Originally Posted by
drivesafe
Hi Redtail and just be aware, the guy in that video is a moron and has no idea what he is talking about.
The video is full of misinformation and just out and out B/S.
If you are seriously considering going to Lithium batteries, you need to become a bit of an expert on the subject first, because most lithium battery sellers have business morals equal to that of an alley cat on heat.
If you are watching these types of videos, the first warning is when they claim you can not take a lead acid battery, be it folded or AGM, below 50% SoC .
This is total crap and there is no battery manufacturer that states anything like that.
Most state their batteries can be cycled down to 20% and a number now state their batteries can be cycled to 0% SoC.
Again, YOU need to become the expert.
Now I'm curious! Which one's the moron? LOL
I personally met with Heiner last week, and he spent an hour going over my requirements, thinking I'll go to lithium when my current AGM expires, but also other bits of kit unrelated to battery type.
But let me say, having had that discussion, it would be a totally uneconomical and pointless move to lithium for my situation and needs right now.
(Should I change out the car in the next two years, lithium would be a no-brainer, IMHO for many reasons. Again, keeping an open mind until it's time to do so.)
I like to think I do my background research by checking facts when I'm looking for gear and design.
(Having a tame chemistry teacher in the household is quite useful, too.)
Getting back on topic as far as this post goes, I noted the remarks about the battery's physical construction and it not falling apart after 1,000km of corrugations.
This made some sort of sense, having seen a brand new starter battery fall apart on a trip a few years back.
Thanks for the heads up.
I shall endeavour to remain scientifically skeptical!
If at first you don't succeed, that's one data point. - xkcd
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