FRZ0n Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Hi Powerforumites I am looking for Omnipower 260ah Batteries to start building my battery bank. I like that the maintenance free. Any suggestions of? where to get them at a good price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNodashi Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 where are you based? Do you want second hand, or new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viceroy Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Firstly, you need to be aware that the 260ah description is somewhat misleading. They are 260ah @ C100. In order to compare them to other batteries in terms of ah capacity, you need to look at the C10 and C20 rates which are: 200ah @ C10. 217ah @ C20. If you can get them for under R5k each, that's a decent price. I would advise against buying used batteries. A few members have burnt their fingers, and I'm pretty sure my previous batteries were used even though they were sold to me as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRZ0n Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 where are you based? Do you want second hand, or new? Jhb based. And must be brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRZ0n Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Firstly, you need to be aware that the 260ah description is somewhat misleading. They are 260ah @ C100. In order to compare them to other batteries in terms of ah capacity, you need to look at the C10 and C20 rates which are: 200ah @ C10. 217ah @ C20. If you can get them for under R5k each, that's a decent price. I would advise against buying used batteries. A few members have burnt their fingers, and I'm pretty sure my previous batteries were used even though they were sold to me as new. I was drawn to maintenance free and the the high cycles if I only go for 20% dod. The trojans work out cheaper but they need to be topped up. Now I just don't know what to get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viceroy Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 If you can stick to the 20% DOD then, you should be happy. My daily DOD is between 15 - 28% DOD but averaging around 20% and I'm hoping to get close to the 4200 cycles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRZ0n Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 If you can stick to the 20% DOD then, you should be happy. My daily DOD is between 15 - 28% DOD but averaging around 20% and I'm hoping to get close to the 4200 cycles. Where did you get your batteries from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNodashi Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 1 hour ago, viceroy said: Firstly, you need to be aware that the 260ah description is somewhat misleading. They are 260ah @ C100. In order to compare them to other batteries in terms of ah capacity, you need to look at the C10 and C20 rates which are: 200ah @ C10. 217ah @ C20. If you can get them for under R5k each, that's a decent price. I would advise against buying used batteries. A few members have burnt their fingers, and I'm pretty sure my previous batteries were used even though they were sold to me as new. Under R5k will be hard to find. 1 hour ago, FRZ0n said: Jhb based. And must be brand new. I can get you some new one @ R5204.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobie Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I got mine for R5224,91incl VAT each last year December from Lite-Glo electrical wholesalers in Randburg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobie Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 3 hours ago, viceroy said: Firstly, you need to be aware that the 260ah description is somewhat misleading. They are 260ah @ C100. In order to compare them to other batteries in terms of ah capacity, you need to look at the C10 and C20 rates which are: 200ah @ C10. 217ah @ C20. If you can get them for under R5k each, that's a decent price. I would advise against buying used batteries. A few members have burnt their fingers, and I'm pretty sure my previous batteries were used even though they were sold to me as new. Couldn't agree more there Viceroy, essentially they are 200aH units at C10, I have set my BMV702 to a 200aH battery bank to accommodate this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper_za Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 19 minutes ago, Noobie said: Couldn't agree more there Viceroy, essentially they are 200aH units at C10, I have set my BMV702 to a 200aH battery bank to accommodate this. The BMV uses the C20 rate so you can up it then Noobie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRZ0n Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 So at that price of just over 5 grand. Is it a good buy considering that it is a 200ah battery but with good cycle life at low dod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-R Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Guys, anyone know where I can get hold of a BMV 702 at a reasonable price? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobie Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 27 minutes ago, Chris Rossouw said: Guys, anyone know where I can get hold of a BMV 702 at a reasonable price? Many thanks https://www.powerforum-store.co.za/products/copy-of-bmv-702-battery-monitor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownTime Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 40 minutes ago, Chris Rossouw said: Guys, anyone know where I can get hold of a BMV 702 at a reasonable price? Many thanks I can get you one for R2120.00 ex vat, I will have to check with my suppliers if they have stock on Monday as they are closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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