Idiot's guide to a self build battery

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Tinbum wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 2:03 pm
Joeboy wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 1:13 pm A lot of people over here have worries about such large investment at such a distance. There are also sharks in the waters.
Yes I'm tempted to buy some, probably 4 sets of 16, but am vary wary.
As was I, no worries now! 👍
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Tinbum wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 2:03 pm Yes I'm tempted to buy some, probably 4 sets of 16, but am vary wary.
Nice 64 cells, I look forward to seeing that build!

Wonder at what point we could get a volume discount for a group bulk buy..
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Colin Deng wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 2:08 am
Joeboy wrote: Fri Nov 11, 2022 10:38 pm This is Colin's direct email for quotes.

colin@deriytech.com
Thank you so much! Joe
Good to know that we can help you with the battery needs
Hi Colin!

Welcome to the forum! IMO i is entirely possible to contribute the the forum without "advertising".

I'd be interested to know your thoughts on the difference between the various EVE/CATL/Other(?) LIFePO4 cells in the 250-350Ah size range. Particularly with regards to price/performance ratio. Also what is the difference between "Grade A" and "Grade B"?

Maybe you could start a new thread on this topic?

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Stinsy wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 3:27 pm
Colin Deng wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 2:08 am
Joeboy wrote: Fri Nov 11, 2022 10:38 pm This is Colin's direct email for quotes.

colin@deriytech.com
Thank you so much! Joe
Good to know that we can help you with the battery needs
Hi Colin!

Welcome to the forum! IMO i is entirely possible to contribute the the forum without "advertising".

I'd be interested to know your thoughts on the difference between the various EVE/CATL/Other(?) LIFePO4 cells in the 250-350Ah size range. Particularly with regards to price/performance ratio. Also what is the difference between "Grade A" and "Grade B"?

Maybe you could start a new thread on this topic?

Thanks.
Thank you for that
The CATL and EVE both is the famous brand manufacturer in China and oversea
And the capacity between 250ah to 350ah
Right now the Biggest capacity prismatic cells is Gotion cells , the capacity is 340ah
280ah battery is the trend right now , especially the EVE280K with 6000 cycles

For the A grade and B grade cells
Can judge from the below
1.The battery layout , see if there is any damage or not
2.With or without QR code
3.Capacity meets or not

Maybe i will be writing on how to tell the cells grade in the near future
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Your knowledge will be useful here Colin 👍
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So...just checking, but I believe these are the cells that you bought Joeboy?

I'm getting a quote of ~£35,500 for delivery of 16 cells via alibaba :shock:
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Krill wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 6:21 pm So...just checking, but I believe these are the cells that you bought Joeboy?

I'm getting a quote of ~£35,500 for delivery of 16 cells via alibaba :shock:
It certainly looks like them, a bit pricey maybe? :shock: You should shoot Colin a request for quote maybe?
That extra capacity really has made a very nice casual difference to our day.

I'll be honest, he made what could have been a difficult process incredibly easy. Top professional 👌
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Krill's getting an insane amount of shipping fee's, I tried the same link, defo ask for a quote.
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Krill wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 6:21 pm So...just checking, but I believe these are the cells that you bought Joeboy?

I'm getting a quote of ~£35,500 for delivery of 16 cells via alibaba :shock:
For the battery cell, i can help you with
No need to be 35,500 for 16cells lol
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Joeboy wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 9:39 pm
Krill wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 6:21 pm So...just checking, but I believe these are the cells that you bought Joeboy?

I'm getting a quote of ~£35,500 for delivery of 16 cells via alibaba :shock:
It certainly looks like them, a bit pricey maybe? :shock: You should shoot Colin a request for quote maybe?
That extra capacity really has made a very nice casual difference to our day.

I'll be honest, he made what could have been a difficult process incredibly easy. Top professional 👌
I will do once the actual system is in place, finances dependent and I can figure out the layout in the garage. The exchange rate is not exactly helpful right now though.
Krill's getting an insane amount of shipping fee's, I tried the same link, defo ask for a quote.
The shipping fees start at £2100 for a single cell, I thought something must be wrong on my account.

That would be one way to just stick with an off the shelf kit!

To the topic on hand, if I have a 16S battery then I need 16 of those cells, right? So is it worth ordering a 17th?
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