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poida

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Posted: 04:41am 05 Dec 2024
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2024-12-05/redflow-australian-battery-manufacturer-collapse-defects/104650074

they did not work for very long.

in the story, there is a bloke who spent $60K on 2 sets for his house.
One died after 6 months, the other set tho paid for will probably not be delivered.
wronger than a phone book full of wrong phone numbers
 
Bryan1

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Posted: 04:59am 05 Dec 2024
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yea read that one this morning

as this was new tech they had to fix every problem they had

so more sales than trade workers by the looks and with closed door tech no wonder they went south.

bang for buck the forklift traction battery is a rock solid battery for off grid use second to none.
 
poida

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Posted: 09:18am 05 Dec 2024
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oh yes.
I am going to buy the biggest used forklift battery I can get that comes in
2V parts. I will put it in it's own shed with excessive ventilation
and have the best bang for buck there ever was.
In a bit. next year when I retire? need to make a concrete floor for the shed for the battery.
wronger than a phone book full of wrong phone numbers
 
rogerdw
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Posted: 08:51pm 05 Dec 2024
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Yes, that makes a lot of sense.

I plan to find another forklift battery to double up mine before next winter. With five in the household we get a bit low sometimes during the winter months  ...  but with an additional one, we could run a bit more heating and for longer.

And the original is 48v 980aH and cost us $500. Bargain.

Every day when I look at various forums and FB groups there's someone complaining about bms problems  ...  and while I know many have success with lithium  ...  I'm very happy with my FLA choice.  
Cheers,  Roger
 
noneyabussiness
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Posted: 08:58pm 05 Dec 2024
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Pete, when ya do, have a chat to CEIL ... I've gotten both my packs from them and have lasted well...
I think it works !!
 
Bryan1

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Posted: 09:08pm 05 Dec 2024
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yea I have talked with CEIL for a 48 volt 1,000AH pack about 10K brand new on a pallet, well as I'm still on 24 volts it's around 5K for a pack and my shearing shed can finally get powered up.
 
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