Kevin D Pem
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I too would like to see that.Please do share links to such research on LiFePO4 batteries being a fire hazard as you describe.
Best,
-Mark
Sorry, maybe I'm missing something here. Isn't that article all about Lithium Ion batteries? A completely different chemistry than the Lithium Iron Phosphates we've been talking about? I'd love to see similar articles/data attributed to the LiFePO4's being discussed in this thread.I know that the battery university website is shrouded by controversy, but the data is valid. This blog also has valid data, but is jaded with sales in mind!
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So much of my data came from research I did while experimenting and building my 90 ah 24v lithium-ion packs(2) for a pop-up slide in camper build, to use for a summer of traveling! Ion batteries were the choice for size and weight.
I tell you this as a preface to this subject. LiFePo4 were avaliable, as well as LTO, the hazards are much the same in all but the LTO, but that's another story!
Of course! In the short search for resources to share, many of the older data has been scrubbed. I won't go into why I believe that is, although relevant!!!The electrolyte is quite different between lithium ion and lithium iron phosphate.
As I understand the electrolyte in lithium ion is a liquid, which in extreme heat will boil off, then that causes a chain reaction.
But the electrolyte in lithium iron phosphate is not a liquid that will boil off, preventing the stereotypical lithium ion battery fire.
Just my $0.02
Not a battery engineer, just someone who likes to read and understand - an analyst who likes to understand various perspectives and try to find the truth.
Here is the OP - let's get back on track.Currently have the 8 flooded batteries and was wondering, when it's time to replace, if I should go with lithium or just agm batteries. (No solar) We seldom boondock, but were stuck without power for a few days from the hurricane in SC, so I'm starting to think ahead. I have the magnum panel with SOC display but not sure it's compatible with lithium. Also, with lithium, I assume they are all 12v?