There are many studies, just look on Google.
But just run a brand new LA down to zero 10 times and see if it still works.
(See links in Post #11 above).
Your new LA could last for two weeks in the new SA.
I'm not saying that LC does not have issues, I 'm saying that they are way more robust than LA.
But it looks as if proper charging is important.
The thread referenced earlier discusses the use of LC in 4x4's. After reading up a lot last night, I get the impression that charging LC batteries at high temperature (ie above 40 C, eg in an engine compartment) causes bubbles in the sealed battery, which could make it swell and burst.
That is not what I plan to do, so I may get two of them and see how it goes. It will double the capacity of my TV setup from 2.5 to 5 hours, which is more in line with my load-shedding requirements.
The LC batteries have a 3 year guarantee.
I have done a lot of research on LC , and Im not satisfied. I will never risk forking out so much money. That's just me.
One thing you must understand is no person tries and discharge his/her battery to 100% intentionally. 9/10 times the user doesn't even know how his/her system operates. So when something goes faulty, they don't know where to point the finger at.
Coming back to my setup, I have been using a top quality LA Gel batteries for a year now. I have many blackouts in my area. The UPS manages the batteries just fine. If I had crap batteries, they would discharge quite fast and the UPS would shut down, not just because the UPS cannot supply more power but because it is protecting the battery from damage ( due to extreme discharge).
Ran the first 2 batteries with inverter for 4yrs. Added 2 extra in December, not sure what you trying to say or imply
Sorry , I didn't get what you were saying. Now I do. Can you tell me what kind of batteries came with the Inverter ? I have the same 2kva but didn't open it up as yet.
In my experience with this unit, I use to have my LED TV, DSTV Decoder, and a DVD connected to it. I use to run a 5w LED now and then. I used to get about 6 hours of backup time, and this also sparingly.
I've asked you before and I don't think you've responded.
Where in South Africa would one get LiFePO?
Im sorry I don't really know but I know Isheed_cn always says he can organise these batteries not much higher cost than LA, and I too am waiting for him to give me some prices because I'd buy quite a few for my other family members.
My supplier is looking into sourcing these though, so as soon as I get more info, I will let you know.
