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[Back Order] Renogy Smart LiFePO4 Battery 12V 100Ah $629.99 Delivered (Was $899.99) @ Renogy Au

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[Back Order] Renogy Smart LiFePO4 Battery 12V 100Ah $629.99 Delivered (Was $899.99) @ Renogy Au
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wombat81 on 03/11/2021 - 19:05 au.renogy.com (548 clicks)
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Back order: will be shipped from AU warehouse by December 30th

Renogy have started their black Friday sale. I have one of these batteries and some of their other gear and like it. They also have DC-DC chargers, inverters, solar controllers, solar panels etc at really good prices.

There are YouTube videos showing the internals of their batteries and they seem to be good quality. Eg https://youtu.be/aahHWaV6Zdk

Not sure if I'm meant to say this, but the referral link below will give you an extra 6% off, apparently.

DESCRIPTION
The Renogy Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery enables auto-balance among parallel connections and provides more flexibility for battery connection. The integrated smart battery management system (BMS) not only protects this 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 battery from various abnormal conditions, but monitors and manages the charging/discharging process. The state-of-the-art battery cells ensure a long cycle life and exceptional discharge performance. Suppose you’re searching for a deep cycle battery for caravan, cabin, or marine use. In that case, this lightweight, auto-balanced, ultra-safe, long-cycle-life lithium-ion battery is the perfect plug-and-play solution for you!

Now you can unlock monitoring features exclusively using the Monitoring Screen for smart lithium batteries or the BT-2 Bluetooth Module and Renogy DC Home App!

KEY FEATURES

Auto-Balance
State-of-the-art battery cells ensure a lifespan of more than 4000 cycles, 100A continuous discharge current, and a wide range of operation temperature.

Self-Heating Function
State-of-the-art battery cells ensure a lifespan of more than 4000 cycles, 100A continuous discharge current, and a wide range of operation temperature.

Reliable BMS System
The state-of-the-art battery management system (BMS) with high-performance dual-processors provides short circuit, over charging and over-temperature protection while maintaining a balanced voltage across all cells.

Activation switch
The battery with an activation switch will allow you manually get into the shelf mode, the battery will have a very low self-discharge rate in the mode and can hold the charge for a longer period. To better protect your battery when not in use.

Auto-balancing Function
Easily connect multiple batteries in parallel with the auto-balancing function to improve the average charging efficiency for your batteries in the long term.

Real-time monitor
The battery features RS485 communication ports—enabling communication between batteries, external devices (BT-2 Bluetooth Module or Monitoring Screen) and host computers for you to monitor the charging status in real-time in Renogy DC Home APP.

Electrical & Electronics 100Ah 12V Battery LiFePO4 Lithium Battery Rechargeable Battery Renogy

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  • donkcat on 03/11/2021 - 19:12
    +2

    Its been this price for a few weeks, would be nice if they’d drop the price on their ebay page so it can be combined with other discounts.
    50ah is also a good price at $300 https://au.renogy.com/renogy-lithium-iron-phosphate-battery-…

    • wombat81 on 03/11/2021 - 19:17

      No it hasn't. I've been watching prices closely. These were $649.99 a few weeks ago, then went up to $669.99 until today.

      • donkcat on 03/11/2021 - 19:25

        You’re right, i was more trying to get across that they havent been at the RRP for several weeks

        • wombat81 on 03/11/2021 - 19:30

          Yeah fair point.

    • expatOz on 03/11/2021 - 20:30

      That looks reasonable but i wonder whats the cheapest battery to run a single dometic 45l fridge? Thanks

      • wombat81 on 03/11/2021 - 20:32

        Well a lead acid deep cycle would be the cheapest but there are downsides. Shorter life span, heaps heavier, less usable capacity etc.

        • expatOz on 03/11/2021 - 20:40

          Thats ok for now I guess. And do I need 50ah minimum?

          • wombat81 on 03/11/2021 - 20:47

            @expatOz: I wouldn't get anything less than a 100ah lead acid battery. You could probably get away with a smaller lithium battery due to the higher usable capacity, but I'd still be included to go for 100ah.

            • lgacb08 on 03/11/2021 - 22:46

              @wombat81: depending on how long you go camp for, I've been to camp with 80ah lead acid for 3-4 days and after the trip the battery never get below 50%. I'm testing my diy lithium at home at the moment and with half full fridge 60ah can last nearly a week without opening it up so it's safe to assume that it'll last 3+ with regular open/close.

              • wombat81 on 03/11/2021 - 23:00

                @lgacb08: Yes, but you want to err on the side of caution. Hot temperatures, for example, cause fridges to draw lots more power. Cloudy conditions limit how much solar charge you can achieve. You're always better off with more battery capacity than you need.

                • expatOz on 04/11/2021 - 03:17

                  @wombat81: Dometic PLB40 is also an LiFePo 40aH and they claim 50hours for CFX45 so I’m assuming this should last a bit more.

                  And if even 40Ah is sufficient I wonder if something as simple and multipurpose as this might also work?:

                  Portable Power Station Solar Generator 70200mAh 100W Battery Backup with 3 LED Flashlights AC & DC Port, 3x USB Ports,1x USB-C Port for Home Camping Travle Outdoor https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08BNBKCT8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_g…

      • grumpybum on 04/11/2021 - 20:18

        I got a Voltax 100ah LiFePO4 battery for $469 and it's been running my dometic 45L fridge since Saturday night and still has 55% remaining. It's been inside so not very warm and I haven't been opening much it but I'm very happy with it. It's lighter than I expected too.

  • ChickenDinner123 on 03/11/2021 - 19:31

    Is this a car battery? If so, why is it so expensive?

    • wombat81 on 03/11/2021 - 19:34
      +3

      It's like a deep cycle battery for powering 12v accessories eg fridges, lights etc.

      Deep cycle batteries are expensive anyway, but this is newer lithium technology. That's why it's expensive.

      It's a bit like a Tesla power wall but for your caravan/camper trailer/4x4.

  • herbo on 03/11/2021 - 19:50

    Their battery monitor, which is pretty popular on the 4x4 and 12 volt group, is at the lowest I've seen it https://au.renogy.com/500a-battery-monitor/?mc_cid=6f3531257…

  • srr on 03/11/2021 - 20:00
    +1

    I have this battery and it’s been great. I also have a gauge that connects to the data port and shows the state of charge and current in/out

    • wombat81 on 03/11/2021 - 20:25
      +1

      A few questions if you don't mind. I haven't had my Renogy gear long.
      1. How long have you had it for?
      2. What devices are you running from it?
      3. How do you keep it charged?

      Cheers

      • srr on 03/11/2021 - 20:33
        +4

        About 1.5 years. Only use the battery for keeping the fridge running and charging phones etc when camping. Runs my 40l Waeco fridge for about 5 days, which was enough for my trips. Charging with Victron 15 amp AC charger, but also have solar and 12v alternator input on the box it’s in. Plan to wire up alternator in the car to charge while driving.

        • wombat81 on 03/11/2021 - 20:46

          Great. Thanks. 1.5 years is a decent test.

  • Deuce on 03/11/2021 - 20:47

    Anyone know if their DC-DC chargers or solar panels any good?

    • wombat81 on 03/11/2021 - 20:49

      I bought a DC DC charger with solar input recently. It seems good. Certainly no worse than the reasonably highly regarded Ctek D250S it's replacing.

      • Deuce on 03/11/2021 - 20:54

        Cheers, undecided on how I want to do my 12v setup.

    • herbo on 03/11/2021 - 21:50
      +1

      I have the 30 amp dc-dc with solar. It’s been in use for about 6 months, so far so good. I have it wired into a battery box and use it in the back of the ute to charge battery (power from alternator). Also have a renogy 100 watt rigid solar panel. It goes well too. Can’t fault the products so far.

  • rrrrwfn on 03/11/2021 - 21:35

    Is this battery works same as ordinary car battery? Can be connected with a 2000w inverter?

    • wombat81 on 03/11/2021 - 21:37
      +1

      As it says in the link, Renogy recommends two of these batteries in parallel to run a 2000w inverter.

    • srr on 03/11/2021 - 22:46
      +2

      The big difference it can only handle 100amps, so no good as an ordinary starter battery. The huge plus you can discharge it to ~20%, then charge again and do it every day for 10 years.

  • Bob81 on 03/11/2021 - 22:46

    Batteries cannot be wired in series… deal-breaker.

    • herbo on 03/11/2021 - 22:54
      +1

      I’m no expert, but there are experts who state that generally these types of batteries should not be series connected https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2033898948…

    • Leonard on 03/11/2021 - 23:56

      Why would you want more than 12V in these applications?

      • sharkfan12 on 04/11/2021 - 09:03
        +1

        4x of these and I can use in my home hybrid solar inverter. Much cheaper than Tesla powerwall

      • ob123 on 04/11/2021 - 10:48

        Some light trucks run 24v and a lot of accessories are cross compatible with 12/24v, Dometic and Engel Fridges for example and Travel Buddy make a 24v oven too.

        If you want to run things like big inverters, 24v is also better for cabling costs

      • wombat81 on 04/11/2021 - 14:06

        Some power systems in boats are 24v too.

  • UFO on 03/11/2021 - 23:14

    Decent alternative for same capacity 100Ah LiPo here: https://www.aussiebatteries.com.au/giant-100ah-lithium-deep-…

    100% DoD @ 5000 cycles (big difference), 5yr warranty, $579.

    • wombat81 on 03/11/2021 - 23:39

      Delivery is extra so price would end up similar and they have their rubbish "pro rata" warranty thing. Not a fan.

      • UFO on 04/11/2021 - 09:49

        Hmm… not sure about your post.

        Delivery is free to me (metro ACT, and they are in QLD so freight should be roughly the same all over considering distance to me), and your post shows Renogy as having a pro rata warranty as well (standard for deep cycle batteries). Although when I looked last night I'm pretty certain it showed 4 years warranty… not the 5 years quoted now on the website.

        Are you affiliated with Renogy in any way?

        • wombat81 on 04/11/2021 - 09:55

          I'm in north qld. Delivery isn't free for me. I have nothing to do with Renogy except having bought their products in the past.

          https://i.imgur.com/xjaCsC3.png

          • UFO on 04/11/2021 - 10:00

            @wombat81: Yep no worries. Reading that back it sounded like I was having a go. I wasn't… genuine query.
            Re freight, maybe its free only to metro areas of Australia? Typing in 2900 postcode gives me free del.

            • wombat81 on 04/11/2021 - 10:05

              @UFO: As for the pro rata warranty thing, you're right, Renogy do that too on lithium batteries. I obviously hadn't dug deep enough on that. I'm still not a fan of it, to be honest. It would be interesting to see how that works with consumer law. These batteries are meant to have long life spans. If they fail after, say 2 and a half years, does that mean they're faulty and we'd be entitled to a refund/exchange?

              I'd much rather have, say, a 3 year warranty and then the option to buy an extended warranty after that, Harvey Norman/JB Hifi style.

              • UFO on 04/11/2021 - 10:11

                @wombat81: I agree! If I'm looking to spend $500-$600 on a LiPo camp battery, I expect it to last longer than 3 years without cost to me!

                But from what I can find online, if I want that type of 'no cost no worry' warranty I have to spend more upfront. Much more :(.

    • donkcat on 04/11/2021 - 06:56
      +1

      Have a look on whirlpool forums for information on Giant batteries and aussiebatteries, lot of negative feedback on there. But the 5 year warranty is a laugh, its really only 1 year full warranty on year 3 you are having to pay $319 for the battery to be replaced, on year 4 $479.

      • UFO on 04/11/2021 - 09:56

        Thanks for the heads up. I was looking to order with them, so had a read of Whirlpool on your advice. To be honest I can't see the issue.
        Looks like OP there didn't maintain or at least keep an eye on the system. And then there's a lot of 3 and 4 post new users chirping in with anecdotal posts (and they've accordingly been banned).

        Hasn't scared me off, because I haven't read anything that concerns me in relation to their aftersales support.
        In regards to the pro-rata warranties offered, well you can't have everything. You either pay more upfront and then that covers costs on the warranty period, or you pay less upfront but are then expected to cover some costs later. If you can show me a reputable vendor that offers full replacement 5yr warranty on these products, and yet still has a low entry point, please let me know. I'm serious… I haven't purchased yet, and I'd really like to hear if you have a better alternative.

        • wombat81 on 04/11/2021 - 10:13
          +1

          Just FYI, I have bought deep cycle AGM batteries from Aussie Batteries before and didn't have any problem with the service they offered. I didn't keep the battery system long enough to test out the quality/longevity of their batteries, though. I went to their warehouse on the Sunshine Coast to pick up the batteries at the time (early 2019). They just seemed like a company that was importing Chinese batteries and reselling them. The Renogy batteries come from China too, so no issue with that.

          The "Australian Made" thing is interesting. I don't believe any of their other products were locally made last time I looked. It would be interesting to get some detail on that and if they're assembled locally from Chinese components (which is what I'd assume). I know there have been grumblings in the Camper Trailer industry about companies claiming to make their trailers in Australia when all they're really doing is importing all the components from China and assembling them here.

          Anyhow, if you end up getting one, let us know if you have any problems.

        • donkcat on 04/11/2021 - 10:56

          If I recall Giant Power have already been in administration once before, not sure how they have come out of it and if it's the case of a new ABN. But essentially aussiebatteries and the batteries they sell are all linked, you won't find their batteries for sale elsewhere. Now there just isn't much info out there from people who have used their lithium batteries from what I can see. For the money I would purchase the Renogy battery given the small price difference, they have a proper 5 year warranty, have a good reputation in Australia and abroad, many many reviews.

          Personally I purchased a Solar King 100Ah from a Melbourne store front that have a good reputation, comes with a 5 year warranty. At this price I would have got the Renogy though

          • wombat81 on 04/11/2021 - 11:10

            @donkcat: I agree in that I feel more confident in Renogy as a company than Aussie Batteries. Nothing really to base that on apart from my experiences above. I don't have any issue with Aussie Batteries as such, it's just that they seem to be basically just drop shipping stock, to me. Renogy are, at least, selling their own products. I'm also suspicious about the 'Australian Made' thing from Aussie Batteries but, again, nothing to base that on apart from gut feeling.

            Renogy do seem to be a reputable company, at least in the US, which does add to confidence.

            Just FYI, as discussed above, Renogy do use a pro rata warranty system for lithium batteries not unlike Aussie Batteries.

            • donkcat on 04/11/2021 - 11:48

              @wombat81: Oh I didn't see that Renogy do the pro-rata warranty too, that's a real shame. I'm not actually sure what my 5 year warranty on solar king are, it reads like Solar King provide 3 years replacement or repair warranty and the shop are doing the other 2.

              Yes I don't believe the Australian made spin, at best it's Australian assembled which is still reasonable but I suspect it's more like the famous Coles "baked fresh" but half baked, frozen and sent to Australia for the final bake.

              There are a few reviews on the cheaper ebay batteries that have proven that some are at least the 100ah they promote, at sub $300 if you weren't looking at drawing large amperage (cheap ones are 50a discharge) then they could be worth a gamble. The warranty could be very tough to claim though being no store front.

  • Skitzout on 03/11/2021 - 23:17

    Anyone know of a lithium to replace an optima d35. Cheers

    • wombat81 on 03/11/2021 - 23:42

      It's just a 50ah lead battery isn't it?

      • Skitzout on 04/11/2021 - 07:40

        Yeh need to replace. Lookin at lithium

  • Priester-Aus on 03/11/2021 - 23:41

    @wombat81 does the referee get credit on their next order or can they cash-out ?

    • wombat81 on 03/11/2021 - 23:45
      +1

      Don't know sorry. It just says:

      Refer your friends, get 6% off!
      Give your friends 6% off. When your friends buy >from your invite link, you get 6% off!

  • herbo on 04/11/2021 - 14:00
    +1

    It's available for pre-order at the same price. Says delivery by 30 December.

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