Victron Energy LiFePO4 Smart Battery 25,6V
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Lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) is the safest of the mainstream li-ion battery types. The nominal voltage of a LFP cell is 3,2V (lead-acid: 2V/cell). A 12,8V LFP battery therefore consists of 4 cells connected in series; and a 25,6V battery consists of 8 cells connected in series.
Features
Rugged
A lead-acid battery will fail prematurely due to sulfation:
- If it operates in deficit mode during long periods of time (i.e. if the battery is rarely, or never at all, fully charged).
- If it is left partially charged or worse, fully discharged (yacht or mobile home during wintertime).
A LFP battery does not need to be fully charged. Service life even slightly improves in case of partial charge instead of a full charge. This is a major advantage of LFP compared to lead-acid. Other advantages are the wide operating temperature range, excellent cycling performance, low internal resistance and high efficiency (see below).
LFP is therefore the chemistry of choice for demanding applications.
Efficient
In several applications (especially off-grid solar and/or wind), energy efficiency can be of crucial importance.
The round-trip energy efficiency (discharge from 100% to 0% and back to 100% charged) of the average leadacid battery is 80%.
The round-trip energy efficiency of a LFP battery is 92%.
The charge process of lead-acid batteries becomes particularly inefficient when the 80% state of charge has been reached, resulting in efficiencies of 50% or even less in solar systems where several days of reserve energy is required (battery operating in 70% to 100% charged state). In contrast, a LFP battery will still achieve 90% efficiency under shallow discharge conditions.
Size and weight
Saves up to 70% in space Saves up to 70% in weight
Expensive?
LFP batteries are expensive when compared to lead-acid. But in demanding applications, the high initial cost will be more than compensated by longer service life, superior reliability and excellent efficiency.
Bluetooth
With Bluetooth cell voltages, temperature and alarm status can be monitored. Very useful to localize a (potential) problem, such as cell imbalance.
BMS
Our LFP batteries have integrated cell balancing and cell monitoring. Up to 5 batteries can be paralleled and up to four 12V batteries or two 24V batteries can be series connected, so that a 48V battery bank of up to 1500Ah can be assembled. The cell balancing/monitoring cables can be daisy-chained and must be connected to a Battery Management System (BMS).
Reasons to buy your Victron equipment or off-grid setup from us
- For safety reasons, 12v and 24v systems have been the mainstay of powering boats for half a century or more so we are well aware of the both fitting and using these systems.
- Everything we know about power and charging from boats is just as applicable to van life or off-grid installations.
- Accurate availability and realistic delivery estimates.
- We have sold thousands of Victron Units as well as everything needed to install and connect.
- If for whatever reason you have a problem, our strong after-sales service will make sure you are looked after and we will drive through any warranty cases as quickly as possible for you.
- Exceptional customer service is our top priority, reflected in our 5-star reviews.
We are excited by the technological improvements in this sector and know how modern lifestyles mean ever-increasing power demands, whether at home or away for your hobby. Having used and worked with this technology as it has emerged, we are not just ‘jumping on the bandwagon’, but sell this as an integral part of helping our customers make the most of their time on their boat or van. This makes us the perfect choice to advise on and supply your power system regardless of where the installation is going.
Here is what one of our customers has said, if you want to check out some more of our 5-star reviews you can see them here.
Delivery
We make sure to list our stock so you know upfront when your order will be with you, most items we send are sent on next-day service as standard however some orders to harder-to-reach locations such as Scottish Islands or Channel Islands may go on a 48-hour delivery to keep delivery costs to a minimum.
Due to the wide range of items we sell shipping costs can vary such as heavy batteries and inflatable boats require a pallet. To see the shipping cost of items use our shipping calculator below.
This is not indicative of the final shipping price, to see that add all your items to your basket or see the delivery costs below.
Delivery costs are as follows - Check the Shipping Type of your product on the 'More Information' tab.
Standard
Mainland UK - £0-150 - £6.5 / £150 - £250 - £3.25 / £250+ - Free
Isle of Mann, Jersey, Gurnsey - £0-150: £15 / £150 - £250: £7.5 / £250+: Free
Hazardous
Mainland UK - £0-150 - £6.5 / £150 - £250 - £3.25 / £250+ Free
Isle of Mann, Jersey, Gurnsey - Unable to ship due to courier restrictions
Long
Mainland UK - £0-500 - £23 / £500+ - Free
Isle of Mann, Jersey, Gurnsey - Please Call for Quote
Inflatable Boat
Mainland UK - £0-500 - £30 / £500+ - Free
Isle of Mann, Jersey, Gurnsey - Please Call for Quote
Heavy Battery
Mainland UK - £0-850 - £26 / £850+ - Free
Isle of Mann, Jersey, Gurnsey - Please Call for Quote
Returns
We have a 30-day returns policy so If for whatever reason you are not happy with your order we can exchange it for another or offer a full refund if you log it with us within 30 days of receipt of the goods.
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