Lithium Fe PO4 is:
- Safe technology, will not catch fire or explode with overcharge
- Over 2000 discharge cycles life compared to typically around 300 for lead acid
- Double the usable capacity of similar amp hour lead acid batteries
- Virtually flat discharge curve means maximum power available until fully discharged (no “voltage sag” as with lead acid batteries).
- High discharge rate capability, 5C continuous, 10C pulse discharge.
- Unlike lead acid batteries, can be left in a partially discharged state for extended periods without causing permanent damage
- Extremely low self discharge rate (unlike lead acid which will go flat quite quickly if left sitting for long periods)
- Does not suffer from “thermal runaway”
- Can be used safely in high ambient temperatures of up to 60 deg.C without any degradation in performance
- Can be connected in series for higher voltages or parallel for higher capacity.
- Absolutely maintenance free for the life of the battery
- Can be operated in any orientation
- Does not contain any toxic heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, nor any corrosive acids or alkalis thus making LiFePO4 batteries the most environmentally friendly battery chemistry available
- LiFePO4 cells are of solid construction. There are no fragile/brittle plates made of lead which can be prone to failure over time as a result of vibration.
- Can be safely rapidly recharged. When fully discharged can be brought to a state of over 90% fully charged in 15 minutes.
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