VoltX 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Lithium Battery $289 Delivered @ VoltX via Bunnings Marketplace

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VoltX 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Lithium Battery $289 Delivered @ VoltX via Bunnings Marketplace
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Lgreenslade on 04/10/2024 - 15:00 bunnings.com.au (691 clicks)
Last edited 04/10/2024 - 15:33 by 1 other user

This is the same item that was on a sub-$300 deal Woolies Marketplace recently. I spotted this on another forum, and just bought one myself. 3 year warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS
Brand: VoltX
Nominal Voltage: 12.8V
Nominal Capacity: 100Ah
Charging Voltage: 14.6v
Rated Energy: 1280Wh
Rated Discharge Current: 100A
Max. Discharge Current: 100A
Max. Discharge Current 5 sec: 300A
Approx Life Cycles: 4000
Absorption Voltage: 14.4V
Float Voltage: 13.6V
Overcharge Protection: 14.4V
Overcharge Recovery: 14V
Overdischarge Protection: 11.2V
Overdischarge Recovery: 11.6V
Cell Grouping: 4S1P
Working Temperature Range: -20°C to 60°C
Storage Temperature: -10℃ to 50℃
Battery Cells: Prismatic
Case Material: ABS Plastic
Parallel Connection: Yes, max 6 batteries
Series Connection: Yes, max 6 batteries
Warranty in Years: 3
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Dimensions: 306(L) x 169(W) x 215(H)mm
Weight: 12kgs

WHAT'S IN THE BOX
1 x Lithium Battery

Electrical & Electronics Battery LiFePO4 Lithium Battery Rechargeable Battery VoltX

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Comments

  • john676 on 04/10/2024 - 15:05
    -1

    Be careful Bunnings uses Aus Post to deliver - Aus Post rarely delivers large objects

    Ergo - you will be spending a lunch break picking this up from your local post office

    • Alpine58 on 04/10/2024 - 15:11

      Yep. Like my dog food that never makes it to the front door.

    • geekcohen on 04/10/2024 - 15:12
      +5

      Aus Post rarely delivers large objects

      Your local AusPost person must be lazy. Mine reverses right up to my door and drop off large stuff. Straight out of the Van into the Garage or House.

    • twocsies on 04/10/2024 - 15:13
      +1

      It's not shipped via AusPost. On the item listing it says: "Items sold and delivered by VoltX. This item is not available in-store or for click & collect." Looking at VoltX Shipping Policy at https://www.bunnings.com.au/VoltX_s2483, it states: "we are unable to ship to PO Box or Parcel Locker addresses" and "You can track each item's progress on the courier's website." In my experience, that can mean they deliver to your door, or alternately you're stuck picking up from the courier's depot.

      • twocsies on 04/10/2024 - 16:40

        I note that @kizzy said below that they got it via Auspost, and technically Auspost operates a courier service StarTrack so it could be shipped by Auspost notwithstanding the info about VoltX.

      • Cousin IT on 04/10/2024 - 16:56
        +7

        I don't believe it means it will be delivered by VoltX as a company, it usually means that it is a marketplace item (not a Bunnings stocked product), and once the purchase is made on the Bunnings website, all the other details including the organisation of delivery will be handled by VoltX.

        So if VoltX use AusPost as their delivery service and as others have mentioned you have a lazy Postie, you'll likely have to personally pick it up from your local post office.

        • spaceflight on 05/10/2024 - 11:56

          I don't believe it means it will be delivered by VoltX as a company

          Nobody is saying that

          So if VoltX use AusPost as their delivery service

          VoltX are saying that they don't

          at VoltX Shipping Policy at https://www.bunnings.com.au/VoltX_s2483, it states: "we are unable to ship to PO Box or Parcel Locker addresses"

          If they can't deliver to PO Box or Parcel locker it means they would be using a courier (or they just say that in case they use a courier)

  • anthman on 04/10/2024 - 15:16
    +6

    Hard sell when it was in the realm of $187 under the previous woolies deal.

  • kizzy on 04/10/2024 - 15:24
    +4

    I got 2 of these during the previous deal. Auspost delivered them to the door (for once), and the batteries seem to be decent. I tested the capacity using a victon smart shunt and came out to 200ah exactly between the two.

  • locknuts on 04/10/2024 - 15:45

    I love how thin these are.

    • Ulysses31 on 05/10/2024 - 12:48

      It's the width that counts, so I'm told

      • Munki Kundi on 05/10/2024 - 13:14

        That's what she said

  • seniordoc on 04/10/2024 - 15:50

    can it be used in my uninterruptible power supply, instead of the lead acid batter?
    It looks too big?

    • Horacio on 04/10/2024 - 16:09

      If it's an off the shelf UPS then no because the charging profile is different for Lifepo4.

  • bomb3rman on 04/10/2024 - 16:12

    Is this suitable to use as a car battery?

    • DarwinBoy on 04/10/2024 - 16:16
      +2

      Nope. The engine bay is not a place for a lithium battery.
      And im not aure whay the CCA is on these but its not built for atarting cars.

      • spaceflight on 05/10/2024 - 11:57

        And im not aure whay the CCA is on these but its not built for atarting cars.

        You could still use it to start a car if you needed a jump start

        • virtual81 on 05/10/2024 - 19:10

          It would likely trigger the BMS over current protection, so might not work at all.
          More depends how quick the protection kicks in and the FETs current handling capability.

    • dj69 on 04/10/2024 - 16:16

      no

  • kizzaaa on 04/10/2024 - 16:32

    Good price. These were going for $449 at Aldi earlier this year.

  • theSav on 04/10/2024 - 16:47

    How is this battery different to my existing 100Ah deep cycle battery in my camper trailer?
    Sorry for my obvious ignorance..

    • ezzaf on 04/10/2024 - 16:52
      +5

      It weighs much less and you can safely discharge it below 50% without reducing its lifespan.

      • theSav on 04/10/2024 - 17:10

        So weight & longevity. Good stuff thanks.

        Assume there’s no issues with charging these via solar panel or anything?
        What about charging at home? Does it need a specific charger?

        • Pixie13 on 04/10/2024 - 18:11
          +1

          You need a solar charge converter that is capable of charging this battery chemistry. Again, you need a charger that will deal with the correct voltage in order to the batteries that are connected to the bms.

        • ninnypoop on 04/10/2024 - 18:38
          +2

          You need to make sure your DC-DC charger is comparable with LiFiPO4 batteries.

        • pacificstorm on 04/10/2024 - 19:40
          +2

          What about charging at home? Does it need a specific charger?

          Here ya go.

          https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/392356671828?_trkparms=amclksrc%…

  • Mikael on 04/10/2024 - 18:04
    +3

    Got one last deal. Perfect for the camping trip we did last week. Also got a Gentrax 100ah one as similar specs. Should've bought 2 of these last deal but wasn't sure if kids liked camping. Since got 2x250w solar panels for home ( using 2x 100w solar blankets for camping trips) and victron 100/30 using it for a small fridge running 24/7. (I know it says 440w on mppt but slight shade so won't hit that high. Just on side of the house, enough to top it up during the day). Got 1200w pure sine inverter also hooked up to it. Looking forward to our next glamping trip. Got the solar panels for $35 at the tip.

    • Magpye on 05/10/2024 - 08:58

      "Got the solar panels for $35 at the tip."

      What ? Is this a thing ? Is it a random thing, or do they regularly sell off stuff at the tip ?

      • Mikael on 05/10/2024 - 19:28
        +1

        Usually they have a "recycle store" (WA) at the tip and in there can find the most random things. And there was probably 20 panels outside. So got 2.

      • greeny3003 on 06/10/2024 - 09:26

        Here in QLD as well, the local "recycle store" or we just call it the tip shop, occasionally stocks old solar panels. I've bought heaps and use them on the camping trailer. They get sad after quite a bit of rough road use but then I just replace it with another one.

  • eddyah on 04/10/2024 - 19:04
    +1

    I haven't checked with an amp meter or anything serious, but I got this battery in the last deal and I hooked it up with my new renogy 2000W pure sine wave inverter and I was surprised that this little unit could:

    • Power a 2000W heater on max settings
    • Power an induction cooker on high setting (way higher that what we usually cook with).

    Very impressed with it and maybe I'm an outlier but 100A max discharge - I thought the BMS would trip and cut off the battery but it held (might need to test longer…)

    Anyway, total newbie with this stuff

  • geekcohen on 05/10/2024 - 06:32

    This deal or the Kings 12V 100Ah Deep Cycle Lithium LiFePO4 Battery ? Looking to upgrade my 12V System in my 4WD which is using 2 x 100Ah AGM batteries, it works well and happy with it, but I know Lithium would be better.

    VoltX is 3 years vs 2 years on the Kings for Warranty.

    • kevinroast on 05/10/2024 - 09:18
      +1

      I replaced a deep cycle slab with a Kings 100Ah about a year ago to power a fishing kayak trolling motor. No complaints. Capacity seems accurate. Lighter weight helps the kayak move quicker in the water too. Up to you, but I'd keep your AGMs until they fail.

    • TangoCharlieAlpha on 05/10/2024 - 11:56

      my 12V System in my 4WD which is using 2 x 100Ah AGM batteries, it works well and happy with it

      If you're happy with it then why replace AGM batteries before they fail? It's good for your wallet and good for the environment.

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