So I've been happily running several small and independent 12 volt solar off-grid setups on small cabins, shower/sauna house, and a pole barn at our upper midwest seasonal property (we use it on and off, about 6-7 months/year) for many years. Time to move up a notch on capacity, but not ready to invest several thousands of $ for the typical current Will Prowse 48 volt system. In moving up size, want to be 12 volt compatible initially, but potentially go 48 volt 4s in the future. That seems to indicate buying 4 x LiFePO4 batteries to future-proof, to start.
12 volt lithium battery prices seem to be falling through the floor, moving toward RV/Marine lead acid prices.
Chins 12v 100 Ah going for $195 on Amazon WITH low temp cut-off (very helpful at our seasonal upper midwest property)
Chins same capacity, but with internal heaters going for $313 on Amazon.
LiTime 12v 100 Ah going for $225 on Amazon, BUT withOUT low temp cut-off.
Am I crazy to consider the Chins?
12 volt lithium battery prices seem to be falling through the floor, moving toward RV/Marine lead acid prices.
Chins 12v 100 Ah going for $195 on Amazon WITH low temp cut-off (very helpful at our seasonal upper midwest property)
Chins same capacity, but with internal heaters going for $313 on Amazon.
LiTime 12v 100 Ah going for $225 on Amazon, BUT withOUT low temp cut-off.
Am I crazy to consider the Chins?