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Old 02-01-2014, 04:21 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by thingstodo View Post
If it's still lead .. with some minor sulphating issues ... and lead is still a heavy metal and is still poissionous ... and the battery's performance is comparable, but not quite as good as LiFePO4, but it costs just as much as LiFePO4

Where's the advantage? Am I missing something?

Why not go with LiFePO4 and get:
- stable performance that's been tested in use
- better cycle life (5000+ cycles to 60% DOD)
- higher current rating (10C or better)
- no discussion about weight - perhaps that is comparable as well?
Yea I going along with where is the advantage and/or benefit......?
You are talking about a 12volt 100amp battery 300-400USDollar ebay cost
beside more cycle life what other benefits to lead agm....battery....

I orig like the firefly concept however the federal energy loans/grants taxpayer funds just where not spent wisely.........I know hindsight is 20/20 but A123, solyndra, and firefly (all bankruptcy)(reorg) burn thru financial capital with poor management oversight.........
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