River Pro. Much 😊
@OKFrax-ys2op
@OKFrax-ys2op Ай бұрын
Just love when the sawdust flies to reveal the guts of the battery!
@OldG4merDad
@OldG4merDad Ай бұрын
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.
@JaysDiecastCreations
@JaysDiecastCreations Ай бұрын
Thank you, I grabbed 4 of them last night for our golf cart conversion. I'll be into the conversion for under 1k now. Appreciate the information 👊
@electricblakeyt
@electricblakeyt Ай бұрын
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
@HYBRIDEVMASTERSGARAGE
@HYBRIDEVMASTERSGARAGE Ай бұрын
Thanks Will. I Like the Quality for the Price !!
@Useitorloseit1
@Useitorloseit1 Ай бұрын
Will, Will. Will! Please always wear Safety glasses. You have an excellent, Beautiful setup. But the Batteries are unknown till after you are done. Please protect that of which you only have 2 of.
@GirdHerd
@GirdHerd Ай бұрын
That's amazing, Will. Best looking budget battery so far. You are right, tariffs are coming. Wish I needed batteries NOW but I don't.
@chrisp7652
@chrisp7652 Ай бұрын
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.
@tonyhernandez3433
@tonyhernandez3433 26 күн бұрын
Hey. You think you can help me put together a parts list for my sprinter van build as I don’t got clue on solar I would like to have maybe a 5kw system put inside of it Thnks
@SalmonKing52
@SalmonKing52 15 күн бұрын
I did the same thing… 580ah of battery in a very small space (under the entry steps in our Sprinter motorhome).
@ReeferMadman
@ReeferMadman 25 күн бұрын
I just bought 4 12v 100ah size24. They are on back order and have increased their prices. I managed to get a discount of 10 percent through chatting in their message system. Ended up paying 167 each delivered with tax. Thanks will!
@ReeferMadman
@ReeferMadman 6 күн бұрын
I have received my batts on the 15th. It took app. 14 days to receive them from back order, very good I think. I tested upon arrival and they are all at 13.21, very good I think. So far so good! I havent connected them just yet, soon though. I was wondering if anyone that reads this has a recommendation for a 3 to 5k watt inverter/charger w/bluetooth or remote display, it would be greatly appreciated? I am eyeballing a Litime 12v or 24v 3k inverter/charger for 250 and 450, anyone have experiene with these two chargers and are pleased with them?
@trevordowney6425
@trevordowney6425 Ай бұрын
Thank you Will. Just purchased 8 of them. Now I need to find good deals on an inverter and panels.
@danieldorchester5221
@danieldorchester5221 Ай бұрын
I just purchased 4 from their website $186 each with taxes delivered. The 4 of them were less the 1 (of the 2) I bought in 2018 for my RV. Upgrade the RV, use the 2 old ones to run solar lights at the entrance of my property where there is no power. Christmas early.
@trevordowney6425
@trevordowney6425 Ай бұрын
@@danieldorchester5221 nice. I just purchased a 6000XP to go along with mine. Still looking for the best deals on bifacial panels. Sig Solar is out of the most recent ones Will recommends...
@justinw1765
@justinw1765 Ай бұрын
I would wait to see if there are any decent black Friday sales
@danieldorchester5221
@danieldorchester5221 Ай бұрын
@@justinw1765 maby but I think tariffs might start increasing prices. The past few months are the lowest I have seen. I don’t feel there is any more downside ? If I’m wrong there won’t be much 5% at the most?
@trevordowney6425
@trevordowney6425 29 күн бұрын
@@justinw1765 Thank you for that suggestion!
@scasinger123
@scasinger123 Ай бұрын
I have several versions of budget lifepo4 batteries and love them. I might have one fail every so often, but the benefit far outweight the risk. Loving the cheap battries, and I have a lot of the now.
@tylerfoss3346
@tylerfoss3346 Ай бұрын
$155 on Amazon. Great video! Thank you!
@gufredd9675
@gufredd9675 Ай бұрын
Currently Unavailable.
@brusso456
@brusso456 Ай бұрын
$209 in Commiefornia
Ай бұрын
I came across this video feed,I am already a subscriber, the price on the batt is something else. Right on Will and Thanks for putting it out there
@77gmcnut
@77gmcnut 29 күн бұрын
I enjoy your videos and enthusiasm. You have the heart of a teacher. Thank you for your channel. I'm learning so much. I direct anyone I meet that expresses an interest in PV / solar energy to your channel.
@RussellHank-t3t
@RussellHank-t3t Ай бұрын
I have this battery under my desk, powering my mini PC. Mine was from Temu. That looks like a TDT BMS. I had it on a Renogy Rover 40A for a couple weeks. I beat the tariffs by buying 56 314Ah and 16 280Ah Hithium cells. That'll give me far more storage than I expect to need but I couldn't resist at $40 and $42 per cell before shipping, tax, and transaction fees. I'd buy the battery in this video based on my experience with the one I use and your review. It's supposed to be safe to parallel up to 4 of them.
@DaleH2o
@DaleH2o 29 күн бұрын
Eco-Worthy now selling on Amazon 12V 100AH battery with low temp cutoff, power monitor on board display and Bluetooth App battery monitor retailing around $200 but as low as $189. Not sure if using shunt or trying to measure capacity with voltage which I thought was next to impossible with Lithium. Best deal I have seen and really cheap if all the features work. Not sure about quality or construction but website says Grade A cells. Love to see this one opened up.
@JamesAmbrose48
@JamesAmbrose48 Ай бұрын
I have a 12v 200 AH and 2 48v 50 AH versions of this battery. Very consistent performance even after one of them was dropped.
@htwheelz67
@htwheelz67 26 күн бұрын
I bought 4 about 8 months ago on sale for 175.00 each minus my 225.00 in Amazon rewards, they have worked perfect, a couple prior tear down/test vids I saw prior to buying them had pretty much your same conclusion.
@aa3konthego
@aa3konthego Ай бұрын
Glad I picked one up. Primarily for use with an inverter as a low cost solar battery.
@brendajanes4139
@brendajanes4139 Ай бұрын
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....
@priestesslucy
@priestesslucy Ай бұрын
@@brendajanes4139 did he reach out to them over his issues? Might have been a dud rather than representative of the entire product 🤷‍♀️
@WillProwse
@WillProwse Ай бұрын
Good to know! Will check that out
@evstafievcoach
@evstafievcoach Ай бұрын
Thank you for letting us know, I just watched that video, then went on amazon to read 1 star reviews and decided not to buy these $155 batteries. If its too good to be true, it probably is
@2hotscottpro
@2hotscottpro Ай бұрын
Someone said there 132 on temu now lol
@3henry214
@3henry214 Ай бұрын
In the review/tear down he did 4 months ago, he was absolutely praising the heck out it. The battery in the review you're referring to is a 100ah trolling battery. The one in the 4 month old review was a 100ah group 24. So maybe he got a "bum" battery. I was going to sat he should warranty if with WattCycle, but I don't think they'll ball, now that Mr. Off Grid has dissected it. I'm also curious about the BMS, the one in the older review was labeled "Schenzhen Washi Energy Co." and the BMS in the trolling battery had no labeling. Is Wattcycle now using a different BMS supplier?
@JonasSyver
@JonasSyver 29 күн бұрын
Impossible to know the quality of these cheap batteries without your videos! Thanks!
@jasonarmani6513
@jasonarmani6513 Ай бұрын
Put one in my camper last month. Seems legit good.
@Luke-qs2cg
@Luke-qs2cg Ай бұрын
I got the mini from them. They were the only makers not using pouch cells
@GoingNoWhereFast
@GoingNoWhereFast Ай бұрын
You're wearing an Asbestos Dust respirator, You need to get one with Black filters, that indicates they are Activated Carbon and will filter out any harmful vapors, though the purple ones do work somewhat for welding smoke (FUME).
@peterad1529
@peterad1529 Ай бұрын
That filter is a combination it has activated carbon looks like a 60923 we use them at work
@WillProwse
@WillProwse Ай бұрын
I'm using vapor cartridges. Isn't that for vapors?
@johnzach2057
@johnzach2057 Ай бұрын
@@WillProwse Please always do a smell test if you are using activated carbon filters. It checks both for filter efficiency and mask fit.
@WASP79
@WASP79 Ай бұрын
This conversation is going no where fast 😅
@rkan2
@rkan2 Ай бұрын
What do you need to filter fumes for cuttinh plastics? Ok if you do it longterm the fumes could cause something, but...
@Intellistan
@Intellistan Ай бұрын
I just upped that affiliate marketing income brother😎 good stuff. Thanks
@budmartin3344
@budmartin3344 Ай бұрын
Great video, I always love the teardown video. TEMU has the Group 31 Pro version for $133.32 right now. I found out that the same seller will sell the same product on Amazon at a higher price, about 25% more than TEMU, I bought a push cart from TEMU and it was dropped shipped from Amazon. BTW, the inside looks and is built the same as HUMSIENK battery.
@wtmayhew
@wtmayhew 29 күн бұрын
Wattcycle’s corporate site is pretty good. They list many different batteries up to 36 volts. Interestingly, they also have a category “like new batteries” which apparently use recycled cells which Wattcycle describes as “A+ cells.” Thumbs up for honesty. It looks like the prices jumped once the word of mouth got out.
@marusholilac
@marusholilac 19 күн бұрын
The HQST 100A battery has been available at $170 (less with promotions) for over a year, yet nobody has reviewed it. It's from a name brand company (Renogy/HQST). I have had 8 for a year and I have no complaints. It can be wired as 48V series or parallel.
@mstrickk1
@mstrickk1 Ай бұрын
I've been wondering about wattcycle for a few months myself. Was happy to see you do a video on it. After reading the replies on this video though I'm sensing some of the replies are fakes put out by the company. I think I'll stick to batteries from a bigger company for now.
@Blukiz_pr
@Blukiz_pr Ай бұрын
Like which one?
@butchie2752
@butchie2752 Ай бұрын
Just bought one off their website, mostly because I’m an idiot and didn’t see the Amazon link. $159 plus shipping. Got it as an add on to my Anker solid system. 2nd battery I’ve bought for this purpose so I already had the charger, inverter, solar power adapter, etc. At this price, it’s hard to go wrong. Note the one he reviewed was called group 24. Really appreciate the review.
@justinw1765
@justinw1765 Ай бұрын
It's not 159 anymore anyways. I'm seeing 188.
@butchie2752
@butchie2752 Ай бұрын
@@justinw1765 T 1:13 edt slowed 175/for group 24. They’re moving fast.
@GBear
@GBear Ай бұрын
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.
@WHITTIER832
@WHITTIER832 Ай бұрын
I just bought three of them to test in a tiny travel trailer, the missus wants to run the AC without me lugging a generator around, so I jumped and am giving these guys a shot, I'm hoping with 900 amp of these coupled with 700 watts of solar panel can get us through when the heat is on (Activities away from travel trailer by day, but running AC by night, 13.5k BTU Dometic Brisk 2 unit) . Good Times Either way, I remember my first LifePO4 battery I bought in 2014 (Had Burned up a couple cheap deep cycle AGM Lead Acid batteries from laziness and saw Lithium did not have that issue) or so from stark power for a 12VDC100Ah battery for $1200 and it was a game changer, fast forward to 2024 and that same damn battery is still holding a charge and delivering 100% of its capacity, granted I have only fully discharged it a few times a generally with the solar panels it never got below even 50%. Now for $449 for 12VDC300Ah battery, I'm all in and will give them a chance to shine. I've been waiting for this opportunity to see if I can run the AC in a small travel trailer off batteries and a bit of solar and get by. Math says it will work, even if I have to add anothewr 400 watts of portable solar power for a total of 1100 watts.
@wattcyclepower
@wattcyclepower 29 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for the love and support! We're thrilled you're enjoying our products. Regarding the 12V 300Ah mini, we'd love for you to test it! We will talk to you soon.👊
@GBear
@GBear 28 күн бұрын
@@wattcyclepower Thanks!
@williamvaughan1218
@williamvaughan1218 11 сағат бұрын
Just ordered 4 through your link. Looking at the temperature disconnect specs it would be interesting of you could show how accurate the temperature disconnect is. It could be a complicated setup for testing but also a rewarding challenge. We have come along way from dry camping as a matter of survival in California something I was also forced to do in my past. Have fun brother.
@SonnyDarvish
@SonnyDarvish Ай бұрын
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.
@johnbastin722
@johnbastin722 Ай бұрын
Purchased my 4th battery. Only Chinese battery that I have purchased that's meets the stated capacity.the mini with Bluetooth also tested to over 100Ah😊
@derrickjohnston-iq3en
@derrickjohnston-iq3en 19 күн бұрын
Yup got 4 running a 24 volt system works for me freezer works great...sv no problem
@ramhammer10-4
@ramhammer10-4 Ай бұрын
I bought one of these batteries. It's failed after only 4 uses.... I'm in contact with them to get out replaced.
@WillProwse
@WillProwse Ай бұрын
Good to know!
@dennisleung4153
@dennisleung4153 Ай бұрын
Hi Will, any chance you can do some reviews on those cheap chinese inverters? Like powmr, or those unpopular brands?
@mikealdag7309
@mikealdag7309 Ай бұрын
been a while since ive watched your videos , man i missed them ! great job always detailed and uplifting thank you
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