Just got my 280AH cells and kit. My BMS is different from yours. They have restructure the B M S. The negative busbar is no longer next to the #2 negative wire but on opposite side on the BMS, upper corner. Therefore had to reverse the negative end panel so the markings are now on the inside of battery box. Had to mark this end panel manually to identify it as the negative end panel. The 5P wire is now attached to the BMS right next to the heavy #2 negative wire. Just below that are two separate temperature wires mounted. The B+ (red wire), the number 2 white wire, the B- wire (black wire), and the two temperature wires now all run straight down the cells making their respective connections. There is NO crisscrossing across the top of the cells. The number 1 and number 3 white wires run just above the top of the BMS then make a left turn to connect to their respective connections. This new layout makes for a very clean and orderly arrangement of wires atop of the battery cells. The other group of wires were already mounted to a small circuit board and given its own space to hang out down back end of the BMS. There were no new instructions given to reflect any of the changes of this new layout. It came with the old set of instructions. I did insert a sheet of battery insulation between the cells. I used Barley Paper with adhesive on one side. An Amazon purchase.
One last comment, sorry,,, I love the Licitti 2000w power station. It's gone above my expectations. It outperforms my Allpowers 2000w power station. The licitti 2000w power station runs my microwave, fridge/freezer and even my washing machine without any issues. My Allpowers was not able to run my washing machine, well it did for a few seconds. I also have a different mppt to what you have, mine came with a Win-500 mppt controller. It works without any issue. BTW, I have the UK version.
I just received my 280ah battery (took about 2wks). I received a different BMS as it came with a BLUETOOTH MODULE!!! I am very happy because I can Use my phone to monitor battery usage, how much run time, voltage, amps, balance per cell. This is very helpful because the smart screen and shunt that came with the 2000watts A/C new gen box always resets to 100% at random time regardless of the battery state of charge and basically renders the smart screen and shunt useless bc you don't know how much run time you have left. There is a big issue with their smart screen and shunt. I hope they send out an update to fix this issue.
Also, do you know how to add another (external) battery to the 2000w Licitti power station? The reason I ask is I have a spare 100Ah LiFePO4 not being used. I wish I had the knowledge to connect this to the licitti power station so I could double the capacity of the power station. If you know how, could you please do a video, I'm sure the majority of your viewers would be very interested.
How do you charge your box? It would seem to take a very long time to charge this battery box with solar or the optional bundled 20 amp charger. I know Licitti offers a 30amp charger but that seems slow as well. Any help would be appreciated.
Actually I would love to charge it just with solar but I live in the city in a Townhouse and have very limited options to charge via solar during day. I do have the Dc-DC charger in my car and when driving it does charge my battery which does charge my home units afterwards - not very efficient but it works. When camping or somewhere else the DC to DC charger in the car helps as well and Solar. I hope this helps
I would add them but they are not included in this kit. I did add them in a second kit but everything else mighy be on the smaller side. Bus bar, epoxy boards, etc
I just bought one of these 280ah dyi batt kit and used your code. I got $20 off my purchase!! Thank you for the discount code!
Just got my 280AH cells and kit. My BMS is different from yours. They have restructure the B M S. The negative busbar is no longer next to the #2 negative wire but on opposite side on the BMS, upper corner. Therefore had to reverse the negative end panel so the markings are now on the inside of battery box. Had to mark this end panel manually to identify it as the negative end panel. The 5P wire is now attached to the BMS right next to the heavy #2 negative wire. Just below that are two separate temperature wires mounted. The B+ (red wire), the number 2 white wire, the B- wire (black wire), and the two temperature wires now all run straight down the cells making their respective connections. There is NO crisscrossing across the top of the cells. The number 1 and number 3 white wires run just above the top of the BMS then make a left turn to connect to their respective connections. This new layout makes for a very clean and orderly arrangement of wires atop of the battery cells. The other group of wires were already mounted to a small circuit board and given its own space to hang out down back end of the BMS. There were no new instructions given to reflect any of the changes of this new layout. It came with the old set of instructions. I did insert a sheet of battery insulation between the cells. I used Barley Paper with adhesive on one side. An Amazon purchase.
Thanks for sharing! That's interesting but would make sense with the new battery box pro to change the layout.
One last comment, sorry,,, I love the Licitti 2000w power station. It's gone above my expectations. It outperforms my Allpowers 2000w power station.
The licitti 2000w power station runs my microwave, fridge/freezer and even my washing machine without any issues. My Allpowers was not able to run my washing machine, well it did for a few seconds.
I also have a different mppt to what you have, mine came with a Win-500 mppt controller. It works without any issue.
BTW, I have the UK version.
I just received my 280ah battery (took about 2wks). I received a different BMS as it came with a BLUETOOTH MODULE!!! I am very happy because I can Use my phone to monitor battery usage, how much run time, voltage, amps, balance per cell. This is very helpful because the smart screen and shunt that came with the 2000watts A/C new gen box always resets to 100% at random time regardless of the battery state of charge and basically renders the smart screen and shunt useless bc you don't know how much run time you have left. There is a big issue with their smart screen and shunt. I hope they send out an update to fix this issue.
That is great to hear!! Thanks for sharing!
I can't find the kit on Licitti website.
Do you have a link please?
I am aware of this- still. I hope the manufacturer is sending me the link to this DIY Kit this week.
awesome video
Also, do you know how to add another (external) battery to the 2000w Licitti power station?
The reason I ask is I have a spare 100Ah LiFePO4 not being used. I wish I had the knowledge to connect this to the licitti power station so I could double the capacity of the power station.
If you know how, could you please do a video, I'm sure the majority of your viewers would be very interested.
That's a good call. Let me check what my solution would look like!
This looks like a super cheap way to get 280Ah of capacity. Curious, once built, will this fit in a Group 24 Battery Box?
No, it is bigger than Group 24. So far they work great for me :-) Does not come with Bluetooth though!
Any video regarding the performance of the unit?
I've been using it a lot and will make a follow up video hopefully this week.
Great, very useful videos
How do you charge your box? It would seem to take a very long time to charge this battery box with solar or the optional bundled 20 amp charger. I know Licitti offers a 30amp charger but that seems slow as well. Any help would be appreciated.
Actually I would love to charge it just with solar but I live in the city in a Townhouse and have very limited options to charge via solar during day. I do have the Dc-DC charger in my car and when driving it does charge my battery which does charge my home units afterwards - not very efficient but it works. When camping or somewhere else the DC to DC charger in the car helps as well and Solar. I hope this helps
Great video does this fit licitti 1st generation box?
Unfortunately not - it almost does fit but the Battery Box does have a slightly different form factor
Where do I buy the battery diy kit
I still have not received the information from the seller. I assume so far a request at licitti.com
do you have the dimensions of battery?
Is there any 200 amp battery's that fit and what are the internal dimensions ?
I have 3 batteries at 2.7 and 1 battery at 2.8 i take it that they all need to be charged Or can i build it and let the bms address the issue ?
Why no spacers between cells?
I would add them but they are not included in this kit. I did add them in a second kit but everything else mighy be on the smaller side. Bus bar, epoxy boards, etc