CAPACITY HACK For ANY Power Station // PowerUrus 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery

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[@freelyroaming]

Everyone who's suggesting using 2 batteries in series doesn't understand a few things. First, it's far more expensive to buy 2 batteries instead of one. Second, it is more difficult to transport and still requires you to crimp and solder wires. And lastly and most importantly, it does not give you current-limiting functionality for safety purposes. So please, if you are wondering, I do NOT generally recommend connecting 2 batteries together instead of using a DC boost converter. You can do that if you want but just know that it is not a better solution for the purpose of this video.

[@bdv861]

Been doing this for years. Just be warned that those small DC to DC boost converters get very very HOT. Maybe enough to start a fire. Keep them on a non combustable surface. A better alternative is the Victron Orion 12-24 converter. Much bigger heatsink and runs much cooler.

[@sopranosfan2]

Can't I just hook up a power inverter to the battery and just plug in my solar inverter to that and charge it that way?

[@armandocorella975]

Why not plug your battery directly into the solar panel connector. The internal controller should regulate the battery current.

[@stanschermerhorn9369]

I'm a newbie. It would be nice to have a video on how to build the pigtale cable coming off the battery.

[@raymondglenkeen2057]

can I get a link to purchace that item

[@diesel112358]

Cool video! I may do something like this in the future. Don't know if it's been asked, but would a 24v LiFePo4 battery work? That way, you wouldn't need the dc to dc converter.

[@jasonbroom7147]

If you want to make a lot of money, build a "capacity booster" that will auto-sense both input and output, allowing you to connect to any source (12/24/36/48) and safely charge any power station, regardless of what it draws. You could include a heat sensor and cooling fan. (Some boost converters come with a fan attached.)

[@davidcox8961]

I have the Ecoflow River without the extra battery. I want to be able to extend it's battery life by tying into the pair of deep cycle lead acid batteries that I have. The voltage of two fully charged 12 V batts will exceed the River's charge limits I believe. What sort of current limiter should I use. I also wonder how much power I can take from my Nissan Leaf traction battery. DC-DC converter puts out 1000 watts @12v.power.

[@danebolster]

So a Chins 12 Volt 280amp hour Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery 🔋 work as well or if Not Better than 100amp hour battery ?

[@freelyroaming]

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[@OregonDARRYL]

I was about to just connect my LifePO4 battery to the charge port.

[@d1amonddbw]

Xlnt! Thanks. Bought 2 12v 100amp lifepos (2yrs ago) for a solar project. This is perfect for how to double their use. Great tutorial!

[@nustar1]

Perfect! I literally have been trying to figure this one out and wasn’t sure what to try. Thank you.

[@brobrozbox]

Knowledge is power and this is pure gold sir. Great video content. Very needy info. Thank you!

[@spuriouseffect]

This is exactly the video I've been looking for. I couldn't get my batteries that are charged with my solar panels to charge my Bluetti. The current just wouldn't flow. I thought that I was doing something wrong. Thank you thank you!

[@raylivengood8040]

Very easy to understand. Thanks for your clear explanation , especially the universal examples. I have a Anker Solix F1500 that I wanted to connect my ebike batteries to for extra capacity. I’ll have to determine the voltage DC input on the station and decide from there if I need a step down or step up to satisfy the input range. I think the power station DC input range is 11V-60V. I have lithium ion batteries (that I can make use of) ranging from 36-72V.

[@mfb6310]

Thank you, Sir. Great hack. I think I'll be leaning towards the pre-soldered wires that is being offered. And good tip on the 24v pass-thru. I think my Bluetti has that...hmm. I was going to go with a different battery, 230wh, but I really like this battery and all of its protective safety features. Thank you! Great hack!

[@budmartin3344]

Good video.

[@wrxs1781]

I enjoyed your video, I am still in the decision making process for my camper build electrical system, always appreciate new ideas, thanks.