Thread: Portable Solar Generator

Thanks XR500 and Snap.
That’s useful- i would only need batteries so hopefully not too much in they way of customer service required
As to why Lithium- mainly the 80% depth of discharge that caught my eye cf 50% for agm.
XR500 is that a brand of battery or a type that you mentioned?

Sonnenschein is a German brand name. The quality of its batteries are just a lot more certain than most of the Chinese brands out there. But you pay for that.
I am sure they also make Lithium batteries, but you may have to sell your first born for them

Originally Posted by AMac

Thanks XR500 and Snap.
That’s useful- i would only need batteries so hopefully not too much in they way of customer service required
As to why Lithium- mainly the 80% depth of discharge that caught my eye cf 50% for agm.
XR500 is that a brand of battery or a type that you mentioned?

Not 50% for AGM long life, more like 10-20% DOD. I chose lead carbon as it's basically heavy duty AGM. Typically only using 20% DOD each night but the lead carbons and repeated handle >50%, even 80% for the consequetive cloudy days or snow

Originally Posted by uk_exile

Not 50% for AGM long life, more like 10-20% DOD. I chose lead carbon as it's basically heavy duty AGM. Typically only using 20% DOD each night but the lead carbons and repeated handle >50%, even 80% for the consequetive cloudy days or snow

That’s interesting everything i have read about agm says they ok with 50% dod - if you right mine will be knackered in short order ��

Never heard of lead carbon batteries until i saw your mention of them more research required me thinks

Google DOD charts, then select image. The greater the DOD the less cycles they can handle before end of life