I think where we were last time was I had the starboard battery assembled and was going to try for a run on the one lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery bank and one of the old lead acid banks in reserve. Then we had a run of inclement weather, the river flooded and the other […]
Lithium IV, Cottonmouths and Gila Monsters Read More »
It isn’t made pretty, yet, but the Sun King’s starboard battery bank is now a functioning Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) high capacity unit. Let’s look at the difference. Here is the old battery: three 8v golf car batteries in series for 175 amp hours (ah). Since we try to only use 50% of a lead
Lithium III….It Lives! Converting from Lead-Acid to LFP in an Electric Boat Read More »
When I went to bed last night I was anticipating spending a Sunday afternoon working on my new Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery system for Sun King, the solar-powered expedition launch. It didn’t work out that way. I woke up knowing something wasn’t right and it evolved to the realization that I was sick and
Lithium II…The Journey Continues Read More »
And a few things I do. Lithium batteries are everywhere and you probably have some. I know I do. Seems like, though, the more I learn about them, the more I know I need to learn. Isn’t that usually the case? I have an archaeology project like that, right now. We know they are lightweight
Everything I Don’t Know About Lithium Batteries Read More »
