sunset1 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 On 2022/07/18 at 12:10 PM, addisonk said: I bought a built 6kwh unit from LBSA as a reseller. It worked well for the first 3 months and after that had endless problems on and off. Sent it up to Joburg for a warranty repair and it came back with what seems to be the same fault. They want me to send it back for the second time but shipping from Cape Town to Joburg and back costs around R1200.00 not to mention the labour to uninstall, package and re-install, inconvenience etc. I know that one of the cells is faulty but they've refused to provide me with a replacement part to repair it locally. They insist on it being sent back to them which is will cost another R1200.00 and is totally impractical. They told me that if we repair it ourseves then will void the warranty but I'm not too concerned about that as the warranty is worth nothing if it costs a fortune to return for repairs. My advice is that unless you live within close proximity of the LBSA factory then dont buy one. I certainly wont be doing so again. Avoid LBSA like the plague. werner.potgieter and Steve87 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addisonk Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, sunset1 said: Avoid LBSA like the plague. I will not be doing business with them ever again. sunset1 and Steve87 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset1 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 1 hour ago, addisonk said: I will not be doing business with them ever again. I think there are a few of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio de Sa Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 2 hours ago, sunset1 said: I think there are a few of us! I would add to it " a lot of us " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset1 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Have any of your LBSA cells started to swell? Had mine for about a year now and see they are swelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addisonk Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 1 minute ago, sunset1 said: Have any of your LBSA cells started to swell? Had mine for about a year now and see they are swelling No they havent started to swell but 4 of them lost most of their capacity after about a year and had to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JdR Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 57 minutes ago, addisonk said: No they havent started to swell but 4 of them lost most of their capacity after about a year and had to be replaced. All of mine still have original capacity. 1 hour ago, sunset1 said: Have any of your LBSA cells started to swell? Had mine for about a year now and see they are swelling Not much .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset1 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 53 minutes ago, JdR said: All of mine still have original capacity. Not much .... How did you check or measure the capacity? Tx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addisonk Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 20 minutes ago, sunset1 said: How did you check or measure the capacity? Tx With one of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F3NHHST?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details sunset1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotza Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 https://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/578114558/LifePo4_120ah_3_2v_Lithium_battery_cell.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addisonk Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Hi all, I'm back in the market for LifePo4 100A or 120A cells. Another one of my cells has failed in my LBSA battery which makes it 5 so far. Anyone got stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdm720 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Hi @addisonk, I have 4 100Ah cells also bought from LBSA in 2021 which are no longer being used. I suspect that one of them has failed however, as the voltages on the 3 cells are between 3.1 and 3.2V, however the one is at 2.55V (BMS cut-off voltage). It might have just been due to a bad connection on the battery, but I have no way of charging the one individual cell up again. They had only been cycled approximately 30 times in my DIY setup (no longer being used). I am willing to sell the 3 for R600 each, and you can have the fourth one for free (it might be recoverable if you have something to charge it up/balance with the rest) - are you interested? I am based in Durban. I also have a 4S 12V 120A BMS, if anyone else is interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addisonk Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Hi, Yes, I'm interested. Please send me your contact details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JdR Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, tdm720 said: Hi @addisonk, I have 4 100Ah cells also bought from LBSA in 2021 which are no longer being used. I suspect that one of them has failed however, as the voltages on the 3 cells are between 3.1 and 3.2V, however the one is at 2.55V (BMS cut-off voltage). It might have just been due to a bad connection on the battery, but I have no way of charging the one individual cell up again. They had only been cycled approximately 30 times in my DIY setup (no longer being used). I am willing to sell the 3 for R600 each, and you can have the fourth one for free (it might be recoverable if you have something to charge it up/balance with the rest) - are you interested? I am based in Durban. I also have a 4S 12V 120A BMS, if anyone else is interested? If not sold - I would definitely be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdm720 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Batteries all sold to @addisonk. The BMS is still available however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorp007 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 10 hours ago, tdm720 said: Batteries all sold to @addisonk. The BMS is still available however. Please see my reply on the ad on the BMS. You can PM me. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred10 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 3.2v 120ah, 230ah EVE, CALB or CATL can be sourced by Lifepo4-Lithium.com. however they also don't have stock. i always buy from them. They are reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeG Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 3.2v 120ah, 230ah EVE, CALB or CATL can be sourced by Lifepo4-Lithium.com. however they also don't have stock. i always buy from them. They are reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeG Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 On 2022/07/13 at 5:33 PM, addisonk said: Hi, Anyone know where I can source 120Ah 3.2v LiFePO4 cells? Lifepo4-lithium.com They are reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve87 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Eish Nexuss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1biker Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 On 2023/02/10 at 10:06 AM, tdm720 said: Batteries all sold to @addisonk. The BMS is still available however. Hi Is the BMS still available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdm720 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 9 hours ago, r1biker said: Hi Is the BMS still available? Hi @r1biker, no, sorry - the BMS was sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 I know this is long ago ...but just checking if anyone knows where I can get these cells and a 48v bms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JdR Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 20 hours ago, roym said: I know this is long ago ...but just checking if anyone knows where I can get these cells and a 48v bms I have 8 x 120Ah - still working 100% - used in 24V system - upgraded to 200Ah/48V WhatsApp 0827440602 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 21 hours ago, roym said: I know this is long ago ...but just checking if anyone knows where I can get these cells and a 48v bms Hi Roy I've upgraded from my old 120A - 16s2p DIY LBSA pack that has served me very well since 2020. 16 of the cells are going to family, but a full set of 16 and a Daly BT BMS will be available for sale. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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