Lithium LiFePO4 batteries are very different from traditional batteries in a number of ways.

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1. Weight, there is an unbelievable difference in weight for the same capacity rating.

2. Drawdown capacity, although the batteries may have the same a/Hr rating there is a higher usable capacity from lithium.

3. The number of charge cycles dictates the battery's actual life span.

4. The ability to charge and discharge at a much higher rate of current.

5. They can be left for a much longer timeframe without self-discharging and have built-in protection to stop them from going completely flat.

6. They require no maintenance.

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Compared to lead-acid and other lithium batteries, lithium iron phosphate batteries offer significant

advantages, including improved discharge and charge efficiency, longer life span,

and the ability to deep cycle while maintaining power.

Li-ion battery technology has very many distinct advantages. Accordingly, the technology is widely used 

and this is only set to increase.

Understanding the advantages as well as the disadvantages or limitations enables the

best use to be made of battery technology.

LiFePO4 batteries often come with a higher price tag, but a much better cost over the life of the product.

No maintenance and super long life make them a worthwhile investment and a smart long-term solution.

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HOWEVER, WATCH OUT FOR CHEAP IMPOSTERS

and LIES ABOUT STRAIGHT SWAP BATTERIES

With the increase of popularity, there is like always companies out there that take the opportunity in

customer possible lack of product knowledge and a play on the customer wallet.

With this, we've listed some things to watch out for:

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1. There is no such thing as a lithium battery that is so cheap it's too good to be true if it comes across that way then something is either missing or it's not what it's made out to be.

2. A 120amp hour lithium battery with the correct internal BMS (Battery Management System) should have an industry-accepted weight of 15-16kg, if the batteries weigh less than this then they are missing something, which is generally the battery capacity meaning they have been overrated in the amp hours to make it more appealing for purchase with a cheap price.

3.  You cannot just remove your old battery and replace it with a lithium battery without having to replace all the charging equipment, well you can if you only want to throw the battery away in 3 or 4 years, all lithium batteries need to be charged with the correct programmed equipment otherwise you are only charging the battery to 60 or 70% of its capacity and it will be a doorstop in only a few years.

4. There are very few lithium battery brands that can be paralleled together to operate in large discharge capacities situations, like running inverters at full potential. Most of these batteries have very small BMS (Battery Management System) built into them and they will shut one battery at a time until you have no power supply left or they have been dangerously allowed to run huge uncontrolled discharge rates that can cause batteries to overheat and potentially become fire hazards.

5. Straight out all Lithium Batteries sold in Australia be marked that they meet UL1642 at cell level and IEC 62619:2017 at the complete battery level certification (lithium battery safety testing for household, industrial and commercial batteries) If they do not then keep away from them as it is a buyer beware market.

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