September 7, 20196 yr When I bought my system, it was not possible to put it any of the outbuildings, it had to go in the main house, and I didn't really fancy having the batteries etc as a conversation piece (we don't have a garage that actually adjoins the house). The solution was to install in what used to be the linen cupboard. So here we go - Goodwe inverter and the Revov battery pack. The circuit breakers are mounted in two boxes inside the cupboard to the right.
October 11, 20196 yr 16 hours ago, RikH said: What type of battery is a Revov? LA? Second-life LiFePO4 batteries (usually from vehicles) with a 3rd party BMS.
October 11, 20196 yr 54 minutes ago, plonkster said: Second-life LiFePO4 batteries (usually from vehicles) with a 3rd party BMS. and as expensive as new branded
October 11, 20196 yr 26 minutes ago, Mike said: and as expensive as new branded You mean in terms of bucks per kwh stored, ie measured over the whole cycle life? I haven't yet decided how I feel about these batteries. On the one hand, I like the idea: I always knew this was going to happen (batteries from cars that can no longer go the full distance will obviously do fine in a house where you can just use twice as many of them, since weight is not a concern). On the other hand... it has to be dependable, and it has to be cheaper than new... or it is dead in the water. Edited October 11, 20196 yr by plonkster
October 11, 20196 yr 4 hours ago, plonkster said: You mean in terms of bucks per kwh stored, ie measured over the whole cycle life? I haven't yet decided how I feel about these batteries. On the one hand, I like the idea: I always knew this was going to happen (batteries from cars that can no longer go the full distance will obviously do fine in a house where you can just use twice as many of them, since weight is not a concern). On the other hand... it has to be dependable, and it has to be cheaper than new... or it is dead in the water. if memory serves me, 3000cycles and for a similar priced new 6000cycle battery. i am still on the fence with them, need to test one
October 12, 20196 yr They where on sale in Aug for R32000 in tax by Revov. Some of the dealers sell them for way more. One of the guys on group bought one on sale. 10.2kw 200amp
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