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witzgall · 21-10-2012, 09:38

Hi,

I installed eight of these cells on our boat last year, and have been immensely happy with their performance. Through a calamity of errors ( on the part of the reseller) I ended up with extra cells. I was going to install these as our starter battery, but I realized that a 200ah LIFEPO4 starter battery for a 28hp engine is gross overkill. So I am going to sell the cells. They are Hipower brand, approx 13in x 8.75in x 2.25in in size. interconnection hardware is included, and the terminals are pre-tapped for bolts you supply to attach your interconnection wires.

Most marine charging sources are compatible, you will need:

1 Externally regulated alternator with temperature sensor for alternator.
2 Proper fusing on system.

These cells will output 3c, or 600a CONTINUOUSLY, so good wiring practices is paramount.

These will replace a 320+ AH wet bank with ease. Each cell weighs about 14 lbs.

$900 shipped in the CONUS included.

senormechanico · 21-10-2012, 10:17

If anyone is interested, I've got the same batteries in my boat and they're a fantastic improvement over lead acid.

witzgall · 23-10-2012, 07:53

Thanks, SM bouht one of the other sets of surplus cells that I sold last year. One of the other buyers was Chris Smith, from South Africa, with a boat in NC. We ran into Chris and his family again on Long Island, Bahamas, last winter. He told me the batts were working great.

Chris

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