Recent content by Karl S

@saggys No, they contain some weird type of foam (in my case green in colour). You can see it just on attached photo. (Unfortunately couldn't get it in focus)

@saggys What do you mean by leaking pockets ? Are you referring to the burst open sections on the plates ? - There is no simple fix for those. I suspect plates been pressed with excessively high pressure weakening the material. --> I just pressed them shut in order to prevent further leakage...

@saggys This is the official mix for my cells:

@saggys Thanks for your kind words. In regards to parts: As mentioned factory wouldn't supply any parts so- - Casing was plastic welded (Have years of experience with 3D printing and as such understand somewhat how plastic responds to heat and how to work with it.) - The insulation panels are...

Best of luck with those. Because guess what make my batteries are that started having problems just after 3 years and even much more trouble at the 5 year mark. To make matter worse that manufacturer only provides ridiculous excuses when a problem arises rather than providing support or solution...

I'm afraid a great disappointment is the best way to describe it. More info here: https://www.battery.mvts.com.au/

When I've researched manufacturers of NiFe batteries I did find two in China and one in the US. The CIYI Battery Company is also the one I've got mine from. They appear to have all the certification and in-house testing done and provide good customer care. Also I understand they supply the...

Hi, have NiFe Batteries for 3.5 years now. I wanted that type due to very long lasting ability, high temperature tolerance, low discharge without affecting life and regarded as one of the most environmentally friendly types of batteries out there. Been living on off grid solar for 17 years and...