LifePo4 6v 12a Batteries
 

I have been talking with a local assembler of LifePo4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries to see if they could make some that would work for our bait tanks. They will come with sealed ABS cases and control chipsets with dimensions of 5.9 x 3.78 x 2.56 inches. Their advantages include lighter, more charges, longer run time and safer to list a few (http://www.osnpower.com/productID/cn...il-201309.html) cost is going to be about $87 for one battery with a 4a charger (they require a special charger) or $145 for 2 batteries with 1 charger. With a 4a charger your battery will be charged in around 3 hours. Average bait pumps draw about .5a/hr, so the batteries should last you around 24 hours of run time. So they are great for trips, motherships or the forgetfull chargers among us. These prices are based on a purchase of 20 batteries and at least 10 chargers, so I am trying to see if there is enough interest. Let me know what you guys think.

no 12v option?

12v are commercially available from many sources already in useable sizes. I am currently running a 12v 12a and am very happy with it.

2 each 6 volt 12 amp batteries with charger for $145, count me in. When will they be ready?

Is there a set time frame? Shipped price?

count me in for two batteries and a charger.

Once I get an idea on the number, I will place the order. There will be a 6 week lead time for the first set. If we get more than 20 the engineering fee $125 will be broken up over more units, lowering cost. I will have to ship them myself, so we will work that out betqeen us. I will pay for the order and then use paypal to dole them out.

Count me in
 

I will take a set (2 batteries and charger)

Well, after taxes and pick-up the batteries will come to $68, and chargers $25. I am ordering (6 week lead time) 20 batteries and 15 chargers which will be first come first serve. Please let me know again if and what you want to commit to buy. They come with a 6 month manufacturers warranty.

I'll take one Greg

Greg, still want 2 catteries and one charger, how do we get you paid? Thanks

Robert

Battries
 

I am still in for 2 battries and charger.

After tax and delivery, the batteries are going to be $68 and the chargers $25. I am going to get 20 batteries and 15 chargers on a 6 week lead time. First come, first served. Please confirm and/or place your orders. Shipping will be on your dime, or maybe we can arrange a pick-up.

Greg, Where are you located, I can take a drive and pick mine up.
Walt

Danjor, it's usually not nice to put up items that you are selling on someone else's post. Especially when that person is spending a lot of time to research and order batteries for other board members.:)

X2 right on Stinky!!

Hey Greg,

Does the lifepo4 battery need a battery monitor?

The PCM (Protective Circuit Module?) is built right into the waterproof case. It protects the battery from all kinds of malfunctions.

I live in San Gabriel (about 10 miles east of downtown LA).

Greg, do you happen to know what the output is on the charger that comes with the battery? I'm wondering if the one that I have know is to much for it.

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1372130708

I also run my FF on Lipo polymer 4 cell batteries. These are 14.8 volts W/battery monitor.

Attachment 9544

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...monitor-4S.jpg

Hobby King Battery Monitor 4S
Accurate and easy to use, the Hobby King Battery Monitor 4S will give a warning buzzer when the Lipoly pack drops below 12v.

Attachment 9545

These light weight batteries 5000mah will give me over 18hr of running time on the FF.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...T5000-4-20.jpg


The yellow case is water proof. I made sure the outside connection are also waterproof. Running your FF and bait tank on lithium does have its inherent dangers, but the lifepo4 type batteries are much safer.