DIY 4000Wh 48V LiFePO4 Battery Toolbox Build, Start to Finish! |
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See how I built a 4000Wh LiFePO4 battery in a metal toolbox out of brand-new 32650 battery cells from Battery Hookup. This battery will be use for solar energy storage as I begin converting my setup from LCO/NMC to LiFePO4.
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