I'm excited to share my experience upgrading my off-grid solar system with the brand new EG4 LifePower4 V2 battery! In this video, I'll unbox it, highlight key improvements over the V1, and demonstrate how I'm adding it to my existing stack of six batteries. From the new beefy terminals and protocol switches to integrating communication with the Chargeverter, there's a lot to cover.
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I'll also tackle some DIY challenges, like 3D-printing custom feet to make this battery fit on top of my fully-loaded cabinet and troubleshooting the DIP switch settings. If you're considering expanding your solar setup or mixing V1 and V2 batteries, this video has plenty of hands-on tips and lessons learned.
Stick around until the end for my honest take on the upgrade and some advice if you're looking to pick one up yourself.
Thanks, @GavinStoneDIY and @theadventuresofarenaissancman for the ethernet help.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Unboxing the LifePower4 V2 Battery
01:15 - Key Differences from V1
03:45 - 3D Printing Custom Battery Feet
05:00 - DIY Communication Cable Troubleshooting
08:15 - Adding the Battery to My Setup
10:30 - DIP Switch Challenges Explained
12:45 - Final Setup and Balancing the Batteries
Links:
• LifePower4 V2 https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-lifepower4-v2-lithium-battery-48v-100ah-server-rack-battery-ul1973-ul9540a-10-year-warranty/?ref=esttxthst
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• 3D Printing Files: Coming soon!
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