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Enerdrive ePOWER B-TEC
Queensland specialist offers 'smart' all-in-one lithium solutionWith size and weight being major enemies of serious off-road travellers, Queensland-based technology company Enerdrive has introduced a range of compact lithium batteries with built-in battery management systems that weigh around half that of their equivalent-output lead acid batteries.
Their new 12-volt ePOWER B-TEC batteries are available in 100aH, 125aH and 200aH sizes, with Enerdrive saying they are equivalent in output to 160aH, 200aH and 360aH AGM batteries respectively, based on standard depth of discharge for both lithium (80 per cent) and AGM (50 per cent).
However, at around 30 per cent smaller, they occupy less space in a caravan or camper trailer, making them an easy OEM fit for most manufacturers and a potential upgrade over an existing conventional AGM power system.
Another feature of the new Enerdrive lithium batteries is that they incorporate wireless Smart Phone Monitoring technology that allows all their major functions from battery capacity, voltage, current, state of charge, battery health and more to be monitored by a smart phone via an Apple or Android App.
The B-TEC batteries are equipped with an internal LiFeP04BMS that can monitor and optimise each prismatic cell during normal operation, protecting the battery from over charging, over discharge, overheating and short circuiting.
Enerdrive Director Chris McClellan says the new batteries were designed for use in deep cycle applications where a single battery is required that meets the amp hour capacity.
“We get many people inquiring about lithium batteries for their caravans, motorhomes and boats, but the big question is ‘do they really need to switch to lithium over their current lead acid/AGM setup’.
“If weight and space saving, efficiency and performance are important considerations – which they are most travellers into remote areas – then lithium batteries justify their additional cost,” he said.
“They are smaller, lighter, recharge quicker and last longer than equivalent lead-acid batteries, but they still may not be a necessary purchase.
“If you plan primarily to travel between powered sites, spending more time on mains than battery power and only have minimal 12v equipment, such as a compressor fridge, LED lights and a water pump, you could be needlessly outlaying extra money that could be saved with a properly installed and component-matched AGM based power system.
“It’s fairly common in the RV industry for manufacturers to lightly option on-board battery power as a way to keep costs down, but like buying a camper or caravan, you need to be honest about your needs and then purchase accordingly.”
Further details: Enerdrive
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Written byMichael Browning
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