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New Inverter issue

Discussion in 'Electronics' started by Capt Ralph, Nov 13, 2023.

  1. Capt J

    Capt J Senior Member

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    It shows phones at 8%. Hoverboards at 33%, laptop batteries at 25%. I don't see automotive style batteries listed as a category and overall recalls spiked in 2016 to 2x% and are down below 5% as of 2020. Lithium isn't all the same. LifePO technology is pretty safe (Lithium iron phosphate) versus other cheaper lithium batteries and technologies. I've had 2 Dakota Lithium batteries in my personal boat for 2 years now without missing a beat. It's for a trolling motor that draws close to 50 amps at full tilt. They haven't missed a beat, last almost twice as long as the AGM's they replaced between charges, are 1/3 the weight, I picked up 2 mph and 1/2" of draft with the weight loss in a 20' flats boat. Full warranty for 5 years, and pro rated out to 11 years.

    I'm on the fence about using them for starting batteries, but in an inverter situation, house bank, or trolling motor situation, they blow away L/A or AGM. Between being able to safely discharge them 90%, and also that they charge really fast and will take up to 50amps an hour with no resistance. Great if you only want to run the gen 2 hours a day when cooking dinner and taking showers and your batteries are fully charged as well (with the right amperage charger/inverter). I've had several AGM's grenade in spectacular form over the years as well.